In this action-packed episode of The Dr. Des Show, Dr. Des walks you through the 5 essential steps to starting your public health business—whether you're still dreaming, currently building, or already launched and looking to ref...

In this episode of The Dr. Des Show, we explore how public health professionals can pivot into high-paying roles in the tech industry—without needing a coding bootcamp. Dr. Des breaks down three career paths you might not have consider...

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 som...

In this solo episode, Dr. Des takes you deep into the real talk behind job promotions and career pivots. From her first promotion at the Florida Department of Health to launching a consulting career, she unpacks the unglamorous truth behind get...

🎙 Final Episode: The Future of Public Health – Where Do We Go From Here?In this power-packed final episode of the Business of Public Health Summit Insider Series, Dr. Des and Dr. Brittny James are keeping it real about the future of pub...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Dr. Des Show and our Business of Public Health Insider Sessions with Doc B!In this third session, we’re pulling back the curtain on how we landed our very first public health consulting clients. If you’ve ever won...

Welcome back to The Dr. Des Show! We’re diving into Episode 2 of our special four-part Business of Public Health Summit Insider series with Dr. Brittny James! 🎙️In this episode, we’re getting real about starting, building, and sustainin...

🎙 Welcome to The Dr. Des Show! This is the first episode in our four-part series leading up to the Business of Public Health Summit on April 11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA! If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, what are you waiting for?! 🎟I...

In this episode, Dr. Des dives deep into Shiny Object Syndrome—that overwhelming feeling of having a million business ideas but struggling to execute them effectively. As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to get distracted by new opportunities,...

In this episode of The Dr. Des Show, I take you through my journey of earning a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)—from deciding between a DRPH and a PhD, securing funding, managing full-time work while in school, dealing with burno...

In this episode of The Dr. Des Show, we’re talking about something BIG—how to build a business that not only generates income but also makes a real impact. If you’re in public health, social work, or any field where helping...

Are you ready to land your first public health consulting client? Whether you're just starting your consulting business or struggling to secure that first contract, this episode will walk you through the exact steps to make it happen!🎯 ...

Welcome back to The Dr. Des Show! Today, we’re tackling a hot topic—the current attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and what this means for public health professionals.With federal funding c...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 4 of The Dr. Des Show!For as long as I could remember, I said I was going to be a doctor. A pediatrician, specifically. But when I got to college? Whew. Organic chemistry, physics, and even ...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 3 of The Dr. Des Show!In this episode, I’m taking you back to where it all started—my childhood in a family full of entrepreneurs. From selling candy behind the counter at my dad’s game room to watching my ...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 2 of The Dr. Des Show!In this episode, I’m sharing how I built a $135K consulting business while balancing one of the biggest transitions of my life—becoming a new mom.Picture this: I was seve...

In the very first episode of The Dr. Des Show, I’m sharing one of the biggest and scariest decisions of my life: quitting my six-figure corporate job to become a full-time entrepreneur. As a Health Equity Manager earning $130K, I loved...

Join Dr. Desiree Strickland as she kicks off The Dr. Des Show, an inspiring and candid podcast for public health professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to thrive in their career and personal life. With a background that inclu...