HERgenerosity - Jessica Gustin

HERgenerosity - Jessica Gustin

Dr. Jessica Gustin shares her journey into pharmacy, her passion for patient care, and her innovative approach to pharmacy practice. She emphasizes the importance of resilience and fearlessness in overcoming challenges and driving innovation. Her leadership and generosity have made a significant impact on the profession, and she continues to inspire others to think beyond the traditional model of pharmacy practice.

HERfocus - Amina Abubakar

Amina's journey and vision for the future of healthcare is rooted in collaboration, problem-solving, and value-based care. Her experiences in Africa and the US have shaped her approach to addressing healthcare challenges through collaboration and community support. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the human aspect of healthcare and building relationships with patients and providers. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to pharmacy practice, collaboration, value-based contracts, and the future of the profession. Amina shares insights on the role of pharmacists in patient care, the impact of value-based contracts, and the importance of collaboration in healthcare. She also discusses the potential for pharmacists to scale their services and the significance of cognitive work in pharmacy practice.

HERdiversity - Lisa Faast

The conversation delves into the changing landscape of pharmacy, Dr. Lisa Faast's journey to becoming a pharmacy badass, the accidental entrepreneurship, the importance of diversifying pharmacy business, the significance of confidence and taking strategic risks, and the power of diversification. Key takeaways include the importance of diversification and gaining clarity in one's goals.

HERvoice - Hillary Blackburn

Dr. Hilary Blackburn shares her journey at the intersection of advocacy, philanthropy, and leadership in pharmacy. From her origin story to influential mentors and advisors, she emphasizes the importance of empowerment through mentorship and the impact of women and men in her career. The conversation delves into strategies for speaking with authority, leadership, decision-making, and the permission to pursue a nonlinear path in pharmacy.

HERinnovation - Blair Thielemier

What happens when a pharmacist steps beyond the counter and begins to build something entirely new? In this episode of EmpowHERx, we welcome Blair Thielemier, pharmacist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Pharmapreneur Academy, for a conversation about pharmacy entrepreneurship, innovation, and creating meaningful patient-centered services. Blair shares her journey from clinical practice to coaching and consulting, helping pharmacists develop new revenue streams, market clinical services, and design careers that align with their passions and priorities. We explore the mindset shifts required to move from employee to entrepreneur, how to overcome imposter syndrome and “analysis paralysis,” and practical ways pharmacists can start building new services—even with just a few hours a week. Blair also discusses the future of independent pharmacy, including test-and-treat programs, functional medicine, clinical service reimbursement, and the growing role pharmacists play in preventive and value-based care. This episode is especially powerful for women in pharmacy who are navigating growth, leadership, and the desire to innovate in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. If you’ve ever wondered how to diversify your career, expand your services, or bring a new idea to life, this conversation will leave you inspired to take the next step. Learn more about Blair and the Pharmapreneur community at: https://pharmapreneuracademy.com [https://pharmapreneuracademy.com]