What if the talent that comes most naturally to you is the very thing you're meant to build your life around?

In this episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose, I sit down with pharmacist, entrepreneur, author, and residency-trained clinician Dr. Desiree Adams to talk about turning your natural gifts into meaningful impact.

Long before pharmacy school, Desiree discovered a passion for teaching. What began as tutoring children through her church eventually grew into a successful business, Brighter Futures Tutoring Services, helping students of all ages build confidence and succeed academically. Along the way, she became an author, created NAPLEX study resources for pharmacy students, and continues to inspire others by leading with faith and purpose.

Throughout our conversation, Desiree shares how prayer, service, and trusting God's timing have shaped every major decision in her life and career.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to recognize and develop your natural gifts
• Turning service into entrepreneurship
• Building a business while pursuing pharmacy
• Why faith is the foundation of every decision
• Becoming an author and self-publishing your first book
• Why networking can change the trajectory of your career
• Finding purpose through serving others
• The importance of journaling, reflection, and trusting your own path

Whether you're a student, resident, entrepreneur, or healthcare professional wondering what's next, this conversation will encourage you to trust your gifts, embrace your purpose, and take the first step.

"The talent that God gave you was never meant to stay hidden. It was meant to serve someone else."

📚 Connect with Dr. Desiree Adams
Instagram: @desire.k.adams

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What happens when grief uncovers the very gift you were meant to share with the world?

In this episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose, I sit down with pharmacist, author, and storyteller Dr. June for a deeply personal conversation about loss, healing, creativity, and having the courage to pursue the dreams you've been carrying for years.

After the sudden loss of her younger brother, writing became more than a hobby. It became a lifeline. More than two decades later, that same creative outlet led her to publish her novels and finally share her voice with the world.

Together we discuss:

•  How grief can uncover purpose 
•  The courage it takes to finally publish your work 
•  Balancing motherhood, pharmacy, and creative passions 
•  Why representation matters in storytelling 
•  Preserving culture through literature 
•  The importance of taking small, intentional steps toward your dreams 
•  Why waiting for the "perfect time" often means waiting forever 

Whether you're an aspiring author, healthcare professional, entrepreneur, or someone who has put a dream on hold, this conversation will remind you that your gifts deserve to be shared.

Sometimes the first step toward your purpose is simply deciding to begin.

Connect with Dr. June at www.drjunebooks.com 

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In this episode of Success in Doses, I sit down with Dr. Kate Cozart, also known as The Resilient PharmD, for a powerful conversation about self-advocacy, burnout, imposter phenomenon, vulnerability and learner well-being in pharmacy training.

Kate shares her own experience as a pharmacy student who looked successful on the outside while privately navigating major personal challenges. Together, we discuss why authenticity matters, how imposter thoughts show up in students and residents, and why asking for support is not a weakness.

This episode is especially for pharmacy students, APPE students, residents, preceptors and new practitioners who are trying to succeed without losing themselves in the process.

We talk about growth mindset, psychological safety, burnout warning signs, boundaries, self-compassion, and why staying connected to what matters is essential for long-term success in pharmacy.

Connect with Kate at https://www.theresilientpharmd.com/ 

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What if the secret to leadership wasn't becoming someone else, but becoming more of who you already are?

In this episode of Success in Doses, I sit down with Dr. Brandi Hamilton, Director of Pharmacy, incoming President-Elect of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), and one of the most authentic leaders I've had the privilege to learn from.

Brandi shares her journey from pharmacy technician to pharmacy executive, the setbacks and election losses that shaped her path, lessons learned through personal adversity, and why authenticity remains her greatest leadership strength.

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What does true advancement look like beyond job titles, promotions, and diversity initiatives?

In this powerful episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose, I sit down with pharmacy executive, mentor, and advocate Dr. Chara Reed for an honest conversation about leadership, confidence, representation, mentorship, and the responsibility of collective advancement.

With more than 30 years of experience across retail, specialty, infusion, and healthcare leadership, Chara shares lessons from her journey navigating corporate spaces, building influence, creating opportunities for others, and leading with purpose.

This conversation is for anyone striving to lead with authenticity, navigate professional spaces with confidence, and create impact that extends beyond themselves.

If you've ever questioned whether you belong in the room, this episode is your reminder that you do.

