EPISODE · Dec 27, 2023 · 30 MIN
Overcoming Challenges and Celebrating Victories | Pharmacist Diaries
from Pharmacy Podcast Network · host Pharmacy Podcast Network
Balancing a full-time career, managing parenting duties, and running this podcast has been a rollercoaster ride of trials and triumphs. I've been lucky to have the unwavering support of my husband, Sunjay Vyas, and it's this love that has helped me juggle it all, a story I share in this episode with my guest, Yasir Sacranie, CEO of MicroPharm. We travel down our individual entrepreneurial journeys, exchanging tales of hurdles we've had to overcome, and the victories that have made it worthwhile. Alongside, we touch upon the significance of scheduling and good nutrition in maintaining high energy levels and overall productivity. The transition to entrepreneurship isn't an overnight process. It takes careful planning, and an unerring focus on time management. In our conversation, Yasir and I delve into this very aspect. Listen in as we discuss the pivotal role of auditing your time, focusing on the small tasks, and investing in specialists to aid in areas outside your expertise. Hear how our strategy of time blocks helped us identify time wastage and replace it with more productive activities. We stress on the importance of pacing yourself and taking things slow and highlighting the necessity of reinvesting the money you make to help your business grow. Creating content driven by passion and community sentiment is the cherry on top of the entrepreneurial journey. I talk about how the podcast reached 10,000 downloads across 100+ countries in its first year, a milestone that has fuelled my drive to keep creating. The joy of sharing knowledge and the satisfaction derived from inspiring, motivating, and educating listeners have been a significant motivator. Yasir and I also share our insight on overcoming challenges, embracing failure and the importance of taking initiative, even when the path seems daunting. As they say, every failure is a stepping stone to success. Tune in for an episode filled with entrepreneurial insights, motivational stories, and experiences that teach, engage and inspire. SUPPORT THE PODCAST: As I continue to grow and evolve this podcast, I am committed to bringing you inspiring and empowering content. But in order to do that, I need your support. I've set up a Buy Me a Coffee donation page where you have the opportunity donate a coffee (£5). You'll be helping us invest in the infrastructure, equipment, and team needed to take Pharmacist Diaries to the next level. With your help, we can continue to inspire and empower pharmacists around the world, and create a community that supports and uplifts one another. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pharmdiaries LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pharmacist-diaries/id1517069483 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72vLubufbwSZenhI7wQRy1 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDVkYTIwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.pharmacistdiaries.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pharmacistdiariesuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmacistdiariesuk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisha-patel-a95b9562/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PharmDiariesUK Email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH YASIR LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasir-sacranie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micropharm/ MicroPharm Website: https://www.micropharm.uk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MicroPharm/featured Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicroPharmOrg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@micropharm FILMED AND EDITED BY: Sunjay Vyas: https://www.sunjav.uk/ NEW TO PHARMACIST DIARIES: Hi, I’m Anisha Patel. I’m the creator and host of the Pharmacist Diaries Podcast. I am a Specialist Paediatric Pharmacist at Evelina London Childrens' Hospital and a Senior Lecturer with at King's College London. I am also a mother of two children, Lilyanna and Kai, and wife to an incredibly supportive and loving husband, Sunjay Vyas. If you want to know more, visit https://www.pharmacistdiaries.com/ SIGN UP to my NEWSLETTER via my website so you’ll be the first to know when new episodes are being released. You’ll also receive regular inspiration, tips, tools, and free content. #AnishaPatel #PharmacistDiaries
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Balancing a full-time career, managing parenting duties, and running this podcast has been a rollercoaster ride of trials and triumphs. I've been lucky to have the unwavering support of my husband, Sunjay Vyas, and it's this love that has helped me juggle it all, a story I share in this episode with my guest, Yasir Sacranie, CEO of MicroPharm. We travel down our individual entrepreneurial journeys, exchanging tales of hurdles we've had to overcome, and the victories that have made it worthwhile. Alongside, we touch upon the significance of scheduling and good nutrition in maintaining high energy levels and overall productivity.The transition to entrepreneurship isn't an overnight process. It takes careful planning, and an unerring focus on time management. In our conversation, Yasir and I delve into this very aspect. Listen in as we discuss the pivotal role of auditing your time, focusing on the small tasks, and investing in specialists to aid in areas outside your expertise. Hear how our strategy of time blocks helped us identify time wastage and replace it with more productive activities. We stress on the importance of pacing yourself and taking things slow and highlighting the necessity of reinvesting the money you make to help your business grow.Creating content driven by passion and community sentiment is the cherry on top of the entrepreneurial journey. I talk about how the podcast reached 10,000 downloads across 100+ countries in its first year, a milestone that has fuelled my drive to keep creating. The joy of sharing knowledge and the satisfaction derived from inspiring, motivating, and educating listeners have been a significant motivator. Yasir and I also share our insight on overcoming challenges, embracing failure and the importance of taking initiative, even when the path seems daunting. As they say, every failure is a stepping stone to success. Tune in for an episode filled with entrepreneurial insights, motivational stories, and experiences that teach, engage and inspire.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:As I continue to grow and evolve this podcast, I am committed to bringing you inspiring and empowering content. But in order to do that, I need your support. I've set up a Buy Me a Coffee donation page where you have the opportunity donate a coffee (£5). You'll be helping us invest in the infrastructure, equipment, and team needed to take Pharmacist Diaries to the next level. With your help, we can continue to inspire and empower pharmacists around the world, and create a community that supports and uplifts one another. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pharmdiariesLISTEN/SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pharmacist-diaries/id1517069483Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72vLubufbwSZenhI7wQRy1Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDVkYTIwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==CONNECT WITH ME:Website: https://www.pharmacistdiaries.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pharmacistdiariesuk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pharmacistdiariesukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisha-patel-a95b9562/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PharmDiariesUKEmail: [email protected] WITH YASIRLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasir-sacranie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micropharm/ MicroPharm Website: https://www.micropharm.uk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MicroPharm/featuredTwitter: https://twitter.com/MicroPharmOrg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@micropharm FILMED AND EDITED BY:Sunjay Vyas: https://www.sunjav.uk/NEW TO PHARMACIST DIARIES:Hi, I’m Anisha Patel. I’m the creator and host of the Pharmacist Diaries Podcast. I am a Specialist Paediatric Pharmacist at Evelina London Childrens' Hospital and a Senior Lecturer with at King's College London. I am also a mother of two children, Lilyanna and Kai, and wife to an incredibly supportive and loving husband, Sunjay Vyas. If you want to know more, visit https://www.pharmacistdiaries.com/
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