Success In Doses

Saley T-Uwalaka
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Success doesn’t happen all at once, it comes in doses. Success in Doses with Saley is a podcast about the small, intentional steps that lead to big achievements in career, motherhood, and entrepreneurship.Hosted by Saley T-Uwalaka, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and mom who has built success through resilience—navigating 25 years of kidney disease, two transplants, a career pivot at 29, caregiving for a parent, and the NICU journey of her preemie son—this show is about perseverance, ambition, and the reality of building a life on your terms.Each episode brings unfiltered conversations with industry experts, colleagues, and friends who share real stories of overcoming obstacles, embracing uncertainty, and finding success in unexpected places. Whether you’re climbing the career ladder, balancing life’s demands, or figuring it out as you go, this podcast is your reminder that every win—no matter how small—is worth celebrating.

  1. How Pharmacist Can Create Their Own Path

    May 18

    How Pharmacist Can Create Their Own Path

    What if the career you’re looking for in pharmacy doesn’t already exist yet? In this episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose, I sit down with Ashley Kay Pendrick, CEO of ProsperRx Consulting and co-founder of the Primary Care Pharmacy Institute, for a powerful conversation about creating meaningful work, redefining success, and building a pharmacy career that aligns with who you actually are. Ashley shares her journey from traditional pharmacy pathways into entrepreneurship, consulting, and helping pharmacists create revenue-generating clinical services inside medical practices and communities. We talk honestly about fear, rejection, burnout, self-reflection, and what it really takes to build something that doesn’t already have a blueprint. This episode is for pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare professionals who know they are capable of more but are struggling to figure out what that “more” looks like. We discuss:  Why pharmacists need to stop waiting for permission  The business side of clinical pharmacy services  How to pitch your value beyond credentials and residency training  Why intentionality matters when building a career  The importance of understanding your “why”  How pharmacists can create revenue-generating patient care models  Why innovation in pharmacy starts with courage and self-awareness  The difference between chasing titles and building purpose-driven workThank you for supporting the show. Follow @successindosespod career advancement, negotiation skills, pharmacists, personal development, confidence, asking for what you want, mindset shifts, professional growth, self-advocacy, boldness

    36 min

  2. May 11

    From Talent to Legacy

    In this episode of Success in Doses, I sit down with George Okpamen for a powerful conversation about legacy, leadership, and redefining your relationship with failure. From being denied fellowships to becoming a senior leader at Genentech and co-founding a national leadership organization, Dr. Okpamen shares the real story behind success, one filled with setbacks, pivots, and relentless growth. We talk about what it truly means to move from talent to legacy, how to build something that outlives you, and why failure is not the end, but the fuel. If you’re navigating career uncertainty, starting over, or trying to build something meaningful, this episode will challenge how you think about success and what it takes to create lasting impact. To learn more about PILs Enterprises visit https://pilsenterprises.org/ Thank you for supporting the show. Follow @successindosespod career advancement, negotiation skills, pharmacists, personal development, confidence, asking for what you want, mindset shifts, professional growth, self-advocacy, boldness

    42 min
  3. How to Build a Pharmacy Career That Actually Fits You

    May 4

    How to Build a Pharmacy Career That Actually Fits You

    What if the career path everyone told you to follow isn’t actually the one meant for you? In this powerful episode of Success in Doses, Saley sits down with Dr. Saba Sayed, clinical pharmacist, TEDx speaker, executive leader, and career coach, for a conversation about courage, career pivots, resilience, and building a professional life that truly aligns with who you are. Dr. Saba shares how a personal family challenge became the unexpected catalyst that pushed her beyond traditional pharmacy roles and into leadership, innovation, value-based care, coaching, and national impact. If you’re a pharmacist, student pharmacist, healthcare professional, or ambitious person trying to figure out your next move, this episode will challenge how you think about success. In This Episode:  Why traditional career paths don’t fit everyone  How pharmacists can pivot into nontraditional roles  What to do when life changes your plans  How to stop chasing titles and find alignment  Why resilience matters more than perfection  The mindset high performers use after rejection  How to build a fulfilling career without following the crowd Connect with Dr. Saba: LinkedIn + Coaching: www.drsaba.com Thank you for supporting the show. Follow @successindosespod career advancement, negotiation skills, pharmacists, personal development, confidence, asking for what you want, mindset shifts, professional growth, self-advocacy, boldness

    38 min
  4. How Adversity Builds Authority

    Apr 27

    How Adversity Builds Authority

    What does it take to keep going when life keeps getting harder? In this deeply moving episode of Success in Doses, Saley sits down with Dr. Brigitte Ouabo, oncology pharmacist, educator, mentor, and founder of The Rookie Pharmacist, for a powerful conversation about resilience, faith, purpose, and turning adversity into authority. Dr. Ouabo shares her incredible story of immigrating alone to the United States at 18, navigating housing insecurity, surviving unimaginable hardship, becoming a single mother, and still refusing to give up on her dream of becoming a pharmacist. This episode is for anyone who feels uncertain, delayed, discouraged, or afraid to start. Brigitte reminds us that success is rarely linear, and sometimes the path that takes longer builds the strongest person. Follow the Rookie Pharmacist across all platforms at @therookiepharmacist and therookiepharmacist.com Thank you for supporting the show. Follow @successindosespod career advancement, negotiation skills, pharmacists, personal development, confidence, asking for what you want, mindset shifts, professional growth, self-advocacy, boldness

