Dr Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis, Director of Health City of St Louis, In Conversation with Trevor

Our next guest is Dr Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis, Director of Health for St. Louis, Missouri, USA. They discuss her journey into medicine, life as a Black woman and immigrant in the US, how Zimbabwe leaders have failed the country and many more.
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[@thomasf.9869]

Arundel persistently churns out high achievers. This lady is yet another example.

[@emmanueltururu3238]

All of these people are products of strict parents. Discipline is key. A parent's ability to identify gifts and nurture these young souls is also key.

[@suesibbs7375]

Met Mati when she was 15 in high school.. at youth camps… remember her as being talkative and larger than life- not surprising where she is now… good on you Mati! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@dumisanimasuku7795]

very smart, articulate, confident, Zimbabwe is well represented in the personality of the good Doc, very proud of you Dr Mati, you are inspiration on steroids

[@racheltapererwa]

I love that she says "i survived", that hit me to the core. That on its own is worth celebrating, well done Mati

[@privacychatukuta2488]

Very articulate, straight to the point, unapologetic! Kudos 🙌🏽

[@zvinaiyemutandiro1890]

For any society, institution or country to prosper, women in leadership roles are key. Patriarchy and misogyny are holding Zim back, just my opinion.

[@raymondchikuku3581]

Strong woman who like all of us has an undying love for Zimbabwe and her people. Keep doing great things my sister and I have no doubt you will be an instrument in God's hands to make a difference in the lives of many Zimbabweans who for a long time have borne the brunt of poverty and lack.

[@zvinaiyemutandiro1890]

A very proud Sekuru here, well done Mati!!!!!💖❤💝 Thanks Trevor 👏🏿

[@rejoicenyashamupazviripo5418]

Matifadza WOW Im beyond bewildered by your conversation, shine keep shining

[@tawandamakaure3509]

Brilliant! These are the kind of hands we need to rebuild Zimbabwe!

[@blessedfavoured1656]

So true, I agree

[@mampofu1052]

Your PATRIOTISM is so impressive and immeasurable. You go girl xx

[@nomazulunkomo1001]

Am inspired!!!!! A woman, black and immigrant. Love your honesty and that you are unapologetic about your truth.

[@ngwenyaluxson5110]

I h ave never commented in this platform. Trevor, Dr Matifadza is one of the most intelligent person in this universe

[@finsensetv]

Matifadza is amazing. One cannot avoid feeling awestruck by her accomplishments and where the story of her life began.

[@sifisosithole7656]

Thank.you Trevor for this particular interview. The lived experiences of Dr. Mati - a brilliant woman and child of the Kingdom of God. Mati"s father was a childhood friend of mine at Mt. Silinda Mission. Yes Comrade Mao later. He was cheerful and full of jokes. We thank God for his life and contribution in the struggle for the liberation of our beloved country. Unfortunately the Zimbabwe we have today is not what was fought for. Very sad. Mati's mom did a wonderful job too. All the best Dr. Hlatshwayo-Davis.

[@ruvhenekovictoriamubonderi3567]

she showed that it was not an easy road to victory, i applaud her

[@MISST23]

Well done Mati, so proud of you, God has lifted up your head, forgive the past, ignore the nay sayers, if God is on your side who can be against you? Kudos too to your mum, love Tenji x

[@letsengagetourism1118]

No she is not a traitor or abandoner she is an inspiration to many

[@sithulisilemoyo9131]

Thanks Dr Hlatshwayo for awesomely representing our country. Uyisipho kithi

[@mazinimlalazi6880]

Thank you Trevor for bring such a humbled guest, your conservation is so interesting, informative and inspiring. #How Zimbabwe leaders have failed the country and many more; they are small minds in big offices!!!

[@kumbimadziwa2703]

Dr Mati when you started I was like umm there we go with privilege but you know what, it didn't take me 15min to realise how wrong I was. Your story is inspiring, I am very proud of you - your mother who raised such a strong woman, a leader, a humble and God-fearing p mother, wife, sister, friend like you! Well done!

