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Pharmacist Diaries

By: Anisha Patel
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  • Welcome to Pharmacist Diaries. In this podcast we are going to explore all aspects of peoples’ lives; their passions, starting a career in pharmacy, transitioning into different roles, overcoming challenges, entrepreneurship, and innovation. My goal is to dive deeper into the secret lives of pharmacists, revealing their journeys and inspiring you to progress in your career. Join me, my friends, and my colleagues for a new episode every week and get a look into what life is like behind the scenes of real people.
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  • 141 Ashlee Hayes: Success Redefined: Ashlee's Unconventional Rx for Achievement

    141 Ashlee Hayes: Success Redefined: Ashlee's Unconventional Rx for Achievement
    Apr 29 2024
    Join me as I have a fascinating conversation with Ashlee on the Pharmacist Diaries podcast. Ashlee, the founder of RxAshlee and the VP of Market Strategy at CE Impact, shares her unique journey in the pharmacy world. Graduating from USC and undergoing residencies at the University of Kentucky, Ashlee's career blends clinical expertise with strategic insight. Her experience as a pharmacy administration resident challenged conventions and propelled her towards operational proficiency. By emphasising the alignment of personal values, interests, skills, and experiences, Ashlee inspires pharmacists at all stages of their careers to carve out their own paths in a field ripe with possibilities. Reflecting on her residency, Ashlee recounts the growth and challenges she faced in providing clinical care to high acuity patients. Transitioning into a new role aligned with her ambitions, she found stability despite the frequent relocations necessitated by her husband's career. Balancing personal and professional aspirations while accommodating changes in her family life has been a journey of self-discovery for Ashlee and her husband. Parenthood, in particular, has reshaped her perspectives, emphasizing efficiency and self-worth in the workplace. These experiences have fueled Ashlee's passion for entrepreneurship, leading to the creation of RxAshlee. Our conversation delves into the shared experiences of two entrepreneurs juggling the demands of parenthood and business building. We both reflect on the transformative impact of parenthood on our priorities and outlook. We share wisdom on leveraging social media in entrepreneurship, maintaining focus amidst challenges, and uncovering personal purpose in the entrepreneurial landscape. Mutual admiration for each other's achievements is palpable as we discuss the evolution of our brands, drawing lessons from early setbacks, and emphasising the significance of staying true to your unique journey amid the allure of comparison and competition. SIGN UP to my NEWSLETTER below so you’ll be the first to know when new episodes are being released. You’ll also receive regular inspiration, tips, tools, and free content. https://pharmacistdiaries.ck.page/newsletter PARTNERSHIPS: The Naked Pharmacy is offering my podcast listeners a 20% discount on all their products. Use discount code PD20 at checkout to receive the offer. ⁠https://www.thenakedpharmacy.com/⁠ Healf is offering my podcast listeners a 10% discount on all their products. Use the following link to purchase products and the discount code will be applied at checkout. ⁠https://healf.com/?snowball=ANISHA11032⁠ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: As I continue to grow and evolve this podcast, I am committed to bringing you inspiring and empowering content. But in order to do that, I need your support. I've set up a Buy Me a Coffee donation page where you have the opportunity donate a coffee (£5). You'll be helping us invest in the infrastructure, equipment, and team needed to take Pharmacist Diaries to the next level. With your help, we can continue to inspire and empower pharmacists around the world, and create a community that supports and uplifts one another.⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pharmdiaries⁠ CONNECT WITH ASHLEE: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleeklevenshayes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rxashleehayes/ Website: https://www.rxashlee.com/ FILMED AND EDITED BY: Sunjay Vyas: ⁠https://www.sunjav.uk/⁠ Follow me on⁠ My Website⁠,⁠ YouTube⁠,⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ Facebook⁠,⁠ LinkedIn⁠, and/or⁠ Twitter⁠. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform so you can be notified when a new episode is released or leave a review on apple podcasts. If you have any suggestions for guests you want me to talk to or if you’d like to come on yourself, please feel free to contact me via social media, or email at info@pharmacistdiaries.com.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 140 Steve Williams: Knowledge is YOUR pharmacist superpower and I'm here to tell you WHY

