We sit down with Curtis Ruhnau, an award-winning community pharmacist with more than 40 years of experience, current President of the Pharmacists' Support Service, and a passionate advocate for community-centred pharmacy. Curtis became the youngest licensed pharmacist in NSW at just 21. Together with his wife, he has built a nationally recognised pharmacy founded on trust, compassion and genuine patient care. From harm minimisation initiatives to supporting vulnerable members of the community...
Jul 14
57 min
We sit down with A/Prof Fei Sim, whose inspiring career journey proves that success isn't always about following the path you first imagined. As a child, Fei dreamed of becoming an artist. While life took her in a different direction, she discovered that pharmacy offered something just as fulfilling - the opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives through service, care, and leadership. What began in community pharmacy evolved into a career spanning leadership, advocacy, and in...
Jul 2
54 min
We sit down with Nancy El-Miski, whose pharmacy journey spans more than two decades across community pharmacy, leadership, clinical services, and now digital health innovation. Arriving in Australia as a baby with her family, Nancy grew up watching her mother build relationships and community through their family business. Those early lessons in connection, resilience, and service would go on to shape a remarkable pharmacy career. From becoming a pharmacy manager at just 22 years of age, to l...
Jun 16
57 min
We’re turning the microphone around as guest host Jenny Kirschner interviews our usual host, Krysti-Lee Patterson, about her own pharmacy career journey - from accidentally discovering pharmacy while studying biomedical science, to leadership, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and building innovative education platforms like lrnrx. What shaped her path? Mentorship, resilience, curiosity, and a willingness to pursue opportunities outside traditional pharmacy career pathways. What drives her work tod...
May 12
1 hr 2 min
Associate Professor Sarah Dineen-Griffin shares her journey from community pharmacy to becoming a nationally and internationally recognised leader in pharmacist prescribing, research, and education. Sarah is a registered pharmacist and Program Convenor of the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacist Prescribing at the University of Newcastle and has led the prescribing trials across NSW and ACT. Backed by $8 million in NSW Government funding, her research was to evaluate and implement expandi...
Apr 28
37 min
Glenn Angel, pharmacist and founder of Pharmacy Halo, shares how questioning everyday processes led him from community pharmacy into tech entrepreneurship. What sparked the shift? Not a grand plan but a simple question: “Why are we still doing it this way?” What started as frustration with missed orders and paper-based systems became a drive to create smarter, more efficient solutions now used by pharmacies across Australia. In this episode: Turning frontline challenges into scalable solution...
Apr 14
47 min
Explore the leadership journey of Prof Mark Naunton, National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, as he shares his perspective on the future of pharmacy in Australia. From growing up in rural Tasmania to leading the profession at a national level, Mark reflects on the experiences that shaped his career and the lessons that continue to influence his leadership approach today. This episode dives into the evolving scope of pharmacy practice, workforce challenges, and the expand...
Mar 31
50 min
Discover Ellen Bolger-Rowe's inspiring story of blending pharmacy, dance, and community involvement. From navigating career crossroads to owning a dance studio, her journey highlights the importance of following passions, building a strong network, and taking bold steps. Gain insights into how embracing change can lead to a fulfilling career and life outside traditional paths. Ellen is a final-year pharmacy student at Charles Sturt University and Secretary of the National Australian Pharmacy ...
Mar 17
43 min
In this episode, Deb Hawthorne shares her journey through pharmacy, highlighting the diverse roles and opportunities beyond traditional pharmacy practice. She discusses advocacy, rural health, and the importance of upskilling and community engagement in shaping the future of consultant pharmacy. Deb is Consultant Pharmacist of the Year, rural health leader and Chair of PSA’s Consultant Pharmacist Community of Special Interest. This episode explores: How rural practice shaped her leadership.Th...
Mar 3
45 min
This episode is an open, conversational deep dive into the world of locum pharmacy. Krysti-Lee will be joined by Heidi Dariz, General Manager of Raven’s Recruitment, who brings years of experience in pharmacy recruitment. Together, they’ll unpack how pharmacists can build a career as a locum - whether it’s a full-time lifestyle, a flexible career choice, or a bridge between roles. Listeners will learn how to become a locum pharmacist, where to find work, what legal/business requirements they ...
Dec 16, 2025
41 min
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