Public Health SPOTlight Podcast
Sujani Sivanantharajah, the founder of PHSPOT.org sits down with public health heroes of our time to share career stories, inspiration, and guidance for building public health careers.
The message she hopes to share through these conversations is that building a career is not only about climbing up the ranks, but about crafting a life that you want, around your unique needs, and one that gives importance to your mental health, wellbeing, and building relationships and friendships: you can only do good in the world if you take care of yourself.
Through PH SPOTlight, you will connect with peers you have never met before, and build relationships in a deep and meaningful way.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 173
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
REPLAY: Public health leadership in action, with Anjum Sultana
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Last week I talked about "Leadership Skills Every Public Health Professional Should Develop" and mentioned two episodes from 2020 where I sat…
REPLAY: Fuelling your leadership drive in public health with Nadia Akseer
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Last week I talked about "Leadership Skills Every Public Health Professional Should Develop" and mentioned two episodes from 2020 where I sat…
Leadership Skills Every Public Health Professional Should Develop
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Leadership in public health transcends job titles—it's about how we inspire action, communicate vision, and guide others regardless of our po…
May 2025 Career Club Update: Events & Opportunities for Public Health Professionals
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We're back with our monthly update on what's happening inside the Public Health Career Club - our membership community designed to support yo…
10 Public Health Careers You Might Not Have Considered (With Real Job Examples!)
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Public health careers extend far beyond traditional roles, with exciting opportunities in tech, communications, behavioral science, and entre…
Effective Networking Strategies for Public Health Professionals
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Networking isn't about schmoozing with random people or handing out business cards—it's about building genuine relationships rooted in curios…
Navigating Career Plateaus: What to Do When You Feel Stuck
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Career plateaus in public health are common experiences that leave professionals feeling stuck and unmotivated, but with reflection and strat…
April 2025 Career Club Update: Events & Opportunities for Public Health Professionals
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This is a new monthly series to provide you with updates on events happening inside the Public Health Career Club community:
The Public Health…
Landing Your First Public Health Job Without Experience
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Landing that first public health job can feel impossible when every posting requires experience you don't yet have. We explore four powerful …
[UPDATE] Life, podcast and PH SPOT
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The PH SPOT podcast returns after a ten-month unplanned break with host Sujani sharing personal updates and outlining future plans for the sh…
Grassroots to global, the evolution of a Public Health professional, with Glenn Laverack
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Glenn Laverack, a seasoned public health professional whose career has spanned continents and been sha…
Crafting a career in Public Health: tales of serendipity and success, with Christie VanHorne
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This week, our guest Christie VanHorne shares her career trajectory into public health from a background in history and involvement in humani…
Trust yourself to dream big, with former refugee & global health advocate Yasir Essar, MSc
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In our latest podcast episode, we delve into a story of transition, courage, and the unwavering human spirit as our guest, Yasir Essar, swapp…
Tackling your fears head-on: why I started the podcast
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In this episode, Sujani delves into her personal struggles with speaking in public and how it affected her career in public health. She refle…
From Microbiologist to Epidemiologist & supporting Public Health Entrepreneurs, with Dr. Charlotte Huntley, PhD, MPH
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Today's episode features Dr. Charlotte Huntley, a public health entrepreneur and leader. We peel back the layers of her dynamic journey from …
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Welcome to the Public Health Career Club. From sitting down with accomplished public health professionals who will spill the beans on making …
Networking is everywhere, with Sujani
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This week Sujani unveils the transformative power of weaving relationship-building into the very fabric of your daily life. From striking up …
Threading the pearls of your necklace: how every experience builds your public health career, with Dr. Vinu Ilakkuvan, DrPH, MPH
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Have you ever found yourself at a career crossroads, contemplating a leap into uncharted territory? Join us as we navigate the captivating re…
How to use the right key terms in your public health job application, with Zoila Reyna
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Unlock the code to public health job success with Zoila Reina of Public Health Hired, who graces our podcast with expert tips on mastering th…
Create the life you want, with Angeza Mohammed
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Our guest this week, Angeza Mohammed, is a testament to the power of aligning one's passions with their profession. Follow her strategic yet …