eLABorate Topics

Where do you want to go in your career? Let's come up with a game plan to get you there. Together we will design the essential components needed to get to the career of your choice! In this episode, co-host Tywauna Wilson discusses strategies for defining your leadership career roadmap. When you think about where you want to be in the next five years, it allows you to obtain the required education...

In this episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead interviews healthcare professional, Kendra Lange. Listen in as they discuss essential tips to improve your career development process and broaden work skills. If you are just looking for advice on how maximize your career growth or how to shift your perspective about valuing your current position– this podcast episode is for you!  Listen on Spotify, App...

Lona Small MBA, PMP, CPBPM, MT(ASCP) sat down and spoke with Heidi Hanes, BS, MT (ASCP) and Peggy Coulter, MDE, BS, MT(HEW) both Senior International QA/QC Coordinator and Technical Specialist at Patient Safety Monitoring in International Laboratory (pSMILE). Heidi and Peggy discussed their journey from building up a wealth of experience as Clinical Lab Scientists in hospital labs to now supportin...

Are you among the 500 million members on the LinkedIn platform? Does your profile position you for career opportunities? Are you fully maximizing the opportunity that LinkedIn offers?  In this episode, co-host Tywauna Wilson discusses strategies for standing out and being visible on LinkedIn by doing a few simple updates. All of these can be done with the basic free profile. The premium membership...

In this episode of eLABorate Topics podcast Lona Small, MBA, PMP, CPBPM, MT (ASCP) introduces the BIMS model to help you with Self- Care and be a High Performer at work. This way you can excel with projects, stand out, and position yourself for promotions and other recognitions. Lona discusses in detail how the below result in a High Performance Body Physical Health Image and Aesthetics Posture 2....

In this episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead interviews corporate business consultant and community leader, Anastasia (Stacy) Penright on her Ted Talk entitled “5 steps to remove yourself from drama in the workplace”. No matter what field you work in, chances are that you have experienced “drama” in the workplace. In her highly viewed and relatable Ted Talk, Anastasia offers five strategies to ove...

Co-host Tywauna Wilson and Qiana Cressman discuss the intangibles of leadership, things people don't see that cause leaders to rise to the top. Qiana Cressman has 20+ years of professional experience and has generated over $20MM in overall revenue. In 2018, she founded Emerge Enterprise Media, LLC: A multi-media organization that produces Emerge Woman Magazine, which is published in 3 countries, r...

 Co-Hosts Tywauna Wilson, Lona Small, and Stephanie Whitehead discuss various strategies for overcoming the pressures of laboratory leadership. Key Takeaways from the show: Challenges for Role Based Leaders (Supervisory positions) Asked to do more with less Under pressure to follow the status quo even when not beneficial to your team Barriers when trying to support team Inadequate training to perf...

In this episode Lona Small discusses how you can use process solutions to address people issues that lab leaders encounter. Think about your current situation of stress and overwhelm, and make a commitment to do something different, which may take a little extra time up front, but will result in a more lasting change. The Process steps discussed in details were: Create a Vision of How You Want You...

Co-host Stephanie Whitehead sits down with Joycelyn Jones & Kristine Talamante to discuss the power in being an essential worker. Kristine Talamante is currently working as an Assistant Director of a Palliative Care team for a large hospital. Kristine is a strong advocate in Self-care, team morale and ensuring that staff feels safe. She has focused her passion on working with healthcare profes...

Dana Bostic is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences – School of Health Professions. As an ASCP-certified Medical Laboratory Scientist, Ms. Bostic's areas of expertise include the following: Infectious Disease Testing, Immunohematology, Learning and Development, Interprofessional Education, and Healthcare Simulation. She has become increasingly involved w...

Co-Hosts Tywauna Wilson, Lona Small, and Stephanie Whitehead discuss surviving your first regulatory inspection and ways to prepare for a successful experience. Key Takeaways from the show: Description of the inspection process Pre-survey prep Pro-Tips How to become an inspector Benefits of participating in the inspection Opportunities that you can learn the regulatory process CAP Inspector traini...

Co-Host Tywauna Wilson and Roger Nutter discuss job searching during the pandemic. Roger Nutter is Founder & President of Nutter Group, LLC. He has spent much of his career conducting executive search in healthcare.  Roger’s earlier career was in human resources leadership roles.  Later, he began a successful career in executive search, serving clients nationally. In 1988, Roger founded the Nu...

