Real Talk, Real Impact is about honest, down-to-earth conversations that unpack the messy, real-life truths about health, equity, and community. We connect everyday experiences and stories to public health in ways that feel like a kiki with your friends. This is where fun, unfiltered and enlightening can all be one. Each episode aims to spark curiosity, highlight new careers and opportunities in the public health space, to leave listeners with actionable insights they can carry into their own lives or communities.
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.💕 Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Website Black 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 barriers that continue to affect Black communities. Together, they explore why community matt...
26 Jun 2026
The Public Health Career Advice We Got Was Wrong with Andrea L. Lowe, DrPH
💕Connect with Andrea L. Lowe, DrPH💕 Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Website Facebook The 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 the founder of Social Impact Studio, Dr. Andrea Lowe, to discuss why being a public hea...
19 Jun 2026
Is Canada's Healthcare System Actually Better Than America's? with Alexandra Piatkowski, MPH
💕Connect with Alexandra Piatkowski, MPH💕 Alexandra's Instagram Piat Public Health Instagram Alexandra's LinkedIn: Piat's Public Health LinkedIn Alexandra's Facebook Piat's Public Health Facebook Alexandra's X Piat's Public Health X Website Does public health have a trust problem? In this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Alexandra Piatkowski, epidemiologist, public health consultant, and founder of Piet Public Health, to discuss community engagement, public health careers, h...
12 Jun 2026
Social Media Is Replacing Public Health Education with Celene Craig, MPH, MS
💕Connect with Celene Craig, MPH, MS 💕 Instagram LinkedIn Website Is 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 working during the COVID-19 pandemic to navigating roles across health communication, advocacy,...
5 Jun 2026
Your Public Health Degree Is Not Enough Anymore with Dr. Samia Hussein DrPH
💕Connect with Dr. Samia Hussein💕 LinkedIn Website Website National Association for Doctors of Public Health 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 he...
29 May 2026
Public Health Still Gets Weird About Black Sexuality with Kahlia Phillips
💕Connect with Kahlia Phillips💕 Instagram Facebook Twitter Podcast Website Writings Writings Writings In 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 sex education, this conversation explores why so many people feel unprepared, misinfo...
21 May 2026
The 40-Hour Work Week Is Destroying Our Mental Health with Angela N. Frazier, MPH, LSSYB
💕Connect with Angela N. Frazier, MPH, LSSYB💕 Instagram LinkedIn Website Website Most 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 support for women in the field. Dr. Marissa Robinson and Angela discuss public health bu...
6 May 2026
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 Instagram LinkedIn Website Dr. Gabrielle S. Evans-Mitchell Instagram In 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 health systems? In this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Dr. Gabrielle Ev...
29 Apr 2026
Why Black Women Still Struggle to Access Healthcare in 2026 with Dr. Brenice Duroseau, PhD
💕Connect with Dr. Brenice Duroseau, PhD💕 Instagram LinkedIn Threads Why 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 accessing sexual and reproductive health services to the deeper issues of trust, stigma, and ine...
31 Mar 2026
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 Washington In 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 everyday life. Key Topics: • Community-engaged research and its importance • The ...
1 Mar 2026
Want Fun, Real Talk About Public Health? Tune In
💕Connect with Dr.Marissa💕 Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Website Today 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 the messy, real-life truths behind health; beyond clinics and hospitals. In thi...
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