    44 min
  5. How to Lead While You’re Still Becoming

    Apr 20

    How to Lead While You’re Still Becoming

    In this episode of Success in Doses, I sit down with Precious Craig, fourth-year student pharmacist, national student leader, and changemaker, for a powerful conversation about stepping into leadership before you feel ready. Precious shares her journey from co-founding an SNPhA chapter at the University of Arizona to becoming national president, all while balancing pharmacy school, personal challenges, academic pressure, and growth in real time. We talk about confidence, imposter syndrome, student leadership, raising your hand for opportunities, and why sometimes the biggest growth happens when you say yes before you feel prepared. If you’re a pharmacy student, resident, early-career professional, or anyone trying to grow into the next version of yourself, this episode will encourage you to trust your potential and lead while you’re still becoming. Thank you for supporting the show. Follow @successindosespod career advancement, negotiation skills, pharmacists, personal development, confidence, asking for what you want, mindset shifts, professional growth, self-advocacy, boldness

    30 min

  6. Apr 13

    Career Growth & Leadership Mindset| Why High Achievers Feel Misaligned

    In this episode of Success in Doses, I sit down with executive coach and leadership strategist Saran Traore for a powerful conversation about identity, career alignment, and what it really means to grow on purpose. We talk about the pressure high achievers face, how success is often defined for us before we define it for ourselves, and why so many professionals reach their goals only to feel unfulfilled. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but something still feels off, this episode will challenge the way you think about success, leadership, and your next move. This is a conversation about clarity, self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and learning how to build a career that actually fits who you are becoming. Thank you for supporting the show. Follow @successindosespod career advancement, negotiation skills, pharmacists, personal development, confidence, asking for what you want, mindset shifts, professional growth, self-advocacy, boldness

    53 min
  7. Season 2 Kickoff: What Season One Taught Me + Becoming on Purpose

    Apr 6

    Season 2 Kickoff: What Season One Taught Me + Becoming on Purpose

    Season two of Success in Doses starts with a real, honest reset. In this solo episode, I reflect on the journey of season one, what it took to build this podcast from the ground up, and the lessons that completely shifted how I think about success, growth, and impact.  From hitting early milestones to navigating self-doubt and consistency, this episode is about what happens when you decide to bet on yourself before you feel ready. I also share what you can expect from season two and why this next chapter is centered around one powerful idea: Becoming on Purpose. This season is about intentional growth, identity, and making decisions that align with who you are becoming, not just who you’ve been. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still questioning if it’s enough, this episode will meet you there. Thank you for supporting the show. Follow @successindosespod career advancement, negotiation skills, pharmacists, personal development, confidence, asking for what you want, mindset shifts, professional growth, self-advocacy, boldness

    18 min

  8. Mar 30

    Becoming on Purpose: Redefining Success One Dose at a Time | Season 2 Trailer

    There was a point where life felt full… but not fulfilled. Full of responsibility. Full of expectations. Full of roles you’re doing your best to show up for every single day. And still, there’s that quiet question in the background: Is there more? In this Season 2 trailer of Success in Doses, Dr. Saley Traore-Uwalaka shares the personal story behind the podcast and the unexpected journey that came from taking a chance on something uncertain. What started as a quiet idea turned into clarity, connection, and a new definition of success. This season is about Becoming on Purpose – Building a career that reflects who you really are – Making decisions that align with your values – Growing without losing yourself in the process You’ll hear real stories, honest conversations, and the moments that shape who we’re becoming as professionals, leaders, and people. Because success doesn’t happen all at once.  It happens in doses.  🎧 Season 2 of Success in Doses launches Monday, April 6, 2026. Subscribe now so you don’t miss what could be your next dose.  Thank you for supporting the show. Follow @successindosespod career advancement, negotiation skills, pharmacists, personal development, confidence, asking for what you want, mindset shifts, professional growth, self-advocacy, boldness

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Success doesn’t happen all at once, it comes in doses. Success in Doses with Saley is a podcast about the small, intentional steps that lead to big achievements in career, motherhood, and entrepreneurship.Hosted by Saley T-Uwalaka, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and mom who has built success through resilience—navigating 25 years of kidney disease, two transplants, a career pivot at 29, caregiving for a parent, and the NICU journey of her preemie son—this show is about perseverance, ambition, and the reality of building a life on your terms.Each episode brings unfiltered conversations with industry experts, colleagues, and friends who share real stories of overcoming obstacles, embracing uncertainty, and finding success in unexpected places. Whether you’re climbing the career ladder, balancing life’s demands, or figuring it out as you go, this podcast is your reminder that every win—no matter how small—is worth celebrating.

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  • Creator
    Saley T-Uwalaka
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Success In Doses
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