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In this deeply personal episode of Success in Doses, I sit down with pharmacist, advocate, and healthcare leader Jerilyn Arneson for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on the podcast.

Jerilyn shares her journey through chronic pain, prescription medication dependence, substance use disorder, mental health challenges, and the difficult decision to seek treatment and pursue sobriety. What began as treatment for a legitimate medical condition evolved into a decades-long struggle hidden behind a successful career, leadership roles, and professional accomplishments. 

Together, we discuss addiction, bipolar disorder, grief, perfectionism, recovery, stigma in healthcare, and why choosing yourself may be the hardest and most important decision you'll ever make. 

This conversation is for healthcare professionals, patients, family members, and anyone who has ever struggled silently while appearing successful on the outside.

If you're looking for a story about courage, honesty, healing, and hope, this episode is for you.

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What if the career you’re looking for in pharmacy doesn’t already exist yet?

In this episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose, I sit down with Ashley Kay Pendrick, CEO of ProsperRx Consulting and co-founder of the Primary Care Pharmacy Institute, for a powerful conversation about creating meaningful work, redefining success, and building a pharmacy career that aligns with who you actually are.

Ashley shares her journey from traditional pharmacy pathways into entrepreneurship, consulting, and helping pharmacists create revenue-generating clinical services inside medical practices and communities. We talk honestly about fear, rejection, burnout, self-reflection, and what it really takes to build something that doesn’t already have a blueprint.

This episode is for pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare professionals who know they are capable of more but are struggling to figure out what that “more” looks like.

We discuss:

•  Why pharmacists need to stop waiting for permission 
•  The business side of clinical pharmacy services 
•  How to pitch your value beyond credentials and residency training 
•  Why intentionality matters when building a career 
•  The importance of understanding your “why” 
•  How pharmacists can create revenue-generating patient care models 
•  Why innovation in pharmacy starts with courage and self-awareness 
•  The difference between chasing titles and building purpose-driven work

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In this episode of Success in Doses, I sit down with George Okpamen for a powerful conversation about legacy, leadership, and redefining your relationship with failure.

From being denied fellowships to becoming a senior leader at Genentech and co-founding a national leadership organization, Dr. Okpamen shares the real story behind success, one filled with setbacks, pivots, and relentless growth.

We talk about what it truly means to move from talent to legacy, how to build something that outlives you, and why failure is not the end, but the fuel.

If you’re navigating career uncertainty, starting over, or trying to build something meaningful, this episode will challenge how you think about success and what it takes to create lasting impact.

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What if the career path everyone told you to follow isn’t actually the one meant for you?

In this powerful episode of Success in Doses, Saley sits down with Dr. Saba Sayed, clinical pharmacist, TEDx speaker, executive leader, and career coach, for a conversation about courage, career pivots, resilience, and building a professional life that truly aligns with who you are.

Dr. Saba shares how a personal family challenge became the unexpected catalyst that pushed her beyond traditional pharmacy roles and into leadership, innovation, value-based care, coaching, and national impact.

If you’re a pharmacist, student pharmacist, healthcare professional, or ambitious person trying to figure out your next move, this episode will challenge how you think about success.

In This Episode:

•  Why traditional career paths don’t fit everyone 
•  How pharmacists can pivot into nontraditional roles 
•  What to do when life changes your plans 
•  How to stop chasing titles and find alignment 
•  Why resilience matters more than perfection 
•  The mindset high performers use after rejection 
•  How to build a fulfilling career without following the crowd 

Connect with Dr. Saba:

LinkedIn + Coaching: www.drsaba.com

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What does it take to keep going when life keeps getting harder?

In this deeply moving episode of Success in Doses, Saley sits down with Dr. Brigitte Ouabo, oncology pharmacist, educator, mentor, and founder of The Rookie Pharmacist, for a powerful conversation about resilience, faith, purpose, and turning adversity into authority.

Dr. Ouabo shares her incredible story of immigrating alone to the United States at 18, navigating housing insecurity, surviving unimaginable hardship, becoming a single mother, and still refusing to give up on her dream of becoming a pharmacist.

This episode is for anyone who feels uncertain, delayed, discouraged, or afraid to start. Brigitte reminds us that success is rarely linear, and sometimes the path that takes longer builds the strongest person.

Follow the Rookie Pharmacist across all platforms at @therookiepharmacist and therookiepharmacist.com

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