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JEFF JOHNSTON is CEO of startup Brightn, Author, Founder of The Living Undeterred Project, and host of The Living Undeterred Podcast.

On October 4, 2016, the trajectory of Jeff’s life changed with one phone call. Prior to that day, Jeff was living the American Dream. He had a great family, was a successful entrepreneur running a financial services firm in Iowa, and was seemingly coasting through life. On that fateful morning, Jeff received the phone call that is every parent’s worst nightmare. His oldest son, Seth, had died from fentanyl poisoning. He was 23 years old.

Jeff soon realized that he had two options. He could go down a road of anger and despair and become bitter, or he could use his situation as motivation to become better. He chose the latter.

Jeff decided to take a step back from his career as a financial advisor and focus his attention on making a difference. He became an advocate for bringing awareness to substance use and addiction in teens & young adults. He began speaking at high schools and community events and joined the board of a local treatment facility that Seth spent time at before his death.

In 2020, Jeff founded a non-profit, the Living Undeterred Project, to change the narrative on mental health & substance use disorder. That same year, he wrote his first book, “This One’s For You: An Inspirational Journey Through Addiction, Death, and Meaning,” and started the Living Undeterred Podcast. In 2021, the project got even more personal for Jeff when he lost his wife, Prudence, to alcoholism. He is currently working on a new mental health project, Brightn, geared toward Gen Z.

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• Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
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JOSH PERRY is a performance coach and metabolic health specialist who is dedicated to helping people perform at their highest level at home and in the workspace, following the same protocols that allowed him to overcome multiple brain tumors and injuries throughout his career as a professional Freestyle-BMX athlete.

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Michelle M. Johns, PhD, MPH is a Senior Research Scientist at NORC at the University of Chicago. Johns has over 15 years of experience serving as a researcher, evaluator, and educator on health equity issues, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ communities.

As a mixed methods scientist, Johns tailors the use of qualitative and quantitative methodologies to meet the goals of a wide range of research and evaluation studies. Her own research examines how social stigma and resilience shape the lives of LGBTQ+ communities, in particular how factors across the social ecology (e.g., social, community, relationship) affect individual experiences of minority stress, violence victimization, and behavioral health over the life course.

Johns holds a PhD and MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education and a Graduate Certificate in Women’s Studies from the University of Michigan.

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• PFLAG
• The Trevor Project
• GLSEN

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Diana Londoño, MD is a Board-Certified Urologist and one of the 10% of urologists in the US who is a woman, and the 0.5% that are Latinx and a woman. Dr. Londoño is originally from Mexico City, and she received all her education in the Los Angeles Area, going to Claremont McKenna College for her undergraduate studies, then attending UCLA for her medical school training. She finished a 6-year residency in Urology at Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles.

She has experienced burnout twice, which led her to use her experiences to write and speak about it extensively. She has published over 40 articles in the last year in outlets such as Medscape, Doximity, Kevin MD, Giddy.com, medmic.com, SoMe Docs and others. She is also a contributing author to the book “Thriving After Burnout.”

She is an international speaker and guest on multiple podcasts discussing wellness, boundaries, ego, humanity in medicine, mindset, and mindfulness. She has been featured on TV on Univision, Telemundo, Mundo Fox, CNN Latino, KCET, and ABC News as a health consultant discussing urological topics.

Her burnout journey led her to become a certified life coach, Reiki Master, and founder of Physician Coach Support.com. This is a free and confidential 1:1 peer support platform for physicians, led by certified physician life coaches which is available, 7 days a week via Zoom. She received the Los Angeles County Medical Association Physician Leadership Award in 2022 for her work.

She is the mother of two determined and joyful 5- and 7-year-old girls, Daniela and Paloma.

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• Diana Londoño on YouTube

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Sally Joy Wolf is a wellbeing advisor, advocate and keynote speaker who empowers and inspires others to flourish. Her company, LightWorks, advises corporate clients in their wellbeing strategies through executive advisory work, team workshops, and individual coaching. Her work integrates her studies at Harvard (AB, psychology) and Stanford (MBA, MA Education), her certifications in positive psychology, coaching, resilience, meditation, and Sparketype advising, and her lived experience with metastatic breast cancer. She also regularly speaks about authenticity, vulnerability, post-traumatic growth, resilience, and positivity. 

Prior to her wellbeing work, Sally was a media executive for two decades. While at Time Warner, she led multicultural business strategy across HBO, Turner and Warner Bros. and created and launched OneFifty, a content incubator for innovative, diverse storytellers. A former camp counselor, Sally still passionately brings childlike wonder, creativity, and community into everything she does, most especially her adventures with her nephew Ryan (9) and nieces Alex (7) and Andi (5). More than anything else, they will tell you Auntie is a big kid who loves rainbows, unicorns and hearts, plans awesome dance parties and sleepovers, and leaves a trail of glitter pretty much everywhere she goes!

