Real Talk Real Impact
Real Talk, Real Impact is about honest, down-to-earth conversations that unpack the messy, real-life truths about health, equity, and community. It connects everyday experiences and stories to public health in ways that feel like a kiki with your friends. Each episode aims to spark curiosity, highlight new careers and opportunities in the public health space, and leave listeners with actionable insights they can carry into their own lives or communities.
Episodes
Why Black Women Are Still Being Failed by Public Health with Brittany “Brit” M. Williams, Ph.D.
💕Connect with Brittany “Brit” M. Williams, Ph.D.💕InstagramLinkedInTwitterWebsiteBlack women continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV, yet they're too often left out of the conversation. It's time to change that.In this powerful episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Dr. Brit Williams to unpack the realities of Black women's health, HIV prevention, PrEP awareness, and
The Public Health Career Advice We Got Was Wrong with Andrea L. Lowe, DrPH
💕Connect with Andrea L. Lowe, DrPH💕InstagramLinkedInYouTubeWebsiteFacebookThe public health career advice we were given may be holding us back.For years, professionals have been told to specialize, pick a lane, and follow a linear path to success. Dr. Andrea Lowe took a different approach. Instead of waiting for opportunities, she created them.In this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with t
Is Canada's Healthcare System Actually Better Than America's? with Alexandra Piatkowski, MPH
💕Connect with Alexandra Piatkowski, MPH💕Alexandra's InstagramPiat Public Health Instagram Alexandra's LinkedIn: Piat's Public Health LinkedInAlexandra's FacebookPiat's Public Health Facebook Alexandra's XPiat's Public Health XWebsiteDoes public health have a trust problem?In this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Alexandra Piatkowski, epidemiologist, p
Social Media Is Replacing Public Health Education with Celene Craig, MPH, MS
💕Connect with Celene Craig, MPH, MS 💕InstagramLinkedIn WebsiteIs social media replacing traditional public health education?In this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Celene Craig, public health professional, health communicator, and digital storyteller, to explore how social media, misinformation, and content creation are reshaping the future of public health.From her experiences workin
Your Public Health Degree Is Not Enough Anymore with Dr. Samia Hussein DrPH
💕Connect with Dr. Samia Hussein💕LinkedInWebsiteWebsiteNational Association for Doctors of Public HealthAre 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 entre
Public Health Still Gets Weird About Black Sexuality with Kahlia Phillips
💕Connect with Kahlia Phillips💕InstagramFacebookTwitterPodcastWebsiteWritingsWritingsWritingsIn this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Kahlia Phillips to unpack the reality of sex education, Black sexuality, public health, and the power of storytelling in liberation and community healing. From growing up with limited conversations around sexual health to challenging the way schools teach
The 40-Hour Work Week Is Destroying Our Mental Health with Angela N. Frazier, MPH, LSSYB
💕Connect with Angela N. Frazier, MPH, LSSYB💕Instagram LinkedInWebsiteWebsiteMost women in public health are expected to keep showing up for everyone else while quietly battling burnout themselves. In this episode, Angela Frazier, founder of Sisters in Public Health, shares her journey through grief, mental health advocacy, and building a nationwide community centered on sisterhood, mentorship, and
Public Health Was Never Built for Indigenous Communities with Dr. Gabrielle S. Evans-Mitchell, PhD
💕Connect with Dr. Gabrielle S. Evans-Mitchell, PhD💕Interwoven Institute InstagramLinkedInWebsiteDr. Gabrielle S. Evans-Mitchell InstagramIn this episode of Real Talk, Real Impact, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Dr. Gabrielle S. Evans-Mitchell, PhD for a real conversation about how health, equity, and community show up in everyday life.Why do so many Indigenous communities distrust public hea
Why Black Women Still Struggle to Access Healthcare in 2026 with Dr. Brenice Duroseau, PhD
💕Connect with Dr. Brenice Duroseau, PhD💕InstagramLinkedInThreadsWhy do Black women still face barriers to healthcare access, even in 2026?In this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Dr. Brenice Duroseau to explore the realities of public health, women’s health, and health equity. This conversation dives into the systemic barriers that impact Black women’s health, from challenges in access
The System Was Never Built for Real Change with Dr. Joyee Washington, PhD
============================💕Connect with Dr.Joyee Washington💕============================Joyee Washington Consulting Public Health Joy Podcast Summit 2024 and 2025 LinkedIn Profile of Dr. Joy WashingtonIn this episode of Real Talk, Real Impact, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Dr. Joyee Washington, PhD, MS, MPH, MCHES, for a real conversation about how health, equity, and community show up in
Want Fun, Real Talk About Public Health? Tune In
💕Connect with Dr.Marissa💕Instagram LinkedIn YouTube WebsiteToday is Women’s Day, and we’re so excited to share the very first teaser of Real Talk, Real Impact!This podcast is for public health professionals, students, advocates, and anyone curious about how health, equity, and community intersect in real life. Hosted by Dr. Marissa Robinson, we bring honest, down-to-earth conversations that unpack
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