Your Pharmacy Career Podcast

We sit down with A/Prof Fei Sim , whose inspiring career journey proves that success isn't always about following the path you first imagined. As a child, Fei dreamed of becoming an artist. While life took her in a different direction, she discovered that pharmacy offered something just as fulfilling - the opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives through service, care,...

We sit down with Nancy El-Miski , whose pharmacy journey spans more than two decades across community pharmacy, leadership, clinical services, and now digital health innovation. Arriving in Australia as a baby with her family, Nancy grew up watching her mother build relationships and community through their family business. Those early lessons in connection, resilience, and service would go on to...

We’re turning the microphone around as guest host Jenny Kirschner interviews our usual host, Krysti-Lee Patterson, about her own pharmacy career journey - from accidentally discovering pharmacy while studying biomedical science, to leadership, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and building innovative education platforms like lrnrx. What shaped her path? Mentorship, resilience, curiosity, and a willingne...

Associate Professor Sarah Dineen-Griffin shares her journey from community pharmacy to becoming a nationally and internationally recognised leader in pharmacist prescribing, research, and education.  Sarah is a registered pharmacist and Program Convenor of the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacist Prescribing at the University of Newcastle and has led the prescribing trials across NSW and ACT. Backed...

Glenn Angel, pharmacist and founder of Pharmacy Halo, shares how questioning everyday processes led him from community pharmacy into tech entrepreneurship. What sparked the shift? Not a grand plan but a simple question: “Why are we still doing it this way?” What started as frustration with missed orders and paper-based systems became a drive to create smarter, more efficient solutions now used by...

Explore the leadership journey of Prof Mark Naunton, National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, as he shares his perspective on the future of pharmacy in Australia. From growing up in rural Tasmania to leading the profession at a national level, Mark reflects on the experiences that shaped his career and the lessons that continue to influence his leadership approach today. This...

Discover Ellen Bolger-Rowe's inspiring story of blending pharmacy, dance, and community involvement. From navigating career crossroads to owning a dance studio, her journey highlights the importance of following passions, building a strong network, and taking bold steps. Gain insights into how embracing change can lead to a fulfilling career and life outside traditional paths. Ellen is a fina...

In this episode, Deb Hawthorne shares her journey through pharmacy, highlighting the diverse roles and opportunities beyond traditional pharmacy practice. She discusses advocacy, rural health, and the importance of upskilling and community engagement in shaping the future of consultant pharmacy. Deb is Consultant Pharmacist of the Year, rural health leader and Chair of PSA’s Consultant Pharmacist...

This episode is an open, conversational deep dive into the world of locum pharmacy . Krysti-Lee will be joined by Heidi Dariz , General Manager of Raven’s Recruitment , who brings years of experience in pharmacy recruitment. Together, they’ll unpack how pharmacists can build a career as a locum - whether it’s a full-time lifestyle, a flexible career choice, or a bridge between roles. Listeners wil...

Emily Turkovic is an early-career community pharmacist based in Ipswich, Queensland, bringing a strong advocacy lens to her work in harm reduction. Since graduating in 2023, she has channelled personal experience into purposeful action, using her platform to promote safer use initiatives and reduce stigma around drug-related harms. Her commitment to education has seen her contribute as a sessional...

Divya Lal is a pharmacist, mentor, and business leader who proudly calls herself “not your typical pharmacist.” With a career spanning community pharmacy ownership, business development, and professional services leadership, Divya has built a reputation for blending clinical insight with entrepreneurial flair. From her early days establishing pharmacies from the ground up to guiding the next gener...

Kate Gunthorpe is among the first pharmacists in Australia authorised to autonomously prescribe and practise at an expanded scope. A passionate community pharmacist, prescriber, and advocate, she brings extensive experience across clinical practice, pharmacy operations, and the wider pharmacy industry and is now Pharmacist Implementation & Change Specialist at TerryWhite Chemmart where she hea...

Adele Tahan is a pharmacist, business owner, and national leader in pharmacy advocacy. She is the proprietor of Adore Pharmacy in Rozelle, NSW , where she is widely recognised for her commitment to delivering high-quality, community-centred healthcare. Adele graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Sydney and has since built a career that bridges business, policy, and patient c...

