Episode 08: “Relationship Currency” ft Pharmacist Gbone Ilukwe Episode Summary: Mrs Gbone Ilukwe joins Nelson in this episode. Mrs Ilukwe is never scared to dive into new terrains till she finds what works. We talked about starting, especially in a niche sector. She further shares the importance of building character and resilience in an industry t…

Episode 07: “Reaching For New Heights” ft Pharmacist Ogheneochuko OmaruayeEpisode summary:In this episode, Mr O shares insights into building businesses, but with a twist. We talked about starting and sustaining businesses, with New Heights Pharmaceuticals as a major reference. From moving about cities carrying inventories to pharmacy outlets singl…

Episode 06: “A Pacesetter’s Toolkit” ft Pharmacist (Dr) Modupe Oyawole Episode summary: Dr Oyawole started out like most young pharmacists today, thrown into the workforce and having to fashion their way through it. Her burgeoning desire for excellence caused her to catch on to the need for a unique identifier and pursue it. She found her footing w…

Episode 05: “Success: It's In the Lives Touched” ft Pharmacist Olufunto OludeEpisode summary:In this episode, Pharmacist Olude bears it all. We spoke about her near-death experience as a child and how holding the mic from a young age has tied into her life and work today. We talked about moving from the private sector to civil service, discovering …

Episode 04: “At the Forefront of Transforming Healthcare Businesses” ft Pharmacist Johnny AmadasunEpisode summary:Pharmacist Amadasun takes us on a journey of discovering diversity and the richness of it. We talked about his over 20 years entrepreneurial and management career with a theme of continuous improvement, rapid changes and redefining poli…

Episode 03: “Moving with Direction” ft Pharmacist Adeshina OpanubiEpisode summary:In this episode Nelson speaks with Pharm Shina Opanubi, Project Catalyst of Pharmalliance Network, a network of retail pharmacies changing the Nigerian community pharmacy landscape. Pharm Opanubi’s work currently focuses on trumping the challenges that bedevil retail …

Episode 02: “Challenges: Opportunities or Limitations?” with Dr. Margaret Ilomuanya Episode summary:Dr. Ilomuanya walks us through her prolific 2-decade long career in the pharmaceutical space, some of which she spent in the hospital setting before heading on to academia. In this episode, you will learn how she built this career founded on intentio…

Episode 01: "Big Break vs Many Mini Breaks" with Pharmacist Abimbola AdebakinEpisode Summary:Abimbola Adebakin speaks to Nelson Ukor about her journey through life, being a primary school entrepreneur, repeating her third year of pharmacy school, and landing her choice job after graduation. She forayed out of pharmacy at different points but has re…

Spotlight is a podcast by the Pharmacists' Society of Nigeria Young Pharmacist Group (PSN-YPG). Join host Nelson Ukor for thought-provoking and career-shaping conversations- from career advice in and out of pharma, life stories, and everything in between- in the company of exceptional pharmacists who are thriving in their careers.--- Send in a voic…