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Episode Highlights:
1. Welcome to Elaborate Topics Podcast! Are you struggling to wake up with energy and excitement for the day ahead? Do you find yourself overwhelmed, stressed, and unfulfilled in your leadership role? You're not alone. Many leaders, especially in high-stress environments like medical laboratories, face similar challenges.
Host: Lona Small, Career Success Coach

1. Love Yourself First
Importance: Loving yourself first is crucial for maintaining balance and positive energy.Tips: Spend a day listening to your inner dialogue. Are the words kind and supportive? Engage in activities that promote self-love, such as reading, courses, or coaching.
2. Health Is Wealth
Physical Health: Eat healthy meals to boost energy and reduce fatigue.Mental & Emotional Health: Engage in fun activities, build a support system, and process your emotions.Spiritual Health: Take time for meditation, prayer, or connecting with a higher power to realize your limitless potential.
3. Draw The Line
Importance: Know your wants and communicate them effectively to avoid feeling taken advantage of.Tips: Clearly outline your needs and expectations at home and work. For example, no office visits during lunch or no work calls on weekends.
4. Embrace The Fun
Importance: Fun reduces stress, stimulates creativity, and fosters team bonding.Tips: Incorporate small fun activities at work and home, like bingo games, family movie nights, or date nights with your partner.
5. Align Your Work
Importance: Aligning your work with your core values and strengths brings fulfillment.Tips: Identify your unique core values and seek roles and projects that resonate with your passions and strengths.
6. Grow Continuously
Importance: Continuous growth is essential for personal and professional fulfillment.Tips: Embrace learning through experiences, others, and your unique inspirations. Don’t resist growth; let it guide your evolving interests and roles.
7. Share and Inspire Others
Importance: Your fulfillment creates a ripple effect, inspiring and empowering those around you.Tips: Share your journey, volunteer as a mentor, celebrate others' successes, and provide valuable resources.


Practical Steps to Get Started:
Journal for Self-Love: Set aside quiet time to journal your thoughts, accomplishments, and things that bring you joy. Identify your emotional, physical, and mental needs.Set Daily Intentions: Reflect on your journal entries and set small, manageable intentions each day that align with self-love, such as taking breaks or speaking kindly to yourself.


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In this insightful episode of "eLABorate Topics," our co-hosts delve into the mindset required for career success and the courage to pursue personal fulfillment. They share practical tips, personal challenges, and the importance of resilience, self-reflection, and continuous growth.
Key Points
Courage and Leadership: Making tough decisions with confidence and integrity.Shifting Perspectives: Viewing work as a platform for growth and learning.Maintaining a Positive Mindset: Embracing a growth mindset and practicing self-compassion.Designing Your Career Path: Building a career based on your strengths and values.Practical Tips: Effective goal setting, leadership strategies, and celebrating small achievements along the way.
Why Listen?
Gain actionable insights to boost your professional journey.Learn how to navigate challenges with resilience and self-reflection.Discover the power of a positive mindset in achieving career and personal goals.
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Real-life stories of overcoming obstacles and achieving success.Expert advice on personal and professional development.Strategies to help you design a fulfilling and impactful career.

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Join us for an insightful episode where we delve into the impactful careers and contributions of two trailblazing doctors in clinical laboratory science, Dr. Lashanta Brice and Dr. Melody Boudreaux Nelson. Explore their journeys, the significance of a DCLS degree, and the crucial role of interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare.
Today, we'll cover:
- The Importance of DCLS Professionals and Collaborative Healthcare
- Comprehensive Advice for Pursuing a DCLS Degree
- How to Showcase the Laboratory’s Value in Patient Care and Outcomes
Tune in to learn valuable insights and strategies for elevating your career in medical laboratory science.
Guest Bios:
LaShanta Brice, DCLS, MLS(ASCP)SH(ASCP)
Dr. LaShanta Brice graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston December 2021 with her Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. She received her Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2014 and her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science from Virginia Commonwealth University-Medical College of Virginia in 2008. Dr. Brice specializes in hematology and coagulation with 15 years of bench experience, management experience, process development, quality and compliance, and teaching experience. Her most recent position was the Hematology and Flow Cytometry Supervisor at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. She currently serves as Diagnostica Stago's Scientific Engagement & Clinical Education Scientist. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and designing Happy Planner layouts.
Melody Boudreaux Nelson, DCLS, CC (NRCC), MS, MLS (ASCP)cm
Dr. Melody Boudreux Nelson is a board-certified Clinical Chemist and a Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science at the University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS. Her leadership experience spans core laboratory oversight, operational management, and informatics. Dr. Nelson advocates for laboratory prominence in healthcare and enjoys creating quality improvement initiatives with interdisciplinary teams.
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In this episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead interviews Dr. Kathryn Golab, DCLS, MLS(ASCP)^CM, SH^CM, a trailblazer in laboratory medicine and a strong advocate for laboratory professionals. Dr. Golab shares her unique career journey, starting from her high school days through obtaining her doctorate.
She explains the importance of laboratory advocacy, and how she uses social media platforms like X (Twitter) and LinkedIn to enhance visibility and awareness for the laboratory profession. Dr. Golab offers valuable tips for leveraging social media for professional growth, inspiring listeners to be active advocates for their field.
This episode provides insightful strategies for navigating social media authentically and effectively for advocacy and professional development.
Special Guest Bio:
Dr. Kathryn Golab, DCLS, MLS(ASCP)^CM, SH^CM, is the Clinical Laboratory Utilization Specialist at Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories (WDL) in Milwaukee, WI. Kathryn is an active member of ASCP, where she is currently the chair of the National Social Media Committee and a career ambassador. She also is a member of ASCLS and is active at the Wisconsin State level as the current secretary for the Board of Directors, and on the national level as a member of the Consumer Response Team. She also is on the Menomonee Falls High School Healthcare Career Academy Board of Directors as a member at large. In 2022, she was awarded the ASCP Board of Certification Lab Superstar Award Runner-up, is a 2021 ASCLS Voices under 40 awardee, and has multiple publications related to social media and laboratory administration. When not promoting the laboratory profession, she enjoys hiking and reading books in her free time.
Connect with Dr. Kathryn Golab:
X (Twitter): @kgolabmls
LinkedIn: Dr. Kathryn Golab
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Follow @eLABorate Topics on all social media platforms and Join our eLABorate Topics Group on LinkedInJoin Team #eLABorate and connect with us!Listen on directimpactbroadcasting.com, Spotify, Apple Podcast, or your favorite podcast platform Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet, or notebook so you never miss an episode!Be sure to leave a comment, and share it with fellow medical laboratory professionals!Leave us a Video Review and we will feature you on our Social Media: Video Review
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If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us by completing the guest interest form or sending us an e-mail at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com.

In this episode, join Tywauna Wilson and Stephanie Whitehead as they dive into their recent experience at the Lab Manager Leadership Summit. From insightful sessions to engaging workshops, listen as they share their key takeaways, memorable moments, and reflections on how the summit has impacted their approach to laboratory management and leadership.
Tune in to hear Tywauna and Stephanie unpack their summit experience and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of laboratory management and leadership.
To listen to similar episodes:
Episode 10: Navigating Laboratory Leadership: Insights from Dr. Rodney Rohde
Episode 5: "Lab Manager Leadership Summit: Elevating Excellence with Scott Hanton and Michelle Hoad"
Podcast Call to Action
We would love to feature YOU!!!
Share your favorite takeaway from today's episode: Video Review
Be an eLABorate Supporter!
Follow @eLABorate Topics on all social media platforms and Join our eLABorate Topics Group on LinkedInJoin Team #eLABorate and connect with us!Listen on directimpactbroadcasting.com, Spotify, Apple Podcast, or your favorite podcast platform Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet, or notebook so you never miss an episode!Be sure to leave a comment, and share it with fellow medical laboratory professionals!Leave us a Video Review and we will feature you on our Social Media: Video Review
Be a Guest on our show!
If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us by completing the guest interest form or sending us an e-mail at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com.

In this episode of eLABorate Topics, hosts Tywauna Wilson delve into the critical role of emotional intelligence in the digital era, especially within the high-pressure environment of medical laboratories. Listen in to discover practical tips and insights for enhancing your emotional intelligence, leading to a more harmonious and effective workplace.
Today, we'll cover:
- The importance of emotional intelligence for effective communication and teamwork
- How emotional intelligence impacts patient care and job performance in the lab
- Techniques for managing stress and maintaining composure under pressure
- Strategies for developing emotional intelligence to advance your career and leadership skills
- Practical quick wins to start building your emotional intelligence today.
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Related Episodes:
Episode 5 (Season 4): Lab Manager Leadership Summit: Elevating Excellence with Scott Hanton and Michelle HoadEpisode 10 (Season 4): "Navigating Laboratory Leadership: Insights from Dr. Rodney RohdeEpisode 18 (Season 4): Achieving Work-Life Alignment: Essential Strategies for Medical Lab Professional Leaders
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2.     Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet, or notebook so you never miss an episode!
3.     Be sure to leave a comment, and share it with fellow medical laboratory professionals!
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Connect with Coach Tee Wilson
To connect with Tywauna for more on this and other leadership and personal development topics visit: TywaunaWilson.com or connect with her on LinkedIn where she shares topics to help you learn grow and develop in the area of leadership and personal development.
Be a Guest on our show!
If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please contact us by completing the guest interest form or e-mailing us at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com.