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Med Creator 101

Med Creator 101

By: Mimi Banks and Dr. Dustin Portela
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Summary

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
  • From Scrubs to Social: How an ObGyn Became a Viral Educator (re-release)
    May 4 2026

    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

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101

    Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency

    Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportela

    Dr. Fran: Instagram: @pagingdrfran | TikTok: @pagingdrfran

    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
  • Dr. Ethan Melillo: Why Pharmacists Are Social Media's Most Untapped Voice
    Apr 27 2026

    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

    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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    28 mins
  • How Dr. Shereene Idriss Built a Brand by Being Herself
    Apr 20 2026

    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

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101

    Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency

    Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportela

    Dr. Shereene Idriss: Instagram: @shereeneidriss | TikTok: @shereeneidriss

    Dr. Idriss Skincare: Instagram: @dr.idriss | TikTok: @dr.idriss

    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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    34 mins
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