A Talk with a DCLS student: What is Doctorate of Clinical Lab Science and how can it elevate the role of laboratory professionals? Carlo Ledesma, MS, SH (ASCP) QLS, MT (ASCPi), MT (AMT) Born and raised in the Philippines, Carlo Ledesma, SH (ASCP) CM, MT (ASCPi) CM emigrated to the United States armed with a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from the University of Santo Tomas, in Manila. He w...

Co-Host Stephanie Whitehead sits down with Kristine Talamante to discuss the hidden struggle of frontline workers.  Kristine Talamante is currently working as an Assistant Director of a Palliative Care team for a large hospital. In her role, she is responsible for providing guidance, leadership and direction to a team of physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary staff. Kristine started her career...

Co-Hosts Tywauna Wilson, Lona Small, and Stephanie Whitehead discuss the pros and cons of advance degrees and certifications for medical lab professionals. Key Takeaways from the show: Common degrees and certifications obtained by laboratorians Advantages Proof that you have competency in a particular field Exposure to new field of interest. Specializing in a particular field of interest. Down Sid...

This episode of the “eLABorate Topics” podcast,  “Engaging and Productive Meetings!”  Tywauna Wilson,MBA, MLS (ASCP) discusses the  importance of having engaging and productive meetings. This podcast covered: Overview of different types of meetings Importance of having the right people at the table  The compounding value of shared thinking What are some of your meeting best practices? Be a Support...

This episode of the “eLABorate Topics” podcast,  “Laboratorians stepping up and Stepping Out!”  Lona Small, MBA, PMP, CPBPM, MT (ASCP) discusses the importance of the Laboratory collaborating with other healthcare groups to solve healthcare issues affecting labs and healthcare as a whole. Lona shared that she learnt that, “ When we contribute to positive outcomes, in a collaborative environment, w...

Joycelyn Jones, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP is a Certified Human Resource Professional with over 15 years of HR Management experience in a variety of capacities, demonstrating a track record of leadership, change management, and performance development.  She serves as an expert in consulting, executive coaching, employee relations, and conflict management with advanced knowledge of HR policies and employm...

Co-Host Tywauna Wilson shares the benefits of Mentorship and transitioning from mentee to mentor. Key Takeaways from the show: What is mentoring/mentorship?  Formal versus Informal Mentoring Mentorship Benefits Finding Mentors Transitioning from mentee to mentor What have you gained from having a mentor? What have you gained from being a mentor? Share your mentor story!! Be a Supporter! Listen on...

Co-Hosts Tywauna Wilson, Lona Small, and Stephanie Whitehead discuss the importance of knowledge sharing in the laboratory.  Key Takeaways from the show: With the shortage of Medical Laboratory Scientists, the transfer of information is critical in today's laboratories. Strategies labs can use to keep the knowledge in their respective labs include:  Retention through improved career development an...

Kami Rapp, DNP, MBA, RN is currently a Nurse Clinical Educator and a Professioral Lecturer for the Milkin Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University in the Executive Masters of Healthcare Administration program. In this episode, Kami talks about meaning of “social capital” and discusses the value of relationship building in healthcare. In her career, Dr. Rapp has focused...

In this episode of “eLABorate Topics” podcast Lona Small discuss ways to get your team to respond to and sustain changes during a crisis. With limited time to respond in a crisis, we need a method that is timely and effective. The C.A.R.E. method: 1. Communicate 2. Be Available 3. Be a Role Model 4. Encourage This method is not only for leaders with a title but can be used by anyone willing to lea...

Tiffany Channer, MPH, MLS(ASCP)CM  the current Chair of the ASCP's Council of Lab Professionals gives insight into ways you can use your association with professional organizations to advocate for the profession as well as gain leadership skills to enhance your career. Tiffany is an Assistant Administrative Laboratory Director and Quality Manager for a community hospital in White Plains NY. She ha...

This inaugural episode of the “eLABorate Topics” podcast is a roundtable talk with all three cohosts Tywauna Wilson, MBA, MLS (ASCP), Stephanie Whitehead, MBA, MPH, MLS (ASCP) and Lona Small, MBA, PMP, CPBPM, MT (ASCP). The roundtable discussion is an opportunity for the laboratorians and the audience to get to know the cohosts, their journey in the field of Medical Laboratory Science, their chall...