Success In Doses
Success doesn’t happen all at once, it comes in doses. Success in Doses with Saley is a podcast about the small, intentional steps that lead to big achievements in career, motherhood, and entrepreneurship.
Hosted by Saley T-Uwalaka, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and mom who has built success through resilience—navigating 25 years of kidney disease, two transplants, a career pivot at 29, caregiving for a parent, and the NICU journey of her preemie son—this show is about perseverance, ambition, and the reality of building a life on your terms.
Each episode brings unfiltered conversations with industry experts, colleagues, and friends who share real stories of overcoming obstacles, embracing uncertainty, and finding success in unexpected places. Whether you’re climbing the career ladder, balancing life’s demands, or figuring it out as you go, this podcast is your reminder that every win—no matter how small—is worth celebrating.
Episodes
41 episodes
How Pharmacist Can Create Their Own Path
What if the career you’re looking for in pharmacy doesn’t already exist yet?In this episode of Success in Doses: Becoming on Purpose, I sit down with Ashley Kay Pendrick, CEO of ProsperRx Consulting and co-founder of the Primary...
From Talent to Legacy
In this episode of Success in Doses, I sit down with George Okpamen for a powerful conversation about legacy, leadership, and redefining your relationship with failure.From being denied fellowships to becoming a senior leader at...
How to Build a Pharmacy Career That Actually Fits You
What if the career path everyone told you to follow isn’t actually the one meant for you?In this powerful episode of Success in Doses, Saley sits down with Dr. Saba Sayed, clinical pharmacist, TEDx speaker, executive leader, and career c...
How Adversity Builds Authority
What does it take to keep going when life keeps getting harder?In this deeply moving episode of Success in Doses, Saley sits down with Dr. Brigitte Ouabo, oncology pharmacist, educator, mentor, and founder of The Rookie Pharmacist, for a...
How to Lead While You’re Still Becoming
In this episode of Success in Doses, I sit down with Precious Craig, fourth-year student pharmacist, national student leader, and changemaker, for a powerful conversation about stepping into leadership before you feel ready.Prec...
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Career Growth & Leadership Mindset| Why High Achievers Feel Misaligned
In this episode of Success in Doses, I sit down with executive coach and leadership strategist Saran Traore for a powerful conversation about identity, career alignment, and what it really means to grow on purpose.We talk about the press...
Season 2 Kickoff: What Season One Taught Me + Becoming on Purpose
Season two of Success in Doses starts with a real, honest reset.In this solo episode, I reflect on the journey of season one, what it took to build this podcast from the ground up, and the lessons that completely shifted how I think abou...
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Becoming on Purpose: Redefining Success One Dose at a Time | Season 2 Trailer
There was a point where life felt full… but not fulfilled.Full of responsibility. Full of expectations. Full of roles you’re doing your best to show up for every single day. And still, there’s that quiet question in the background: I...
Didn’t Match for Pharmacy Residency? 5 Powerful Steps to Win Phase II
Didn’t match for pharmacy residency? Take a breath… this is not the end of your story.In this powerful bonus episode of Success in Doses, Dr. Saley Traore-Uwalaka breaks down exactly what to do next if you find yourself heading ...
What This Season Taught Me About Quiet Growth, Grief, and Building Something From Scratch
This season wasn’t loud. There were no fireworks or big viral moments. But it was a season of becoming.In the Season One finale of Success in Doses, Saley reflects on what it really looks like to build something from scratch, gr...
5 Things Every First-Time ASHP Midyear Attendee Should Know
Heading to the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting for the first time? This episode breaks down the five things every first-time attendee and residency candidate should know before stepping into the biggest pharmacy conference of the year. From how t...
How to Win at Midyear| Strategies Every Residency Candidate Should Use
Most residency applicants show up to Midyear believing the showcase is the main event. The truth is, your biggest opportunities at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting happen outside the showcase — in the hallways, the coffee lines, the pos...
Stop Downplaying Your Wins| How Humility Hurts You In Applications & Interviews
In this episode, we’re talking about the side of humility no one warns you about — the part that makes you shrink yourself in the exact moments when you should be representing your experience with clarity and confidence.If you’ve ever so...
From Fear to Focus: Reframing Residency Nerves Into Confidence
SummaryIn this episode, Saley discusses the concept of fear, particularly in the context of residency applications. She emphasizes how fear can reveal what we deeply care about and how it often stems from anxiety about performance. The conv...
5 PhORCAS Tips Every Pharmacy Residency Applicant Needs to Know
Pharmacy residency season is officially here, and so is PhORCAS. In this episode, host Saley breaks down everything you need to know to navigate the PhORCAS application with confidence. From transcripts and letters of intent to CV upload...
Real Match Rates| 10-Year Trends, and How to Beat the Odds
SummaryAre you applying for a pharmacy residency and wondering what your real chances are? In this episode, Saley, pharmacist, residency coach, and founder of ReziPrep360, breaks down 10 years of match statistics, dives into the 2024 PGY...
How Top Candidates Secure A Phase I Pharmacy Residency Match
SummaryIn this episode, Saley Traore-Uwalaka discusses the essential traits and strategies that student pharmacists need to secure a match in pharmacy residency programs. Emphasizing clarity, authenticity, and discipline, she shares insight...
From Awkward to Authentic| Mastering Residency Networking That Actually Works
SummaryIn this episode, Saley discusses the significance of networking in the residency application process, emphasizing that residency programs select people, not just applications. She provides practical tools for effective networking, in...
Before You Apply: 5 Ways to Know if a Program is the Right Fit for You
SummaryIn this episode of Success in Doses, Saley discusses the importance of mindset and program fitness for those applying to residency and fellowship programs. The conversation emphasizes the need for candidates to shift their perspectiv...
5 Pain Points Sabotaging Your Pharmacy Residency Application (and How to Fix Them)
SummaryIn this episode, Saley discusses the five biggest struggles candidates face during the residency application process and provides practical solutions to overcome them. The conversation covers the importance of program fitness, crafti...
5 Doses for Better Time Management: Brain Dumps, CEO Priorities, and More
SummaryIn this episode of Success in Doses, Saley discusses the importance of effective time management, especially for young professionals navigating busy schedules. She shares practical strategies for managing time in a way that feels org...
How To Stand Out This Residency Application Season
SummaryIn this episode, Saley provides essential insights and strategies for pharmacy students navigating the residency and fellowship application process. Emphasizing the importance of clarity, purpose, and a personalized approach, she...
Dose of Confidence: Choosing The Right People For Your References
SummaryIn this episode, Saley Traore-Uwalaka discusses the critical importance of selecting the right references for residency and fellowship applications. She emphasizes that good performance does not automatically translate to strong lett...
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A Clarity Dose| Finding Your Mentorship Style
Being a mentor isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up with intention, empathy, and a willingness to guide others through uncertainty. In this episode of Success in Doses, we flip the script and talk directly to mento...
A Dose of Leverage: How to Truly Use Mentorship for Growth
SummaryIn this episode of Success in Doses, Saley discusses the importance of mentorship and how to effectively leverage mentor-mentee relationships for personal and professional growth. She emphasizes that mentorship is not just about havi...