Amanda Fairjones is the NSW State Manager at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) . In this role, she works closely with PSA members, driving policy and advocacy initiatives while championing the education and professional development of pharmacists across New South Wales. With more than 20 years of experience spanning both hospital and community pharmacy, Amanda brings a wealth of expert...

Jala Moushi is the Education Pharmacist at Chemist Warehouse and the National Intern Training Coordinator, where she leads the development, mentoring, and support of more than 700 pharmacy interns across Australia. With a career spanning community and hospital pharmacy, as well as academic research, Jala brings a well-rounded and progressive approach to pharmacy education. Jala also serves as a Te...

Ivan Grauer is a highly experienced and respected pharmacist who has been a cornerstone of the Australian pharmacy landscape for nearly five decades. Since qualifying in 1976, Ivan has owned and successfully operated seven pharmacies, earning a strong reputation for excellence in community pharmacy operations and patient care. Over the course of his career, Ivan has held several influential leader...

Daniel Nasri is a consultant pharmacist, advisor and educator whose career reflects the power of reinvention. Daniel began his career in community pharmacy, where he spent over a decade supporting patients, fostering strong connections and managing busy pharmacy environments. While he found the work meaningful, Daniel eventually felt drawn to explore new ways of contributing to healthcare beyond t...

Lusi Sheehan is a wound care consultant, credentialed Home Medicines Review pharmacist, and educator. She holds a postgraduate qualification in Wound Care Management from Monash University and established pharmacy-based wound care and compression clinics across Western Australia. Lusi is the founder of The Wound Educator, a national platform dedicated to advancing wound care awareness and providin...

Professor Lisa Nissen is Program Director and Taylor Family Chair of the Centre for Business and Economics of Health, University of Queensland . She has been a health practitioner, leader, educator, researcher, and implementation scientist in Australia for more than 25 years.  Lisa's research has led to major health system change, including the introduction of immunisation services by pharmac...

Nick Pincombe is a community pharmacist based in Samford and a passionate advocate for the health and wellbeing of veterans and first responders. Drawing on his unique background as both an ex-infantry officer and pharmacist, Nick addresses the complex health challenges faced by Australia’s veteran community through education, advocacy, and clinical practice. Over a 12-year military career, Nick s...

Alex Shepherd is a Consultant Pharmacist with a passion for healthy ageing and a fierce dedication to flexible, patient-centred care. Juggling many hats - including HMR Consultant, WA Sales Representative for Bold Health, and mum to two energetic boys under four - Alex is proof that pharmacists can shape dynamic and fulfilling careers beyond the dispensary. After years working in community pharmac...

Mitchell Everlyn is an accredited, practising pharmacist and qualified diabetes educator. Mitchell completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Majoring in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics), at UQ in 2016. In his professional career, Mitchell has managed several pharmacies and compounding labs across Queensland. To better equip the needs of his community, Mitchell then went and studied two...

Marissa Stelmaschuk is a General Practice Pharmacist based in Townsville, Queensland. A graduate of James Cook University, she began her career at Townsville University Hospital, where she served as a clinical pharmacist for over a decade. In 2022, she joined North Shore General Practice, delivering integrated, non-dispensing pharmacy services within a multidisciplinary team.  Marissa is actively...

Kenneth Cheng is the Product Manager at MedAdvisor Solutions . Kenneth is a product leader with extensive experience across healthtech, retail and eCommerce, developing products used by millions of users. Kenneth began his career as a community pharmacist, working at a busy metropolitan pharmacy before his interest in technology led him to building new clinical systems for a large pharmacy chain i...

Karalyn Huxhagen is a community pharmacist and a consultant pharmacist. Karalyn performs locum services, medication reviews and delivers quality use of medication programs mainly in rural and regional Australia. Karalyn has a strong interest in immunisation and provision of injectables in community pharmacy, pain management, asthma and COPD, aged care, wound care, travel medicine, chronic disease...