Sally is a LinkedIn Top Voice whose work has been featured in media including Allure, The Independent, Glamour, Netflix, Health and BusinessWeek. She is a popular podcast guest known for light, vulnerability and inspiration, and her journey from media executive to entrepreneur is featured in the best-selling book Sparked.

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Today's conversation is a profound privilege, as I introduce you to the trailblazing Dr. Miriam Zillerglade. A triple board-certified powerhouse in internal medicine, geriatrics, and obesity medicine, she's the visionary behind Virtual Wellbeing MD. A sanctuary of holistic, evidence-based care that foresees and rectifies medical and emotional challenges to bolster both present and future quality of life.

But Dr. Zillerglade isn't just a practitioner; she's a guiding light. Her insights illuminate the pages of her award-winning, best-selling masterpiece, "The Three Cycles of Life: The Secrets for Achieving Joy, Meaning, and Well-Being." With roots tracing back to Peru, and a heart firmly rooted in Florida, Dr. Zillerglade's mission resonates across borders and generations.

As we dive into our dialogue, get ready to experience a paradigm shift. We'll uncover how mental health, cardiovascular well-being, and the pursuit of true belonging intertwine to shape our lives. Dr. Zillerglade's journey from striving to belong to embracing her true self offers profound lessons. These lessons extend to parenting in the digital age, fostering open lines of communication and nurturing authentic connections.

Are you curious about carving your path to a future rich in health and joy? Dr. Zillerglade's insights unveil the blueprint. Discover how her story resonates with yours, as we explore the potency of well-being, the audacity of individuality, and the impact that ripples through generations.

About Dr. Miriam Zylberglait (Dr. Z): completed a fellowship in Leadership Education and Development, certification as Mental Health Ally, and training as Physician Wellness Advocate. Dr. Z has been recognized for multiple achievements, including Mentor of the Year (American Medical Women Association 2021) and American College of Physicians Young Achiever (2017).

Dr. Z's #1 Best Seller Book "The 3G Cycle of Life: The Secrets for Achieving Joy, Meaning, and Well-being, has been awarded by the 17th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards (NIEA-2023), and the Florida Authors and Publishers Association’s Annual President’s Book Awards (FAPA-2023). 

Dr. Z lives in Florida with her caring husband, two awesome sons, and supportive family. 

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• Virtual Wellbeing MD
• 3G Cycle
• Award Winning Book 3G Cycles of Life: The Secrets for Joy, Meaning and Wellbeing

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LaTroya Hester is the founder of Comms Noire, a consultancy and membership for Black social impact communicators. She is the former director of communications for The Center for Black Health & Equity, and continues to prioritize issues related to Black health. She received her A.B.J. &  M.A. from The University of Georgia, and has worked in loyalty marketing, brand management, public relations and health communications for more than 20 years. Hester currently manages The Center's State of Black Health National Conference and is the visionary behind the organization's Truth Check campaign addressing COVID-19 misinformation through media literacy. 

Hester has a passion for teaching and training. As a passion project, Hester runs Media Woke, a faith-based program that teaches media life discipleship. Full-time, Hester serves as a life coach to two little girls who love to color outside the lines.

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• State of Black Health Conference
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Dr. Amelia Burke-Garcia is a seasoned health communication professional with nearly 20 years of experience in health communication program planning, implementation, and evaluation, with specific expertise in developing and evaluating digital and social media communication and research. At NORC (National Opinion Research Center), she leads the organization's Digital Strategy and Outreach Program Area, where she designs and implements strategies that leverage the power of digital media to influence behavior. In this role, Burke-Garcia develops new digital and mobile data collection methodologies and communication solutions. Most recently, she acted as director for the award-winning How Right Now/Que Hacer Ahora campaign, which is aimed at increasing people’s ability to cope and be resilient amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Over the course of her career, Dr. Burke-Garcia has spearheaded some of the most innovative communication programs and studies on a variety of health topics including designing a targeted social media intervention with mommy bloggers to help social media users lower their risk for breast cancer and leveraging MeetUp groups and the Waze mobile application to move people to action around flu vaccination and HIV testing, respectively.

Amelia is the author of the books entitled, Influencing Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Online Influencers and Communicating Through a Pandemic: A Chronicle of Experiences, Lessons Learned, and a Vision for the Future and has been named to VeryWellHealth.com’s list of 10 Modern Female Innovators Shaking Up Health Care. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication from George Mason University, a Master’s degree in Communication, Culture, and Technology from Georgetown University, and a joint honors Bachelor’s degree in International Development Studies and Humanistic Studies from McGill University.

