How to Make Six Figures in Public Health (Without Burning Out)

In this powerful and transparent episode, Dr. Des tackles one of the most-asked questions in public health: "How do I get to six figures?" Whether you’re an early-career professional, a seasoned expert stuck at a salary ceiling, or someone curious about side hustles and consulting, this episode is your no-fluff blueprint. Dr. Des shares her personal journey—from making $36K in public health to bringing in six figures from consulting—and breaks down the mindset shifts, overlooked opportunities, and real strategies that helped her and her students reach new income levels.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 🔑 Why mindset is the first step to breaking income ceilings in social impact careers
• 📍 Where six-figure public health jobs are really hiding (hint: it’s not always the CDC)
• 💼 How to leverage your skills for consulting and freelance opportunities
• 🧠 Why it’s time to drop the scarcity mindset and shift into strategic career planning
• 🛠️ The practical blueprint you’ll need to scale your income—with or without a promotion

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Join the Public Health Club and start making the right moves to elevate your income!
• 🎯 Free Training: The Six-Figure Public Health Career Blueprint – May 14th
• 💬 The Public Health Club: Join for mentorship, consulting opportunities, and workshops
• 💼 Dr. Des’s personal story of going from underpaid to thriving through a health equity consulting contract
• 🔁 The power of using public health skills in nontraditional sectors like tech, insurance, and social impact

Join the Movement:
Get inspired. Take action. And surround yourself with other public health professionals who are building lives filled with purpose and prosperity. Whether you need help navigating job transitions, want to launch your consulting side hustle, or just need someone to remind you that six figures is possible—you’re in the right place.

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