Episodes

  • Following up after conferences (re-release)
    Mar 30 2026

    Conferences can lead to meaningful relationships, brand opportunities, and career growth, but what happens after the event matters just as much as showing up. Mimi and Dr. Dustin Portela share how to follow up in a way that feels strategic, authentic, and memorable, from outreach timing and follow-up emails to LinkedIn, text, and staying top of mind. Whether you attended AAD, networking with brands, or meeting other healthcare professionals, this episode will help you approach post-conference follow-up with more confidence.

    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 and Creator Must-Haves:

    CapCut: https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL
    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

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    14 mins
  • Making the Most of AAD (Re-release)
    Mar 23 2026

    Ahead of AAD, this is your reminder: conferences are prime opportunities to create content, connect with brands, and build relationships with other Med Creators. Come prepared to make the most of it!

    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 and Creator Must-Haves:

    CapCut: https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL
    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

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    17 mins
  • The Legal & Ethical Guardrails Every Med Creator Should Know
    Mar 16 2026

    Posting online as a healthcare professional comes with responsibility. In this episode, Mimi Banks and Dr. Dustin Portela break down the legal and ethical guardrails every med creator should know. From patient privacy and consent to disclosures, DMs, and brand partnerships, they share filters to help protect your license, reputation, and credibility on social.

    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 and Creator Must-Haves:

    CapCut: https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL
    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

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    22 mins
  • Growing Across Platforms Without Creating More Content with Repurpose.Io
    Mar 9 2026

    Posting great content is only half the battle. Posting it across every platform can quickly become overwhelming. In this episode, Mimi and Dr. Portela sit down with the founders of Repurpose.io, the automation tool helping creators turn one piece of content into posts across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more. They break down how med creators can scale their reach, repurpose their content, and build a true online presence without spending hours manually reposting content.

    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 and Creator Must-Haves:

    CapCut: https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL
    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

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    33 mins
  • Why Plastic Surgeons like Dr. Babak Azizzadeh win on Social
    Mar 2 2026

    How do you build a world-class medical brand on social media? Dr. Babak Azizadeh shares his content strategy, from early Instagram posts to a polished, authority-driven presence that reinforces trust before patients ever walk into his office. He discusses branding, separating niches across accounts, workflow, leadership in his specialty, and how to align your online identity with your real-life reputation.

    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

    Dr. Babak: Instagram: @drazizzadeh | TikTok: @drazizzadeh

    Tools and Creator Must-Haves:

    CapCut: https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL
    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

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    28 mins
  • How Dr. Whitney Bowe Built Trust (and a Million Followers)
    Feb 23 2026

    Dr. Whitney Bowe didn’t build her audience with viral dances or a complicated setup, she built it by showing up with credibility, consistency, and content people genuinely needed. In this episode, the board-certified dermatologist, research scientist, and founder of the viral Skin Cycling method shares how she went from national TV segments on Good Morning America to creating trust-first education on TikTok and beyond. On this episode, she breaks down how she sources ideas from real patient questions, batches videos in just two hours, shifts her tone from “broadcast polished” to authentic, and separates expert content from brand content without losing her voice. If you’re an HCP trying to grow a community (and a business) the right way, this is your playbook.

    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

    Dr. Whitney Bowe: Instagram: @drwhitneybowe | @drwhitneybowebeauty | TikTok: @drwhitneybowe |

    Tools and Creator Must-Haves:

    CapCut: https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL
    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

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    48 mins
  • How Social Media Helped Dr. Tia Paul Grow Her Practice
    Feb 17 2026

    How can dermatologists use social media to grow their practice without losing credibility? In this episode, Harvard-trained dermatologist Dr. Tia Paul shares how she built a 400K+ audience on TikTok and Instagram by turning real patient questions, especially around skin of color, hyperpigmentation, and acne, into clear, trustworthy content. She explains her content workflow, balancing life as a mom and clinic owner, and how social media helped attract patients nationwide and open new business opportunities. A practical guide for any healthcare professional who wants to educate online without sounding like an ad!

    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

    Dr. Tia Paul: Instagram: @dr.tiapaul | TikTok: @drtiapaul

    Tools and Creator Must-Haves:

    CapCut: https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL
    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


    This post contains affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you:
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    27 mins
  • Behind the Feed: Dr. Mara's team, process, and tools powering her social
    Feb 9 2026

    For HCPs, social media is no longer optional, it’s a powerful extension of patient education. On this episode of Med Creator 101, we’re joined by Dr. Mara Weinstein-Velez, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained cosmetic surgeon, to explore how physicians can use social media to educate responsibly, build trust, and create meaningful opportunities. Dr. Mara shares her approach to content, misinformation, and maintaining professionalism online. This episode is a must-listen for any healthcare professional navigating the digital space.

    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

    Dr. Mara: Instagram: @drmaraweinstein | TikTok: @drmaraweinstein

    Tools and Creator Must-Haves:

    CapCut: https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL
    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


    This post contains affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you:
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    32 mins