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  • Follow Dr. Amelia Burke-Garcia on Twitter @socialibriumm

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How do we reach diverse, underrepresented communities with timely and accurate healthcare and health information? Why does it matter that healthcare communication is uniquely targeted to different communities? Shavonne sits down to talk to Zaneta Chuniq Inpower about this and more on today’s episode of Future Health Now.I power 

Zaneta Chuniq Inpower delivers over a decade of digital expertise to Edelman as Vice President, Digital Strategist - Health. Zaneta’s career milestones are centered in collaboration: working across multi-cultural and cross-expertise teams to build campaigns that connect, inspire and activate meaningful action from digital communications programs.

Shavonne and Zaneta discuss the significance of understanding community nuances, effective ways to reach diverse communities with healthcare messaging, the evolving role of patient communities, and the importance of collaboration to achieve equitable healthcare outcomes.

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• https://www.instagram.com/loveinpower/?hl=en
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/zanetachuniqinpower/

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In today’s episode, Shavonne sits down with Dr. Patrick Dicks, Owner and CEO of The Dicks Consulting Group. Dr. Dicks has over 25 years of technology experience and has worked for several government agencies, universities, and private companies. He has been a senior computer analyst, programmer, simulation designer, professor, curriculum designer, and database administrator during his career. Dr. Dicks has a Doctorate of Science in Information Systems and Communications, and his dissertation was on the subject of the automation of manufacturing and its effects on rural South Carolina.

Today he shares the potential impact of AI on the next generation coming into the workforce in rural America, and the public health consequences of not taking this seriously. He also discusses specific things that can be done to address the gaps in training, education, and health equity across all populations in the US.

ABOUT DR. PATRICK DICKS

Dr. Patrick Dicks is from South Carolina. His education consists of a Doctor of Science in Information Systems and Communications from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, PA, a Master of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Information Technology Management from Webster University in Columbia SC, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Dr. Dicks has over 25 years of technology experience and has worked for several government agencies, universities, and private companies. He has been a senior computer analyst, programmer, simulation designer, professor, curriculum designer, and database administrator during his career.

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• Visit https://automationawareness.com

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In this episode, Shavonne sits down with Darcy Sawatzki, EVP, Head of Public Health, and Team Lead at Evoke Kyne; a communications agency focused on advancing health and wellbeing worldwide. Darcy is an award-winning public health communicator with more than two decades of experience developing large-scale public-private partnerships and social marketing campaigns. Darcy and Shavonne talk about leadership, challenges facing the industry, and how influential health communicators can ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion are prioritized in their decision-making.

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• Linkedin.com/in/darcy-sawatzki-5772158
• Linkedin.com/company/evokekyne
• Evokekyne.com
• Pandemic Action Network
• Hopelab
• Hip-Hop Public Health
• National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media (NCHCMM)
• World Social Marketing Conference
• Battle the Big Lie
• Hollywood Health & Society

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In this episode, Shavonne sits down with Camille Jones, Founder of We Got This Mind and Body, an online wellness program. Camille uses her experience as a certified personal trainer, nutrition and transformation specialist, to become a wellness designer and self image cheerleader for women to celebrate the skin they are in at every season of their life’s journey.

Camille and Shavonne talk about stress management and the connection of mind and body, the power of emotions and their effect on critical thinking, as well as the importance of educating the next generation on the power of controlling their thoughts and emotions.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillejones88

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Today, Shavonne had a chance to sit down with Dr. Angelica Geter, Chief Strategy Officer for the Black Women's Health Imperative, an organization working to eliminate barriers to wellness for black women and girls.

Dr. Geter leads the organization’s first national antiracism initiative. She also served as the  first-ever Chief Health Officer for the City of Atlanta, appointed by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and led the Pandemic Coordination Team assembled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Geter  and Shavonne talk about the impact of racism on the health of black women, the work the Black Women’s Health Imperative is doing to create resources for black women in the workforce, and her hope for future generations.

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• Visit https://bwhi.org/ to learn more about how to get involved with the Black Women’s Health Imperative.
• Visit ​​https://fairwork.bwhi.org/ to share your story, sign up for their newsletter, and more.
• Learn more about Dr. Geter’s body of work.
• Email ageter@bwhi.org to get in touch
• Follow Dr. Geter on LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

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Today, Shavonne had a chance to sit down with Chris Palmedo, Clinical Professor of Community Health and Social Sciences at CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy.

His teaching focuses on community health, health communications, and social marketing. His professional experience includes serving as public affairs director for a health foundation and other health-related companies. 

We learn more about Dr. Palmedo’s research and interesting things he learned, the impact of sugar-sweetened beverages on our bodies, how companies are working to make their food more appealing and easier to access and how we can advocate for healthier decisions among our youth.

