Public Health Insight

Is It OK To Make Money In Public Health? A Story of Purpose & Profit

“There are consultants for healthcare and public health making more than $1,200 an hour..."

"Why does Quisha make more than some of the on-call docs?” 

"Close your business or be terminated.” 

“Nobody becomes an entrepreneur to live paycheck to paycheck”


Tune into this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, where Quisha Umemba, CEO of Umemba Health, recounts her transition from a nurse facing an ultimatum to a successful public health consultant. 

She details overcoming initial fears, leveraging her expertise in virtual diabetes education, and now incorporating AI to stay ahead in public health trends. 

In the episode, she also shares her strategic business decisions, the importance of balancing purpose with profit, and navigating corporate conflicts of interest while working on your side hustle. 


References for Our Discussion

◼️Quisha Umemba Biography

◼️ The PublicHealthPreneur™


Guest

◼️ Quisha Umemba



Host(s) & Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®



Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room



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