Episode 32: “Power to the Collective” with Vibhuti Arya
In Episode 32, Melissa talks with Vibhuti Arya, a Clinical Professor at St John’s University College of Pharmacy and racial dialogue expert. They discuss her work to bridge the gap …
Episode 31: “Passion, Attitude, Teamwork, & Honor” with Renae Chesnut and Olivia Welter
In Episode 31, Melissa talks with our first Dean and student pharmacist pair with Drake University’s Renae Chesnut and Olivia Welter. They discuss navigating change and innovation. Renae highlights Drake’s …
Episode 30: “Care for the Clinicians & Caregivers” with Candace Webb
In Episode 30, Melissa talks with Candace Webb who used a tragic family experience with healthcare to shape her passion for public health and addressing health disparities. They discuss her …
Episode 29: “Create a Joy List” with Nancy Bell
In Episode 29, Melissa talks with Nancy Bell, a current member of the Board of Trustees for the Iowa Pharmacy Association. They discuss her passion for science and serving as …
Episode 28: “Lot of Firsts in my Career” with Jan Carmichael
In Episode 28, Melissa talks with Jannet (Jan) Carmichael, a Past President of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and trailblazer on cutting edge pharmacy practice. Recorded to celebrate …
Episode 27: “Choose to Move Forward“ with Wendy Weber
In Episode 27, Melissa talks with Wendy Weber, currently serving on the APhA Board of Trustees and a Mom of two littles. They discuss integrating life and career and share …
Episode 26: “Greatest Blessing of My Life” with Valerie Prince
In Episode 26, Melissa talks with Valerie Prince, a clinical pharmacy specialist and recipient of the Linwood F Tice Friend of APhA-ASP Award. They discuss her leadership experiences and passion …
Episode 25: “Say Yes to the Great” with Michele Williams
In Episode 25, we kick off Season 3 of the MelisRxScripts podcast. Melissa talks with Michele Williams, Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship for the University of Iowa Tippie College …
SPECIAL EPISODE: “Life Lessons & Prescriptions” with Season 2 Guests
In Episode 24, Melissa celebrates Season 2 and highlights a prescription or life lesson from her outstanding guests. There are so many gems and insights on leadership, lifelong learning, innovation …
Episode 23: “Dream Big and Take Action” with Risa Vatanka
In Episode 23, Melissa talks with Parisa, known as “Risa” Vatanka, Senior Director of Corporate Alliances at the American Pharmacists Association. They discuss her student pharmacist and pharmacy resident experiences …