The Happy PharmD Podcast

Our guest today is Dr. Nazan Artun, a dynamic individual with a diverse background encompassing pharmacy, music, and coaching. As a pharmacist, musician, and coach at The Happy Farm D, she has navigated various fields and challenges in her career journey.

Today, let's delve into Dr. Nazan's inspiring story and insights on embracing authenticity and self-awareness in both life and career.

Here are the highlights of my conversation with Nazan:

03:14 - Nazan's unique and impressive background, from being a pharmacist, PHD holder, and successful musician. 05:40 - Her journey about how she came about building a life in the U.S. 09:32 - The importance of being open-minded, adaptable to change, and someone who embraces challenges as growth opportunities. 10:52 - Nazan's early career choices, how she discovered her passions for both pharmacy and music, and how her journey shaped her mindset. 18:37 - The importance of exploring different options to find one's passion and purpose, and how coaching can help in our career journeys. 26:50 - The significance of connecting life and career and being authentic in all aspects of life. 29:50 - The natural ups and downs in life and how it is essential to find the balance between exploring new opportunities and feeling safe in one's career choices. 32:27 - Nazan's experiences of dark times and self-appreciation, encouraging the importance of self-awareness and reaching out for help when needed. 36;41 - Nazan reflects on her journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and not being too hard on herself.

Links mentioned in the episode: The Happy Pharm D - https://thehappypharmd.com/ Nazan on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lHrB9vJ6ocArarUflXrE4?si=wOJ8aO1lT5CSC49zzZLS9A Nazan's Performances: NEOTOLIA DEĞİŞMEK CESARET İSTER (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBqKyTg8L2g&ab_channel=NeotoliaUsa) and TODAY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTIcQMOw95g&ab_channel=nazannihal)

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Today, we are delighted to welcome Sophia Liristis, the Founder and Chief Pharmacist at Mama Village Rx & Wellness. Sophia's dedication to creating a customer-centric pharmacy business has set her apart as a trailblazer in the industry.

Join us as we dive into Sophia's inspiring journey as an entrepreneur and pharmacist, and explore how she continues to make a positive impact on the lives of her customers. Get ready for an engaging conversation with Sophia Liristis!

Here are the highlights of my conversation with Sophia:

4:20 - Sophia introduces herself and her journey from community pharmacy to starting her own independent pharmacy.

7:29 - Her motivation, experiences, and losses that led her to prioritize her family and personal well-being.

13:14 - About her decision to step out of her job and start her own pharmacy during the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainties involved.

19:14 - The uniqueness of Sophia's pharmacy and her approach to wellness and patient care.

24:00 - What she is doing differently in her company in comparison to other similar services?

27:16 - How her pharmacy hosts wellness events and speakers to benefit the community.

30:02 - Sophia reflects on her journey and the difficult decisions she made to prioritize her values and well-being.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• The Happy PharmD - https://thehappypharmd.com/

• Mama Village RX & Wellness - https://www.mamavillagerxwellness.com/

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Joining us today is Jonathan Tycko, a founding Partner at Tycko & Zavareei LLP, a leading law firm with offices in Washington, D.C., and California. Jon's focus lies in representing whistleblowers under the False Claims Act, exposing corporate fraud and corruption. With over 40 successful cases recovering millions of dollars, he has become a force against illegal schemes involving kickbacks, forged documents, and false certifications.

Jon also hosts "The Garrulous Gavel," a legal podcast where he interviews fellow lawyers about intriguing legal issues and their journeys in the field. We're excited to learn from this exceptional legal mind and hear insights from his career.

Here are the highlights of my conversation with Jon Tyko:

02:35 Jon explains "whistleblowing" and how he represents corporate whistleblowers and the False Claims Act.

12:48 - Employers' actions towards whistleblowing and pharmacy-related fraud issues.

19:46 - What potential whistleblowers can do if they have concerns or evidence of fraud.

21:22 - About the False Claims Act being not about punishing honest mistakes and advises discussing billing errors internally.

23:53 - Concerns about potential retaliation and how it could potentially stop possible whistleblowers to com to life.

28:45 - Jon disagrees having loyalty and conformity as primary attributes in work culture, noting whistleblowers value integrity.

39:41 - Seeking legal advice to ensure compliance with the law regarding patient discount cards.

