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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 else turned out to change her ow...

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 connection and guidance has evolved, wh...

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 explore further. This is the kind o...

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 stops. This is a conversation ...

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 you feel less alone in your ...

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 faster than ever. They reflect...

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 moments revisited, and the kin...

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 generosity actually looks like across a...

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, and what she looks f...

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 healthcare landscape.

What does it...

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 sitting with. This is the kind of hones...

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 developing others is not a di...

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 others, to the moments of doubt...

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 across clinical, commercial, and...

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 worth asking. This is the kin...

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.

How do you overcome imposter syndro...

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”—more credentials, m...

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 development as a pharmacist? Fro...