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Med Creator 101

Med Creator 101

By: Mimi Banks and Dr. Dustin Portela
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 Med Creator 101 is a weekly podcast hosted by board certified dermatologist, ‘dermfluencer’ Dr. Dustin Portela and beauty veteran, social media agency owner, Mimi Banks, featuring your favorite brands and medfluencers. Each episode is filled with helpful tips and tools to get started on social, build your platform, create content, grow a community, and attract brands.@2025 Audio Roux Productions Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • How Dr. Katie Beleznay Turns Education Into Engaging Content

    How Dr. Katie Beleznay Turns Education Into Engaging Content
    Nov 3 2025

    “Know your why, and everything else will follow.” For Vancouver-based dermatologist, Dr. Katie Beleznay, that’s the secret to transforming education into scroll-stopping content. In this episode, she shares her secrets to creating content, working with brands, and building trust through authenticity.

    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. Katie Beleznay: Instagram: @drkatiebeleznay | TikTok: @drkatiebeleznay

    Tools and Creator Must-Haves:

    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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    29 mins
  • Dr. Kunal Malik’s Social Media Journey

    Dr. Kunal Malik’s Social Media Journey
    Oct 27 2025

    Dr. Kunal Malik proves you don’t need fancy equipment or a content team to make an impact. Showing up as yourself is the ultimate growth strategy! In this episode, the New York–based dermatologist shares how he built a trusted, relatable online presence by keeping education and authenticity at the core of his content, plus his top tips for balancing clinic life with content creation.

    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:

    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
  • Instagram Strategy: What you need to know

    Instagram Strategy: What you need to know
    Oct 20 2025

    Instagram is evolving, and so should your strategy. Mimi and Dr. Portela share what actually drives engagement, attract new followers, and why authentic content still beats every algorithm hack. From trial reels and broadcast channels to the return of carousels and verified trust signals, learn how to grow real connection on Instagram.

    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:

    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
    Show More Show Less
    21 mins
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