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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
32 episodes
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...
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21:23
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...
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15:05
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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17:51
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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22:51
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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16:08
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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36:41
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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29:36
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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30:47
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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23:15
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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20:05
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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20:57
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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32:24
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...
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45:00
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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33:48
A Dose of Reframing: Rewrite the Story Failure Tried to Tell You
SummaryIn this episode, Saley discusses the uncomfortable truth about failure and its integral role in the journey to success. She shares personal experiences with failure, emphasizing that it can serve as a powerful catalyst for growth and...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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30:19
10 Essential Doses for Thriving In Residency
In this insightful episode, Saley shares her hard-earned wisdom on thriving in pharmacy residency. Drawing from over eight years of experience mentoring pharmacy residents, Saley offers ten essential doses to help you navigate the challenges of...
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42:12
A Dose of Becoming: How Motherhood Shaped My Boldest Self Yet
SummaryIn this episode, Saley shares her profound journey through motherhood, highlighting the transformative experiences that shaped her identity as a mother, professional, and individual. She reflects on the challenges faced during...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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27:41
Dose of the In-Between: What Nobody Tells You After Residency
SummaryIn this episode, Saley discusses the often-overlooked phase of career transition for pharmacy professionals, particularly after residency. She shares her personal journey, including the challenges she faced during her residency, the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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37:32
A Hard Dose On Ambition Fatigue
SummaryIn this episode, Saley discusses the concept of ambition fatigue, a phenomenon experienced by high achievers where their drive and goals become burdensome rather than motivating. She explores the difference between ambition fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:15
High Standards, Higher Roads: A Dose of Professional Grit
SummaryIn this episode of Success in Doses, host Saley interviews Dr. Amanda DeMarzo, a pharmacist with a non-traditional career path. They discuss the unexpected detours in Amanda's journey, her transition from pharmacy school to th...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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41:26
Doses of Resilience with Dr. Shekinah Banson
SummaryIn this episode of Success in Doses, host Saley engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Shekinah Banson about resilience, purpose, and personal growth. Dr. Banson shares her journey through adversity, including her experiences in...
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40:15
A Strategic Dose: The Power of Your Personal Board of Directors
SummaryIn this episode of Success in Doses, host Saley discusses the significance of having a personal board of directors for professional growth. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, accountability, and community support in ach...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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41:02
BONUS: Navigating Mental Health in Pharmacy
SummaryIn this conversation, Saley addresses the tragic loss of two pharmacists to suicide, emphasizing the importance of mental health and the need for a supportive community. She discusses the challenges of maintaining a professional ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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