In Episode 18, Melissa talks with Connie Connolly, currently Chairman of the Board of the Iowa Pharmacy Association and clinical pharmacist with Osterhaus Pharmacy.  They discuss being a first-generation college student and getting involved with pharmacy organizations. Connie shares community pharmacy stories and experiences during COVID19 such as finding new ways to communicate and connect with patients.

In Episode 17, Melissa talks with Metta Lou Henderson, a research pioneer in the history of women in pharmacy.  Recorded to celebrate Women Pharmacist Day during Pharmacists Month, they discuss what was happening in society and the experiences of women in pharmacy over the years. The impacts of women pharmacy leaders like Zada M Cooper and Gloria Niemeyer Francke are discussed along with others.  Metta Lou also shares her groundbreaking research on the important contributions of Catholic Sister pharmacists, especially in hospital pharmacy and the founding of ASHP.

Metta Lou Henderson Women in Pharmacy

In Episode 16, Melissa talks with our first twin sister duo, Ashley and Brooke Barlow known as @theABofPharmaC on Twitter. These PGY2 pharmacy residents share how to get started in social media and its professional value. Ashley and Brooke also discuss staying connected during these times when we need to be physically distant, the importance of mentoring, and pillars of wellbeing.

https://www.accp.com/membership/clinicalPharmacyInAction/covid19.aspx

In Episode 15, Melissa talks with ASHP Past President Lisa Gersema.  They discuss leadership during these unprecedented times and the important role for pharmacy. Navigating without a playbook, collaboration, communication, and flexibility are key.  Lisa also shares insights about learning from mistakes, not dwelling on it and moving forward.

Welcome to Season 2! In Episode 14, Melissa talks with Sanela Bilic, founder and CEO of Vanadro which provides drug development consulting. They discuss her childhood, surviving in a war-torn city and subsequent journey to the United States. Her passion for learning helped her navigate starting over, learning English, and pursuing research and innovation. Her compelling story includes gratitude, hope, and paying it forward.

Below is information on Drake University’s ’20-’21 Drug Development Fellow, Ivy Xue.

Xue Announced as 20-21 Vanadro – Drake Drug Development Fellow

In Episode 13, Melissa celebrates Season 1 and highlights a prescription or life lesson from her outstanding guests. There are so many gems including leadership lessons, mentoring and relationships. The Pharmacists for Healthier Lives campaign also is featured.

In Episode 12, Melissa talks with Lynette Bradley-Baker who recently earned the ASAE Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential and serves as Senior Vice President for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. They discuss life lessons from her father, also a pharmacist, and the role and function of state boards of pharmacy in protecting the public. During this time of racial injustice and civil unrest, Lynette shares insights on listening and learning from each other and how her family is doing.

https://www.aacp.org/resource/lawrence-c-weaver-transformative-community-service-award

https://www.asaecenter.org/about-us/news_releases/2019/asae-announces-131-professionals-earned-cae-credential

In Episode 11, Melissa talks with Rebecca (Becky) Snead who has proudly served as a preceptor for schools and colleges of pharmacy across the nation for 30 years. They discuss how difficult circumstances provide the opportunity for growth and how state pharmacy associations serve their members and ultimately enhance patient care during these tumultuous times.  She also describes how mentoring is caring for people and connection.

In Episode 10, Melissa talks with Jeanine Abrons, an educator, international health professional, innovator and entrepreneur. They discuss life lessons learned from global health such as doing research, take the initial best attempt, refine it, and get better.  Gratitude, generosity of spirit, and connection all fuel Jeanine’s world.

In Episode 9, Melissa talks with Brianne Bakken, a member of the Midwest Pharmacy Workforce Research Consortium and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Science at the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy. They discuss how a series of connections impact your leadership journey, how to navigate these unprecedented times, and ways the 2019 National Pharmacist workforce study results provide actionable data.

2019 National Pharmacist Workforce report – https://www.aacp.org/article/2019-national-pharmacist-workforce-study