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
330 episodes
260: Advancing Cancer Prevention, Challenging Stigma, and Leading with Purpose with Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa, PhD, MPH, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, FSBM
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa, PhD, MPH, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, FSBM. In this conversation, Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa shares her journey as a cancer prevention scientist and nurse practitione...
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Episode 260
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58:38
How Student Loan Changes Endanger Public Health
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast explores how recent changes in federal student loan policies threaten the future of public health by making it harder for students to enter the field. Omari Richins discusses the broader socie...
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7:09
259: Health Equity in Practice: Systems Change, Policy, and Community Engagement with Alexander Bonano, MPH
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Alexander Bonano, MPH, a Health Equity in All Policies Project Manager at Boston Public Health Commission.In this episode, Alexander Bonano, MPH, shares how he’s advancing r...
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Episode 259
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1:27:23
Keep Fighting. Keep Dancing. A Message for the Public Health Community
Public health work can feel heavy right now.In this short reflection, Omari Richins shares a powerful lesson from the AIDS crisis: communities survived not just through protest and advocacy, but through joy and connection.This epi...
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258: Prevention Over Reaction: Rethinking Violence Through a Public Health Lens with Robert Mahoney
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Robert Mahoney, CEO & Founder of TVTP Solutions.In this conversation, Robert discusses his journey in targeted violence prevention, emphasizing the importance of proacti...
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Episode 258
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1:08:43
Black History Month Is Public Health Work (Whether You Realize It or Not)
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast explores the deep connections between Black History Month and public health, emphasizing how historical struggles and initiatives within Black communities have shaped modern public health poli...
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10:46
257: An Arts in Public Health Career Journey with Jennifer Kuo, MPH, CHES
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Jennifer Kuo, MPH, CHES.In this episode, Jennifer Kuo shares her journey at the intersection of arts and public health - and why creative approaches are essential to buildin...
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Episode 257
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1:08:05
The future of public health is uncertain.
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast discusses the current challenges facing public health, emphasizing the need for community empowerment and the importance of addressing systemic barriers in education and career development.
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17:03
Navigating Post-Graduation Pressure in Public Health
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast addresses the pressures faced by graduates as they transition into the public health workforce. He emphasizes the importance of navigating this phase with intention rather than rushing into jo...
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4:09
256: Falling Into Public Health: How an Unexpected Path Led to a Global Health Consulting Career with Nadia Tekkal, MSPH, MS
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast welcomes Nadia Tekkal, an independent public health consultant based in Dubai. Nadia shares her unique journey through five countries, highlighting how her diverse experiences have sha...
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Episode 256
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1:14:16
Why the U.S. Food Pyramid Is Moving Backwards (While Other Countries Move Forward)
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast critiques the new US dietary guidelines, arguing that they prioritize industry interests over public health. Omari compares these guidelines with those of other wealthy nations, highli...
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255: What Anti-Trafficking Work Really Looks Like with Erin Williamson
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Erin Williamson, LCSW, MPA.Erin Williamson is Chief Programs and Strategy Officer at Love 146, discusses her journey in the field of public health and anti-trafficking. She ...
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Episode 255
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1:06:11
What Public Health Achieved in 2025 Despite the Challenges
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast discusses the significant public health victories of 2025, highlighting the resilience and innovation of health professionals worldwide. Despite challenges like funding cuts and public skeptic...
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10:16
254: The Liver We Ignore: A 60-Year Fight for Prevention, Education, and Public Health with Thelma Thiel
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...
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Episode 254
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59:58
From Burnout to Clarity: A Goal-Setting Framework for Public Health Professionals
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 ...
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11:43
253: Before the Next Crisis: Stories Public Health Can’t Afford to Forget with Dr. Tista Ghosh
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 i...
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Episode 253
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57:07
Public Health Degrees Just Got Devalued (Here’s What That Really Means)
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 financi...
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252: Building Community Engagement & Effective Communication Skills with Alexandra Piatkowski, MPH, PMP
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 import...
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1:15:47
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 f...
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Episode 251
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57:54
Food Security Crisis: Understanding SNAP Cuts
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 famili...
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250: From Broadcast Journalism to Suicide Prevention Leader with Dr. Walker Tisdale III
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...
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Episode 250
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1:26:14
You Chose Public Health for a Reason (Here’s How to Keep Going When It Feels Heavy)
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 i...
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249: From Public Health Communications to Founding South Asian Care with Nishat Uddin, MPH
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 di...
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1:01:58
Shutdown = Public Health Challenge: What You Need to Know
Public Health on Pause: The 2025 Government Shutdown and What It Means for YouThe U.S. government shut down on October 1, 2025. While politicians argue, public health is paying the price:CDC and HHS furloughs slow outbreak s...
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248: Making Public Health Fun: How Health Whiz Is Changing the Game with Tobi Dare, MPH, and Tosin Ogunsola, MPH
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...
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Episode 248
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