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Public Health Careers You NEVER Knew Existed!

• Dr. Des

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🎙️ Episode Summary

In this National Public Health Week episode of The Dr. Des Show, we’re diving into one of the most important conversations in the field right now—nontraditional public health careers.

If you’ve ever felt boxed into government roles, nonprofit work, or underpaid positions, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible beyond the traditional path.

Dr. Des breaks down how public health professionals can leverage their skills in consulting, tech, entrepreneurship, strategy, and beyond to build careers that offer both impact AND income.

This episode is your permission slip to think bigger about your career—and your earning potential.


🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✔️ What “nontraditional public health careers” actually mean

✔️ Why traditional public health roles often limit income growth

✔️ High-paying, nontraditional career paths you should consider

✔️ How to pivot your skills into consulting, business, or tech roles

✔️ The mindset shift required to explore new career opportunities

✔️ Why public health professionals are uniquely positioned for entrepreneurship

✔️ How to align your career with both purpose AND profit


💡 Key Takeaways (Career + Income Strategy)

  1. You are NOT limited to traditional public health jobs
  2. Your skillset is transferable across multiple high-paying industries
  3. Nontraditional paths often lead to more flexibility, freedom, and income
  4. The biggest barrier is not opportunity—it’s awareness and mindset
  5. 2025–2026 is a major opportunity window for public health professionals to pivot


🧠 Real Talk Moments

This episode addresses the realities many public health professionals face:

  1. Feeling stuck in low-paying roles
  2. Lack of exposure to alternative career paths
  3. Burnout in traditional systems
  4. The fear of stepping outside the “expected” career track

Dr. Des challenges listeners to stop playing small and start exploring opportunities that align with both their skills and financial goals.


👩🏽‍⚕️ About Dr. Des

Dr. Desiree Strickland is the Founder & CEO of The Public Health Club, where she helps public health professionals build careers that increase their income, expand their impact, and create long-term wealth.


🚀 Resources & Next Steps

👉 Join The Public Health Club to learn how to pivot into consulting or entrepreneurship

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