Your Public Health Degree Is Not Enough Anymore

What’s the Kiki?

In this episode, we get into:

• The future of public health careers

• Public health entrepreneurship and consulting

• Health equity and DEI in today's landscape

• Community engagement strategies that drive impact

• Leveraging your lived experience as a professional asset

• Career advice for MPH students and early-career professionals

• Building a personal brand in public health

• Navigating career pivots and professional growth

In This Episode

Are public health careers over? With public health layoffs, funding cuts, hiring freezes, and increasing uncertainty across the field, many professionals are asking what comes next.

In this episode of Public Health Careers, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Dr. Samia Hussein, public health entrepreneur, consultant, and founder of Heyya Consulting, to discuss the future of public health careers, health equity, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.

Dr. Samia shares her journey from traditional public health roles to entrepreneurship, revealing how professionals can leverage their lived experiences, cultural identity, and expertise to create meaningful impact beyond traditional career paths. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of DEI and health equity work, the importance of authentic community engagement, and practical advice for students, early-career professionals, and anyone navigating a career transition.

If you're interested in public health careers, public health consulting, health equity, entrepreneurship, community health, advocacy, DEI, career development, or building a personal brand in public health, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.

Book Recommendations

• God dies by the Nile

• The Hidden Face of Eve: Women in the Arab World

• An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence

Connect with Dr. Samia Hussein, DrPH

• LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/samiadrph

• Website: https://heyyaconsulting.com/

• Website: https://drsamiahussein.com/

• National Association for Doctors of Public Health :

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• LinkedIn: Dr. Marissa

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• YouTube: Real Talk, Real Impact Podcast

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