Med Creator 101

How DermAngelo Turned Expertise Into Influence

Most healthcare creators think credibility means sounding polished, clinical, and overly serious online. Dr. Angelo Landriscina, (a.k.a Dermangelo) built one of the most recognizable dermatology brands on the internet by doing the opposite. In this episode, he shares how to turn evidence-based education into content that actually feels native to social media: from humor and cultural relevance to reaction content, platform trends, and audience psychology. He also shares how he batch creates, reacts to misinformation without losing his voice, and why med creators need to stop overthinking content before they ever hit post. If you’ve ever struggled to make educational content feel engaging, relatable, or social-first without losing credibility, this episode is for you! Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101 [https://www.instagram.com/medcreator101/] Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101 [https://www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101] Mimi Banks: @mimibanks [https://www.instagram.com/mimibanks/?hl=en] | @mbsocial.agency [https://www.instagram.com/mbsocial.agency/?hl=en] Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela [https://www.instagram.com/drdustinportela/?hl=en]| TikTok: @drdustinportela [https://www.tiktok.com/@drdustinportela?lang=en] Dermangelo: Instagram: @dermangelo [https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo/?hl=en]| TikTok: @dermangelo [https://www.tiktok.com/@dermangelo]| YouTube: @dermangelo [https://www.youtube.com/@DermAngelo] Tools and Creator Must-Haves: CapCut: https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL [https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL] Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO [https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO] Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi [https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi] Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k [https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k] Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8 [https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8] DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP [https://amzn.to/43eptwP] DJI Osmo Mic: https://amzn.to/44WJFnC [https://amzn.to/4jNJaAn] Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm [https://amzn.to/43joyvm] Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd [https://amzn.to/43joyvm] Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR [https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR]

Mama Nurse Tina on Going Viral Without Shock Value

Mama Nurse Tina joins Mimi Banks and Dr. Dustin Portela to talk about the rise of fear-based content online and why so many creators feel pressured to rely on shock value to get attention. Together, they discuss the difference between content that simply performs and content that people genuinely connect with long-term. Tina also shares how she uses humor, relatability, and bite-sized education to make complex healthcare topics feel more approachable in an overwhelming social media landscape. Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101 [https://www.instagram.com/medcreator101/] Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101 [https://www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101] Mimi Banks: @mimibanks [https://www.instagram.com/mimibanks/?hl=en]| @mbsocial.agency [https://www.instagram.com/mbsocial.agency/?hl=en] Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela [https://www.instagram.com/drdustinportela/?hl=en] | TikTok: @drdustinportela [https://www.tiktok.com/@drdustinportela?lang=en] RN Tina Bitcangol: Instagram: @mama_nurse_tina [https://www.instagram.com/mama_nurse_tina/] | YouTube: @mamanursetina [https://www.youtube.com/@mamanursetina] Tools and Creator Must-Haves: CapCut: https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL [https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL] Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO [https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO] Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi [https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi] Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k [https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k] Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8 [https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8] DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP [https://amzn.to/43eptwP] DJI Osmo Mic: https://amzn.to/44WJFnC [https://amzn.to/4jNJaAn] Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm [https://amzn.to/43joyvm] Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd [https://amzn.to/43joyvm] Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR [https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR]

From Scrubs to Social: How an ObGyn Became a Viral Educator (re-release)

Dr. Fran joins co-hosts Mimi Banks and Dr. Dustin Portela to share how she grew her social presence as an OB-GYN, from starting a fashion blog in medical school to building a platform of over 1 million followers. She breaks down how content creation became a natural extension of her practice, helping her educate patients, expand her reach, and show up consistently online. Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101 [https://www.instagram.com/medcreator101/] Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101 [https://www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101] Mimi Banks: @mimibanks [https://www.instagram.com/mimibanks/?hl=en] | @mbsocial.agency [https://www.instagram.com/mbsocial.agency/?hl=en] Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela [https://www.instagram.com/drdustinportela/?hl=en]| TikTok: @drdustinportela [https://www.tiktok.com/@drdustinportela?lang=en] Dr. Fran: Instagram: @pagingdrfran [https://www.instagram.com/pagingdrfran/] | TikTok: @pagingdrfran [https://www.tiktok.com/@pagingdrfran] Tools and Creator Must-Haves: CapCut: https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL [https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL] Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO [https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO] Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi [https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi] Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k [https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k] Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8 [https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8] DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP [https://amzn.to/43eptwP] DJI Osmo Mic: https://amzn.to/44WJFnC [https://amzn.to/4jNJaAn] Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm [https://amzn.to/43joyvm] Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd [https://amzn.to/43joyvm] Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR [https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR]

Dr. Ethan Melillo: Why Pharmacists Are Social Media's Most Untapped Voice

Most people think of their pharmacist as the person behind the counter at CVS; Dr. Ethan Melilo is changing that perception one viral video at a time. In this episode, Dr. Ethan, (also known as MillennialRx on social,) shares how a single TikTok video about medications and alcohol racked up 2 million views and launched a career he never planned. From batch filming 20 videos on weekends to fighting health misinformation head-on, Dr. Ethan is proof that pharmacists are one of healthcare's most underutilized voices online. Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101 [https://www.instagram.com/medcreator101/] Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101 [https://www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101] Mimi Banks: @mimibanks [https://www.instagram.com/mimibanks/?hl=en] | @mbsocial.agency [https://www.instagram.com/mbsocial.agency/?hl=en] Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela [https://www.instagram.com/drdustinportela/?hl=en] | TikTok: @drdustinportela [https://www.tiktok.com/@drdustinportela?lang=en] Tools and Creator Must-Haves: CapCut: https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL [https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL] Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO [https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO] Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi [https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi] Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k [https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k] Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8 [https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8] DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP [https://amzn.to/43eptwP] DJI Osmo Mic: https://amzn.to/44WJFnC [https://amzn.to/4jNJaAn] Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm [https://amzn.to/43joyvm] Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd [https://amzn.to/43joyvm] Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR [https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR]

How Dr. Shereene Idriss Built a Brand by Being Herself

Sometimes the best thing you can do online is stop trying to sound polished. In this episode, Dr. Shereene Idriss shares how she built her skincare brand on social media through honesty, education, and consistency. She opens up about starting Pillow Talk Derm, growing a loyal online community, and turning her voice into a brand people trust. For med creators, this episode is a masterclass in building trust before trying to build anything else! Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101 [https://www.instagram.com/medcreator101/] Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101 [https://www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101] Mimi Banks: @mimibanks [https://www.instagram.com/mimibanks/?hl=en] | @mbsocial.agency [https://www.instagram.com/mbsocial.agency/?hl=en] Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela [https://www.instagram.com/drdustinportela/?hl=en] | TikTok: @drdustinportela [https://www.tiktok.com/@drdustinportela?lang=en] Dr. Shereene Idriss: Instagram: @shereeneidriss [https://www.instagram.com/shereeneidriss/?hl=en]  | TikTok: @shereeneidriss [https://www.tiktok.com/@shereeneidriss] Dr. Idriss Skincare: Instagram: @dr.idriss [https://www.instagram.com/dr.idriss/]| TikTok: @dr.idriss [https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.idriss] Tools and Creator Must-Haves: CapCut: https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL [https://capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/09bxrL] Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO [https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO] Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi [https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi] Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k [https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k] Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8 [https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8] DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP [https://amzn.to/43eptwP] DJI Osmo Mic: https://amzn.to/44WJFnC [https://amzn.to/4jNJaAn] Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm [https://amzn.to/43joyvm] Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd [https://amzn.to/43joyvm] Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR [https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR]