ScriptHer

Carlene Ngoma & Sara Murdock

ScriptHER is Australia’s first national podcast for women in pharmacy, hosted by Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock. Each week, we share honest stories, practical insights, and leadership advice to support growth and representation in the profession. Built on five pillars—leadership, ownership, mentoring, networking, and personal growth—ScriptHER helps women shape the future of pharmacy.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 24 — Sara and Carlene Talk to Jala Moushi Part 2

    Paying It Forward: Growing Your Network with Purpose The conversation with Jala Moushi continues — and it only gets better. In this second instalment, Carlene, Sara, and Jala go deeper on what it means to be a mentor rather than just have one. They explore how to identify who you can lift up, how to make networking feel less transactional and more human, and what sustainable professional generosity actually looks like across a long career in pharmacy. Jala also reflects on the specific challenges facing women in pharmacy when it comes to visibility and advocacy — and why creating space for others is one of the most powerful things any pharmacist can do. If you’ve ever wondered how to give back without burning out, or how to build a network that feels like a community rather than a contact list, this episode will leave you with both perspective and practical ideas.

  2. Aug 6

    Episode 23 - Sara and Carlene Talk to Jala Moushi Part 1

    Inside the Warehouse: Mentoring at Scale What does mentoring look like inside one of Australia’s largest pharmacy networks? In this first of two conversations with Jala Moushi from Chemist Warehouse, Carlene and Sara sit down with a pharmacist who has seen — and shaped — professional development from the inside. Jala shares her own mentoring journey, how she found the people who championed her, and what she looks for when she’s in the position to champion others. The conversation digs into the realities of building meaningful professional relationships within large organisations, the unspoken rules of networking that nobody teaches you in pharmacy school, and how to show up authentically in spaces that can feel intimidating. Jala brings warmth, honesty, and hard-won insight to a topic that matters deeply to every pharmacist who wants to grow.

  3. Aug 6

    Episode 15 Republished - Sara and Carlene talk about Individual Betterment

    Episode 15 The Individual Betterment Pillar Title: Investing in Yourself as a Pharmacist This episode has been republished as it is directly related to episodes 23-25 Description: In this episode, Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock dive deep into the Individual Betterment Pillar—a fundamental foundation for pharmacists who want to build fulfilling careers and maintain excellence in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape. What does it truly mean to invest in your own growth anddevelopment as a pharmacist? From continuing education and clinical skill-building to personal wellness, professional confidence, and mental health, the Individual Betterment Pillar encompasses the intentional choices you make to become the best version of yourself—both professionally andpersonally. Carlene and Sara explore why so many pharmacists neglectthis crucial pillar, the real consequences of stagnation, and thetransformative power of commitment to continuous improvement. They discuss practical strategies for balancing ongoing learning with demanding pharmacy practice, how to identify your growth areas, and why investing in yourselfdirectly impacts patient care, career satisfaction, and financial success. Whether you’re early in your pharmacy career or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers actionable insights on building a sustainable culture of self-improvement and staying relevant in a rapidly changing profession. Tune in to discover: Why individual betterment matters morethan ever, how to prioritize your own growth without burnout, the connection between personal development and professional success, and concrete steps to start your betterment journey today. Hosted by: Carlene McMaugh & Sara Murdock

  4. Jul 30

    Episode 22 - Reflections on the Conversation with Bronwyn Clark

    Reflecting on Leadership Carlene and Sara return to close out the Leadership series with a candid, thoughtful, and energising recap. Drawing on both episodes with Bronwyn Clark and their own reflections since those conversations, they revisit the themes that stayed with them — the ideas that shifted something, the moments that challenged their assumptions, and the questions they're still sitting with. This is the kind of honest co-host debrief that has become a signature of SCRIPTHER, and it does not disappoint. Leadership is not a destination you arrive at — it is a practice you return to, again and again, with more self-awareness and more grace each time. Carlene and Sara close the series by asking what it would look like for more pharmacists — especially more women — to step fully into the leaders they already are. If this series has stirred something in you, this final episode will help you name it, own it, and take it somewhere worth going.

