Nov 22, 2023
In today's episode, we're thrilled to spotlight Janan Sarwar, a self-motivated and driven pharmacy professional with a passion for technology, learning, and pharmacy education.
With a background in community pharmacy and fellowship training in educational technology, she has spent the majority of her pharmacy career in association management. She leveraged her skills to enter a unique position where she is able to advance the profession of pharmacy by creating engaging resources for pharmacists and technicians. With an impressive set of accolades, Janan's expertise spans diverse fields, making her a notable figure in both publishing and healthcare.
What sets Janan apart is her dauntlessness in taking on one role to another. Her transition showcases not only her dedication to the field of pharmacy but also her ability to amplify her voice and share valuable insights on a larger stage. Join us as we delve into Janan's unique career trajectory and uncover the story behind her evolution from a pharmacist to a compelling TEDx Speaker.
Here are the highlights of my conversation with
Janan:
01:20 - Janan reflects on her initial connection with Alex, starting as a potential client and later becoming a career coach with The Happy PharmD.
03:19 - Her transition from doubts about her career to venturing into medical writing.
05:36 - The challenges she faced -- feeling inadequate for new opportunities and struggling to fit into traditional application models.
07:15 - Her journey of creating Global Bookshelves International to publish underrepresented voices.
11:12 - Inspired by her daughter, Janan shares how she started the Salaam Storytime podcast and expanded Global Bookshelves.
16:32 - Janan introduces Publishing in Doses, a collaboration with her friend, Theary, to support pharmacists with publishing needs.
18:05 - The emphasis on aligning projects with personal values for clarity and fulfillment.
19:28 - Her upcoming TEDx talk, "What Your Bookshelves Say About You."
23:22 - Janan envisions her future self encouraging continuous exploration and risk-taking, emphasizing the importance of trying new opportunities aligned with values.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Publishing In Doses Website - https://www.publishingindoses.com/
Global Bookshelves International - https://www.globalbookshelves.com/
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