43:14 - Jon shares that most whistleblowers feel good about doing something positive for the healthcare system and the country.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• The Happy PharmD - https://thehappypharmd.com/

• Fraud Fighters - https://www.fraudfighters.net/

• Garrulous Gavel - https://thegarrulousgavel.libsyn.com/

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Our guest in this episode is Julie Kidd, a Clinical Pharmacist with a focus on Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Care and Research. She also has past experience as a Clinical Assistant Professor and expertise in Hospital Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Medical Education, and Public Speaking,

Let's dive into Julie Kidd's inspiring story and wisdom in the world of clinical pharmacy. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation ahead!

Here are the highlights of my conversation with Julie:

03:34 - How childhood experiences can influence future career decisions.

09:24 - The coaching process, including deep-diving into the clients' interests, passions, and goals to find the right career fit.

12:59 - A client success story on how she found her dream job through coaching.

15:24 - The challenge of pharmacists wanting to get more out of their careers and breaking free from the "funk" of dissatisfaction.

19:38 - How pharmacists tend to be self-critical and how they often undervalue their skills. Alex emphasizes the importance of having a pharmacist coach who understands these challenges.

21:47 - Julie shares surprising benefits of coaching, such as clients making positive changes in their personal lives.

23:38 - How to step outside your comfort zones and create your own unique paths to success.

Links mentioned in the Episode:

The Happy PharmD - https://thehappypharmd.com/

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Today we are joined again by Tim Ulbrich, an Entrepreneur, Pharmacist, Financial Advisor, and Founder of Your Financial Specialist (YFP), a company that aims to help pharmacists achieve financial freedom by offering comprehensive financial planning service, weekly podcasts, webinars, and online resources.

Listen in to our conversation about how you can handle your finances more efficiently and how you can begin your plan for financial freedom.

Here are the highlights of my conversation with Tim:

3:43 - A quick introduction of who Tim is and what he does.

4:13 - We talk about the biggest hurdles pharmacists have in how to balance their careers and finances and how they can overcome those hurdles.

8:27 - Tim's insightful take on what he would hypothetically do if he would lose his job.

11:17 - He speaks about an important thing in your growth as a professional: not accepting that your salary is fixed.

13:47 - Tim shares about the change in pharmacists' finances and his experience in the field.

18:05 - Tim talks about student loans and how it has changed.

22:59 - He breaks down how we could change the mindset of people toward financial goals.

26:34 - His advice to people who are constrained by their finances on how they can take control back.

32:37- Tim talks about "risk" and that we should think about it but not be fearful of it.

35:50 - We spoke about the importance of coaches/mentors because how people think and perceive things is very essential to their success.

Links mentioned in the Episode: The Happy PharmD - https://thehappypharmd.com

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In this enlightening conversation, Tamar and Alex discuss the essence of job satisfaction and the importance of loving what you do. From traversing traditional career paths to being brave enough to step out of their comfort zones, they share their personal experiences and provide unique perspectives on navigating life's hurdles.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - 03:50 Alex shares an interesting experience during a job interview and talks about a shift in the culture of work. They emphasize the importance of doing what you love and living a life that brings fulfillment, beyond monetary value.

03:51 - 06:52 Alex introduces Tamar, a mother of two who had to make tough decisions during the pandemic. Alex asks Tamar about why she decided to pursue a career she loves even during such a difficult period.

06:53 - 28:41 Tamar opens up about her philosophy towards life's unexpected challenges, viewing them not as tragedies, but opportunities for positive change. She speaks passionately about her decision to step into a role that mattered to her and shares the joys of loving her work. Tamar underlines the importance of creating a healthy work-life balance and the positive influence it has had on her family life.

28:42 - 33:11 Tamar shares her experience at the Happy PharmD and how it helped her grow as a person. She discusses her interactions with unhappy pharmacists and emphasizes the importance of self-worth. Tamar also highlights the fact that everyone deserves to have a fulfilling life and career.

33:12 - 37:11 Alex highlights three key concepts they have taken from Tamar's story - self-care, motivation through loved ones, and viewing tragedy as an opportunity. They discuss how these concepts resonate in their personal experiences as well, including Alex's personal tragedy.

37:12 - 37:16 The episode wraps up with a poignant note from Tamar to her younger self: "Really enjoy every day. Every day is an adventure, every day is something new."

Tamar leaves listeners with inspiring advice on life, passion, and work-life balance. She encourages everyone to view their situations as opportunities for growth and change. The episode concludes with a conversation that leaves listeners reflecting on their own life and career paths.

