139 Sue Ojageer
I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Dr. Sue Ojageer, PharmD, an extraordinary pharmacist turned entrepreneur. Sue's journey is nothing short of inspiring as she transitioned from her role in retail pharmacy to founding her own venture, providing medication management and pharmacogenomics consulting services. Her motivation? To attain flexibility while still utilizing her clinical expertise, all while being there for her five children.
In our discussion, Sue opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, stressing the importance of staying true to your passion. She expanded her services to collaborate directly with physicians, optimizing patient care as their in-house pharmacist.
But that's not all! Sue's creativity knows no bounds; she authored and published a children's book with her kids, turning it into an online course about publishing. Her latest endeavor involves launching a global platform connecting pharmacists with mentors, unveiling the vast array of career possibilities beyond the traditional pharmacy realm.
Key Moments:
1. Entrepreneurial Leap: Sue's transition into entrepreneurship marked a pivotal moment in her career. By offering virtual medication and pharmacogenomics consulting services, she not only gained flexibility but also discovered a newfound passion for innovation and growth.
2. Navigating Self-Doubt: Like many entrepreneurs, Sue faced moments of self-doubt along her journey. However, she emphasizes the importance of finding one's "why" or passion to overcome these mental hurdles and push forward towards success.
3. Collaborating with Physicians: Sue's entrepreneurial spirit led her to directly collaborate with physicians, becoming their in-house pharmacist. Through this partnership, she optimized patient medication management and care, highlighting the transformative power of interdisciplinary teamwork.
4. From Passion Project to Business: Sue's creative endeavor of writing a children's book with her kids blossomed into a full-fledged business. By self-publishing on Amazon and creating an online course about the publishing process, she demonstrates the potential for passion projects to evolve into thriving ventures.
5. Pharmacy Mentorship: Inspired by the diverse career paths available to pharmacists, Sue founded Pharmacy Mentorship, an online platform connecting pharmacists with mentors across various specialties. Through this initiative, she aims to empower fellow pharmacists to pursue their dreams beyond traditional roles.
Key Takeaways:
Flexibility and fulfillment are paramount in a pharmacist's career journey, especially for those balancing familial responsibilities.
Entrepreneurship requires perseverance and a clear sense of purpose to navigate through moments of doubt.
Collaboration with other healthcare professionals enhances patient care and opens doors to new opportunities.
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CONNECT WITH SUE:
PharmaSue: http://www.PharmaSue.com & http://www.PharmacyMentors.com
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The Pharmacy Palette: A Colorful Journey Through the World of Pharmacy: https://amzn.to/3Mdigo4
The Pharma Heroes : The Power of Precision Medicine: https://amzn.to/3nRyMQJ
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Sunjay Vyas: https://www.sunjav.uk/
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