  5. Jul 23

    Episode 21 - Sara and Carlene talk to Bronwyn Clark part 2

    Growing Leaders: Continuing the Conversation with Bronwyn Clark The conversation with Bronwyn Clark continues — and this episode goes even deeper. Carlene, Sara and Bronwyn turn their attention to what it means not just to be a leader, but to grow leaders around you. Bronwyn shares her perspective on the responsibilities that come with seniority, the way she thinks about legacy and impact, and why developing others is not a distraction from leadership — it is the point of it. Her insights are both challenging and deeply compassionate. This episode also takes on the structural barriers that can make leadership harder for women in pharmacy — the systems, cultures, and unspoken expectations that shape who gets seen, heard, and promoted. Bronwyn speaks to these realities with honesty and without cynicism, offering a way of thinking about leadership that is both clear-eyed and full of genuine hope. If you've ever wondered how to lead with integrity in a system that doesn't always reward it, this conversation will give you both language and courage.

  6. Jul 16

    Episode 20 - Sara and Carlene Talk to Bronwyn Clark Part 1

    Leading with Intention: A Conversation with Bronwyn Clark In this first of two conversations with Bronwyn Clark, Carlene and Sara sit down with a pharmacist and leader whose career has been defined by purpose, resilience, and a deep commitment to the profession. Bronwyn shares her leadership journey with remarkable candour — from the experiences that first awakened her sense of responsibility to others, to the moments of doubt, redirection, and clarity that have shaped who she is as a leader today. Her story is both grounding and genuinely galvanising. The conversation explores what intentional leadership looks like in practice: how to lead when you don't have all the answers, how to build trust with the people around you, and why the most powerful leaders are often the ones who listen more than they speak. Bronwyn brings a perspective that is as warm as it is sharp — and her ability to articulate what leadership feels like from the inside is something every pharmacist who has ever wondered if they're doing enough will find deeply reassuring.

  7. Jul 9

    Episode 19 - Sara and Carlene Talk about Leadership

    What Does Leadership Really Mean in Pharmacy? Leadership is one of the most used — and most misunderstood — words in pharmacy. In this opening episode of the Leadership series, Carlene and Sara step back and ask the question that doesn't get asked enough: what does it actually mean to lead in a profession like ours? Drawing on their own experiences navigating the complexities of pharmacy across clinical, commercial, and advocacy spaces, they explore the gap between the leadership we're told to aspire to and the leadership we actually see modelled around us. This episode sets the tone for a rich four-part series featuring a guest whose insights on leadership have resonated deeply across the pharmacy profession. Carlene and Sara reflect on what it took for them to see themselves as leaders, why so many pharmacists — particularly women — resist that label, and what changes when you finally claim it. Whether you're leading a team, a practice, or simply your own career, this conversation is an invitation to think bigger about what you're capable of.

  8. Jul 2

    Episode 18 - Reflections on the Conversation with Seena Haines

    Reflecting on Growth: Individual Betterment Recap Carlene and Sara return to close out the Individual Betterment series with a reflective and energising recap episode. Drawing on their rich conversations with Seena Haines and their own experiences as pharmacists, advocates, and women committed to ongoing growth, they distil the themes that resonated most — and sit with the questions that are still worth asking. This is the kind of honest debrief that only happens between two people who genuinely care about the work. The episode closes the series with both warmth and a clear call to action. Individual betterment is not a one-time event — it is a lifelong orientation toward becoming more of who you are capable of being. Carlene and Sara invite listeners to reflect on what this series stirred in them, what one small step they might take next, and why choosing yourself is never a selfish act. It is, in fact, where everything else begins.

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ScriptHER is Australia’s first national podcast for women in pharmacy, hosted by Carlene McMaugh and Sara Murdock. Each week, we share honest stories, practical insights, and leadership advice to support growth and representation in the profession. Built on five pillars—leadership, ownership, mentoring, networking, and personal growth—ScriptHER helps women shape the future of pharmacy.

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  • Creator
    Carlene Ngoma & Sara Murdock
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Carlene Ngoma & Sara Murdock
  • Show Website
    ScriptHer

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