Black Women Pharmacists

02/06/2022

How Many Breaks Do Retail Pharmacists Typically Get Within a 12 Hour Shift?

(The Answer May Surprise You)....

Okay y'all. My friends in the community pharmacy are fed up...

They're working overtime...

Short-staffed...

All while having to administer vaccines....

Answer phone calls...

Tend to their patients waiting patiently (or impatiently) in line...

Meet mountains of metrics....

All while avoiding detrimental medication errors...

The question begs...

How many breaks do they get while doing all this work?

Answer: Zero, Zilch, Nada, Nil, Naught...

My retail pharmacists need help...

And honestly, they need more than a break.

They need a way to spend more time away from the chaos and poor working conditions.

If this is you, you're not alone.

But guess what, there's light at the end of the tunnel....

It's called income diversification.

And if you don't know, now you know.

If you've been struggling with this and you want ideas to diversify so you're not at the mercy of the big chains...

send me a message.

Let's get active about finding ways to diversify your income (passively)!

28/04/2022

On today’s episode, I’m sharing updates on my family life, my new role as an Associate Medical Director, and what I’ve been up to as a Pharmapreneur, and more importantly, how you can join me!

Did you know today is the release of my 50th episode!! Can you believe it?! Let me start by saying a big thank you for being a part of my tribe and for tuning in from month to month (I promise to get back to weekly episodes, once things slow down a bit for me).

On the 50th episode of , I’m finally opening up about my journey publishing books and why I decided to start before I had my first baby.

I open up about the exact amount of money I’m making from my royalty checks from day 1 month 1 (and it may surprise you).

I discuss how the income from publishing gave me the freedom to stay home and take care of my son for an additional 3 months.

And finally, I’m sharing my exact blueprint so you can discover my secrets of how I created my success in publishing through a webinar training, that’s absolutely, 100% FREE to you!
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On Episode 50, I discuss:⁣
💰 My new role as an Associate Medical Director
💰 Why I chose publishing to diversify my income stream
💰 Exactly how much I'm getting paid every month from publishing (Cha-Ching$)
💰 My Free Webinar training to teach other Pharmacy Professionals how to generate a passive income stream through publishing⁣
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Listen to episode 50 of on Apple, Spotify, Google or http://ow.ly/npO250IU3aP.
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24/03/2022

On today's episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Stacie, a Pharmacist who earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology Pre-medicine and her PharmD in 2002 and 2007, respectively, from Xavier University of Louisiana and Xavier University Louisiana College of Pharmacy.

​She currently practices in the hospital pharmacy setting, teaching the basics of compounding in cosmetic pharmacy with the Center of Excellence program at Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy.

​Among her many accomplishments, Dr. Stacie is the founder and owner of Dr. Stacie's Hair Care Rx, a company dedicated to creating restorative treatments for individuals with alopecia.

​She's amongst an elite class of African-American women that holds a natural hair care product patent in the United States of America!​
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On Episode 49, Dr. Stacie and I discuss:

💄 Her journey with entrepreneurship
💄 Why she says, we've all been "lyed" to
💄 The harmful chemicals found in your hair products that could be detrimental to your health
💄 The field of hair science seldom taught, that everyone should know about
💄 Her advice to business owners to avoid the "trap"

Listen to episode 49 of on Apple, Spotify, Google or Facebook!

http://ow.ly/jAzh50Ir5zc

17/02/2022

On today's episode, I invited Dr. Megan Freeland back to give updates on what she's been up to and who she's helping!⁣
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If you've been following along, then you already know from Episode 15 that Megan's ultimate career goal was to become a public health pharmacist working for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (if not, listen to her story on http://ow.ly/RqVQ50HX78T)! ⁣
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Well...she did that and wanted to add her own spin to her writing! ⁣
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So she built a health content marketing company. Through StockRose Creative, LLC, she supports innovative health organizations, helping them leverage the power of words to reach their customers and clients! ⁣
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Her knowledge and skills have enabled her to run the Health Professionals to Health Writers program, an accelerator program to help pharmacists and other health care providers learn how to replace a portion of their income through freelance health content writing. ⁣
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Megan is also lending her talents to an in-house communications team for the nation's leading sexual and reproductive health care and education provider.⁣
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On Episode 48, we discuss:⁣
💊Her mission to combat health misinformation online⁣
💊The importance of learning from someone that's been there⁣
💊Not giving in to limiting beliefs⁣
💊Her goal to help other pharmacists with her 4-month accelerator⁣
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Listen to episode 48 of on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Facebook!⁣
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Listen here: https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/dr-megan-freeland/.
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20/01/2022

New episode alert!

