Public Health Careers
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 offers insightful stories, career strategies, actionable tips, and resources to assist you in taking the next step in your public health career. You'll learn about the importance of public health, public health issues, and what you can do with your degree in public health. Whether you are a new public health student or professional, this show will surely have helpful stories and tips you won't want to miss.
Episodes
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Thelma Thiel.
In this conversation, Thelma Thiel shares her personal journey of loss and advocacy for liver health, stemming from her son's struggles with liver disease. She emphasizes the importance of educating the public about the liver, a silent organ often overlooked in health discussions. Thelma discusses the systemic challenges in public health, pa...
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast discusses the unique challenges faced by public health professionals in setting and achieving personal goals. He emphasizes the importance of intentional goal setting, reflection, and finding one's purpose through the Ikigai framework. Richins provides a structured approach to creating a vision for the upcoming year and turning that vision into actionable SMART goals. He also...
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Tista Ghosh.
In this conversation, Tista Ghosh, a physician and epidemiologist, shares her journey in public health, discussing her experiences during the pandemic, the importance of frontline workers, and the lessons learned for future preparedness. She emphasizes the need for cultural shifts in public health communication, the role of everyday people in d...
In this chat, Omari Richins, MPH discusses the alarming proposed changes by the US Department of Education regarding the definition of professional degrees, which excludes public health degrees. This exclusion could significantly impact financial aid access for public health graduates, amidst a backdrop of increasing burnout and disillusionment within the field. He emphasizes the essential role of public health in society and encou...
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Alexandra Piatkowski, MPH, PMP.
In this conversation, Alexandra Piatkowski, founder and CEO of Piat Public Health, shares her journey in public health, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, mentorship, and effective data communication. She discusses her academic background, co-op experiences, and the transition to her consulting business, highligh...
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Brittaney Jenkins, BS, CHES.
In this episode, Public Health Consultant and CEO of Jenkins Public Health Consulting, Brittaney Jenkins, BS, CHES, shares her 20-year journey from local health educator to entrepreneur.
She dives into the importance of chronic disease prevention, how mindset and mentorship shape career growth, and why nonprofits can offer...
The conversation focuses on the critical impact of the government shutdown on SNAP benefits, highlighting the struggles faced by millions of Americans relying on food assistance. It discusses the severe cuts to SNAP, the implications for families and local economies, and emphasizes the importance of community action and support for food justice initiatives. Resources for assistance and upcoming community events are also shared to e...
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Walker Tisdale III.
In this episode, Dr. Walker Tisdale III—nationally recognized leader in suicide prevention and Director of Outreach at Johns Hopkins University—shares his powerful journey from broadcast journalism to public health leadership.
We dive into the evolving field of suicide prevention, the role of diversity and equity in mental healt...
In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH Host of Public Health Careers discusses the challenges faced by public health professionals, emphasizing the importance of resilience, purpose, and community support. He addresses the weight of current issues in public health, including burnout and job competition, while encouraging listeners to reconnect with their motivations and take actionable steps to navigate their careers effectively....
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Nishat Uddin, MPH.
She shares her journey from moving to the West Coast from Florida, to founding South Asian Care, an organization aimed at addressing healthcare disparities within the South Asian community. She discusses the importance of culturally sensitive health communications, the challenges of public health messaging, and the significance of storytelling in...
Public Health on Pause: The 2025 Government Shutdown and What It Means for You
The U.S. government shut down on October 1, 2025. While politicians argue, public health is paying the price:
- CDC and HHS furloughs slow outbreak surveillance
- WIC funds could run out in weeks
- SNAP families face uncertainty, and SNAP-Ed was just eliminated
- Immigrant families are afraid to seek care, worried about ICE and data sharing
- Flu, measles,...
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks Tosin Ogunsola, MPH and Tobi Dare, MPH. They are co-creators of the Health Whiz game.
In this conversation, Tobi Dare and Tosin Ogunsola, co-founders of Health Whiz, share their journey in creating a board game aimed at improving public health literacy. They discuss their backgrounds in public health, the inspiration behind Health Whiz during the COVID-19 pandemic,...
In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH discusses the importance of taking time off for mental health, shares insights on public transit accessibility, and addresses the challenges faced in public health today. He emphasizes the need for optimism and community support while navigating the complexities of public health advocacy and the systemic issues that affect communities.
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In this conversation, Dr. Jamila Porter shares her journey as a community health advocate and her commitment to health equity.
She discusses the importance of physical activity, the MADE for Health Justice initiative, and the challenges posed by structural racism in public health. Dr. Porter emphasizes the need for long-term systems change, interdisciplinary approaches, and community engagement in public health efforts. She also re...
In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH discusses the current crisis in public health, highlighting the turmoil within the CDC, the rollback of vaccine requirements, and the implications of job market collapse in the field. He emphasizes the importance of resilience and the need for public health professionals to adapt and advocate for community health amidst these challenges.
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Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Daniella Thorne, DrPH, MPH.
In this conversation, Dr. Daniella Thorne shares her journey as a public health professional, emphasizing the importance of sexual health education, bodily autonomy, and the need for culturally relevant curricula.
She discusses her personal experiences with fitness, the challenges of navigating the public health landsc...
In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH emphasizes the importance of intentionality in public health education and career development.
He discusses how students can set clear goals, build skills, and create a supportive network to navigate their public health journey successfully. The PACE framework is introduced as a practical tool for setting achievable goals, while the significance of networking and mentorship is highlighted. H...
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Kwame Terra, MPH, the founder and CEO of bEHR Health, who discusses his journey in public health, the importance of health equity, and the innovative approaches his startup is taking to improve health outcomes in the Black community.
Kwame shares insights on preventative health, the creation of a health score, and the bEHRathon initiative aimed at engaging the comm...
In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH discusses the challenges faced by public health professionals, particularly during times of uncertainty and transition.
He emphasizes the importance of redefining success, building community, and maintaining one's identity and purpose in the field. He offers practical advice on how to navigate career changes, cope with burnout, and find fulfillment in public health work, encouragin...
Public Health Careers podcast episode with Tim Leshan, MPA
In this episode, Tim Leshan, MPA, Chief External Relations and Advocacy Officer for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, discusses the importance of public health advocacy, the economic impact of public health initiatives, and the need for effective communication with policymakers.
He shares insights on building public-private partner...
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