We’re all touched by policies every day, and anyone can be a policy changemaker within their community. Today, we’re joined by the incredible lawyer, author, and DEI strategist, Kristi Guillory, to discuss the power of storytelling in public health and health policy.

Tuning in, you’ll learn about Kristi’s mission in the public health space, what policy, advocacy, and lobbying mean, how they are related, and so much more! Kristi walks us through what sparked her interest in becoming a lawyer and where her journey with storytelling started before discussing the positive sides of being an entrepreneur.

Kristi also reminds us that rejection is an opportunity to grow, and pain is a lesson in empathy. You’ll even learn more about her book on gratitude and what brings Kristi joy in her work. You dont want to miss this!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Welcoming today’s guest, Kristi Guillory, to the show. [02:24]

• Kristi tells us about herself and her career mission. [04:00]

• Differences and relationship between public health policy, advocacy, and lobbying. [08:21]

• What inspired Kristi to study law and the importance of being flexible in your career. [15:11]

• How the devastation of the public health sector can be seen as a growth opportunity. [28:53]

• Kristi’s book, Harper Counts Her Blessings, and the power of gratitude. [34:26]

• What brings our guest joy in her work. [36:10]

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