Success In Doses

How do you know when it’s time to leave a job you actually love? Sometimes career growth isn't about escaping a bad situation. Sometimes the hardest career decision is recognizing that a role that once helped you grow can no longer take you where you want to go. In this episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose, I sit down with pharmacist, healthcare leader, national speaker, mentor, a...

What happens when you finally achieve the career you dreamed about—and realize you're still becoming? In this episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose, I sit down with physician, former biopharmaceutical executive and Chief Medical Officer, author, and leadership strategist Dr. Ike Ogbaa for a powerful conversation about career reinvention, failure, impact, ownership, and building a l...

How many dreams stay on hold because we're "getting ready to get ready"? In this episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose, I sit down with pharmacist, entrepreneur, speaker, and leadership coach Dr. Jerrica Dodd for a powerful conversation about confidence, fear, entrepreneurship, and the hidden cost of waiting until you feel ready. For years, many of us have believed that c...

What if your personal brand is the reason opportunities find you before you ever apply? In this episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose, I sit down with pharmacist, public health expert, media strategist, and branding consultant Dr. Christina Madison to explore what it really takes to build a personal brand that creates opportunities, earns trust, and stands the test of time. With more th...

Who's making the biggest decisions about your career? Is it you—or are fear, expectations, other people's opinions, and circumstances quietly deciding your next move? In this episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose, I sit down with leadership strategist, entrepreneur, and digital transformation expert Christina L. Glancy for one of the most thought-provoking conversations of the...

What if success isn't about following someone else's blueprint, but creating one that's true to who you are? In this episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose, I sit down with pharmacist, educator, entrepreneur, and mentor Dr. Libby Shelton for a conversation about building a career that's rooted in purpose, authenticity, and continuous growth. As a first-generation coll...

What does it take to build something you've never seen before? In this episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose, I sit down with pharmacist, entrepreneur, author, and pharmacy owner Dr. Jade Ranger for an honest conversation about courage, entrepreneurship, representation, and the resilience required to build something from the ground up. Together with her husband, Dr. Henry Ranger, J...

What if the talent that comes most naturally to you is the very thing you're meant to build your life around? In this episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose, I sit down with pharmacist, entrepreneur, author, and residency-trained clinician Dr. Desiree Adams to talk about turning your natural gifts into meaningful impact. Long before pharmacy school, Desiree discovered a passion for...

What happens when grief uncovers the very gift you were meant to share with the world? In this episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose, I sit down with pharmacist, author, and storyteller Dr. June for a deeply personal conversation about loss, healing, creativity, and having the courage to pursue the dreams you've been carrying for years. After the sudden loss of her younger brother,...

In this episode of Success in Doses , I sit down with Dr. Kate Cozart, also known as The Resilient PharmD, for a powerful conversation about self-advocacy, burnout, imposter phenomenon, vulnerability and learner well-being in pharmacy training. Kate shares her own experience as a pharmacy student who looked successful on the outside while privately navigating major personal challenges. Together, w...

What if the secret to leadership wasn't becoming someone else, but becoming more of who you already are? In this episode of Success in Doses , I sit down with Dr. Brandi Hamilton, Director of Pharmacy, incoming President-Elect of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), and one of the most authentic leaders I've had the privilege to learn from. Brandi shares her journey from pharmacy...

What does true advancement look like beyond job titles, promotions, and diversity initiatives? In this powerful episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose , I sit down with pharmacy executive, mentor, and advocate Dr. Chara Reed for an honest conversation about leadership, confidence, representation, mentorship, and the responsibility of collective advancement. With more than 30 years of exp...

In this deeply personal episode of Success in Doses , I sit down with pharmacist, advocate, and healthcare leader Jerilyn Arneson for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on the podcast. Jerilyn shares her journey through chronic pain, prescription medication dependence, substance use disorder, mental health challenges, and the difficult decision to seek treatment and pursue so...

What if the career you’re looking for in pharmacy doesn’t already exist yet? In this episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose , I sit down with Ashley Kay Pendrick, CEO of ProsperRx Consulting and co-founder of the Primary Care Pharmacy Institute, for a powerful conversation about creating meaningful work, redefining success, and building a pharmacy career that aligns with who you actually...

In this episode of Success in Doses , I sit down with George Okpamen for a powerful conversation about legacy, leadership, and redefining your relationship with failure. From being denied fellowships to becoming a senior leader at Genentech and co-founding a national leadership organization, Dr. Okpamen shares the real story behind success, one filled with setbacks, pivots, and relentless growth....

What if the career path everyone told you to follow isn’t actually the one meant for you? In this powerful episode of Success in Doses, Saley sits down with Dr. Saba Sayed, clinical pharmacist, TEDx speaker, executive leader, and career coach, for a conversation about courage, career pivots, resilience, and building a professional life that truly aligns with who you are. Dr. Saba shares how a pers...

What does it take to keep going when life keeps getting harder? In this deeply moving episode of Success in Doses, Saley sits down with Dr. Brigitte Ouabo, oncology pharmacist, educator, mentor, and founder of The Rookie Pharmacist, for a powerful conversation about resilience, faith, purpose, and turning adversity into authority. Dr. Ouabo shares her incredible story of immigrating alone to the U...

In this episode of Success in Doses, I sit down with Precious Craig, fourth-year student pharmacist, national student leader, and changemaker, for a powerful conversation about stepping into leadership before you feel ready. Precious shares her journey from co-founding an SNPhA chapter at the University of Arizona to becoming national president, all while balancing pharmacy school, personal challe...

In this episode of Success in Doses, I sit down with executive coach and leadership strategist Saran Traore for a powerful conversation about identity, career alignment, and what it really means to grow on purpose. We talk about the pressure high achievers face, how success is often defined for us before we define it for ourselves, and why so many professionals reach their goals only to feel unful...

Season two of Success in Doses starts with a real, honest reset. In this solo episode, I reflect on the journey of season one, what it took to build this podcast from the ground up, and the lessons that completely shifted how I think about success, growth, and impact.  From hitting early milestones to navigating self-doubt and consistency, this episode is about what happens when you decide to bet...

There was a point where life felt full… but not fulfilled. Full of responsibility. Full of expectations. Full of roles you’re doing your best to show up for every single day. And still, there’s that quiet question in the background: Is there more? In this Season 2 trailer of Success in Doses , Dr. Saley Traore-Uwalaka shares the personal story behind the podcast and the unexpected journey that cam...

Didn’t match for pharmacy residency? Take a breath… this is not the end of your story. In this powerful bonus episode of Success in Doses , Dr. Saley Traore-Uwalaka breaks down exactly what to do next if you find yourself heading into Pharmacy Residency Phase II. Whether you're feeling disappointed, confused, or unsure where to start, this episode gives you both the mindset shift and the stra...

This season wasn’t loud. There were no fireworks or big viral moments. But it was a season of becoming. In the Season One finale of Success in Doses , Saley reflects on what it really looks like to build something from scratch, grow through grief, and show up consistently even when the progress feels quiet. This episode isn’t a recap. It’s a reflection for anyone who is in the early stages of a dr...

Heading to the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting for the first time? This episode breaks down the five things every first-time attendee and residency candidate should know before stepping into the biggest pharmacy conference of the year. From how to navigate the residency showcase to the sessions, poster halls, and mixers that actually move your career forward, I’m giving you simple, practical advice...

Most residency applicants show up to Midyear believing the showcase is the main event. The truth is, your biggest opportunities at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting happen outside the showcase — in the hallways, the coffee lines, the poster sessions, and the conversations you don’t plan for. In this episode of Success in Doses , I’m breaking down three strategic moves every residency candidate sho...