Emlah Tubuo, the owner and pharmacist in charge at Powell Pharmacy & founder of Emlah Naturals, a pharmaceutical-grade supplement line, shares why she decided to start her own business, the challenges she has had to overcome in starting and running a business, and how she defines personal and professional success.

Key Points From This Episode

• Emlah's professional background and training.
• How Emlah was able to study abroad to further her career.
• The first job Emlah had after graduating and what her role was.
• Highlights of Emlah's approach to pharmacy and health care.
• What motivated Emlah to start her own business.
• The first steps Emlah took when starting her business.
• Tim and Emlah discuss when the best time is to start a business.
• The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business and lessons learned.
• How Emlah keeps motivated to do her best every day.
• We find out more about Emlah's new business, Emlah Naturals.
• Why people should implement lifestyle changes along with taking medication.
• What Emlah's definition of success is, both personally and professionally.

Links Mentioned in Today's Episode

• Powell Pharmacy
• Emlah Naturals
• YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists
• Schedule a free Discovery Call with YFP Planning
• Refinance Your Student Loans with Splash Financial
• ​​The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber
• Ohio Pharmacists Association Annual Conference
• Connect with Emlah Naturals on Facebook
• Follow Emlah Naturals on Instagram: @emlahnaturals
• Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures