Episode #115 How Do I Explain What I Do When It Crosses Multiple Fields?
- Laura Hollabaugh
- 15 minutes ago
- 2 min read

Overview
In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Huntley discusses the challenges and strategies of communicating interdisciplinary expertise in public health and entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of clear communication, understanding your audience, and iterating your message to effectively convey your value proposition. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Dr. Huntley encourages listeners to practice their explanations and be prepared to bridge terminology across different fields to enhance networking opportunities.
Takeaways
You need to be able to explain what you do.
Community health assessments have an identity crisis.
We are problem solvers.
Practice saying those things out loud.
It's an opportunity for you to clarify that.
You don't have to put everything into that explanation.
You have to just keep doing that to become comfortable.
You just absolutely never know where the opportunities are.
We see things that other people don't.
Reach out to me for guidance on this journey.
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