Your Pharmacy Career Podcast
Welcome to "Your Pharmacy Career" Podcast, proudly produced by Raven’s Recruitment - the experts in pharmacy career and locum services for over 30 years!
Hosted by Pharmacist, Krysti-Lee Patterson, every episode is your gateway to new opportunities in the pharmacy profession. From expert advice to inspiring success stories, we’re here to spark ideas, guide your career, and help you achieve your goals. Whether you're a student, an early-career pharmacist, or a seasoned professional, this podcast is designed to keep you informed and inspired.
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This is the Podcast of Raven's Recruitment, an Australian owned recruitment agency specialising in permanent and locum Pharmacist recruitment for the Pharmacy Industry since 1987 across Australia and New Zealand.
Episodes
83 episodes
Glenn Angel - Navigating Change: My Journey from Pharmacy to Tech Innovation
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...
Mark Naunton - Shaping the Future of Pharmacy: Leadership, Scope and Workforce
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 prof...
Ellen Bolger-Rowe - My non-linear Journey into Pharmacy from Performing Arts
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 netw...
Deb Hawthorne - My Journey to Rural Health Leader
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 enga...
Heidi Dariz - Locum pharmacy explained; from getting started to getting paid
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 ye...
Emily Turkovic - Turning Grief into Purpose; How lived experience can shape an entire career
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 h...
Divya Lal - From courage, curiosity and connection; Redefining what it means to be a pharmacist
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 r...
Kate Gunthorpe - On Leading Pharmacy into the Future: From Full Scope to Change Management
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 prac...
Adele Tahan - From resilience, advocacy and leadership; A journey to championing community pharmacy on a national stage
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 commitmen...
Amanda Fairjones - From passion and advocacy comes the evolving role of pharmacists; A story of value and support
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 edu...
Jala Moushi - From pharmacy intern to a creative leader; A journey of wellness and resilience
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 inter...
Ivan Grauer - Building Relationships in Pharmacy; An insightful conversation
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...
Daniel Nasri - On Career Reinvention, Purposeful Change and Social Prescribing; A Consultant Pharmacist's Transformative Journey
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 mana...
Lusi Sheehan - Pharmacist, Educator, Mum; Her Inspiring Wound Care Journey
Lusi Sheehan is a wound care consultant, credentialed Home Medicines Review pharmacist, and educator. She holds a postgraduate qualificatio...
Professor Lisa Nissen - From “accidental pharmacist” to policy change-maker; A Trailblazing Pharmacy Journey
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, re...
Nick Pincombe - From Combat to Community Care; A Veteran's Story
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...
Alex Shepherd - From Wildlife to Wellness; My Pharmacy Career Journey
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 energet...
Mitchell Everlyn - From Country Roots to Pharmacy’s Frontline; on Locum Life, Ethics & Empathy
Mitchell Everlyn is an accredited, practising pharmacist and qualified diabetes educator. Mitchell completed his
Marissa Stelmaschuk - Finding Purpose in Practice: The Rise of GP Pharmacists
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 2...
Kenneth Cheng - Script to Screen; on Innovating Pharmacy Tech
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 mi...
Karalyn Huxhagen - A Career of Care; on Pharmacy, Education, and Rural Health Innovation
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 inte...
Deni Salmon - Pharmacist in Charge at TerryWhite Chemmart Tuggerah and co-founder of Queer Pharmacists of Australia
Deni Salmon is a passionate early career pharmacist and advocate, currently serving as the Pharmacist in Charge at TerryWhite Chemmart Tuggerah. As a ...
Caroline Diamantis - National Vice President of PSA, a pharmacy owner, and an advocate for the profession
Caroline Diamantis is a passionate community pharmacist with over 30 years of experience in pharmacy ownership.Shortly after completing her
Susan Nguyen - Community pharmacist, co-owner of Carmen Drive Community Pharmacy, and founder of ADHD Support Pharmacist
Susan Nguyen is a passionate pharmacist dedicated to helping individuals with ADHD thrive through compassionate, personalised care. With a holistic approach, she goes beyond medication management, focusing on lifestyle strategies, coping mechan...
