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
Public health pharmacy, with Adrian Leung
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Adrian Leung, a public health pharmacist currently working with the province of Ontario to advance dig…
Opening yourself to possibilities, with Anita Balan
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Anita Balan, a project director at the American College of Preventive Medicine. They discuss Anita’s j…
Public health and law, with Gwyneth M. Eliasson, JD, MPH
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Gwyneth Eliasson, an assistant professor at the Rutgers School of Public Health. They discuss how publ…
How to start a public health podcast, with WHO's Global Health Matters Podcast host Garry Aslanyan
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Dr. Garry Aslanyan, the Manager of Partnerships and Governance with the World Health Organization and …
Rural health Epidemiology, with Krysta "McKenna" Luzynski
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Krysta McKenna Luzynski, a district epidemiologist at the Virginia Department of Health. They discuss …
An international student's journey to building a public health career in the US in healthcare management, with Deepti Joshi, MPH, MBA
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Deepti Joshi, the oncology quality program manager at MultiCare Health System. They discuss what quali…
Human life over policies: live with the people to do good public health work, with Dr. Neelam Bhardwaj
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Neelam Bhardwaj, a healthcare professional with decades of international experience. They discuss Neel…
Finding your joy: how each role leads to more clarity towards gift, with Patrice Sirmons-Davis
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Patrice Sirmons-Davis, the founder of PSD Consulting Group. They talk about Patrice’s journey from wor…
Finding your why, coming back to centre, and living in realism, with Kristi Sprowl
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Kristi Sprowl, the Community Impact Director at the American Heart Association. They talk about findin…
Reevaluate and recalibrate regularly, with Shaniece Criss
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Shaniece Criss, an associate professor at Furman university and community leader. They discuss how Sha…
You are responsible for your own growth: Building a career in the not-for-profit sector, with Akaoma Onyemelukwe
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Akaoma Onyemelukwe to talk about the not for profit sector of public health. They discuss what tools a…
Surrounding yourself with positive people helps you get through career challenges, with Monica Villarruel
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Monica Villarruel, a research scientist for the state of California. They discuss Monica’s experience …
Entrepreneurship: from idea, to launch, to exit, with Thiv Paramsothy
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Thiv Paramsothy, an entrepreneur and founder of several companies including his newest startup, Hera F…
A positive mind leads to a positive life, with Professor, public health specialist, and life coach Kathryn Glendon
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Kathryn Glendon, a public health specialist, professor, and life coach. They talk about Kathryn’s expe…
My commitment for 2023: 1,000 members into The Club + writing
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In this episode, Sujani shares her two commitments for 2023 and encourages you to think about your own goals and commitments!
What You'll Lea…
Three of my proudest accomplishments in 2022
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In this episode, I talk about this one question we often ask ourselves at the end of the year: "Where did the year go?". I offer a solution f…
Journey to becoming a faculty member and why mentorship is at the core of everything, with Gwendolyn Francavillo
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Gwendolyn Roberts Francavillo, a professor at the School of Health Sciences at Marymount University an…
Stepping into your purpose: Bachelor's degree in Public Health, job application tips, and Entrepreneurship, with Brittaney Jenkins
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Brittaney Jenkins, the founder and CEO of Jenkins Public Health Consulting. They talk about working in…
Health tech and product development for public health, with Luis Torres
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Luis Torres, a public health tech professional. They talk about what product management is, how to bre…
Working in health promotion and becoming CHES® certified, with Nakia Bolden
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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Nakia Bolden, a full time MPH student, certified health education specialist, and entrepreneur. They t…