Public Health Joy

Dr. Joyee Washington
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Public Health Joy

The Public Health Joy podcast is all about creative and innovative approaches to public health research and the relationships we build along the way that bring us joy! Join us every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month in the safe space for real and honest conversations about what it takes to transform public health research into life-changing solutions for our communities. This is where research meets relationship and together, we will create our Public Health Joy!

  1. S3 EP20: Public Health, Politics, and the Power of People

    OCT 18

    S3 EP20: Public Health, Politics, and the Power of People

    When we realize that democracy truly places power in the hands of the, so many people’s lives will change. Today Garrison McMurtrey joins us to discuss politics, policies, and politicians. He is currently the District Director for the office of US Congresswoman, Angie Craig. Garrison has had an extensive career from working on the Public Affairs team at Target, to being an Outreach Director for Senator Amy Klobuchar, and now he is a candidate for Ramsey County Commissioner in Minnesota. Dr. Washington wanted to have Garrison on the podcast because public health and politics are closely related and in this episode, you will hear how. We discuss Garrison’s lifelong interest in politics, what led him to run for Commissioner, and how Obama inspired him. We delve into how he defines politics, policies, and politicians before he shares how they are all related and how they affect public health. We even discuss the importance of being intentional about where you get your information from and the risks of social media as a source of education. Finally, Garrison tells us what brings him joy in his work and reminds us to use our voices and vote Key Points From This Episode: Introducing Garrison McMurtrey and how he and Dr. Washington know each other. [1:18] How Garrison got into politics and how Obama inspired him to become a politician. [3:52] Why Dr. Washington wanted to have Garrison on the show today. [5:54] How he defines politics, policies, and politicians and how they impact public health. [9:16] Why voting is so powerful and the importance and impact of local elections. [17:54] Some of the ways that researchers and politicians are alike. [25:11] The importance of intentionality, particularly in where you get your information from. [27:44] Lastly, Garrison tells us what brings him joy in his work. [34:02] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and, leave a review! For more transcripts, show notes,and more visit: https://joyeewashington.com/public-health-joy-podcast-season-3/

    39 min
  2. S3 EP19: Protect Your Coin - Navigating Personal Finances as a Public Health Researcher & Entrepreneur

    OCT 4

    S3 EP19: Protect Your Coin - Navigating Personal Finances as a Public Health Researcher & Entrepreneur

    Are you ready to tackle your finances with confidence and clarity? In today’s episode, Dr. Jennifer Edwards, a seasoned Financial & Retirement Consultant at Savvy Financial Wellness, joins us to demystify the path to financial stability. Dr. Edwards, a fourth-generation business owner and third-generation financial professional, specializes in helping energetic working women and moms design a flexible and funded retirement. With her experience managing multi-million dollar grants in public health, she offers valuable insights into balancing financial planning with a demanding career. In our conversation, we dive into the essential strategies for effective retirement planning, from understanding employer benefits, like 401(k) matches, to making your money work harder with smart investments. Dr. Edwards offers insights on developing a personalized financial strategy, addressing common mistakes, and planning for life’s unexpected events. She also sheds light on managing your finances as a public health professional and emphasizes the importance of starting small but staying consistent. Tune in for actionable tips on achieving financial stability and growth while positively impacting public health! Key Points From This Episode: How Dr. Edwards helps women and moms plan flexible, funded retirements. [0:56] What prevents public health entrepreneurs from planning for their financial future. [05:16] The importance of preparing for retirement as a public health entrepreneur. [09:03] Unpacking wealth as one of the key social determinants of health. [12:09] Why you need to consider health insurance options before becoming an entrepreneur. [17:05] Common misconceptions and mistakes people make around health insurance. [21:14] Effective strategies for managing employer benefits like 401(k) matches. [22:15] Why you don’t need a lot of money to start saving (and why you should start now). [24:25] How to improve financial literacy among communities. [29:21] What it was like for Dr. Edwards growing up in a family of financial professionals. [31:30] Dr. Edward’s reflections on what brings her joy in her work. [33:57] Find out how you can get in touch with Dr. Edwards. [33:52] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and, leave a review! For more transcripts, show notes,and more visit: https://joyeewashington.com/public-health-joy-podcast-season-3/