Hey guys! Today, I’m sitting down with Dr. Jade L. Ranger, a graduate of Hampton University School of Pharmacy in 2012! ⁣
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​After spending almost the first decade of her career working for big chain pharmacies, she took a leap of faith and co-founded the 'Prescription Shoppe,' a full-service mom-and-pop pharmacy, in March 2019.⁣
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In October 2021, she doubled down on her entrepreneurial endeavors with her mom and sister and launched 'Battle Baskets' a business aimed to spread positivity and help cultivate care for patients experiencing challenges in life.​⁣
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Along with her many roles, she’s added author to her resume with the release of her newly published book, Mustard Seed Mentality: UnscRxipted Pearls of Wisdom from a Wife, Mother, and Entrepreneur!⁣
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On Episode 47, Dr. Ranger and I discuss:⁣
💊How representation shaped her college experience⁣
💊The steps she took to launch her pharmacy in less than one year⁣
💊Her advice to any pharmacist interested in owning a pharmacy (and how she can help!)⁣
💊Her new book, and what it means to have “Mustard Seed Mentality”⁣
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Listen to episode 47 of on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Facebook!⁣
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https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/jade-ranger/
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18/01/2022

Keeping in the spirit of the late, Dr. King Jr., we at PharmAssist Career Services recognize the resilience we have seen in those within the pharmacy profession.

Pharmacy professionals continue to deliver unwavering dedication to their patients and dauntlessly face the obstacles surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

We celebrate you. We appreciate you. And we will support you all during this journey.

16/12/2021

Hey Guys, I'm back!

Today, I'm sitting down with a Pharmacist Entrepreneur, Dr. Vantoria Johns of Vantoria Essentials!

On this episode, we’re getting to know how and why Vantoria started her Company, Vantoria Essentials, LLC.

She shares the highs and lows of building her brand from scratch and what every pharmacy professional should be thinking about right now when it comes to your future!

On Episode 45, Vantoria and I discuss:
- How her Pharmacy journey began
- Key opportunities students need to take advantage of this instant, no matter where they are in their careers
- Her notable message to pharmacy professionals about stepping out on faith despite limiting beliefs
- What propelled her to start making her own candles
- The type of research to do when launching a business
- The number 1 lesson she learned since becoming an entrepreneur

Listen to episode 45 of on Apple, Spotify, Google or Facebook!

https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/podcast/

05/08/2021

Hey Guys...I'm baaaccck! ⁣
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On today’s episode of Black Women Pharmacists, I’m sharing where I’ve been and why I’ve been MIA for so long!⁣
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​I’m sharing details about my life, including my pregnancy and what I was up to when I found out I was expecting! ⁣
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I’m providing some much-needed updates on changes that have transpired in my pharmacy career!⁣
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And I'm dishing out advice about what I think you should do if you’re on the fence about taking on a new opportunity in your career!⁣
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Finally, I want to hear from the mothers out there! What can I expect in this next phase of my life? ⁣
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What does your girl need to prepare for? I would love some advice from my Pharmamoms! ⁣
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Please share below 👇🏾⁣
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On Episode 45, I'm chatting about: ⁣
💊Exciting news about my pregnancy⁣
💊My specialty pharmacy career updates⁣
💊Advice to anyone seeking new opportunities⁣
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Listen on, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeartRadio, or Stitcher⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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26/03/2021

It's the last Friday of March and we're back with more advice for Pharmacy Residents. This week's advice comes from Dzifa Avalime. Check out Episode 41 for more advice from the preceptors of Reaching Residency. Thank you again to the preceptors who volunteered their time and resources to help us increase the representation of Black pharmacy residents nationwide!

