Phoenix Rising: "You're a Part of Public Health, You Just Don't Know it Yet" with Bryan O. Buckley

Dr. Bryan O. Buckley tells the story of how his Caribbean background and the lessons he learned from watching his grandparents' activism shaped his approach to leading for equity in public health. He reflects on pivotal moments in his life and career, the game-changing impact of mentoring and sponsorship, and how his superpower as a connector enables him to build relationships with people closest to the problems to facilitate change in communities and systems. Dr. Buckley affirms that we are all a part of public health, and share a collective responsibility in making the world a better place. He encourages listeners to reflect on what their superpowers are, so they can use their unique gifts to make an impact in their own ways.Follow Bryan: https://linktr.ee/drbryanobuckley🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction: The Power of Connection01:44 Community Intelligence and Kindness03:08 The Role of Education in Community Engagement03:44 Public Health: A Collective Responsibility05:10 Guest Introduction: Dr. Bryan Buckley07:06 Activating Moments and Personal Growth07:55 Caribbean Roots and Early Influences09:31 College Years: Finding Passion in Public Health15:59 Journey to Public Health: From Medicine to Advocacy21:46 Current Role and Reflections on Public Health26:48 A Call from Bryan Peters27:13 Mentorship and Sponsorship28:02 Health Equity Leadership28:19 Challenging the Status Quo29:56 Resisting Internalized Oppression31:24 The Importance of Community33:26 Recognizing Privilege36:05 Influential Figures and Mentors40:09 Gratitude and Reflection44:38 Passing the Torch to Future Generations45:20 Closing Thoughts and Farewell