    38 min
  3. S3 Ep 18: Seeking Abundance in Public Health

    SEP 20

    S3 Ep 18: Seeking Abundance in Public Health

    In this episode of the Public Health Joy podcast, host Dr. Joyee Washington shares how her first international trip to Mexico gave her a new perspective on abundance in public health. After feeling burnt out from running her public health business full-time, Dr. Joyee's "spirit" told her she needed a vacation. Despite never having traveled internationally before, she decided to take a trip to Mexico, which ended up being a transformative experience. Witnessing the beauty and abundance of Mexico made Dr. Joyee realize that public health is often too focused on problems and deficits, rather than the strengths and joy within communities. This trip inspired her to want to bring more love, faith, and abundance into her approach to public health research and work.   Dr. Joyee's goal is to shift the public health industry to be more positive, joyful, and focused on the abundance all around us. She is committed to continuing to seek and share this abundance in her own work, and to inspire others to do the same.   Key Points: 0:04:26 Dr. Joyee was feeling burnt out from running her public health business full-time with no break, and her "spirit" told her she needed a vacation. 0:07:34 Despite never having traveled internationally before, Dr. Joyee's "spirit" told her to take a trip to Mexico, which was outside of her comfort zone. 0:13:07 Experiencing the abundance and beauty of Mexico made Dr. Joyee realize that public health often focuses too much on problems and deficits, rather than strengths and joy. 0:17:47 Dr. Joyee wants to bring more joy, love, faith, and abundance into her approach to public health research and work. 0:20:50 After returning from Mexico, Dr. Joyee spoke to students about her career, and was encouraged by their new perspectives on community-engaged public health research. Links mentioned: Get your official Public Health Joy Gear at www.joyeewashington.com/shop If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and, leave a review!  For more transcripts, show notes, and more visit: https://joyeewashington.com/public-health-joy-podcast-season-3/

    25 min
  4. S3 Ep 17: Rethinking Research- Making Order Out of Chaos

    SEP 6

    S3 Ep 17: Rethinking Research- Making Order Out of Chaos

    Public health and epidemiology are constantly changing, albeit slowly. One thing that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later is the importance of research, the need to reexamine what it is, and how we approach it in this modern world. Today, we are joined by Mary Carney, a consultant specializing in research, data analysis, and communications services to help non-profits achieve their goals. We begin with how Dr. Joyee and Mary met as members of WE Public Health, a women’s leadership platform that partners with people and organizations who are unflinching in their commitment to equity and ready to take courageous action, with a little help. We go on to explore the power of collaboration, the need to redefine what research means to us, the importance of relationship-building, and how to find order in the chaotic mess that is research. To end, we highlight the strengths of consultants and their willingness to think deeper and complete tedious tasks that others would rather avoid, and Mary explains why people are at the center of her joy in the workplace.   Key Points From This Episode: How Dr. Joyee met today’s guest through WE Public Health. [01:17] Mary’s professional journey and how it led her to WE Public Health. [02:32] The power of collaboration and working together toward a single goal. [04:02] Rethinking research and why we need to start with the very definition of “research.”  [06:59] How Mary's different approach to research manifests in her work. [08:08] Redefining the goals of research and academic research in particular. [10:13] Why relationship-building is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of research. [13:03] Reasons that research is inherently chaotic and how to find order in the mess. [15:05] The value of a repetitive process of slowing down to reassess the best route forward. [19:30] Logical thinking, deep research, and navigating complex issues and tedious tasks. [23:28] How organizing and translating data into actionable steps is a learnable skill. [28:11] All the things that bring Mary joy in her work! [32:06] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and, leave a review! For more transcripts, show notes,and more visit: https://joyeewashington.com/public-health-joy-podcast-season-3/

    35 min
  5. S3 Ep16: "If you don't vote, you don't count:” Civic Engagement, Democracy, and Public Health

