Episode #169 The Person Behind the Podcast

Overview

In this special episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, host Dr. Charlotte Huntley takes a moment to reintroduce herself and share some incredible personal and professional updates. Tune in to hear about her recent month of reflection, her diverse journey as an epidemiologist and entrepreneur, and how she balances building a consulting practice while navigating profound personal grief. Plus, you won't want to miss the exclusive details about her upcoming book launch and her unforgettable face-to-face conversation with Kamala Harris about the future of public health.

Takeaways

• Meet Dr. Huntley: A reintroduction to Dr. Huntley's background as a public health consultant, podcaster, and author who partners with large nonprofits and tribal nations on strategic planning and data communication.

• The Evolution of the Podcast: Discover how the original Public Health Epidemiology Conversations podcast sparked the need for a dedicated space for business-minded professionals, leading to the creation of the Public Health Entrepreneurs podcast and coaching platform.

• Navigating Grief in Business: An honest, vulnerable look into Dr. Huntley's personal life, including the tragic recent losses of her mothers and son, and a powerful discussion on why we need to normalize holding space for grief alongside our professional careers.

• Exciting Book Announcement: Get the scoop on her new book, The Public Health Consultant: Expertise, Entrepreneurship, Greater Impact, set to release on December 15, 2026, from Johns Hopkins University Press.

• A Conversation with Kamala Harris: Hear the behind-the-scenes story of Dr. Huntley's encouraging face-to-face meeting with Kamala Harris, where they discussed the importance of public health entrepreneurship and the amazing people working to rebuild the industry.
  

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Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been in public health consulting or other type of business for a while, we provide support for public health entrepreneurs through our podcast and mastermind group program. We serve public health entrepreneurs in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and California as well as other parts of the United States and worldwide.