Links and Resources:

• Erik Wilson's LinkedIn post (https://bit.ly/44mnkwm)

• Tamar Church's LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-church-51335b47/)

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Our guest for today is Erik Wilson, a long-time friend and one of our Career Advisors here at The Happy PharmD. Today, Erik will talk about looking for a company with great work culture and how important culture is.

Here are the highlights of my conversation with Erik:

00:36 - Erik introduces himself and what he does in HappyPharmD

4:66 - He tells us about his knowledge of the negative cultures that permeates in the field of pharmacy.

7:15 - Erik talks about his own negative experiences and how that kind of culture affects the workspace.

11:08 - Erik tells us why he chose Happy PharmD and why he decided to pivot to another job.

16:00 - About what had changed in his life now that he is with a company that has a culture that matches his values.

19:58 - Erik expounds about what's different in the Happy PharmD's culture.

21:25 - What Erik has to say to encourage pharmacists who are looking to pivot to another job.

22:44 - Erik's final words about workplace culture and how it will always be relevant.

Links Mentioned:

• The Happy PharmD - https://thehappypharmd.com/

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Our guest for today's podcast is the brilliant pharmacy student who helped a Methodist Hospital save thousands of dollars by designing a new drug compounding solution. Tyler's potential is through the roof. If he can enact such a change as a student, who knows what changes he could bring to pharmacy in the future?

Enjoy today's podcast as we learn how to make the best out of every opportunity.

Here are the highlights of my conversation with Tyler:

2:01 - Tyler revealed how he was able to help a Methodist hospital save money and get a job.

5:17 - He tells us how he felt about being given a big project as a student.

8:23 - Tyler talks about how it is to study through the pandemic and how it affected him as a student.

11:27 - Tyler explains what job he does now as a Pharmacist at the Methodist Hospital.

15:07 - He discusses how important having a good mentor/leader is in any career path.

16:32 - Tyler talks about his aspirations going forward in his career.

18:49 - His advice to pharmacists who feel stuck in their careers.

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Today's guest is Blair Thielemier, a pharmacist, businesswoman, and the Founder of Pharmaprenuer Academy. Blair is passionate about the advancement of the profession of pharmacy and believes the shift to a value-based healthcare model is an opportunity for pharmacy to play a bigger role in the system.

Today, Blair tells us about her insights on how pharmacists can break out of their comfort zone and try out something new.

Here are the highlights of my conversation with Blair:

6:09 - Blair talks about the things that held her back from venturing into other things earlier in her career and shares her journey into doing something new.

13:09 - Blair shares what she thinks is the most important trait to become successful and to get better at everything that you do.

19:35 - A discussion about impostor syndrome and how people can overcome it.

26:06 - Blair talks about her businesses and how she got into starting them.

37:07 - Her two cents about having a correct/positive mindset when starting a

business.

41:03 - Blair tells us about the program, 10 Weeks to 10k, that she offers that help entrepreneurs build their business to the next level

48:56- Blair dives deeper into her programs and how it can lead entrepreneurs into self-discovery.

Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

Pharmapreneur Academy - https://pharmapreneuracademy.com/

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Today, our guest is Chris Baechle, a compassionate and driven pharmacist and coach at Happy PharmD. Chris worked in retail pharmacy but discovered that it was not for him and made a decision to pivot into specialty pharmacy. Now, he is an awesome coach working to help people find their dream careers.

Chris shares how he pivoted from working in retail to a job that makes him happy. There is a lot we could learn from his experience, so watch this video to the very end.

Here are the highlights of my conversation with Chris:

5:02 - Chris tells us about his experience working in retail and what pushed him into pivoting into a different job.

10:18 - Chris talks about how he helped many pharmacists get into a different career path.

17:45 - Discussing the core values of The Happy PharmD and how understanding pharmacists' strengths is the key for them to find the job that they want.

19:45 - Chris speaks on how the best way to get the perfect job is to focus on a particular career path and narrow down on what you want to do.

24:13 - We answered the question of how hard it is for an experienced retail pharmacist to transition to a different field.

29:27 - We covered the best entry-level position to apply to in pharmaceutical companies.

33:09 - Chris tells us about common problems that pharmacists face in their applications and what he does for them to find the job they want.

41:43 - Chris revealed the things he does to help pharmacist ace their interviews.

48:26 - We answer if pharmacists are able to transition into a different career successfully and how The Happy PharmD can help with it.

53:06 - Chris' thoughts on letting go of retail and finding a new job that people will love.

54:28 - Concluding with how The Happy PharmD can help Pharmacists find the perfect job and have a better life.

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