    AUG 16

    S3 Ep16: "If you don't vote, you don't count:” Civic Engagement, Democracy, and Public Health

    Your vote might not bring immediate change, but it is crucial as it contributes to the possibility of a better future. Joining us in conversation today is Dr. Jeanine Abrams-McLean, the President of Fair Count, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with a goal of building continued civic participation and ensuring that every person in Georgia and America is counted in a fair and accurate census. Jeanine details the work being done at Fair Count and what her role entails before deeply examining the complicated relationship between democracy, civic engagement, and public health. We learn about the importance of improving digital equity, why it’s important to vote, even if you don’t know who to vote for, the history of voting in America and where it stands today, and how voting clears the path for potential game-changing opportunities. As ever, we end with the aspects of her work that bring Jeanine the most joy! Key Points From This Episode: Welcoming Dr. Jeanine Abrams-McLean as she explains her role at Fair Count. [02:43] Unpacking the relationship between democracy, civic engagement, and public health. [06:08] The importance of improving digital equity in public health communities. [14:16] Jeanine’s advice for apprehensive and apathetic voters ahead of the 2024 election. [16:21] How voting presents opportunities for change. [19:50] Learning about all the things that bring joy to Dr. McLean in her work. [29:26] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and, leave a review! For more transcripts, show notes,and more visit: https://joyeewashington.com/public-health-joy-podcast-season-3/

    34 min
  6. S3 Ep15 - Data is more than numbers, it’s about equity

    AUG 2

    S3 Ep15 - Data is more than numbers, it’s about equity

    Data is the foundation on which public health is built. Without data, there is no public health. As such, it becomes the responsibility of all those interested in public health to ensure – like all other public health aspects – that data is approached from a place of diversity, equity, and inclusion. On today’s show, we welcome the Founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant of Chilombo Consulting, Vanessa Da Costa, who is here to speak on the importance of data equity from her experience running a human and data equity consulting company. We discover how Vanessa found her feet in public health and why she chose to focus on analytics before discussing the value of adopting quantitative and qualitative strategy methods. Then, we address the problematic power dynamics by exploring how to approach data from an equity mindset, what we can learn from the CDC’s Five Principles of Data Equity, why data transparency should be non-negotiable, and how to improve data literacy in public health professionals and their community members. To end, Vanessa Da Costa shares some smart advice for moving the data equity needle forward, and she recalls the uplifting work moments that have brought her the most joy.  Key Points From This Episode: Introducing Vanessa Da Costa and the work she does with Dr. Joyee at WE Public Health. [00:57] How Vanessa began working in public health, and why she chose to focus on the numbers. [04:05] Quantitative and qualitative: the value of adopting a mixed-methods strategy. [06:31] Addressing the power dynamic: how to approach data from an equity mindset. [10:59] Vanessa's thoughts on the CDC's Five Principles of Data Equity. [13:40] The importance of data transparency. [20:54] How to improve data literacy in public health professionals and community members. [27:46] Exploring what it would take to move the data equity needle forward.  [34:33] Learning about all the work things that Vanessa finds joy in. [36:48] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and, leave a review! For more transcripts, show notes,and more visit: https://joyeewashington.com/public-health-joy-podcast-season-3/

    42 min
  7. S3 Ep14: The Struggle of Navigating the Public Health Workforce as A Black Professional

    JUL 19

    S3 Ep14: The Struggle of Navigating the Public Health Workforce as A Black Professional

