Why Public Health Generalists Are More Valuable Than Ever with Andrea L. Lowe, DrPH

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 health generalist can be a competitive advantage, how she built a consulting business from the ground up, and what it really takes to support small nonprofits driving change in their communities. If you're exploring public health careers, consulting, entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, or career pivots, this conversation is full of practical insights for building a career on your own terms. 🎙️ In this episode: • The power of being a public health generalist • Building a consulting business from scratch • Networking that actually leads to opportunities • Supporting small nonprofits with big missions ...and much more. ☕️ Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned: https://realhealthimpact.com/podcast/ 🌐 Explore Real Health Impact: https://realhealthimpact.com/ 📧 Join our email community for updates and new episodes: https://272de85f.sibforms.com/serve/M... Chapters 0:00 Introduction @2:30 How did you end up doing the work you do today? @6:48 Two decades journey working across government, nonprofits, and the private sector. @8:57 Public health generalists strengths @16:35 Transition from working within organizations to building your own consulting business. @24:59 Launching an online membership community for small nonprofits. @29:49 Where does public health show up in your work, even behind the scenes? ============================ 💕Connect with Andrea L. Lowe, DrPH💕 ============================ Instagram:   / socialimpactstudioconsulting   LinkedIn:   / the-social-impact-studio-consulting-llc   YouTube:    / @andreal-socialimpactstudio   Website: https://www.socialimpact.studio/ Facebook:   / 61567809486856   ============================ 💕Connect with Dr.Marissa💕 ============================ Instagram:   / dr.marissa_rob   LinkedIn:   / drmarissarob   YouTube:    / @realtalkrealimpact   Website: https://realhealthimpact.com/contact ============================ 💕Subscribe and Listen to Real Talk Real Impact PODCAST HERE: 💕 ============================ ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5yPoHvw... ➡️ Buzzsprout/Website Player: Coming Soon ============================ About the Podcast ============================ Real Talk, Real Impact explores how health happens everywhere—in our neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, and communities. Each episode connects everyday experiences to public health, equity, and real-world solutions you can use in your life and work. #PublicHealth #PublicHealthCareers #PublicHealthConsulting #MPH #Entrepreneurship