Hi friends! Welcome to my new 'daily dose' episodes of the podcast. I will be selecting my favourite sections of previous episodes of the Pharmacists Diaries Podcast. 

In this clip from Episode 82 of the podcast with Ayodeji Matuluko, you will hear me talking about my experience working in Abu Dhabi and the impact of medication supply issues outside of the UK. Working internationally really helped me to understand how fortunate I am to live and work in the UK where medication supply can be taken from granted in comparison to other countries.    

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Hi friends! Welcome to the first of many 'daily dose' episodes of the podcast. I will be selecting my favourite sections of previous episodes of the Pharmacists Diaries Podcast. 

On today's daily dose, we get insight into what it is like to practice as a pharmacist in Malaysia. This clip comes from Episode 83 of the podcast with Alyson Tee. Alyson completed her MPharm degree at Kings College London in 2022 with first class honours. She is currently completing her Trainee Pharmacist role which is split between Industry and Community Pharmacy.  

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On today’s episode you are fortunate enough to hear a conversation with Trainee Pharmacist, Alyson Tee! Alyson completed her MPharm degree at Kings College London in 2022 with first class honours. She is currently completing her Trainee Pharmacist role which is split between Industry and Community Pharmacy.

It is evident from Alyson’s achievements that she is dedicated to the pharmacy profession and is always seeking out opportunities to grow as an individual as well as a professional. Alyson’s attitude towards growth is inspiring and I was delighted to hear about all of her experiences and achievements to date:

We kickstart our conversation by talking about the pharmacy profession in Malaysia as this is where Alyson is from originally. We then discuss in detail her experience as a university student, tips for job applications and interviews, interview questions that arise for Trainee Pharmacist Industry Roles, and making the most of learning opportunities that arise on a day to day basis.

A great episode for pharmacy students who want to feel inspired! Alyson is a role model for the younger generation of pharmacy students and I am proud to have launched this episode with her.

Linkedin: @Alyson Tee

Instagram: @Alysonthl

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On today’s episode, I am thrilled to introduce Ayodeji Matuluko to the podcast. Ayodeji started her journey into pharmacy at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. To date, she has 10 years of broad experience in community and hospital pharmacy, public health, medical communications and global health research. During our conversation, we hear about her passion for learning and how the courses she has embarked on have opened doors and enhanced her opportunities within this profession.  

- She graduated from Univeristy of Lagos, Nigeria, in 2012 with a BPharm 

- She then completed an MSc in Clinical Pharmacy, International Practice and Policy at University College London (UCL) in 2016 

- She then started fellowship training with West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists but realised that this course didn’t quite align with what she wanted to achieve so instead embarked on a PhD instead 

- Her Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) in Feasibility and Acceptability of an Intervention(s) to Enhance Antimicrobial Stewardship in Hospitals will hopefully be completed in June 2023  

Our conversation focuses a lot of time on her motivation to become a better person and a better professional. Her experience to date indicates how determined she is to learn and how much she enjoys taking this knowledge and applying into practice in her roles as a pharmacist. Her passion for education aligns with her long-term vision to be part of the growth of clinical pharmacy and the development of pharmacy-led services in Nigeria where these are not well developed.   

We also spent a lot of time discussing the value of increasing your network and how this has led to so many incredible opportunities and evolved her interests within the profession. Some of these opportunities/highlights include:  

- Joining the LiveWell Initiative (LWI) as a postgraduate intern/academy officer. She picked up important skills, quickly learnt how to work and collaborate with people from different disciplines and was recognised as the best intern that year 

- Serving within the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Young Pharmacist Group and leading the publication of a first-of-its-kind “Career development toolkit for early career pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists” in 2020. She was also selected by McKinsey & Company as a Next Generation Women Leader for 2021 

- Being selected as an an FIPWise Rising Star in 2022.  A programme that recognises women in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy education for their progress and achievements to support others; those who are pathfinders in their fields, who are rising in their careers and who deserve to be recognised. 

If you don’t believe that pharmacy is an exciting and rewarding profession, this episode and reading Ayodeji’s LinkedIn profile will definitely change your mind!  

Linkedin: @Ayodeji Matuluko

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It’s the start of a new year and I am super excited to launch my first episode of 2023 with Tim Ulbrich on the podcast. Tim is the Co-Founder and CEO of Your Financial Pharmacist (YFP), an online platform for education, products, and services designed to help pharmacists achieve financial freedom. Tim’s journey into life as an entrepreneur has been incredibly inspiring for me personally. It was an absolute honour to record this podcast episode with him and I am so grateful that we had the opportunity to get to know each other through the podcast.

Tim received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University in 2008 and completed postgraduate residency training at The Ohio State University in 2009. Prior to making the move to work full-time on Your Financial Pharmacist, Tim spent 12 years in various academic positions at Northeast Ohio Medical University and The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy.

After completing pharmacy school and residency training, Tim and his wife, Jess, had more than $200,000 of non-mortgage debt. Through self-taught financial education and hard work, Tim and Jess finished paying off $200,000 of debt in 2015. Shortly thereafter, Tim published a blog post outlining his debt repayment journey which was the start of Your Financial Pharmacist.