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• Follow @cpalmedo on Twitter and LinkedIn
• Connect with Chris on the CUNY faculty page
• SPH CUNY Dean’s Merit Teaching Award
• CUNY MS Health Communication Program

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In this episode, Shavonne sits down with Brandi Hight Bank, Vice President of Public Health & Policy at Klick Health, the world's largest independent commercialization partner for life sciences.

Brandi’s 15-year career spans the public and private sectors, with a focus on creating social marketing and behavior change campaigns to advance the use of preventive medicine and tools. In her current role, she advises life sciences, and clients, on public affairs and develops data-driven communications solutions to complex health challenges, such as vaccine confidence, pandemic response, and long COVID. Brandi’s superpower is thoughtful gift-giving, an asset valued by her family, friends, and colleagues.

Brandi and Shavonne unpack the role of communications in public health, how social media has impacted health communications, where health communications go from here, and what the future holds for reaching people in a noisy media environment.

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• Follow Brandi on Linkedin
• Reach Brandi by email at bbank@klick.com
• Subscribe to The Vaccine Confidence Project YouTube page and watch the full Community Unity COVID-19 Vaccine Video Campaign playlist here.
• The Art of the Gathering by Priya Parker
• “What the Health?” by Kaiser Health News

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In this episode, Shavonne sits down with Everett Long, Director, Health Marketing Strategy at Brunet-García Advertising.

Everett is a health advocate, communicator, and strategist who earned his PhD in Health Behavior and Promotion from the University of Georgia.  In his current role, Dr. Long consults on national health campaigns that address critical national health issues, including HIV, COVID-19, drug overdose, and food and waterborne illnesses.

You’ll learn more about the importance of thinking cross-culturally and intergenerationally about health campaigns, how thinking of “health equity” as a verb can impact your approach, and considerations when approaching next-gen health, starting today!

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In this episode, Shavonne sits down with Nicole Odem-Hardnett, Founder of Talk to Nicole and President and CEO of Focus Point Solutions.

Specializing in blended family dynamics, Talk To Nicole helps clients to achieve the life they want by building strong relationships and planning for a brighter future. She is the author of multiple books including Blended to Perfection, Dating Made Simple For Women, and the international best-sellers Mom's Who Boss Up-Post Pandemic and Cracking the Rich Code Vol 7.

As President and CEO of Focus Point Solutions, LLC, Nicole has demonstrated great insight into what makes an organization thrive. Sharing this knowledge through RIA services and consultations, she provides clients with innovative solutions.

You’ll learn more about Nicole’s story and purpose, how she started focusing on blended-family moms, what she’s seeing with parent relationships with kids today, and what the biggest obstacles are to parents creating that deeper connection, as well as what parents can do differently to overcome these challenges.

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In this episode, Shavonne sits down with LaVerne Canady, the Director of Programs at FHI 360, an international nonprofit working to improve the health and well-being of people in the United States and around the world. 

LaVerne oversees a portfolio of projects for FHI 360’s Social Marketing & Communication unit, promoting positive social and behavior change for public health issues including diabetes, obesity, nutrition and youth violence prevention. Some of her current projects include the National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research and a racial truth and reconciliation project in Jefferson County Alabama which she touches on in this conversation.

You’ll learn more about the opportunity for social marketing to influence positive change, advance health and racial equity, LaVerne’s story of getting into this field of work, the hope she sees for our future generations, and more.

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• Follow LaVerne Canady on LinkedIn Linkedin.com/in/lavernecanady
• Email lcanady@fhi360.org  

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In this episode, Shavonne Reed sits down with her daughter, Lauren Reed, to have a real talk about health communications and how Lauren believes we can be sparking better conversations across generations that meet people where they are to positively impact lives.

This is part of our series of conversations with Gen Z guests that invites them to directly weigh in on the conversations we’re having with experts around public health and communications here on Future Health NOW.

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In this episode, Shavonne sits down with health equity strategist, Tamira Moon, about health inequality she’s witnessed along her journey, the work she’s been doing since earning her MPH at The Ohio State University, why health equity has been more challenging than it ought to be, and what public health professionals and communicators can be doing differently to make progress.

About Tamira

Tamira M. Moon is a health equity strategist and socialpreneur who champions both health equity and philanthropy by paying it forward through impactful work. As the Founder and CEO of To the Moon & Back Foundation Inc., Tamira leads the non-profit to achieve its vision of changing communities through the power of giving by implementing initiatives focused on education, health and community engagement. Tamira is excited to lead as the Director of Health Equity & Diversity Initiatives with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO). Tamira is devoted to causes that elevate her community including mentoring the next generation of public health leaders. A proud native of  Lorain, Ohio, Tamira is a two-time graduate of The Ohio State University earning a B.S. in Early Childhood Development and Master of Public Health.

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