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The conversation with Shaylee Mills continues — and this episode gets to the heart of what mentoring really means when it is done well. Carlene, Sara, and Shaylee explore the reciprocal nature of mentoring relationships: how the best ones grow and evolve over time, what it feels like to step from being mentored into being a mentor yourself, and why the distinction between the two is often less cle...

In this first of two conversations with Shaylee Mills, Carlene and Sara welcome a pharmacist whose approach to mentoring and networking is refreshingly human. Shaylee shares the relationships that have shaped her career — the mentors who saw something in her before she saw it in herself, the connections that opened doors she didn't even know existed, and the moments when showing up for someone...

Mentoring and networking are concepts that have been part of the professional conversation for decades — yet for so many pharmacists, they still feel awkward, transactional, or out of reach. In this opening episode of a brand new Mentoring and Networking series, Carlene and Sara revisit one of SCRIPTHER's most resonant themes with fresh eyes. They reflect on how their own thinking about connec...

Carlene and Sara close out the Ownership series with a warm, candid, and thought-provoking recap. Revisiting the conversations with Kavita Nadan and sitting with everything those discussions stirred up, they reflect on the themes that struck them most — the reframes that stayed with them, the ideas they are still turning over, and the questions this series has left them genuinely wanting to explor...

The conversation with Kavita Nadan deepens in this second instalment, as Carlene, Sara, and Kavita turn their attention to what sustainable ownership actually looks like over time. Kavita reflects on the evolution of her relationship with ownership — how her motivations have shifted, what she has learned about herself in the process, and why the work of building something meaningful never really s...

In this first of two conversations with Kavita Nadan, Carlene and Sara welcome a pharmacist whose journey into ownership has been anything but linear — and all the more inspiring for it. Kavita opens up about what drew her toward ownership, the fears and uncertainties she faced along the way, and the mindset shifts that made all the difference. Her story is told with the kind of honesty that makes...

Ownership is a word that carries weight in pharmacy — and not always in the way we expect. It is not just about owning a dispensary or a business. It is about owning your career, your voice, your decisions, and your direction. In this opening episode of the Ownership series, Carlene and Sara unpack what the concept of ownership truly means for pharmacists navigating a profession that is evolving f...

What We Learned: Reflections on Mentoring & Networking Carlene and Sara reconvene to close out the series — and there’s plenty to unpack. Drawing on their conversation with Jala and their own lived experiences, this recap episode distils the biggest themes, most memorable moments, and practical takeaways from the mentoring and networking series. Expect honest reflection, a few lightbulb moment...

Paying It Forward: Growing Your Network with Purpose The conversation with Jala Moushi continues — and it only gets better. In this second instalment, Carlene, Sara, and Jala go deeper on what it means to be a mentor rather than just have one. They explore how to identify who you can lift up, how to make networking feel less transactional and more human, and what sustainable professional generosit...

Inside the Warehouse: Mentoring at Scale What does mentoring look like inside one of Australia’s largest pharmacy networks? In this first of two conversations with Jala Moushi from Chemist Warehouse, Carlene and Sara sit down with a pharmacist who has seen — and shaped — professional development from the inside. Jala shares her own mentoring journey, how she found the people who championed her, an...

Episode 15 The Individual Betterment Pillar Title: Investing in Yourself as a Pharmacist This episode has been republished as it is directly related to episodes 23-25 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...

Reflecting on Leadership Carlene and Sara return to close out the Leadership series with a candid, thoughtful, and energising recap. Drawing on both episodes with Bronwyn Clark and their own reflections since those conversations, they revisit the themes that stayed with them — the ideas that shifted something, the moments that challenged their assumptions, and the questions they're still sitti...

Growing Leaders: Continuing the Conversation with Bronwyn Clark The conversation with Bronwyn Clark continues — and this episode goes even deeper. Carlene, Sara and Bronwyn turn their attention to what it means not just to be a leader, but to grow leaders around you. Bronwyn shares her perspective on the responsibilities that come with seniority, the way she thinks about legacy and impact, and why...

Leading with Intention: A Conversation with Bronwyn Clark In this first of two conversations with Bronwyn Clark, Carlene and Sara sit down with a pharmacist and leader whose career has been defined by purpose, resilience, and a deep commitment to the profession. Bronwyn shares her leadership journey with remarkable candour — from the experiences that first awakened her sense of responsibility to o...

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...