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Public Health Careers

Omari Richins, MPH
Public Health
Health Equity
Mental Health
Community Health
Community Engagement
Covid-19
SNAP
Maternal Health
Health Disparities
Burnout
Career Development
Public Health Education
Public Health Careers
Job Market
Epidemiology
Medicaid
Mentorship
Health Education
Public Health Informatics
Nutrition Security

Omari Richins, MPH, the Founder of The Public Health Millennial platform, chats with professionals and students to hear their unique and diverse public health career stories with tips and insights to help you along your public health career journey. This show is for anyone interested in public health or related fields. It covers stories, live sessions, and other relevant public health content. It ... more

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Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast discusses the current challenges faced in public health, emphasizing the feelings of frustration and burnout among professionals. He highlights the importance of community support and the role of go... more

Omari Richins, MPH of the Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dorian Johnson, also known as The PHuncle.

Dorian is a public health educator, communicator, and content creator focused on making health information more engaging, relatable, and cu... more

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Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast discusses the pervasive issue of misinformation in public health, emphasizing the need for effective communication strategies to combat it. He outlines a practical framework for engaging in conversa... more

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Lydia Babcock, MA, MPH, PMP.

Lydia uses participatory action research, ethnography, and mixed methods to help organizations identify root causes, close gaps, and design solutions that ac... more

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Recent Guests

Dorian Johnson
Public health educator, curriculum developer, health communication strategist
The PHuncle
Episode: 263: The PHuncle: Making Public Health Cool, Human, and Relatable with Dorian Johnson, NBC-HWC, MPH
Lydia Babcock
Senior Research Associate at Academy Health and Independent Research Consultant
Academy Health; Collaborative Action Consulting
Episode: 262: Transforming Public Health Through Community Engagement with Lydia Babcock, MA, MPH, PMP
Winston Wellington Wright
Health equity strategist, consultant, and co-founder of Brothers in Public Health
Senior consultant at a Midwestern health system; co-founder of Brothers in Public Health
Episode: 261: Building Health Equity from the Inside of Health Systems with Winston Wright, MPH
Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa
Deputy Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement at Georgetown-Varney Comprehensive Cancer Center; founder of Soul to Soul Leadership
Georgetown-Nobarty Comprehensive Cancer Center; Soul to Soul Leadership
Episode: 260: Advancing Cancer Prevention, Challenging Stigma, and Leading with Purpose with Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa, PhD, MPH, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, FSBM
Alexander Bonano
Health Equity in All Policies Project Manager at Boston Public Health Commission
Boston Public Health Commission
Episode: 259: Health Equity in Practice: Systems Change, Policy, and Community Engagement with Alexander Bonano, MPH
Robert Mahoney
Founder and CEO of TVTP Solutions; expert in prevention-focused strategies for targeted violence, extremism, and community safety
TVTP Solutions
Episode: 258: Prevention Over Reaction: Rethinking Violence Through a Public Health Lens with Robert Mahoney
Jennifer Kuo
An arts and public health professional and educator based in Los Angeles with over 20 years of experience.
Episode: 257: An Arts in Public Health Career Journey with Jennifer Kuo, MPH, CHES
Nadia Tekkal
Independent public health consultant with over a decade of experience in global health consulting.
Episode: 256: Falling Into Public Health: How an Unexpected Path Led to a Global Health Consulting Career with Nadia Tekkal, MSPH, MS
Erin Williamson
Licensed clinical social worker and Chief Programs and Strategy Officer at Love 146
Love 146
Episode: 255: What Anti-Trafficking Work Really Looks Like with Erin Williamson

Host

Omari Richins
Host of Public Health Careers; Founder of The Public Health Millennial.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • A must listen each week!

    Public Health Careers is a “must listen” for anyone exploring or advancing in the public health field. I appreciate the dialogue and real-world perspectives that Omari and his special guests bring forth each week. This podcast is your go-to guide for building an impactful public health career!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kay_Kay127
    United States10 months ago
  • MPH legend!

    As someone who is mid-career and is looking to get my MPH this podcast has really opened my eyes to the public health world and all the possibilities! Relatable content on every episode that gets me more excited every time I listen. Thanks so much for this resource, Omari!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frolic in the Coop
    United States2 years ago
  • Helped me apply to MPH

    I wasn’t super confident about getting my mph, but after hearing about different and impactful careers on this podcast, I went for it! Thank you public health millennial!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PublicHealthBae
    United States3 years ago
  • 10/10

    Love the different topics you cover Omari! The info is succinct and valuable. Thanks for creating!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G_Ori
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Content, Guests, and Host

    Love listening to Omari and the interesting guests he brings on the show. Love what this podcast is getting people of all ages more interested in and aware of public health. The podcast has come so far and can’t wait to see where it goes next. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    username16748
    United States3 years ago

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Guests bring diverse, real-world perspectives on public health paths.
Audience finds host and guests engaging; strong value for networking and career insights.
Very informative and practical for early-career PH professionals.
Content is consistently relevant and motivating for those entering the field.

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261: Building Health Equity from the Inside of Health Systems with Winston Wright, MPH
Q: What is your broader definition of public health beyond a job title?
Public health is a way of life that combines art, science, history, and culture to prevent illness and build healthier communities; it's about integrating what we do in institutions with meaningful community relationships and policy.
258: Prevention Over Reaction: Rethinking Violence Through a Public Health Lens with Robert Mahoney
Q: What can schools and communities do now to prevent violence more effectively?
Adopt a human-centered prevention framework that strengthens cross-sector coordination, builds a culture of care, and implements behavioral threat assessment and management; focus on early indicators and a sustained, multi-year management approach rather than reactive measures alone.
258: Prevention Over Reaction: Rethinking Violence Through a Public Health Lens with Robert Mahoney
Q: How does radicalization lead to violence, and what are the key indicators to watch for?
Radicalization involves emotional and psychological processes, including identity, purpose, and community factors; indicators include behavioral changes, exclusive online engagement, planning, and escalating violence ideation, with isolation as a major risk signal.
258: Prevention Over Reaction: Rethinking Violence Through a Public Health Lens with Robert Mahoney
Q: What is targeted violence and how does it relate to terrorism?
Targeted violence is violence driven by a motivating grievance aimed at pushing a narrative; terrorism is a subset or related form of targeted violence, with potential overlapping motivations but not always a clearly stated message.
257: An Arts in Public Health Career Journey with Jennifer Kuo, MPH, CHES
Q: Why do you believe arts should be integrated into public health practice?
Jennifer emphasizes that arts foster social connection, healing, and resilience, and that integrating arts can improve health outcomes.

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What is Public Health Careers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show spotlights public health careers through in-depth conversations with practitioners, researchers, and students who share their career journeys, practical tips, and strategies for success. Across episodes, guests discuss pathways into public health, real-world projects, leadership, equity, and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on actionable guidance for early-career professionals and students exploring diverse trajectories. A notable strength is the breadth of guest backgrounds—from academia and clinical practice to consulting and public health leadership—offering readers a practical map for navigating public health opportunities and making an impact. The format tends to blend personal storytelling with career-advancing ad... more

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Recent guests on Public Health Careers include:

1. Dorian Johnson
2. Lydia Babcock
3. Winston Wellington Wright
4. Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa
5. Alexander Bonano
6. Robert Mahoney
7. Jennifer Kuo
8. Nadia Tekkal

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