Dr Fernanda da Silva Tatley, Scientist, entrepreneur and Reiki Master

There's no doubt that Dr Fernanda da Silva Tatley's scientific career has been one of purpose. A medical molecular microbiologist, she’s researched tuberculosis (TB), listeria and cancer, working with Glaxo Wellcome, then enabled other researchers as an account manager for Roche Diagnostics. Delve a little deeper and there’s a tale of a thwarted career however – she’d have liked to be an archaeologist but her father wanted her to go into medicine, so she compromised and studied sciences.Alongside her career path, Fernanda has embraced many different experiences and roles, from Reiki Master and reconnective healing practitioner, to orienteer and photographic model.The inspiration behind Fernanda’s business actually started in the 1980s and was parked.Find out what took Fernanda so long to follow her dream, and why.Listen out for Fernanda’s insights into managing parental expectations, changing career and why freeing your mind can open up a wealth of possibilities and opportunities.Read more:Mentioned in this podcastLinksAzurlis Anita Roddick (Wikipedia entry)University of Otago, New ZealandUniversity of Cape Town, South AfricaYou might also like to listen to:Sarah Ashworth, Researcher developer at University of Manchester S1 E11Dr Bushra Schuitemaker, Zoologist, microbiologist and award winning communicator S4 E2Duncan Goose, Founder of Global Ethics and One Water S1 E10Maddie Booth, Sustainability consultant, educator and speaker S4 E6About ProGRESS:Host Sandra Kessell invites guests to discuss their pro- Green, Ethical, Sustainable and Socially responsible careers, courses and activities and asks for real-world insights into the paths and decisions that led to them.Instagram: @progress_green_careers_podcastOriginal content © Sandra Kessell Original music © Lyze KessellEmail: [email protected] revelations, lightbulb moments and an informative listen on ProGRESS, with plenty of insights as guests explain how and why got into their Green, Ethical, Sustainable and Socially Responsible career or course (the GRESS of ProGRESS) with plenty of tips if you want to do the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.