Script Your Future

Introduction In this episode of Script Your Future, host Sonja Pagniano interviews Natalie Novak, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist at Bryant Family Pharmacy who earned her doctorate at Mercer University in May 2024 and relocated from Georgia to Arkansas for a community pharmacy residency. Natalie shares how growing up on a 3,000-acre ranch in rural Northern Colorado shaped her work ethic and sparked...

Introduction What happens when a kid who grew up dusting pharmacy shelves and making deliveries decides to come back—not just as a pharmacist, but as the one who’s going to transform the family business? In this episode of Script Your Future, Sonja Pagniano interviews Justin Wilson, PharmD , a current member and Chair of the NCPA Board of Trustees , past president of the Oklahoma Pharmacists Assoc...

Introduction What does it take to transform from a pharmacy student who “didn’t know what kind of pharmacist I wanted to be” into the visionary leader of a state pharmacy association? In this conversation, Dr. Anthony Pudlo , CEO of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association , pulls back the curtain on his unconventional journey from the community pharmacy counter to the executive suite. His story isn’...

Introduction Welcome to another episode of Script Your Future, the podcast dedicated to celebrating the next generation of pharmacy leaders and showcasing the incredible work happening in independent pharmacy across the nation. I’m your host, Sonja Pagniano, Executive Director of the NCPA Foundation, and I’m thrilled to bring you inspiring conversations with pharmacy students and professionals who...

Introduction Prior to launching Union Pharmacy , Dr. Xiaoyan Qin, PharmD, spent 15 years as a pharmacist and pharmacy manager for a national chain. Driven by a passion for patient care, but frustrated with corporate metrics that limited care, she often wondered to her husband, Dr. Jeff Gruneich , PhD, What if I could do this differently…? Complementing Xiaoyan’s detailed understanding of pharmacy...

Introduction Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Script Your Future Podcast! We’re joined by two remarkable guests whose story will remind you of the incredible impact pharmacists can have when they step beyond the prescription counter. Ritesh Shah, pharmacist and CEO of Legacy Pharmacy Group , has just published his autobiography “Pills to Purpose: A True Story of Love, Loss, and the Powe...

Introduction Welcome to another compelling episode of the Script Your Future Podcast, where we explore the critical yet often overlooked world of pharmacy succession planning. Host Sonja Pagniano sits down with Donnie Calhoun, owner of Calhoun Wellness Pharmacy and valued NCPA Foundation Board of Trustees member, for an intimate conversation about the realities of pharmacy ownership, business evol...

Introduction In this inspiring episode of Script Your Future, we interview Dr. Sabrina Russ, a dedicated participant in NCPA Foundation's Pathways to Pharmacy Ownership Program . With over 25 years of pharmacy experience, Dr. Russ shares her evolution from chain pharmacy work to independent consulting, and now to opening her own collaborative pharmacy practice in Columbia, South Carolina. Her stor...

Introduction In this inspiring episode of the Script Your Future Podcast , NCPA Foundation Executive Director, Sonja Pagniano, interviews Dr. Jay Phipps, a Pharmacy Gladiator, entrepreneur, and the dynamic force behind the "Pharmacy Gladiator" brand. Dr. Jay Phipps is a Pharmacy Doctor, Founder, Entrepreneur, President, and CEO who leads Phipps Pharmacy, Inc. , an independent pharmacy with 4 locat...

Introduction In today's challenging pharmacy landscape, many independent pharmacy owners are struggling with shrinking margins, predatory PBM contracts, and the constant pressure to do more with less. But what if there was a different way forward? What if you could turn these challenges into opportunities? Today, we're joined by Dared Price , a pharmacist and entrepreneur who has done exactly that...

Introduction Host Sonja Pagniano , Executive Director of the NCPA Foundation , interviews guest Dr. Diana Arouchanova, PharmD, APh , Owner of Clinicare Pharmacy and APP Care Center in Northridge, California . The episode celebrates Diana's 20-year journey in pharmacy ownership, exploring how she transformed a small neighborhood pharmacy into an innovative advanced practice care center. Diana share...

Introduction Host Sonja Pagniano , Executive Director of the NCPA Foundation , interviews guest Josuah Tilus , Owner of Chinook Pharmacy in Forks, Washington. The episode focuses on Josuah's journey to pharmacy ownership and the experiences that led him to ownership, right out of pharmacy school. Interview Sonja: Welcome to the Script Your Future podcast from the NCPA Foundation. I'm Sonja, the Ex...

Producer's Note This is our first podcast episode for the NCPA Foundation. We're aware that the audio quality has some room for improvement, and we'll be working to enhance the sound in future episodes. Thank you for your understanding as we develop this new platform for sharing pharmacy stories and insights. Introduction Host: Sonja Pagniano, CFRE, Executive Director, NCPA Foundation Guest: Sam S...