Author. Podcast Host. Entrepreneur. Advocate.
Vanessa Haye is an influential British-Ghanaian writer, advocate, and voice for reproductive
health and equity. Her powerful storytelling and unapologetic advocacy illuminate the lived
experiences of Black women navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and systemic
disparities in reproductive and maternal healthcare.
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A highly respected contributor to prominent news outlets such as , HuffPost, Healthgrades, Metro,The Independent,Medical News Today, and Flo App.
Vanessa's writing spans deeply personal reflections which has been featured
renown publications such as The New York Times and Grazia.
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Her advocacy extends into live events, podcasts and speaking engagements
where she has shared her own story at platforms like The Fertility Show,
and documentaries including the Bafta-nominated documentary in
2021 entitled Myleene Klass: Miscarriage and Me and MTV's
docuseries: Every Woman.
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Looking ahead, Vanessa is building on her advocacy by developing Maame Health, a reproductive health and wellbeing company supporting women of colour with expert-led, culturally grounded,
and community-driven care.
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​Vanessa is a devout Christian and through The Not-For-
Prophet Podcast, she explores the prophetic as a lens for creativity, voice, and change by creating space to reflect on intuition, resilience, and purpose. The show explores
prophetic voices in faith, work, and culture, revealing how
God’s unrevoked gifts continue to strengthen, encourage,
and comfort.
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​Vanessa has been featured in a number of publications and TV/Radio including