[@physwellsiyavumahlatshwayo5636]

Mwana wangu iyeye. Fly, Dr Mati.

[@gladdie01]

Just watched this amazing interview with Dr Mati.. So very proud of her..very humble and appreciative..Thanks Trevor!!..🇿🇼🇺🇸.

[@donaldchetse4849]

Such great talent from Zimbabwe thank you Trevor!

[@betabiosec9057]

This is another awesome interview Trevor. Keep them coming. We are most proud of you Matifadza. If I were a government leader in Zim I would find an innovative way of marshaling the input of all these smart trailblazing Zimbabweans regardless of where they are. I think their greatest impact is contributing from wherever they are, with ideas and technical support. Money is the last thing I would ask for, if at all. Money follows ideas.

[@everistomahere5029]

Awesome interview Trevor. You brought out the huge personality that we are truly proud of. She is a trailblazer showing the light where we should have been and where we can be if we choose to locate ourselves as big as we should be.

[@joedzenga7389]

No further questions. this s our next minister of Health .whether they like it or not.

[@fredrickmayida3290]

if knowing your purpose was a person. Thumbs up to you Doc

[@eusticegadaga1734]

Wow!!!!, what amazing young woman!!!! Absolutely intelligent, very articulate, confident!!!!! Wow!!! well done Mati!!!! The sky is the limit for sure. Hope my 24 year daughter now working in St. Louis will be able to find you. Watifadza chose Matifadza.👏👏👏

[@melgandawa]

We are many Zimbabweans in St.louis Missouri doing well and hopefully we will connect with her in the community.

[@LyricsnDimples2]

Mentorship is a great way to pay it forward and give back. Thank you Dr. Hlatshwayo Davis for your contributions!

[@mticha9566]

I know your dad Mao very well. He was such a lovely person.

[@chaimusoni]

Its funny how life is. When I heard the name Hlatshiwayo I remembered I knew this name but was not sure if there was any connection. I lived two houses from Mati's dad as a kid growing up in Highfields in an area popularly as "ma 12 pounds". I was much younger than him but he was always friendly to us young ones. I hung out with his youngest brother Cyprian and my step brother became friends with his other brother Prince. Gaylord's best friend was Thomas Mandigora who became a diplomat in the government after independence. Great to see that line being kept alive. Great people. Their dad, Mati's grandfather was Zimbabwe's first black advocate I think. I stand to be corrected.

[@albertmangwanya6314]

Great Dr. Mati, you are an inspiration to many.We are very proud of you.

[@johntapfunya4450]

What a deep conversation. We need a book from you Dr Mati about your journey

[@prechardmhako8336]

Epic, well done Dr Matifadza

[@henrykakopa2963]

Proud of you Doctor Mati

[@Tapiwa_Mesa]

Wow, this is a very insightful conversation. Thanks Trevor for bringing in Dr Mati, such a great person and well articulated. You'd wonder why i had to comment in just 6 minutes, well the answer is this is inspiring and so captivating

[@mkhululindlovu385]

Inspiring story thank you for sharing your story. This being a global village you make change where you are! You go girl!

[@judithmutangirwa8667]

Great interview as usual Trevor! Thank you for opening the door so we could peep into this iconic woman's world! Keep soaring Dr Matifadza!

[@chiherapowerchiheraspecial4770]

Agree with her being away from Zimbabwe its tough and people keep saying wakatiza

[@sidmorematikiti7547]

Well done my sister. You hve done the clan proud!!

[@nyaraipinchisi7693]

Truly inspired. Thank you Dr Matifadza.

[@ebonyhues925]

Thank you Dr Mati, you've re-lit my fire!!

[@rachealcee]

such a firebrand. I love her energy, and passion! Ko number 5/5 in your friend group ndiani?

[@willardmurape4619]

Minister of Health in the making

[@watsonmatimanga8534]

Very inspiring, interesting and captivating conversation. Thank you both for taking time off your busy schedules to share Dr Mati's journey. Succeeding and making it abroad away from home is indeed never an easy task. It demands lots of tenacity, energy and extreme hardwork as articulated boldly in this conversation.

