Fireside Chat with Dr. Monica Wang
What if the key to better health wasn't just in hospitals or personal habits — but in the stories we tell, the systems we shape, and the communities we build?
Join us for a powerful Fireside Chat with Dr. Monica L. Wang, author of The Collective Cure, as she shares how public health is deeply intertwined with our lived experiences, cultural identity, and collective action. Drawing from over 600 studies and the lived experiences of four women of color — including her own — Monica offers a compelling reframe: that health is not only about genes or willpower, but about the systemic conditions that impact our everyday lives.
This intimate conversation, we will explore:
Dr. Monica’s personal story as a Chinese American and former bussing student in Boston
Stories from the book that center Black, Latina, and Indigenous voices across the U.S.
How racism, environment, and socioeconomic systems shape our health outcomes
The role of storytelling in public health and social change
Small but powerful ways we can all contribute to thriving, healthier communities
Whether you’re in healthcare, advocacy, policy, education, or simply passionate about building equity and wellness — this conversation will offer both insight and inspiration.
About the Hosts:
Dr. Monica Wang
Dr. Monica Wang is an award-winning public health researcher and professor at Boston University, with over 75 published articles and $6M in research funding. Her work has been featured in NPR, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and National Geographic. The Collective Cure launches February 2026 with Beacon Press.
Connect with Dr. Monica
Linkedin | Newsletter | Website
Mary Moses
Mary Moses has spent her career helping brands grow — from retail and hospitality giants to wellness-driven beauty brands. After years in executive roles leading national marketing teams, she realized success on paper didn’t reflect the life she wanted. Becoming a mom reshaped her vision of work and fulfillment. That’s when she discovered the power of the fractional model — using her expertise as a senior marketer to serve growing brands on her terms, with freedom and flexibility. It completely transformed her life, and now she also helps other senior-level professional moms do the same.
Rooted in her identity as a Filipina American, Mary’s mission also extends to cultural empowerment. As the founder of Tradition Breakers, a podcast for the AAPI community, she uplifts voices and stories that inspire others to redefine success, embrace heritage, and step into their fullest potential.
Connect with Mary:
LinkedIn | Tradition Breakers Podcast | Tasty Directives
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