Leading As Your Authentic Self

Leading As Your Authentic Self

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. Thank you for supporting the show. Follow @successindosespod career advancement, negotiation skills, pharmacists, personal development, confidence, asking for what you want, mindset shifts, professional growth, self-advocacy, boldness

Beyond the Title | Leadership, Confidence & Collective Advancement

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. Thank you for supporting the show. Follow @successindosespod career advancement, negotiation skills, pharmacists, personal development, confidence, asking for what you want, mindset shifts, professional growth, self-advocacy, boldness

A Pharmacist’s Journey Through Addiction, Recovery & Self-Discovery

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. Thank you for supporting the show. Follow @successindosespod career advancement, negotiation skills, pharmacists, personal development, confidence, asking for what you want, mindset shifts, professional growth, self-advocacy, boldness

How Pharmacist Can Create Their Own Path

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 Thank you for supporting the show. Follow @successindosespod career advancement, negotiation skills, pharmacists, personal development, confidence, asking for what you want, mindset shifts, professional growth, self-advocacy, boldness

From Talent to Legacy

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. To learn more about PILs Enterprises visit https://pilsenterprises.org/ Thank you for supporting the show. Follow @successindosespod career advancement, negotiation skills, pharmacists, personal development, confidence, asking for what you want, mindset shifts, professional growth, self-advocacy, boldness