251: Mindset, Mentorship, and Making Impact: Thriving in Public Health with Brittaney Jenkins, BS, CHES

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 stable, impactful opportunities. Brittaney also opens up about balancing motherhood, leadership, and purpose-driven work.

Tune in for actionable advice on career advancement, consulting, and creating meaningful impact in public health.

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Chapters:
@0:00 Introduction to Public Health Consulting
@7:50 The Five-Step Community Impact Framework
@11:02 Challenges in Nonprofit Organizations
@13:54 Sustainability and Impact in Consulting
@17:08 Chronic Disease Prevention and Its Importance
@20:14 The Role of a Mompreneur
@23:01 Mentorship and Workforce Development
@24:21 Public Health Perspectives and Academic Pathway
@28:43 Career Beginnings and Growth in Public Health
@31:02 Networking and Building Relationships
@33:44 Skills Development and Certifications
@35:37 Transitioning to Leadership Roles
@37:33 Overcoming Educational Barriers
@39:37 The Value of Nonprofit Work
@40:57 The Courage to Start a Business
@42:44 Daily Life as a CEO
@45:56 Rewards and Challenges in Public Health
@48:28 Advice for Aspiring Consultants
@51:14 Unexpected Lessons in Public Health
@51:58 Furious Five: Quickfire Questions

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