Latest Health career Podcast Episodes
Grassroots to global, the evolution of a Public Health professional, with Glenn Laverack
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - May 15, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutesIn this episode, Sujani sits down with Glenn Laverack, a seasoned public health professional whose career has spanned continents and been shaped by his diverse experiences. His early years engaged with grassroots initiatives laid the foundation for a deep understanding of the local context, an a...
Crafting a career in Public Health: tales of serendipity and success, with Christie VanHorne
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - May 08, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutesThis week, our guest Christie VanHorne shares her career trajectory into public health from a background in history and involvement in humanitarian efforts. From working as a health educator to creating her own public health consulting business and teaching at Vassar College, Christie's story h...
Trust yourself to dream big, with former refugee & global health advocate Yasir Essar, MSc
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - May 01, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutesIn our latest podcast episode, we delve into a story of transition, courage, and the unwavering human spirit as our guest, Yasir Essar, swapped his dentistry scrubs for a career in public health amid the chaotic backdrop of a global pandemic and geopolitical turmoil. Yasir shares how visualizing...
Tackling your fears head-on: why I started the podcast
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - April 25, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutesIn this episode, Sujani delves into her personal struggles with speaking in public and how it affected her career in public health. She reflects on her initial reluctance to speak in various settings and her journey of self-improvement through the creation of her podcast. Sujani shares that by ...
From Microbiologist to Epidemiologist & supporting Public Health Entrepreneurs, with Dr. Charlotte Huntley, PhD, MPH
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - April 17, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutesToday's episode features Dr. Charlotte Huntley, a public health entrepreneur and leader. We peel back the layers of her dynamic journey from a liberal arts and microbiology background to an influential career in epidemiology and entrepreneurship. Our dialogue uncovers her dive into the pharmace...
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The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - April 10, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutesWelcome to the Public Health Career Club. From sitting down with accomplished public health professionals who will spill the beans on making the most of your degree, to personalized career advice during our office hours – it's all happening here. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. We've pac...
Networking is everywhere, with Sujani
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - April 03, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutesThis week Sujani unveils the transformative power of weaving relationship-building into the very fabric of your daily life. From striking up a conversation with a colleague to reaching out to a professional you admire online, I'll demonstrate the omnipresence of networking opportunities. Whether...
Threading the pearls of your necklace: how every experience builds your public health career, with Dr. Vinu Ilakkuvan, DrPH, MPH
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - March 27, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutesHave you ever found yourself at a career crossroads, contemplating a leap into uncharted territory? Join us as we navigate the captivating realm of public health careers with Dr. Vinu Ilakkuvan. She shares her remarkable shift from engineering to public health, shedding light on the serendipitou...
How to use the right key terms in your public health job application, with Zoila Reyna
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - March 20, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutesUnlock the code to public health job success with Zoila Reina of Public Health Hired, who graces our podcast with expert tips on mastering the language of the sector. If you've ever felt lost in a sea of job applications, Zoila's creation, the Public Health Key Terms Guide, is your beacon. We ze...
Create the life you want, with Angeza Mohammed
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - March 13, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutesOur guest this week, Angeza Mohammed, is a testament to the power of aligning one's passions with their profession. Follow her strategic yet dynamic career path and learn how mentally and physically envisioning her ideal life, strategic networking, and taking risks led to her creating The Consul...
How much can I get paid in public health?, with Sujani
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - March 06, 2024 11:00 - 21 minutesIn this episode, we lift the veil on public health salaries and discover how transparency in salary discussions can pave the way for more informed career decisions in public health. Sujani walks us through her own career, from initial salary to current earnings, and discusses starting income r...
Public health consultants & entrepreneurs: Understanding the landscape, with Leah Roman and Vinu Illakkuvan
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - February 28, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutesToday, unlock a world of innovation at the crossroads of entrepreneurship and public health consulting with Leah Roman and Vinu Ilakkuvan. They bring to light the motivations behind a groundbreaking survey on self-employed public health professionals, revealing the often hidden sides of self emp...
Why you need a personal brand, with Richa Bansal
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - February 21, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutesImagine catapulting your career to new heights by harnessing the transformative power of personal branding. That’s exactly what we're unpacking today with leadership coach Richa Bansal, whose insights into professional presence are nothing short of game-changing. Our conversation delves into the...
What is a Community Health Worker (CHW) and how to become one, with Tasha Whitaker
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - February 14, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutesEmbark on a transformative journey with Tasha Whitaker, a seasoned Community Health Worker whose heart beats for public health education and advocacy. From her initial dreams of trauma nursing to becoming a beacon of hope and change within her community, Tasha's story is a testament to the power...
Land a job. Grow your network. Create your career path.
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - February 07, 2024 18:00 - 20 minutesIn this episode, Sujani discusses the launch of the Public Health Career Club, a membership-based community dedicated to empowering public health professionals. The Career Club, which opened its doors in October 2022, has quickly become a hub for professionals seeking personalized support, job ...
Where do I find public health jobs?
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - January 31, 2024 17:00 - 34 minutesIn this episode, Sujani breaks down the different places you can look for public health jobs. She breaks down the following four categories with specific places (20 in total) to look for opportunities: Generic Job Search Engines Public Health Job Boards Straight to the Source Hidden Job Mark...