[@mikem314]

She is Brilliant..

[@mak28busted]

When you look at maslow's hierarchy of needs. We as a collective of Zimbabweans do not have basic needs meet, let alone the rest. I totally understand what she's saying.

[@rosemarymeki4240]

👍🏻🇿🇼👌🏻 Thanks Trevor & The Nyaradzo family,bringing the Zim produced brains.👏👏👏

[@faithmanjonjo9476]

Watching this interview for the second time 😄

[@herbertmhangami]

Lessons instilled in you by your mother gave you a solid foundation, vape sando dzavo gogo

[@zinemeki3017]

Great!!!!!

[@rosemarymeki4240]

U made my day Dr Mati 🤣🤣🤣By sharing the story of telling the president 🤭shut up my mother is talking🤣🤣🤣

[@theudasmambondo8323]

Wow, thank you Trevor, Dr Mat is amazing

[@mandy-shine]

I agree that mentorship is more valuable than writing a cheque to someone. We need knowledge, guidance and being able to see people who we can take after, such as Dr Matifadza here. Another great episode

[@Keith0909Maya]

Thank you 🙏🏿

[@tsungiriraigracesameh1558]

So proud of you Dr Mati

[@MrMuponda]

I bet this was your easiest interview Trevor. You ask 1 question she responds; she asks herself 7 other questions and answering them.

[@simbamvushe7289]

woww ,This lady is just a star.Zim is well represented .Despite being so successful in the US she still remains Patriotic .These are the minds we need to rebuild our situation as a country .ARUNDEL consistently produces world class students .

[@aldrigetatendavengesai2011]

Great interview inspiring

[@fadzayimaposah3283]

Great interview, Mati is a bundle of positive energy!

[@lawrencestoke]

Zimbabwe has the best minds.

[@zinemeki3017]

The Alchemist . Not asked; but it's a good book too!!!

[@patienceolivier1263]

Amazing Grace and holy intervention in your life Dr Mati. Proud of your achievement

[@philanihlatshwayo5885]

Well done Mati! Keep shining

[@lawrencegunundu1881]

A life story with a purpose. Focused ideas. Grace of all times.

[@mziwandilendlovu3895]

Impressive

[@tarirayimukabeta7372]

Thank you Tsitsi for sharing this link, I am inspired. Thank you Dr Mati. You are so humble and you have achieved so much despite the setbacks you mentioned. I'm inspired 👏👏.

[@shamechitsike3771]

deep conversations and informative

[@miriamsimbi6860]

Well done Mati. You done your mum proud.

[@chiherapowerchiheraspecial4770]

Congratulations to you

[@chaitamwari9270]

I am speechless, ndombi yekanyi, mwadadisa yampho

[@TinotendaMunhuuripi]

Thank you for these great conversations full of growth

[@gugublake911]

Highly inspirational MaHlatshwayo

[@keithmadhovoyo4031]

Masterpiece keep it up Mati

[@ebonyhues925]

Trevor thanks for such great questions and great hosting skills

[@oliverchipoyera]

I liked the names of her Daughters Neni n Naniso Correct me please if I misspelled them

[@TheChachona]

Support and mentorship

[@Comachac]

#Muzukuruwanguiyeye

[@user-ch2pq7qj3y]

Izita rakaitaseyi nhayi vahanzvadzi ?.... itis gudu , ndakakusvikawo ku sendi ruwis Missouri.

[@nomvelomanzini3960]

Trevor you interview Educated people all the time but No one is willing to risk taking over as a Zimbabwean President?WHY? I feel they all have the wrong Education because they are all scared to Lead.

[@nowayagain8141]

Is this Zimbabwean an American Citizen? Not that the 1965 Immigration Act has any merit, just pondering?

[@zeburules]

I enjoy your guests most times but unfortunately I had to stop watching as soon as your guest mentioned the woke word "intersectionality". I will pray for her in the meantime.

[@tsungiriraigracesameh1558]

So proud of you Dr Mati