Kamil Gorecki says focus on what you care about and disregard the rest

Mariana says the road is never straight but worth traveling.

On this week's episode, I interview Mariana Weber, a kind and enthusiastic Medical Science Liaison.  We talk about her journey from a small town in Brazil to a PhD in microbiology, surviving layoffs and setbacks to land her first Medical Science Liaison role. Her secret? Resilience, mentorship, and taking ownership of her career.

Jen Heemstra says don't be afraid to fail!

On this week's episode, I have the distinct privilege of sitting down with Professor Jen Heemstra [https://chemistry.washu.edu/people/jennifer-heemstra]. Jen is the chair of the chemistry department at  Washington University. She is also the author of the highly acclaimed book “Lab Work to Leadership [https://www.amazon.com/Labwork-Leadership-Concise-Thriving-Science/dp/0674258630]”. She recounts her conservative upbringing, mentors who changed her path, finding research and academia, and wrangling with a surprising tenure setback. We also imposter syndrome, gratitude, and fostering kind and productive lab cultures where trainees drive ideas.

Kim Prince says hold space for others with grace and compassion

On this week's episode, I chat with the insightful Kim Prince [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-prince-4867b379/], an expert in functional neurology and creator of Neuro Resilience Training [https://www.tiktok.com/@kim_n_prince/photo/7538539453044788493]. We talk about her early years in a small town in Southern Illinois, her early passion for medicine, discovering occupational therapy and cognitive therapy. We discuss her important work using physical movement as a therapeutic strategy for mental health therapy. In our discussions, themes of faith, purpose, kindness, and grace come up as principles of her practice and life.

Jennifer Bezaire says actions must come from a place of kindness.

On this week's episode, I have the joy of chatting with Jennifer Bezaire [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-bezaire-msc-ccp-0669738b/], a talented and kind cardiovascular perfusionist and movement educator. We discuss her experiences in the performing arts, her transition to nursing and ultimately cardiovascular perfusion. In this thoughtful discussion, we reflect on themes of self-exploration, care, what it means to provide healing to oneself and others and the universal values that matter.

Teresa Sellinger says you are more than what you think!

On this week's episode I have a deep and thoughtful conversation with Teresa Sellinger [https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-sellinger-aa58247/], a Physician's Weekly Editor for Formedics [https://www.formedics.com/]. We discuss her early life in the Midwest, her early passion for journalism, transition to communications and marketing, and her rich professional life that led her to a career in medical writing and editing. Teresa's wealth of life experience is inspiring and her personal story is one of fortitude, vulnerability, and just genuine kindness. I learned so much, but I also dug up some old feelings.