Med Creator 101

Med Creator 101

By Mimi Banks and Dr. Dustin PortelaBusinessEducationHow ToMarketing
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Med Creator 101 episodes

  • Inside the Science of Skin Summit

    What happens when dermatologists, estheticians, researchers, and innovators come together? You get the Science of Skin Summit! An event designed to advance the science behind skincare and skin therapeutics by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between HCPs. Co-founders Dr. Patricia Farris and Dr. Ted Lain share the inspiration behind the summit, offer a glimpse of what’s ahead at this year’s event, and preview the Dermfluencer University session led by Mimi and Dr. Portela where HCPs learn how to harness social media to educate and engage.

    Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101

    Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency

    Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportela


    Follow Dr. Ted Lain on Instagram: @drtedlain

    Follow Dr. Patricia Farris on Instagram: @dermdocpatti

    Register Now for the Science of Skin Summit 2025 September 5th - 7th at the Fairmont Hotel in Austin, TX:
    https://www.scienceofskinsummit.com/

    Tools and Creator Must-Haves:

    Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO
    Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi
    Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k
    Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8
    DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP
    DJI Osmo Mic: https://amzn.to/44WJFnC
    Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm
    Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd
    Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR

    31 min
  • Meet the Vagina Whisperer

    Meet Dr. Sarah Reardon, aka The Vagina Whisperer, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of The V-Hive. Sarah shares how she went from answering pelvic health questions in her group chat to building a trusted brand with nearly 700K followers, a bestselling online platform, and now a book, Floored: A Woman’s Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage. We talk pelvic health, building trust online, and what it really means to show up with purpose!

    Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101

    Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportela

    Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency

    Follow the Vagina Whisperer: Instagram: @the.vagina.whisperer | TikTok: @thevagwhisperer

    Order Dr. Reardon's Book Today: "FLOORED: A Woman's Guide To Pelvic Floor Health At Every Age And Stage": https://thevagwhisperer.com/floored/

    Online Workouts for your pelvic floor: 30 days of free workouts with preorder
    The V-Hive

    Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO
    Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi
    Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k
    Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8
    DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP
    DJI Osmo Mic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDL8WGH5?%2F=undefined&th=1
    Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm
    Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd
    Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR

    39 min
  • Advocacy: When To Use Your Platform

    Advocacy on social media is not always straightforward. In this episode, Dr. Portela and Mimi explain what advocacy means as a health care professional—when to speak up, when to stay silent, and how to lead with purpose in a way that aligns with your values and your audience.

    Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101

    Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency

    Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportela

    Tools creators swear by:
    Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO
    Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi
    Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k
    Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8
    DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP
    DJI Osmo Mic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDL8WGH5?%2F=undefined&th=1
    Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm
    Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd
    Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR

    13 min
  • Educate, Don’t Imitate: Dr. Doris Day’s Creator Mindset

    Meet Dr. Doris Day: Board-certified dermatologist, former journalist, and social media educator. In this episode, Dr. Doris Day shares her approach to making aging education both science-backed and relatable, her favorite content hacks, and why repetition keeps your content top of mind.

    Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101

    Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportela

    Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency

    Dr. Doris Day: Instagram: @drdorisday | @drdorisday

    Tools creators swear by:
    Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO
    Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi
    Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k
    Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8
    DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP
    DJI Osmo Mic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDL8WGH5?%2F=undefined&th=1
    Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm
    Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd
    Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR

    38 min
  • Inside RoC Skincare’s HCP Playbook

    Hillary Hutcheson, RoC Skincare's Chief Marketing Officer gives the inside scoop on RoC’s approach to creator partnerships, content that works, and why being real matters. If you’re a med creator looking to work with brands, this episode is for you!

    Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101

    Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportela

    Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency

    Follow RoC Skincare: Instagram: @rocskincare | TikTok: @rocskincare

    Enjoy 10% off your entire order using 'MedCreator' on RoC.com

    Must-have Creator tools:
    Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO
    Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi
    Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k
    Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8
    DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP
    DJI Osmo Mic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDL8WGH5?%2F=undefined&th=1
    Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm
    Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd
    Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR

    31 min
  • Getting Started On YouTube

    Discover what it takes to build a presence on YouTube. From long-form content to thumbnails, titles, and monetization—if you're serious about growing on YouTube, this episode is for you!

    Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101

    Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency

    Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportela

    Helpful tools for YouTube:
    Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO
    Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi
    Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k
    Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8
    DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP
    DJI Osmo Mic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDL8WGH5?%2F=undefined&th=1
    Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm
    Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd
    Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR


    28 min
  • Allen Ortega on What It Really Takes to Work with CeraVe

    Allen Ortega, Global Head of Social & Influence at CeraVe joins Dr. Portela and Mimi for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes chat about one of skincare’s biggest brands online and offline. From partnering with A-list icons like Michael Cera, Charli D’Amelio, and Emma Chamberlain to masterminding viral, award-winning campaigns and championing derms on social, Allen pulls back the curtain on how CeraVe stays ahead and leads with authenticity, purpose, and powerful storytelling.

    Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101

    Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportela

    Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency

    Follow CeraVe:
    Instagram: @cerave | TikTok: @cerave | Youtube: @cerave

    Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO
    Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi
    Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k
    Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8
    DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP
    DJI Osmo Mic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDL8WGH5?%2F=undefined&th=1
    Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm
    Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd
    Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR


    28 min
  • Meet Dermfluencer Dr. Jenny Liu

    Ever wondered how a full-time dermatologist and mom juggles content across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Red Note? In this episode, dermfluencer Dr. Liu aka Dermtalk opens up about her creative process, handling burnout, and staying authentic online.

    Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101

    Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportela

    Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency

    Dr. Liu: Instagram: @derm.talk | TikTok: @drjennyliu

    Listen to the Skin Deep & Unfiltered podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GzYeZ0yQWdL2eIrpTq5Cr?si=c8a95685f5af4dce

    Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO
    Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi
    Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k
    Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8
    DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP
    DJI Osmo Mic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDL8WGH5?%2F=undefined&th=1
    Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm
    Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd
    Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR

    38 min
  • Dr. Brown on Turning Conversations into Content

    In this episode, board-certified dermatologist and med creator, Dr. Brown, pulls back the curtain on her process, her tools, and why focusing on patient education and staying authentic is key. Whether you're a med creator or just getting started, this episode is packed with real, relatable advice.

    Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101

    Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportela

    Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency

    Dr. Brown: Instagram: @draleksandrabrown | TikTok: @draleksandrabrown

    Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO
    Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi
    Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k
    Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8
    DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP
    DJI Osmo Mic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDL8WGH5?%2F=undefined&th=1
    Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm
    Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd
    Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR

    37 min
  • How to Know When to Hire an Agent

    Thinking about hiring an agent? Listen to this episode first! Mimi and Dr. Portela share everything you need to know before bringing on management. From negotiating brand deals and handling contracts to saving time and increasing revenue. Learn when it makes sense to hire an agent—and how to find the right one!

    Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101

    Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency

    Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportela

    Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO
    Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi
    Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k
    Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8
    DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP
    DJI Osmo Mic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDL8WGH5?%2F=undefined&th=1
    Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm
    Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd
    Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR

    25 min

About Med Creator 101

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Med Creator 101 is a weekly podcast hosted by board certified dermatologist, ‘dermfluencer’ Dr. Dustin Portela and beauty veteran, social media agency owner, Mimi Banks, featuring your favorite brands…

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