In this episode of the Black Excellence Podcast, Dr Shamard Charles gives his story of taking a unique path and becoming a journalist for NBC after med school. In the episode, we also talk about the importance of alternative medicine, black doctors and networking for the black community.
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Topics Covered in this Episode
- How he became a journalist at NBC
- How he told his parents he was abandoning the idea of becoming a traditional doctor and pursuing journalism instead
- How to navigate the newsroom and create opportunity for yourself (23:39)
- The importance of networking and mentorship (25:04)
- How the complexity of writing for health helped him improve his work (25:46)
- What his writing process is and how staying connected to the black community is a huge part of his success (27:20)
- How he was able to transition from being a writer to getting in front of the camera (30:00)
- How he was able to become a key part of NBC BLK and create his own niche focused on health in the black community (32:30)
- How ratings improved significantly with a black journalist talking to the black community (34:20)
- Why we should embrace roles focused on the black community and not be afraid of being pigeon holed as only being able to do black things (35:05)
- What the black community can do to stay healthy during these challenging times (36:15)
- The importance of a plant based diet (38:15)
- Why eating healthy is not more expensive (38:30)
- The Importance of Black Doctors
More From Black Health and Wealth
- Website: https://www.blackhealthwealth.com
- Podcast Link: https://www.blackhealthwealth.com/black-excellence-podcast/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackhealthwealth
How to Connect with Dr Shamard Charles
- Dr Shamard Charles IG: https://www.instagram.com/askdrcharles
- Dr Shamard Charles Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/DrCharles_NBC
- Heart Over Hype Podcast: https://bleav.com/podcast-show/heart-over-hype/
- Heart Over Hype on IG: https://instagram.com/hohthepodcast
