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Are public health careers over? With public health layoffs, funding cuts, hiring freezes, and increasing uncertainty across the field, many professionals are asking what comes next.

In this episode of Public Health Careers, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Dr. Samia Hussein, public health entrepreneur, consultant, and founder of Heyya Consulting, to discuss the future of public health careers, health equity, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.

Dr. Samia shares her journey from traditional public health roles to entrepreneurship, revealing how professionals can leverage their lived experiences, cultural identity, and expertise to create meaningful impact beyond traditional career paths. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of DEI and health equity work, the importance of authentic community engagement, and practical advice for students, early-career professionals, and anyone navigating a career transition.

If you're interested in public health careers, public health consulting, health equity, entrepreneurship, community health, advocacy, DEI, career development, or building a personal brand in public health, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.

In this episode:
• The future of public health careers
• Public health entrepreneurship and consulting
• Health equity and DEI in today's landscape
• Community engagement strategies that drive impact
• And much more!

Chapters
@0:00 Introduction
@2:34 What drove you to launch Heyya Consulting?
@13:07 Trends you’ve noticed in your consulting work
@15:05 What does public health work get wrong and right about DEI?
@21:05 Tips for early professionals entering the public health workforce
@34:43 Where does public health show up in your work, even behind the scenes?

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