For years, I watched the healthcare industry treat social media like a dangerous experiment—a place where "real" medicine didn't belong. But as we navigate 2026, I can tell you with absolute certainty: the stethoscope has been joined by the smartphone.
I’ll never forget the moment a friend messaged me saying, “I bought that cleanser because I saw you post about it.” I wasn’t sponsored. I wasn’t even trying to promote anything. I was just being me—sharing something I genuinely liked. That’s when it hit me: we all have influence. You don’t need a blue checkmark or thousands of followers to impact someone’s buying decision.