MPH Lens Series with Angela N. Frazier MPH, LSSYB
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Angela N. Frazier MPH, LSSYB is a founder of organization, Sisters in Public Health. She is mental health advocate, entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker.

Angela is passionate on making a safe space for all to become more knowledgeable on the effects of suicide and provides helpful resources on how to seek out wellness alternatives and how doing so has led her to fulfilling her purpose in helping others.

Angela is an author of A Kids Book About Suicide where she highlights the importance of suicide among black youth and reflects on her book inspiration being her mother who passed from suicide.

Takeaways:

• Suicide awareness is key to public health, promoting prevention, reducing stigma, supporting at-risk groups, and shaping mental health policies.
• Helplines and resources offer immediate assistance to those in crisis and their supporters.
• Misconceptions like labeling individuals as 'crazy' or 'dangerous' fuel stigma and discourage seeking help.
• Public health professionals face mental health challenges, balancing personal well-being with professional duties.
• Support networks, including groups and counseling, are vital for those affected by suicide loss.
• Self-care practices like prioritizing mental health, setting boundaries, and saying no are crucial for MPH students' well-being.
• Writing a children’s book on suicide can educate young children and support those affected by suicide loss.

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MPH Lens series with Huyen Win, MPHc
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Huyen Win is a health equity champion, community builder, and public health professional. Huyen is a MPH Candidate at UNC Gillings Global School of Public Health and is Director of Community and Growth at Acclinate after spending 6 years working at Google. She is known for her expertise in wellness, mental health, and health equity.

In this episode anticipate a closer look into Huyen's perspective on how she avoids burnout and prioritizes her mental health while still fulfilling roles as public health professional, student, and caregiver.

Takeaways:
- Balancing multiple roles as a caregiver, student, and professional requires prioritizing mental health.
- Creating a strong start and end to the day can help prioritize physical and mental well-being.
- Setting boundaries and practicing self-care are essential for avoiding burnout.
- Destigmatizing mental health in diverse communities requires open conversations, inclusive language, and highlighting different ways of taking care of mental health.

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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Brianna A. Baker, Ph D
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Brianna Baker is an avid storyteller and mental health equity champion. She is an Ph.D. candidate at Columbia University in Counseling Psychology. She has a successful YouTube platform where she speaks on many insightful topics surrounding mental health and highlights health related social injustices.

On this episode anticipate Brianna to speak on how she navigates her goals while minimizing burnout as a student and entrepreneur. Brianna expresses her passion on expanding safe spaces for marginalized communities who show signs of mental neglect.

She provides her perspectives on rectifying racial health injustices and improving life trajectories for communities of color using research and strives to provide tools to combat anti-Black discrimination to invoke change.

Takeaways

• Prioritizing mental wellness is crucial for achieving professional and educational goals.
• Public health professionals and students often face mental health challenges, including burnout and imposter syndrome.
• There is a distinction between clinical mental disorders and everyday stress, and professional intervention is necessary for clinical cases.
• Common misconceptions about mental disorders contribute to stigma, and it is important to promote open conversations about mental health.
• Self-care practices, setting boundaries, and seeking support are essential for maintaining mental health.

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@0:13 Tell me about your personal and professional background
@1:55 What does mental health mean to you and why is it important?
@17:06 Pursuing a PhD in Counseling Psychology and how it tie's into your work around supporting mental wellness
@20:57 The distinction between clinical mental disorders and everyday stress or challenges
@36:21 Rapid Fire Questions

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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Theresa Alphonse, MPH
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Theresa Alphonse is the Founder & Executive Director for What’s on Your Mind Inc a nonprofit focused on combating the stigma of mental health illness in communities of color by engaging in conversations around thoughts, emotions and feelings.

On the episode, we discusses the importance of mental health practices and how to prioritize mental wellness while achieving professional and educational goals.

Theresa Alphonse shares her expertise on mental health and healthy practices.

They debunk common misconceptions about mental health and emphasize the need to create safe spaces for conversations. They also explore the power of daily habits in shaping our lives and discuss strategies to avoid burnout as a public health professional.

Finally, they provide tips for supporting mental health as an Master of Public Health (MPH) student.

Takeaways
• Prioritizing mental health is vital for overall well-being and professional and educational success.
• Misconceptions about mental health often undervalue its importance compared to physical health.
• Safe spaces for mental health conversations promote understanding and support.
• Daily habits significantly influence mental health.
• Avoiding burnout in public health requires setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care.
• MPH students can support their mental health through gratitude, community-building, and seeking balance.

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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Tyler Jackson, MPH
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Tyler is Customer Success Manager at MyndYou.

He is a multiplier to his colleagues. He is someone that creates long-term value for organization in the face of ambiguity. He is an expert on enabling startups and larger companies to grow, expand and retain new and existing business.

He conferred a Bachelor of Science in Health Science at Aurora University. A Master of Public Health at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about
1. How to leverage the combination of healthcare, technology, and behavior science
2. Why you should take study outside of traditional public health disciplines
3. How we can design a better healthcare system
And much much more!