Tim is the host of the Your Financial Pharmacist Podcast and co-author of Seven Figure Pharmacist: How to Maximize Your Income, Eliminate Debt and Create Wealth. The podcast is AMAZING and there are currently 290 incredible episodes for you to check out. I am a huge fan of the Debt Free Episode stories that you can filter through the podcast page on the YFP website! I have been tuning into those episodes since 2017 when I was pregnant with Lilyanna and living in Abu Dhabi.

I am sure you will feel inspired listening to this episode! Go check it out now :)

Linkedin: @Tim Ulbrich

Instagram: @Yourfinancialpharmacist

Facebook: @The Your Financial Pharmacist Facebook Group

Website: Your Financial Pharmacist

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On today’s episode I am delighted to introduce Pooja Pala to the podcast. Pooja has identified a way to combine her two passions of Pharmacy and Wellbeing into ONE very unique and exciting role! She is currently working as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist at The Pharmacist Network but part of this job involves supporting staff health & wellbeing which she tells us all about on the podcast.

***Please check out Episode 51 of the podcast to also hear from the Clinical Director at The Pharmacist Network, Ryan Smith***

Her experience as a pharmacist has been varied over the last 5 years. She started her journey in community pharmacy, transitioned over to a GP practice role, and then spent some time helping to set up COVID-19 vaccination clinics during the pandemic. She successfully completed her post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy and non-medical independent prescribing course during this time as well.

During her time in GP Practice, she spent a considerable amount of time supporting patients with mental health disorders, particularly depression. A lot of her consultations involved guiding patients to wean off their antidepressant therapy and part of this involved non-pharmacological advice. She felt very passionate about taking a holistic approach to wellbeing and trained to become a certified Meditation & Yin Yoga teacher and a Life Coach.

She is a big believer of dealing with the root cause rather than treating the symptoms. This belief led her to create the Essence of Energy Instagram Page. A platform that focuses on mindset, empowerment, positivity, doing what you love, and more…

Linkedin: @Pooja Pala

Instagram: @Essence.of.energy

Other links

Website: The Pharmacist Network

Please feel free to contact her directly via email at [email protected] for enquires of working together 1:2:1 or workshops and/or lunchtime sessions within your workplace.

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**Please accept my sincere apologies when you watch the video version of this podcast. Part way through the recording, we faced an issue with one of the cameras and Meeta's video cuts out so you are only able to see my video and hear the all the audio. The content of the podcast is absolutely inspiring so please take the time to listen to the content as it is truly worth it*** 

On today’s episode I am excited to welcome Meeta Patel to the podcast. Meeta is a Senior Manager and Specialist Pharmacist in Theatres, Critical Care and Pain Management at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH). A role she is thoroughly passionate about and one that resonates with her personally due to a trauma she experienced at the start of her career as a pharmacist. She shares a very personal story of an injury that led to debilitating pain, lack of movement, and a huge setback in career progression. 

What is so wonderful and powerful about this story is Meeta's determination to improve her quality of life and return to her previous way of living. What she doesn't realise at the time is how this journey enables her to shift her career pathway as a pharmacist and open her mindset to alternative therapies AND developing a role as an entrepreneur! Meeta walks us through her healing journey and how she had to look outside of traditional medicine and try alternative therapies. She utlises several forms of therapy but she felt a strong connection to Reiki and decided to become a Reiki master. This then leads to the development of Infinity Aromatiqs and creating natural and homemade products such as candles, roll on oils and wax melts. 

Please go and check out her website and social media channels below! 

Linkedin: @Meeta Patel

Instagram: @Infinityaromatiqs

Website: Infinity Aromatiqs

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On today's episode I am thrilled to feature Aliyah Gordon to the podcast. Aliyah is a Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She is very proud of her career progression to date despite a lot of negativity and disbelief from her mentors and educators. She shares an incredible and inspiring story behind this disbelief and how she overlooked this feedback and used self motivation and determination to become the best version of herself and achieve her goals.

Aliyah is also the Co-founder of the House of Medics. The House of Medics is a non-profit organisation that was created in 2019 by a group of professionals who either work in the healthcare industry or are passionate about healthcare. Members of this community include doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, radiographers, paramedics, mental health professionals, researchers, students… and more! Their mission is to equip every young person in the healthcare industry with the tools they need to flourish in their chosen field of endeavour. As one becomes successful, they can teach another to do the same!

The story behind House of Medics is inspiring and the community they have built is admirable. The group have achieved so much in a short space of time and I love the idea of utilising the opportunity for young people of different specialties and disciplines to genuinely interact. They are creating a medical society of the future – one where people can have real conversations and make meaningful connections, whilst learning and improving themselves through CPD and other opportunities.

Go check them out using the links below! 

Linkedin: @Aliyah Gordon

Linkedin: @House of Medics

House of Medics Website

Instagram: @wearehouseofmedics

Instagram: @Aliyahthepharmacist

YouTube: @House of Medics 

Twitter: @Houseofmedics

TikTok: @wearehouseofmedics

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