Spotlight from PSN YPG

Spotlight SE01EP8 "Relationship Currency" ft Pharmacist Gbone Ilukwe

Episode 08: “Relationship Currency” ft Pharmacist Gbone Ilukwe Episode Summary: Mrs Gbone Ilukwe joins Nelson in this episode.  Mrs Ilukwe is never scared to dive into new terrains till she finds what works. We talked about starting, especially in a niche sector. She further shares the importance of building character and resilience in an industry that requires the education of core stakeholders within the value chain. We discussed the ever-changing business landscape and preparedness for innovation through collaboration and continuous skill sharing and development. She also shared timeless advice for young entrepreneurs starting businesses and how to approach building successful careers.  In this episode, you will learn more about what drives her and how that ties into maintaining quality standards; enjoy! Have questions/ comments/ concerns/ recommendations? Write us at psnypgspotlight@gmail.com Subscribe to the podcast everywhere you listen. Remember to like and also share it if you enjoyed it. Subscribe to Pharmabuzz, a PSN YPG Newsletter at psnypg.substack.com and follow @psnypg on Instagram and @psn-ypg on Twitter.

Spotlight SE01EP7 “Reaching for New Heights” ft Pharmacist Ogheneochuko Omaruaye

Episode 07: “Reaching For New Heights” ft Pharmacist Ogheneochuko Omaruaye Episode summary: In this episode, Mr O shares insights into building businesses, but with a twist. We talked about starting and sustaining businesses, with New Heights Pharmaceuticals as a major reference. From moving about cities carrying inventories to pharmacy outlets single-handedly, to transacting millions of dollars from the current operational base in Lagos, Nigeria across West Africa and the rest of the world, New Heights Pharmaceuticals has come of age. We talked about principles that have shaped his life and career, which are needed for small businesses to grow to become high traction organisations. We spoke about values, creating value, building the currency of relationship and trust, and persevering for the long haul. It’s a 20+ year journey you don’t want to miss. Have questions/ comments/ concerns/ recommendations? Write us at psnypgspotlight@gmail.com Subscribe to the podcast everywhere you listen. Remember to like and also share it if you enjoyed it. Subscribe to Pharmabuzz, a PSN YPG Newsletter at psnypg.substack.com and follow @psnypg on Instagram and @psn-ypg on Twitter.

Spotlight SE01EP6: "A Pacesetter's Toolkit" ft Pharmacist (Dr) Modupe Oyawole

Episode 06: “A Pacesetter’s Toolkit” ft Pharmacist (Dr) Modupe Oyawole Episode summary: Dr Oyawole started out like most young pharmacists today, thrown into the workforce and having to fashion their way through it. Her burgeoning desire for excellence caused her to catch on to the need for a unique identifier and pursue it. She found her footing when she discovered specialization and how it could greatly improve the health outcomes of patients that she cared for, deeply. In this episode, we talk about her unwavering desire for excellence and how that can propel a successful career. We discussed her childhood, growing up as part of a large family with over 30 older siblings to look up to and how that served as a stepping stone to her successes today. We went into her career as a hospital pharmacist, her foray into business and other endeavours. She drops nuggets on how to consistently show up as a pacesetter wherever you are, borrowing from her experience pioneering several initiatives some of which include starting the multidisciplinary ward rounds at LASUTH, developing a specialised diabetes care program and so much more. We also talked about the importance of showing up in different professional organizations and how to break into such spaces. I hope this episode causes you to do better in and for your career. Enjoy! Have questions/ comments/ concerns/ recommendations? Write to us at psnypgspotlight@gmail.com Subscribe to the podcast everywhere you listen. Remember to like and also share it if you enjoyed it. Subscribe to Pharmabuzz, a PSN YPG Newsletter at psnypg.substack.com [//psnypg.substack.com] and follow @psnypg [//instagram.com/psnypg] on Instagram and @psn-ypg [//twitter.com/psn-ypg] on Twitter.

Spotlight SE01EP5: “Success: It's In the Lives Touched” ft Pharmacist Olufunto Olude

Episode 05: “Success: It's In the Lives Touched” ft Pharmacist Olufunto Olude Episode summary: In this episode, Pharmacist Olude bears it all. We spoke about her near-death experience as a child and how holding the mic from a young age has tied into her life and work today. We talked about moving from the private sector to civil service, discovering customer service and now ultimately working to promote patient safety. We spoke about finding clarity and identifying your purpose early. She shares timeless advice on how to do this. If you are looking to find your way, this is a conversation that may just help you define your path. She also discusses the importance of developing new connections and collaborating for impact. Enjoy! Have questions/ comments/ concerns/ recommendations? Write us at psnypgspotlight@gmail.com Subscribe to the podcast everywhere you listen. Remember to like and also share it if you enjoyed it. Subscribe to Pharmabuzz, a PSN YPG Newsletter at psnypg.substack.com and follow @psnypg on Instagram and @psn-ypg on Twitter.

Spotlight SE01EP4 “At the Forefront of Transforming Healthcare Businesses” ft. Johnny Amadasun

Episode 04: “At the Forefront of Transforming Healthcare Businesses” ft Pharmacist Johnny Amadasun Episode summary: Pharmacist Amadasun takes us on a journey of discovering diversity and the richness of it. We talked about his over 20 years entrepreneurial and management career with a theme of continuous improvement, rapid changes and redefining policies and protocols. He sees businesses in the least of ideas and follows through till the very end. In this episode you will discover how his passion for business grew, from being an eight year old passively learning the ropes at his father’s hospital and finally taking the reins as a second year pharmacy undergraduate. His first major outing in the world of business was bringing a hospital out of a looming financial crisis as the banks were looking to foreclose on the business. We went on to discuss his strategy for starting and running businesses, acquiring talent, and his drive to empowering his team to become intrapreneurs. Pharm Amadasun likes to travel and believes that exposure from seeing new places can be transformative for both personal mindset and business. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did having it. Have questions/ comments/ concerns/ recommendations? Write us at psnypgspotlight@gmail.com Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen. Remember to like and also share it if you enjoyed it. Subscribe to Pharmabuzz, a PSN YPG Newsletter at psnypg.substack.com and follow @psnypg on Instagram and @psn-ypg on Twitter.