S2 Ep 2 - Dr Huma Qamar Chief Medical Officer at Ocugen

From growing up on the Pakistan/Afghanistan border and being one of only a handful of women with the opportunity to become a Doctor to being named on Forbes London's top entrepreneurs of 2025 list, Dr Huma Qamar has always known exactly what she wants to achieve. In this week's episode Huma and I talk about the importance of following your heart and passion, as well as the power of manifestation and she explains what the saying "your eyes cannot see what your mind does not know" means to her. We also talk about Ocugen's exciting breakthroughs and share how our similar direct styles can sometimes be misinterpreted as something else! If you're looking for a new year confidence boost you won't want to miss this episode. Chapters 00:00 Journey to Medicine: A Personal Story 09:58 Innovations in Cell and Gene Therapy 19:49 Leadership and Gender Dynamics in Medicine 21:34 Defining Boundaries in Professional Growth 22:46 Embracing Uniqueness in Professional Identity 27:41 Innovative Ventures in Aerospace Research 28:54 Future Projects and Aspirations 30:27 Empowering Women in Leadership Roles 34:35 Advice for Aspiring Professionals 41:04 The Importance of Networking and Personal Branding