    Let's be real, it's a struggle being a Black professional in the public health workforce, am I right? We've been resilient our whole lives, what we need is rest, periodt! It is no secret that historically marginalized Americans face obstacles in many areas of society, especially in the workforce. However, our experience, culture, and heritage as Black professionals continue to build strength and character by utilizing the lessons we have learned to share with others. We can channel difficult setbacks to assist us in not only making a mark for ourselves in the professional world, but also creating systems that will allow us to pause, breathe, and rest.  Joining us on the podcast today is Nicole D. Vick, a public health expert, educator, civic leader, and author who has spent over 20 years providing tools and strategies to improve health and prevent disease in some of Los Angeles County's most underserved communities. Nicole has authored two books and contributed chapters to two anthologies. She also hosts a weekly podcast that discusses critical issues in the Black community from a public health and social justice perspective. In today's episode of The Public Health Joy Podcast, Nicole shares her insights on the experience of being a Black professional in the public health workforce, why she didn’t do her doctorate in public health, and why you can bring the public health lens to any space and it proves relevant. We discuss the basic foundation on which public health was established, the impact of our lived experiences, and the importance of community. To hear more about operating in the disconnect and making success for yourself, be sure to start listening now! Enjoy.  Key Points From This Episode: An introduction to our guest on today’s episode. Nicole D. Vick; public health expert, educator, civic leader, and author. [0:01:00] Resonating and relating to the same struggles in the Black public health workforce. [0:02:00] Nicole gives us the tea about who she is, what she does, and what she’s got going on. [0:03:00] Why Nicole didn’t do her doctorate in public health. [0:04:20] Bringing the public health lens to any space, and making it relevant. [0:06:20] We delve into a discussion about the foundation of public health. [0:07:00] Bringing with you, your lived experiences. [0:11:50] Nicole unpacks how she became interested in the workforce. [0:17:20] The importance of community. [0:20:55] Operating in the disconnect. [0:22:10] Making success for yourself. [0:24:25] Theory versus practice: why a textbook won’t teach you everything you need to know. [0:28:30] Finding the joy in the trenches. [0:33:00] Where to find out more about Nicole D. Vick. [0:34:15] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and, leave a review! For more transcripts, show notes,and more visit: https://joyeewashington.com/public-health-joy-podcast-season-3/

    36 min
  8. S3 Ep 13: From Powerless to Powerful - Shifting the Power Dynamic in Public Health

    JUL 5

    S3 Ep 13: From Powerless to Powerful - Shifting the Power Dynamic in Public Health

    Public health researchers and professionals often adopt a top-down approach that assumes that education, resources, or "expert" assistance can empower communities. The truth is communities already have all the power they need. True empowerment requires collaboration to jointly increase control over the factors affecting the lives and well-being of community members. To discuss shifting power dynamics and rethinking who holds power in our communities, we are joined by Chinonye "Chi Chi" Egbulem, a seasoned social impact consultant and public health social worker with over a decade of experience. Combining her love for art, politics, and social justice, Chi Chi is committed to advancing equity in communities by designing and implementing effective policies and programs. Drawing from her extensive work in youth development, community health, and economic development in low and middle-income areas, Chi Chi shares her insights on the pitfalls of traditional empowerment approaches. She also highlights the importance of leveraging our knowledge and privilege to drive meaningful change, the role of mindfulness-based tools in addressing trauma, and much more! For a fresh perspective on empowerment and the collaborative effort required to foster genuine community development, be sure to tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: An overview of Chi Chi’s work at the intersection of public health and social work. [02:59] The problem with empowerment: what it looks like to shift the power dynamic in disenfranchised communities. [10:15] Why it’s important to acknowledge and address privilege in public health. [16:39] Different forms of activism and some of the reasons language is so powerful. [22:03] Mindfulness-based tools that can help marginalized communities process trauma. [23:20] How upskilling and identifying your niche will help you find your place in the industry. [26:44] Insight into Chi Chi’s research interests and the power of collaboration. [28:23] Implementation science, its role in public health, and why intentionality is key. [32:13] The joy that advocacy brings to Chi Chi’s work as a public health professional. [35:51] How to get in touch with Chi Chi and take advantage of the resources she offers. [39:29] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and, leave a review! For more transcripts, show notes,and more visit: https://joyeewashington.com/public-health-joy-podcast-season-3/

    42 min
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The Public Health Joy podcast is all about creative and innovative approaches to public health research and the relationships we build along the way that bring us joy! Join us every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month in the safe space for real and honest conversations about what it takes to transform public health research into life-changing solutions for our communities. This is where research meets relationship and together, we will create our Public Health Joy!

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  • Creator
    Dr. Joyee Washington
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    52
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    © Dr. Joyee Washington
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