Listen to Episode 41 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeartRadio, Stitcher⁣ or listen on our website at https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/advice-to-prospective-residents.

25/03/2021

Rosemary Duncan- is entering Phase II of the Match. If you know of or are a PGY1 interested in strengthening your medication safety skills and developing systems solutions to improve patient care, consider applying for our Johns Hopkins Hospital PGY2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy pharmacy residency program!

JHH PGY2 Med Safety Residency Info Page: https://lnkd.in/evw7_N6

ASHP Residency Directory – JHH PGY2 Med Safety Residency: https://lnkd.in/eFwBAzS

25/03/2021

Today I’m chatting with two intentional women pharmacist leaders – Drs. Toyin Fadeyibi & Otito Iwuchukwu!⁣
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Dr. Fadeyibi received her doctorate in Pharmacy from Temple University in 2008, and her Master's in Public Health from Drexel University's School of Public Health in 2016. ⁣
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Dr. Iwuchukwu is a Pharmacist-Scientist, educator, and organizational consultant with a master's in organizational psychology. She earned her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences at Temple University and completed her postdoctoral studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. ⁣She's currently on faculty at Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in New Jersey.⁣
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Both women have a passion for mentoring and training the next generation of pharmacy trailblazers! If you haven't heard their stories, check out episodes 12 and 19 on the podcast! ⁣
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On this episode, Toyin and Otito are sharing a new initiative called Lead by design, a 10-week intensive career and leadership program designed for under mentored female pharmacists and students.⁣
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Today they are sharing details about their upcoming FREE intentional Leader Webinar for pharmacy student professionals & early career pharmacists who want to learn how they can discover their leader-selves through guided leadership development. ⁣
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The webinar is taking place on Saturday, April 3rd from 12- 1 pm est. If you’re working on building your leadership skills or are looking for an opportunity to be mentored, then register for the webinar to learn more! (Link 👇🏾).⁣
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On Episode 44 we discuss: ⁣
💊What makes an intentional leader and what sets them apart from others?⁣
💊Who the program is for and what it means to be an under-mentored female pharmacist⁣
💊Why this program is so necessary now⁣
💊What the transformation to becoming an intentional leader looks like ⁣
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Listen on, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeartRadio, or Stitcher⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/intentional-leaders/

12/03/2021

Happy Friday! It's another week of advice for Pharmacy Residents. This week's advice comes from Brad Burton. Check out Episode 41 for more advice from the preceptors of Reaching Residency. Thank you again to the preceptors who volunteered their time and resources to help us increase the representation of Black pharmacy residents nationwide!

Listen to Episode 41 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeartRadio, Stitcher⁣ or listen on our website at https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/advice-to-prospective-residents.

19/02/2021

Happy Friday! Today's Pharmacy Resident Advice comes from Vanessa Ejiofor. On Episode 41 I called on the preceptors of Reaching Residency for their advice and encouragement. They volunteered their time and resources to help us increase the representation of Black pharmacy residents nationwide!

Listen to Episode 41 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeartRadio, Stitcher⁣ or listen on our website at https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/advice-to-prospective-residents.

18/02/2021

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Dr. Giae Dérissé, a pharmacist born and raised in New Jersey to Haitian immigrants. ⁣⁣
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She's a graduate of Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy and a current PGY-1 pharmacy resident at The Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore Maryland.⁣⁣
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During her studies, she gained a wide range of experiences including being involved in her local government, completing internships in public health, medical affairs, and more! ⁣⁣
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Currently, she's gained a broad range of clinical experiences in residency from her involvement in the state's pharmacist’s association to academia, Giae is on her way to a flourishing pharmacy career!⁣⁣
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On social media, she shares her life, her pharmacy experiences, advocates for pharmacy and various social causes, while also giving tips to student pharmacists and pharmacy residents to strive to learn more and be their best selves!⁣⁣
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On Episode 43, we discuss:⁣⁣
💊Getting accepted into 8 different pharmacy schools despite being told she was “not competitive enough”⁣⁣
💊Why she tells pharmacy students to focus on activities outside of pharmacy as well⁣⁣
💊The course she would have taken most seriously while in school⁣⁣
💊 The importance of using the “STARR” method during interviews⁣⁣
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Listen on, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeartRadio, or Stitcher⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/giae-derisse/

12/02/2021

This Friday's Pharmacy Resident Advice comes from Kathy Monangai. On Episode 41 I called on the preceptors of Reaching Residency for their advice and encouragement. They volunteered their time and resources to help us increase the representation of Black pharmacy residents nationwide!