    140 Steve Williams: Knowledge is YOUR pharmacist superpower and I'm here to tell you WHY
    Apr 15 2024
    In this engaging podcast episode, I sit down with Steve Williams, who shares his remarkable 30-year career journey. From his humble beginnings working in his father's community pharmacy to becoming a renowned consultant pharmacist and medication safety expert, Steve's story is a testament to the incredible impact that pharmacists can have. Steve emphasises that the true "superpower" of pharmacists lies in their deep knowledge and expertise around medications. He explains how he dedicated himself early on to becoming a medicines expert, constantly learning and expanding his clinical knowledge. This relentless pursuit of understanding laid the foundation for Steve's success, allowing him to provide invaluable guidance to patients, healthcare teams, and organisations. Throughout the conversation, Steve highlights several key principles that have guided his illustrious career. These include: "Why" - Constantly questioning and seeking to understand the rationale behind decisions, rather than just accepting the status quo. "Ally" - Recognising the power of building strong, multidisciplinary relationships to drive positive change. "Change" - Embracing the reality that change is the only constant in healthcare and proactively adapting to new challenges. "Excellence" - Striving for excellence in all areas, rather than unattainable perfection, which can hinder progress. "Patient" - Maintaining a holistic, person-centered approach, considering the unique needs and circumstances of each individual. Steve's career journey took him from the fast-paced environment of hospital pharmacy to the more relationship-driven setting of primary care. He shares how this transition allowed him to leverage his broad expertise and focus on addressing the complex medication management needs of patients with multiple chronic conditions. In addition to his clinical and leadership roles, Steve co-hosts the popular Oral Apothecary podcast, where he, along with his co-hosts, dive into engaging conversations with a diverse array of healthcare professionals. SIGN UP to my NEWSLETTER below so you’ll be the first to know when new episodes are being released. You’ll also receive regular inspiration, tips, tools, and free content. https://pharmacistdiaries.ck.page/newsletter PARTNERSHIPS: The Naked Pharmacy is offering my podcast listeners a 20% discount on all their products. Use discount code PD20 at checkout to receive the offer. ⁠https://www.thenakedpharmacy.com/⁠ Healf is offering my podcast listeners a 10% discount on all their products. Use the following link to purchase products and the discount code will be applied at checkout. ⁠https://healf.com/?snowball=ANISHA11032⁠ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: As I continue to grow and evolve this podcast, I am committed to bringing you inspiring and empowering content. But in order to do that, I need your support. I've set up a Buy Me a Coffee donation page where you have the opportunity donate a coffee (£5). You'll be helping us invest in the infrastructure, equipment, and team needed to take Pharmacist Diaries to the next level. With your help, we can continue to inspire and empower pharmacists around the world, and create a community that supports and uplifts one another.⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pharmdiaries⁠ CONNECT WITH STEVE: One Less Pill: https://onelesspill.com/ The Aural Apothecary Podcast: https://www.theauralapothecary.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-williams-26816659/ FILMED AND EDITED BY: Sunjay Vyas: ⁠https://www.sunjav.uk/⁠ Follow me on⁠ My Website⁠,⁠ YouTube⁠,⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ Facebook⁠,⁠ LinkedIn⁠, and/or⁠ Twitter⁠. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform so you can be notified when a new episode is released or leave a review on apple podcasts. If you have any suggestions for guests you want me to talk to or if you’d like to come on yourself, please feel free to contact me via social media, or email at info@pharmacistdiaries.com.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 139 Sue Ojageer: Motherhood, Mentorship & Making Big Moves!

    139 Sue Ojageer: Motherhood, Mentorship & Making Big Moves!
    Apr 8 2024
    In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Sue, a pharmacist turned entrepreneur, as she shares her insights and experiences in navigating the dynamic landscape of pharmacy. Sue's career began with a heartfelt desire to help patients, but after 15 years in a rigid retail pharmacy environment, she recognised the need for a change. As a devoted mother of five children, she sought flexibility and fulfillment beyond the traditional 9-5 grind. Key Moments: 1. Entrepreneurial Leap: Sue's transition into entrepreneurship marked a pivotal moment in her career. By offering virtual medication and pharmacogenomics consulting services, she not only gained flexibility but also discovered a newfound passion for innovation and growth. 2. Navigating Self-Doubt: Like many entrepreneurs, Sue faced moments of self-doubt along her journey. However, she emphasizes the importance of finding one's "why" or passion to overcome these mental hurdles and push forward towards success. 3. Collaborating with Physicians: Sue's entrepreneurial spirit led her to directly collaborate with physicians, becoming their in-house pharmacist. Through this partnership, she optimized patient medication management and care, highlighting the transformative power of interdisciplinary teamwork. 4. From Passion Project to Business: Sue's creative endeavour of writing a children's book with her kids blossomed into a full-fledged business. By self-publishing on Amazon and creating an online course about the publishing process, she demonstrates the potential for passion projects to evolve into thriving ventures. 5. Pharmacy Mentorship: Inspired by the diverse career paths available to pharmacists, Sue founded Pharmacy Mentorship, an online platform connecting pharmacists with mentors across various specialties. Through this initiative, she aims to empower fellow pharmacists to pursue their dreams beyond traditional roles. PARTNERSHIPS: The Naked Pharmacy is offering my podcast listeners a 20% discount on all their products. Use discount code PD20 at checkout to receive the offer. https://www.thenakedpharmacy.com/ Healf is offering my podcast listeners a 10% discount on all their products. Use the following link to purchase products and the discount code will be applied at checkout. https://healf.com/?snowball=ANISHA11032 CONNECT WITH SUE: PharmaSue: http://www.PharmaSue.com & http://www.PharmacyMentors.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PharmaSue-104637788715946/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/pharma.sue?utm_medium=copy_link Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PharmaSue?sub_confirmation=1 & https://www.youtube.com/@PharmacyMentors TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pharma.sue LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sueojageer & https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmasue/ Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/sueojageer Pinterest: https://pin.it/5Cyzl9G Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueOjageer The Pharmacy Palette: A Colorful Journey Through the World of Pharmacy: https://amzn.to/3Mdigo4 The Pharma Heroes : The Power of Precision Medicine: https://amzn.to/3nRyMQJ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Sue.Ojageer FILMED AND EDITED BY: Sunjay Vyas: https://www.sunjav.uk/ Follow me on My Website, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and/or Twitter. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform so you can be notified when a new episode is released or leave a review on apple podcasts. If you have any suggestions for guests you want me to talk to or if you’d like to come on yourself, please feel free to contact me via social media, or email at info@pharmacistdiaries.com.
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    59 mins
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