Social media never sleeps, and what works in 2026 looks very different than it did even a year ago. So if you’re still using the same strategies, your content may already be falling behind.
In this episode, Mimi Banks and Dr. Portela share exactly what med creators should stop doing, start doing, and double down on this year to grow and stay relevant in an increasingly crowded social space.

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Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency

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

Tools and Creator Must-Haves:

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Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO
Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi
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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

Mimi and Dr. Portela go inside CVS’ partnership with Dr. Camille Howard, the first-ever Beauty Dermatology Advisor, and Michelle LeBlanc, Vice President, Merchandising for Beauty & Personal Care at CVS Health. In this episode, Dr. Howard shares how her approach to social media led to a partnership far bigger than traditional influencer marketing, and Michelle breaks down how CVS identifies and integrates HCPs voices into retail, education, and community health.

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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What does it really take to build a brand people love? In this episode, Mimi Banks and Dr. Dustin Portela sit down with Patrick O’Keefe, Chief Integrated Marketing Officer at e.l.f. Beauty, the brand behind some of the most viral, culturally relevant, and community-driven campaigns on the internet today. Patrick shares how e.l.f. grew from $250M to over $1.5B in revenue by putting community first and building what he calls “zero distance” between their leadership team and their audience. Listen to how e.l.f. listens to culture, learns from its audience, and leans into viral moments.

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

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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