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Overview
Dr. Joyee Washington, a community engaged research consultant and entrepreneur, joins Dr. Huntley on the Public Health Entrepreneurs Podcast. Dr. Joyee shares her journey from the hard sciences to public health and how she became passionate about community engaged research. She discusses the importance of bridging the gap between research and the community, and how her business, Joyee Washington Consulting LLC, helps organizations implement community engaged research strategies.
In this conversation, Dr. Joyee discusses the benefits and challenges of being an entrepreneur in the public health field. She highlights the freedom and flexibility that comes with entrepreneurship, allowing her to pursue her creative ideas without limitations. She also emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and taking care of oneself as an entrepreneur. Dr. Joyee explains how she advances public health through her business by serving as a thought partner to organizations, providing customized training experiences, and offering research support. She also shares her experience in the Mastermind program and the value of being part of a supportive community.
Meet Dr. Joyee
Dr. Joyee Washington is a community engaged research consultant from Jackson, Mississippi. In 2020, she founded Joyee Washington Consulting with a mission to revolutionize public health by transforming public health research into life-changing public health solutions. Through her business, Dr. Joyee works with community-based organizations, non-profits, public health organizations, and academic institutions to help them build meaningful community partnerships, conduct impactful research, and create data-informed solutions. Additionally, Dr. Joyee is host of The Public Health Joy Podcast, a safe space for real and honest conversation about public health research and the relationship building processes necessary to bring joy to the communities we serve.
Takeaways
Community engaged research is crucial for bridging the gap between research and the community
Entrepreneurs in public health need to start with what they know and learn as they go
Building a business requires separating personal finances from business finances
Transitioning to full-time entrepreneurship takes time and careful consideration
The freedom and flexibility of entrepreneurship are major benefits. Entrepreneurship in the public health field offers freedom and flexibility to pursue creative ideas without limitations
Setting boundaries and practicing self-care are essential for maintaining well-being as an entrepreneur
Advancing public health through entrepreneurship can be achieved by serving as a thought partner to organizations, providing customized training experiences, and offering research support
Being part of a supportive community, such as the Mastermind program, can provide valuable connections and resources for personal and professional growth
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