Listen to Episode 41 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeartRadio, Stitcher⁣ or listen on our website at https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/advice-to-prospective-residents.

11/02/2021

Shout to my friend and fellow Pharmacist Trisha Pedone! She's doing the work and sharing WHY allyship matters! ⁣⁣
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Thank you Trisha for being a voice and fighting alongside us! ⁣⁣
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⁣Join the movement and show your allyship today!⁣⁣
✅Snag an ally t-shirt or hoodie (link in below)⁣👇🏾⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅Post a selfie on all social media sporting your apparel telling us WHY allyship matters to you!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅Tag and use the hashtag . ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅10% of all proceeds will go to two pharmacy organizations that support underrepresented pharmacists👇🏾👇🏾⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
💊PILS ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
💊Women of Color in Pharma⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅Spread the message to friends & pharmacy colleagues and tell them to join the movement today!⁣
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https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/allies/

10/02/2021

Who is an ally? ⁣
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Someone who makes the commitment and effort to recognize their privilege (based on gender, class, race, sexual identity,etc), and works in solidarity with oppressed groups in the struggle for justice. ⁣
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Allies understand that it is in their own interest to end all forms of oppression, even those from which they may benefit from.⁣
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Allies commit to reducing their own complicity in oppression of those groups and invest in strengthening their own knowledge and awareness of oppression. ⁣
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Be a PROUD ALLY today!
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Join the movement and show your allyship today!⁣
✅Snag an ally t-shirt or hoodie (link below👇🏾)
✅Post a selfie on all social media sporting your apparel telling us WHY allyship matters to you!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅Tag and use the hashtag . ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅10% of all proceeds will go to two pharmacy organizations that support underrepresented pharmacists👇🏾👇🏾⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
💊PILS ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
💊Women of Color in Pharma⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅Spread the message to friends & pharmacy colleagues and tell them to join the movement today! ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/allies/⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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09/02/2021

Because Allyship is the new norm and we're the new faces of the profession! ⁣
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How are you using your voice today? ⁣
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If you're reading this now, this movement should matter to you.⁣⁣
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Join the movement and Be an Ally today! ⁣⁣⁣
✅Snag an ally t-shirt or hoodie (link in bio)⁣☝🏾⁣⁣⁣
✅Post a selfie on all social media sporting your apparel telling us WHY allyship matters to you!⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅Tag and use the hashtag . ⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅10% of all proceeds will go to two pharmacy organizations that support underrepresented pharmacists👇🏾👇🏾⁣⁣⁣⁣
💊PILS ⁣⁣⁣⁣
💊Women of Color in Pharma⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅Spread the message to friends & pharmacy colleagues and tell them to join the movement today! ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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05/02/2021

It's Friday so it's time for Pharmacy Resident Advice! This week's advice comes from Claudia Dubois- Paillant. On Episode 41 I called on the preceptors of Reaching Residency for their advice and encouragement. They volunteered their time and resources to help us increase the representation of Black pharmacy residents nationwide!

Listen to Episode 41 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeartRadio, Stitcher⁣ or listen on our website at https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/advice-to-prospective-residents.

