Real Talk Real Impact
Real Talk, Real Impact is about honest, down-to-earth conversations that unpack the messy, real-life truths about health, equity, and community. We connect everyday experiences and stories to public health in ways that feel like a kiki with your friends. This is where fun, unfiltered and enlightening can all be one. Each episode aims to spark curiosity, highlight new careers and opportunities in the public health space, to leave listeners with actionable insights they can carry into their own lives or communities.
Episodes
💕Connect with Brittany “Brit” M. Williams, Ph.D.💕
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Black women continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV, yet they're too often left out of the conversation. It's time to change that.
In this powerful episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Dr. Brit Williams to unpack the realities of Black women's health, HIV prevention, PrEP awareness, and the barriers tha...
💕Connect with Andrea L. Lowe, DrPH💕
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The public health career advice we were given may be holding us back.
For years, professionals have been told to specialize, pick a lane, and follow a linear path to success. Dr. Andrea Lowe took a different approach. Instead of waiting for opportunities, she created them.
In this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with th...
💕Connect with Alexandra Piatkowski, MPH💕
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Does public health have a trust problem?
In this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Alexandra Piatkowski, epidemiologist, public health consult...
💕Connect with Celene Craig, MPH, MS 💕
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Is social media replacing traditional public health education?
In this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Celene Craig, public health professional, health communicator, and digital storyteller, to explore how social media, misinformation, and content creation are reshaping the future of public health.
From her experiences working dur...
💕Connect with Dr. Samia Hussein💕
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National Association for Doctors of Public Health
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, ...
💕Connect with Kahlia Phillips💕
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Podcast
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Writings
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In this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Kahlia Phillips to unpack the reality of sex education, Black sexuality, public health, and the power of storytelling in liberation and community healing. From growing up with limited conversations around sexual health to challenging the way schools teach sex ...
💕Connect with Angela N. Frazier, MPH, LSSYB💕
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Most women in public health are expected to keep showing up for everyone else while quietly battling burnout themselves. In this episode, Angela Frazier, founder of Sisters in Public Health, shares her journey through grief, mental health advocacy, and building a nationwide community centered on sisterhood, mentorship, and support ...
💕Connect with Dr. Gabrielle S. Evans-Mitchell, PhD💕
Interwoven Institute Instagram
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Dr. Gabrielle S. Evans-Mitchell Instagram
In this episode of Real Talk, Real Impact, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Dr. Gabrielle S. Evans-Mitchell, PhD for a real conversation about how health, equity, and community show up in everyday life.
Why do so many Indigenous communities distrust public health ...
💕Connect with Dr. Brenice Duroseau, PhD💕
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Why do Black women still face barriers to healthcare access, even in 2026?
In this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Dr. Brenice Duroseau to explore the realities of public health, women’s health, and health equity. This conversation dives into the systemic barriers that impact Black women’s health, from challenges in accessing sexua...
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💕Connect with Dr.Joyee Washington💕
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Joyee Washington Consulting
Public Health Joy Podcast
Summit 2024 and 2025
LinkedIn Profile of Dr. Joy Washington
In this episode of Real Talk, Real Impact, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Dr. Joyee Washington, PhD, MS, MPH, MCHES, for a real conversation about how health, equity, and community show u...
💕Connect with Dr.Marissa💕
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Today is Women’s Day, and we’re so excited to share the very first teaser of Real Talk, Real Impact!
This podcast is for public health professionals, students, advocates, and anyone curious about how health, equity, and community intersect in real life.
Hosted by Dr. Marissa Robinson, we bring honest, down-to-earth conve...
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