Can your strengths change?
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - January 24, 2024 16:00 - 14 minutesHave you ever caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and noticed something new? That's what happened to Sujani when she revisited the Gallup Clifton Strengths Finder Test 10 years later. Years of nurturing a public health career have surprisingly added strategic thinking to my skill set,...
Reflecting on a year of growth and looking ahead to 2024
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - January 12, 2024 01:00 - 21 minutesNavigating the ever-evolving landscape of public health, Sujani reflects on the past year's growth and anticipates the exciting new horizons that await in 2024. This episode is a celebration of the milestones achieved and a teaser of the novel ventures on the horizon for PH SPOT. It's a narrativ...
Five reminders when applying for public health jobs, with Sujani
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - December 13, 2023 22:00 - 11 minutesIn this episode, Sujani shares 5 reminders for anyone applying for jobs, especially during this period of economic uncertainty. What You’ll Learn from this Episode: The five reminders when applying to jobs: Network. Start today. Having a community around you on this journey will be key. Keep...
Find a problem and solve it, with Dr. Peter Singer, Former Special Advisor to the Director General of the WHO and cofounder of Grand Challenges & UofT Joint Centre for Bioethics
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - December 06, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutesIn this episode, Sujani sits down with Dr. Peter Singer, the Former Special Advisor to the Director General of the WHO and cofounder of Grand Challenges & UofT Joint Centre for Bioethics. They walk through Peter’s careers as a professor, cofounder of various organizations, and work in the WHO, u...
Using life circumstances to guide your public health journey, with McKenzie Schrank
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - November 29, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutesIn this episode, Sujani sits down with McKenzie Schrank to discuss how her experience with leishmaniasis influenced her path, incorporating personal interests into public health and vice versa, and using every little experience to shape your journey. You’ll Learn How McKenzie first discovered...
Understanding personal finances when planning your career, with Darla Bishop
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - November 22, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutesIn this episode, Sujani sits down with Darla Bishop to talk money in relation to public health. They discuss how Darla’s relationship with money contributed to her education and career path, reshaping perspectives and tools to help manage personal finances, and how a public health degree can exp...
From Ebola outbreak response in Sierra Leone to public health research and driving innovation, with Asad Naveed
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - November 15, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutesIn this episode, Sujani sits down with Dr. Asad Naveed to talk about his work with the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, using social media as a platform for health education and mentorship, and providing guidance for those getting started in public health research. You’ll Learn Asad’s on the gr...
Public health entrepreneurship: an honest conversation about the journey, with Quisha Umemba, MPH, BSN, RN, CDCES, CHWI
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - November 08, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutesIn this episode, Sujani sits down with Quisha Umemba, the CEO of Umemba Health. They discuss what Umemba Health is and its mission to improve the public health workforce, Quisha’s experience with consulting work and creating her own company, and talk tips on entrepreneurship and taking the first...
Why study public health?, with Dr. Jan Carney, MD, MPH, MACP
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - November 01, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutesIn this episode, Sujani sits down with Dr. Jan Carney, the Associate Dean for Public Health and Health Policy and Professor of Medicine at the University of Vermont. They discuss Jan’s reflections of the relationship between public health and healthcare, her work in pulling together UVM’s gradua...
Pulling together your career threads and public health mentorship, with Dr. Sue Griffey, DrPH, MPH, BSN
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - October 25, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutesIn this episode, Sujani sits down with Sue Griffey of SueMentors. They go on a journey through the four acts of Sue’s life and discuss her relationship with public health, mentorship, and ways in which you can take control of your career. You’ll Learn How Sue’s nursing career and global work ...
Pharma & public health: your role and impact, with Dr. Terry-Ann Lynch, DPA, MPH
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - October 11, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutesIn this episode, Sujani sits down with Dr. Terry-Ann Lynch who is the current Stakeholder and Patient Advocacy Lead at Sanofi Pharmaceutical. They discuss the role that public health professionals play in the pharmaceutical industry, skills needed to break into the industry, and how the impact o...
Public health medicine, moving from Malaysia to France and tips for applying to the WHO, with Arunah Chandran, MD, MSc, MPH, DrPH
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - October 04, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutesIn this episode, Sujani sits down with public health physician Dr. Arunah Chandran. They discuss Arunah’s clinical work and how she became interested in the field of public health, her work at the Ministry of Health of Malaysia and experience moving to France to work with the IARC, and share job...
Health tech and the intersection of medicine, public health, and entrepreneurship, with Dr. Jennifer Monti, MD, MPH
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - September 27, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutesIn this episode, Sujani sits down with Jennifer Monti, a physician and healthcare innovator. They talk about how Jennifer first became interested in public health and health tech, the benefits that public health professionals bring to startups, and how to use your expertise to break into other s...
Designing effective training for public health, with Instructional Designer Leah Roman, MPH, MCHES
The Public Health SPOTlight Podcast: stories, inspiration, and guidance to build your dream public health career - September 20, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutesIn this episode, Sujani sits down with Leah Roman, an expert in instructional design and owner and principal consultant at Roman Public Health Consulting LLC. They discuss where in the process an instructional designer may fit into, common issues seen when implementing training, and what foundat...
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