04/02/2021

On today's episode, I'm sitting down with Ruby Deubry! A Pharmacist, nutritionist, and personal chef all in one!⁣
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Ruby is a native of Antigua and Barbuda and expressed an early love for cooking!⁣
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She completed her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology and Biochemistry at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada.⁣
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Ruby later moved to Ontario and completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of Waterloo. ⁣
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After pharmacy school, she attended the Liaison College of Culinary Arts where she graduated with honors and received their presidential award. ⁣
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In 2012, Ruby relocated to Washington where she now works as a registered Pharmacist in an outpatient setting and at PersonaNutrition providing nutraceutical support for their customers. ⁣
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Her love for food and wellness has continued to play a large role in her career. She runs a culinary and healthy lifestyle blog and is also an advocate for integrative pharmacy.⁣
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On Episode 42, Ruby and I discuss:⁣
🥗How Pharmacy practice differs in Canada from the U.S⁣
🥗Advice to Canadian graduates seeking a role in the U.S⁣
🥗Her journey to become a food enthusiast and a personal chef⁣
🥗How she integrates pharmacy and nutraceuticals to serve patients⁣
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Listen on, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeartRadio, or Stitcher⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/ruby-deubry/
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03/02/2021

Calling ALL Pharmacy Technicians! We're hosting a free, one-day testing event on February 11th for Pharmacy Technician students studying for the certification exam! ⁣
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Come through👇🏾⁣
👩🏾‍💻Identify your strengths and weaknesses
👩🏾‍💻Gauge how you might actually perform on test day with a 50-question mock exam, mapped to the and exams.⁣
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👩🏾‍💻RSVP today 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

https://content.truelearn.com/pharm-tech-prepathon/bwp⁣
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02/02/2021

Allyship is action, and it begins by starting. ⁣⁣⁣
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Erin Turingan is using her voice to show up as an ally. She took the first step, will you? ⁣⁣⁣
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How will you show up for your Black co-resident? How will you show up for your Black colleague? How do you plan to show up as an ally? ⁣⁣⁣
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This movement matters.⁣⁣
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Join the movement and Be an Ally today! ⁣⁣⁣
✅Grab an ally t-shirt or hoodie (link below)⁣⁣⁣👇🏾⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅Post a selfie on all social media sporting your apparel telling us WHY allyship matters to you!⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅Tag and use the hashtag . ⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅10% of all proceeds will go to two pharmacy organizations that support underrepresented pharmacists👇🏾👇🏾⁣⁣⁣⁣
👉🏾PILS ⁣⁣⁣⁣
👉🏾Women of Color in Pharma⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅Spread the message to your friends and pharmacy colleagues and tell them to join the movement! ⁣⁣⁣⁣

https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/allies⁣⁣⁣⁣
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01/02/2021

...Because work is more engaging when you have allies. ⁣
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Allyship matters and I'm calling on all the allies to stand up for Black pharmacists! ⁣
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Use your voice to stand in solidarity and represent the underrepresented! ⁣
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There's no way we can do it alone...and why should we? ⁣
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Calling on all the organizations to join the movement and stand with Black Women Pharmacists, Black pharmacy students, and Black people in pharmacy. ⁣
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If not now...then when?⁣
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Black Pharmacists make up less than 5% of pharmacists in the U.S. ⁣
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You can help us increase that number today by showing your support as an ALLY.⁣
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How to Be an Ally For Black Women Pharmacists?⁣
✅Grab an ally t-shirt or hoodie (link below)⁣👇🏾⁣
✅Post a selfie on all social media sporting your apparel telling us WHY allyship matters to you!⁣
✅Tag and use the hashtag . ⁣
✅10% of all proceeds will go to two pharmacy organizations that support underrepresented pharmacists👇🏾👇🏾⁣
👉🏾PILS ⁣
👉🏾Women of Color in Pharma⁣
✅Spread the message to your friends and pharmacy colleagues and tell them to join the movement! ⁣
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https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/allies/⁣

Become an ally for Black Women Pharmacists! Allyship matters and it begins with the people around you. Learn more and shop our merchandise.

29/01/2021

Attention prospective pharmacy residents! This week's pharmacy resident advice comes from Charrai Byrd, PharmD. On Episode 41 I called on the preceptors of Reaching Residency for their advice and encouragement. They volunteered their time and resources to help us increase the representation of Black pharmacy residents nationwide!

Listen to Episode 41 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeartRadio, Stitcher⁣ or listen on our website at https://blackwomenpharmacists.com/advice-to-prospective-residents.