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What Does Leadership Really Mean in Pharmacy? Leadership is one of the most used — and most misunderstood — words in pharmacy. In this opening episode of the Leadership series, Carlene and Sara step back and ask the question that doesn't get asked enough: what does it actually mean to lead in a profession like ours? Drawing on their own experiences navigating the complexities of pharmacy acros...

Reflecting on Growth: Individual Betterment Recap Carlene and Sara return to close out the Individual Betterment series with a reflective and energising recap episode. Drawing on their rich conversations with Seena Haines and their own experiences as pharmacists, advocates, and women committed to ongoing growth, they distil the themes that resonated most — and sit with the questions that are still...

Episode: 17 Individual Betterment Pillar with Seena Haines - Part 2 Title: Boundaries, Self-Compassion & Legacy: The Future of Pharmacist Well-Being - Part 2 with Seena Haines Description: In part 2 of our conversation with Seena Haines, Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock explore the deeper, more personal dimensions of individual betterment—the ones that transform not just careers, but lives. Ho...

Episode: 16 Individual Betterment Pillar with Seena Haines - Part 1 Title: Beyond the Resume: Redefining Individual Betterment - Part 1 with Seena Haines Description: Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock sit down with Seena Haines to explore the Individual Betterment Pillar through a lens that goes far beyond clinical credentials and certifications. In a profession that often measures success by “more...

Episode 15 The Individual Betterment Pillar Title: Investing in Yourself as a Pharmacist Description: In this episode, Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock dive deep into the Individual Betterment Pillar—a fundamental foundation for pharmacists who want to build fulfilling careers and maintain excellence in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape. What does it truly mean to invest in your own growth and...

Episode 14 - Sara and Carlene Talk about Networking and Mentoring

Recap Episode 13 Ownership Pillar Insights with Julie Kadina Title: Recap: The Ownership Pillar Deep Dive - Key Insights from Julie Kadina Description: Join Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock as they recap their compelling two-part conversation with pharmacy owner Julie Kadina about the Ownership Pillar. In this bonus episode, the hosts break down the most impactful takeaways and distill Julie’s wis...

Episode: 12 Ownership Pillar with Pharmacy Owner Julie Kadina - Part 2 Title: The Ownership Pillar: Building Your Pharmacy Empire - Part 2 with Julie Kadina Description: In part 2 of our conversation with pharmacy owner Julie Kadina, we dive deeper into the strategic elements of building and scaling a successful pharmacy business. Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock continue exploring the Ownership P...

Ownership Pillar with Pharmacy Owner Julie Kadina - Part 1 Title: The Ownership Pillar: Building Your Pharmacy Empire - Part 1 with Julie Kadina Description: In this first part of our two-part series, Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock sit down with successful pharmacy owner Julie Kadina to explore the Ownership Pillar—a critical foundation for pharmacists looking to take control of their careers an...

The Ownership Pillar – Taking Your Seat at the Table Carlene and Sara "Ownership isn't just a title; it's a mindset shift." In this episode of SCRIPTHER, hosts Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock tackle one of the most vital—and often most daunting—pillars for our community: Ownership. While women make up the vast majority of the pharmacy workforce, the percentage of female pharmacy...

Episode 9: The Amy Page Debrief – Mastering the Leadership Pillar "Leadership isn’t a title you’re given; it’s a space you claim." Following our deep dive with the powerhouse Amy Page, hosts Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock return to the microphones to unpack the "Executive Blueprint." In this recap, we move beyond the dispensary to explore what it actually takes for women in p...

Episode 8: SCRIPTHER with Amy Page (Part 2) Title: Boundaries, Burnout, and the Future of the Profession The deep dive with Amy Page continues. In Part 2, Sara and Carlene shift the focus inward, exploring the mental load of healthcare leadership and the personal boundaries required to sustain a long, successful career in pharmacy. In this episode, we discuss: * The Managerial Transition: How to s...

Episode 7: SCRIPTHER with Amy Page (Part 1) Title: From the Dispensary to the Executive Table In Part 1 of this high-impact conversation, Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock are joined by Amy Page to discuss the bold leap from "behind-the-scenes" practitioner to a seat at the executive table. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your voice heard in a multidisciplinary room, this episode is y...

The Leadership Pillar – Leading from the Front (and the Bench) with Carlene and Sara "Leadership isn't a title you wait for; it’s a script you write for yourself every day." In this essential episode of SCRIPTHER, hosts Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock dive deep into the first of our five core pillars: Leadership. In a profession where women make up the majority of the workforce but remain underre...

Episode 5: The Fei Sim Debrief – Lessons in Leadership & Legacy "We aren't just filling prescriptions; we are building legacies." After two powerhouse episodes with Dr Fei Sim, the first female National President of the PSA, hosts Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock sit down to digest the wisdom shared. This recap is where the "theory" of Fei’s journey meets the "prac...

Episode 4: SCRIPTHER leadership pillar with Fei Sim (Part 2) Title: Resilience, Energy, and the Power of the "Internal Script" The conversation with Fei Sim continues as we move from the boardroom to the personal. In Part 2, Carlene and Sara explore the human side of high-level leadership—how to stay grounded, avoid burnout, and silence the inner critic that haunts even the most successf...

Episode 3: SCRIPTHER leadership pillar with Fei Sim (Part 1) Title: Shattering Glass Ceilings and Redefining the Script In the first half of this landmark interview, Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock sit down with Fei Sim, the first female National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). We dive deep into the reality of being a "first" and the internal courage required...

Why does the pharmacy world need SCRIPTHER? In this foundational episode, hosts Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock pull back the curtain on the "why" that has inspired this community. While women make up the majority of the pharmacy workforce, the path to leadership and ownership often remains under represented. SCRIPTHER was born to change that. Sara and Carlene dive deep into the mission...

Why does the pharmacy world need SCRIPTHER? In this foundational episode, hosts Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock pull back the curtain on the "why" that has inspired this community. While women make up the majority of the pharmacy workforce, the path to leadership and ownership often remains under represented. SCRIPTHER was born to change that. Sara and Carlene dive deep into the mission of the po...

In the Inaugural Episode, Carlene and Sara discuss the "Why" and Motivation behind the ScriptHer Podcast, and the value of this new series for Women in Pharmacy