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@2:03 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background?
@3:10 Foundations in Design Thinking (at IDEO U)
@6:40 Developing deep, multi-threaded relationships at the executive, clinical and operational levels
@9:42 What does public health mean to you?
@12:54 Bachelor of Science in Health Science at Aurora University
@18:13 Undergrad takeaway(s)
@21:06 Master of Public Health at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
@26:28 Graduate Takeaway(s)
@31:14 Customer Success Manager at MyndYou
@44:58 Member of The Outlier Project
@46:53 Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future?
@47:28 The Furious Five

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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Sally Yue Lin, MPH
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Sally Yue Lin, MPH is a self-employed Career Coach and Consultant. She also works as a Senior Manager with the Policing and Security Branch in the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General with the BC Public Service.

She is someone who has over a decade of experience in public health and public safety policy. She is passionate about creating positive social change through evidence-based and equity-driven practices.

She conferred a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Anthropology at McGill University. Then a Master of Public Health at The University of British Columbia.

In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about
1. Her advice to work before pursuing higher education to earn money and gain clarity on your career path before jumping in.
2. How she got to and does work in the intersection of public health, policy, harm reduction, and policing for the BC Public Service
3. Why she advocates for pay equity and salary transparency by sharing her salary journey openly on her LinkedIn profile
4. How she supports Black, indigenous, people of color and people in equity-deserving groups with career coaching as means to drive forward health equity

And much more!

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@2:39 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background?
@5:24 You are the first person I’ve seen listing your salary on your LinkedIn.
@9:40 You are a career coach for Black, indigenous, people of color and people in equity-deserving groups?
@19:19 What does public health mean to you?
@21:12 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Anthropology at McGill University and various internships
@25:59 Any undergrad takeaway(s)?
@27:13 Program Coordinator at The University of British Columbia
@31:10 Masters of Public Health at The University of British Columbia and various roles
@39:03 Graduate Takeaways?
@42:10 Public Health Consultant - self-employed
@44:54 Program Manager at University of Victoria
@50:59 Policy Analyst, Population and Public Health Brand at BC Public Service
@57:26 Career Coach and Consultant at Sally Yue Lin
@1:02:19 Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future?
@1:04:29 The Furious Five

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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Ilexis T. Lindsey-Griffin, MPH, CHES
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Ilexis is CEO and Founder of Assertive Intuition Health Services.

She is an entrepreneur supporting agencies with their social media and other marketing needs, an author of a children’s book focused on the pandemic called ‘The Day Everything Changed’

She conferred a Bachelors in Health Care Administration at Jackson State University. Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Community Health Services at Texas A&M University. She is a current Doctoral student in Strategic Leadership at Liberty University.

In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about
1. Her decision to start her business when she was at the georgia department of public health then her shift to the CDC and then finally into running her business full time
2. The thought process behind writing a children’s book about the pandemic
3. Why she decided to currently pursue a PhD in Strategic Leadership

And much much more!

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@2:15 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background?
@3:43 Children’s book focused on COVID19 pandemic - The Day Everything Changed
@9:54 What does public health mean to you?
@11:13 Bachelor of Health Care Administration at Jackson State University
@19:38 Roles Between degrees
@18:42 Undergrad takeaway(s)?
@22:18 Masters of Public Health in Health Promotion and Community
@32:26 Takeaways?
@33:30 REACH Community Health Coordinator for Community-Clinical Linkages and Breastfeeding at Georgia DPH
@43:08 Certifications
@46:04 CEO and Founder at Assertive Intuition Health Services
@52:16 Public Health Analyst at CDC
@48:46 Goldman Sachs: One Million Black Women in Business Program
@55:33 PhD in Strategic Leadership at Liberty University (24-27)
@57:33 Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future?
@58:41 The Furious Five

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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Angeza Mohammed, MPH
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Angeza is a Founder and CEO of The Consulting Nest where they are creating a marketplace for knowledge sharing - connecting consultants to vetted opportunities.

She is also founder and CEO ofAngeza Consulting and How did you learn to do that? Inc

Angeza helps public health consultants thrive without overwhelm and supports early stage public health professionals in navigating their careers. She has over 10+ years of experience as a public health leader and speaker.

She conferred a Bachelors in Health Sciences from Simon Fraser University. And a Master of Public Health in Social Policy at University of Victoria.

In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about
1. Angeza’s journey in Public Health
2. The Consulting Nest and the new Transformational Program for Public Health Consultants
3. Why Angeza feels learning about your ideal lifestyle and building your career around it is incredibly important.

And much much more!

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@2:57 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background?
@7:12 What’s the most important public health consultants need to do to thrive without overwhelm?
@12:16 For early career public health professionals, what’s the most important thing they do right now?
@18:36 What does public health mean to you?
@24:05 Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University
@29:01 Any undergrad takeaway(s)?
@31:16 Masters of Public Health in Social Policy at University of Victoria and various roles
@43:20 Manager, Integrated Risk Management at Provincial Health Services Authority
@48:02 Policy Analyst, Health Equity and Population Health at Fraser Health Authority and promotion
@1:01:02 Founder & CEO at How did you learn to do that? Inc & The Successful Candidate
@1:06:37 Angeza Consulting - Principal Consultant, Professional Speaker and Podcast Host
@1:01:12 Founder & CEO at The Consulting Nest and The Transformational Program for Public Health Consultants
@1:20:05 The Furious Five

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