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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 18 MIN

Bonus: Author Unscripted - Writing the Book

from Your Worthy Career · host Melissa Lawrence

My book, Your Worthy Career: A Science-Backed Method to Build a Meaningful Career in Pharma and Biotech is officially out today, and in this special bonus episode, my marketing assistant turns the tables and interviews me about why I wrote this book, how the method came to be, and what I want the reader to feel by the end of it.This isn’t a traditional teaching episode. It’s more a behind-the-scenes conversation. We talk about the roadblocks I hit in my own 9-to-5, the moment I was told my extra degree and stretch work didn’t “count,” and how that experience led me to develop the hidden doors framework.This is honest, unscripted, and be sure to listen to the end to catch the blooper reel.In this episode, you’ll learn:The reason I wrote this book — and why I wanted it accessible to every woman in scienceThe story behind “hidden doors” and how roles get created outside the org chartThe career advice I followed early on that slowed me downWhat surprised me most while writing — including what I chose to leave outWhat I hope you feel when you finish the last chapterGet the Book: Your Worthy Career: A Science-Backed Method to Build a Meaningful Career in Pharma and Biotech here.Work with Me: Learn more and apply to work with me here.Love the podcast?  Share your feedback by leaving us a review. Thank you!Connect on SocialsLinkedInInstagram

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My book, Your Worthy Career: A Science-Backed Method to Build a Meaningful Career in Pharma and Biotech is officially out today, and in this special bonus episode, my marketing assistant turns the tables and interviews me about why I wrote this book, how the method came to be, and what I want the reader to feel by the end of it. This isn’t a traditional teaching episode. It’s more a behind-the-scenes conversation. We talk about the roadblocks I hit in my own 9-to-5, the moment I was told my e...

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