Pharmacist Diaries

Oct 28 2024 185 ep. 51 mins 8
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Welcome to Pharmacist Diaries. In this podcast we are going to explore all aspects of peoples’ lives; their passions, starting a career in pharmacy, transitioning into different roles, overcoming challenges, entrepreneurship, and innovation. My goal is to dive deeper into the secret lives of pharmacists, revealing their journeys and inspiring you to progress in your career. Join me, my friends, and my colleagues for a new episode every week and get a look into what life is like behind the scenes of real people.

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162 Brijesh Thaker: How To Become a Registered Pharmacist in the UK From Overseas, the OSPAP program, AND becoming a community pharmacy owner!

Oct 28 2024 83 mins  
We dive deep into the remarkable journey of Brijesh Thaker, a successful pharmacy owner who transitioned from India to establish himself in the UK healthcare system. With ownership of four independent pharmacies and over 17 years of experience, Brijesh shares invaluable insights for international pharmacists and those aspiring to pharmacy ownership. Brijesh's story begins with his

161 Virginia Chachati: You're not "just" a pharmacist, you are so much more than that!

Oct 14 2024 83 mins  
In this engaging episode of Pharmacist Diaries, I sit down with Virginia Chachati, a pharmacist turned medical copywriter, health content creator, and entrepreneur. Virginia has been a UK registered pharmacist with the GPhC since 2014, but in 2020, her career took an unexpected turn. After moving to Germany with her husband, she could no longer practice pharmacy, which pushed her t

160 Kwame Osei Owusu: How Kwame Became an NHS Pharmacist Against All Odds

Sep 23 2024 64 mins  
What does it take to push through personal and professional hardships and emerge stronger? In this episode, I sit down with Kwame Osei Owusu, an NHS clinical pharmacist with a special interest in mental health, as he shares his compelling journey of resilience and perseverance. Kwame is not only a dedicated healthcare professional but also an award-winning mental health advocate,

159 Julie Doan: Breaking Down Burnout, Imposter Syndrome & the Inner Critic

Sep 09 2024 79 mins  
In this episode of the Pharmacist Diaries Podcast, I sit down with Julie Doan, a pharmacist and life coach with over a decade of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Julie’s journey began in acute and ambulatory care, telepharmacy, and as a clinical project manager overseeing the implementation of electronic prescribers at a tertiary care center. However, the stress of thes

158 Ashley Kay Pendrick: How to start your own pharmacy consulting business today!

Aug 26 2024 47 mins  
Dive into the world of pharmacy entrepreneurship with this inspiring episode of the Pharmacist Diaries podcast! Ashley Kay Pendrick takes us on a thrilling ride through her professional evolution. From the halls of pharmacy school to the exciting realm of entrepreneurship, Ashley's story is one of resilience, creativity, and passion. Ashley's story resonates with many young

157 Surayyah Aziz: An extraordinary journey of a pharmacy student I am SO proud of

Aug 12 2024 29 mins  
Prepare to be inspired as we sit down with Surayyah Aziz, an exceptional pharmacy student whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Surayyah’s passion for science, combined with her family's guidance, steered her into the world of pharmacy, despite facing significant medical challenges during her school years. Her academic achievements are impressive, with 5 A-Levels

156 Reena Mehta: A consultant pharmacist's journey to influencing critical care pharmacy on a national scale

Aug 05 2024 32 mins  
In this awesome episode of the Pharmacist Diaries podcast, I interview Reena Mehta, a Consultant Pharmacist in Critical Care at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London. With over 15 years of experience in critical care, Reena shares her remarkable journey from junior pharmacist to her current role as Consultant Pharmacist in Critical Care and Chair of the Intensive

155 Chloe Benn: Expert tips on how to build a winning consultant pharmacist portfolio

Aug 01 2024 33 mins  
Are you ready to elevate your pharmacy career to the consultant level? In this must-listen episode, we're joined by Chloe Benn, a Consultant Pharmacist specialising in paediatrics at Barts Health NHS Trust, who shares her invaluable insights on mastering the path to consultant status. With over two decades of experience, Chloe is not just a leader in pharmaceutical care for chi

154 Anna Hodgkinson: From community pharmacy to consultant pharmacist in diabetes

Jul 29 2024 28 mins  
Join me as we embark on a fascinating journey with Anna Hodgkinson, a consultant pharmacist specialising in diabetes, as she shares her career progression from community pharmacy to becoming a consultant pharmacist. Anna is a Consultant Pharmacist for Diabetes and works across primary care, intermediate care and secondary care. She joined the Lambeth diabetes team over 10 years ag

153 Jo Crook: The secrets to managing stress and succeeding as a Consultant Pharmacist

Jul 22 2024 49 mins  
Welcome back to another episode of the Pharmacist Diaries podcast! In this episode, we dive into the topic of work-life balance and managing stress as a consultant pharmacist. Our guest, Jo Crook, a consultant pharmacist in paediatrics at King's College Hospital NHS Trust, shares her inspiring journey in the pharmacy field while balancing her career and family life. Jo Crook is