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Dream seCURED Mentoring

Dream seCURED Mentoring

By Dream seCURED Mentoring

This mentoring network looks to create a reach one teach one network by connecting black and brown professionals with high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate students and trainees pursuing personal and professional goals.
Our podcast puts the voices of our mentors out to the world and provides a platform detailing their journey to seCURING their dreams! We also provide advice on navigating the hills and valleys of life pursuits and pharmacy-focused guidance for residency aspirations.
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So You Want To Be A... Doctor of Pharmacy/Pharmacy Resident

Dream seCURED MentoringMay 14, 2021

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Interviewee Image is Key w/ Black Gold Imaging

Interviewee Image is Key w/ Black Gold Imaging

Listen in as we discuss ways to ensure your first impression is pristine! We conversed with Image Consultant and Web Designer, Nahema Washington, Owner of Black Gold Imaging on how you can put your best foot forward virtually and in-person when interviewing for any position with THE POWER OF APPEARANCE!

Nahema Washington, Founder of Black Gold Imaging, spent ten years of her career as an administrator in healthcare but left her corporate position to pursue an education at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she became a certified Image Consultant.

Nahema was always intrigued by how people presented themselves professionally and the link between the power of appearance and customer satisfaction. So, she created Black Gold Imaging to collaborate with companies and provide executive image coaching, ensuring employees reflected the company's mission.

Nahema also specializes in web design, social media management, and communications by telling the stories of well-known organizations.

Guest Connect: 

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nahema-washington-george-62b37033 

IG: BlackGoldImaging

Website: www.blackgoldimaging.com

Email: nahema@blackgoldimaging.com

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“Always remember, the World needs the you YOU dream to be!” - Dr. Jess 

IG: @dreamsecuredmentoring @drdaniellej 

YouTube: Dream seCURED Mentoring, LLC #subscribe 

Hit us 🆙 for questions or to be featured: Email: secured.dream@gmail.com 

Schedule with us: https://square.site/book/0R6T563K751T2/dream-secured-mentoring-network-llc

Jan 28, 202258:44
Residency Chat w/ PGY1/PGY2 HSPAL Residency Director, Dr. R. Guggemos

Residency Chat w/ PGY1/PGY2 HSPAL Residency Director, Dr. R. Guggemos

In this episode, we had the opportunity to enjoy a candid conversation with the Pharmacy Operations Manager and PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency Director for Ascension Health in Clarkston, Michigan.

Tune in as we ask the questions prospective residents may be interested in hearing. We gain the personal perspective of what Dr. Guggemos looks for in a residency candidate while learning how she combined her profession and passion. You’ll find out what this new HSPAL position offers while being inspired to seCURE your Dreams!

Guest Connect:
LinkedIn-
www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-guggemos

Questions:
@iwearawhitecoat - “In this virtual environment, what makes the candidate standout and memorable when it comes to the interview and engagement?”

@Jodesen - What advice would you have for a nontraditional residency candidate or someone looking for a career pivot?

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“Always remember, the World needs the you YOU dream to be!”
- Dr. Jess

IG: @dreamsecuredmentoring @drdaniellej YouTube: Dream seCURED Mentoring, LLC #subscribe Hit us 🆙 for questions or to be featured: Email: secured.dream@gmail.com

Schedule with us: square.site/book/0R6T563K751T2/dream-secured-mentoring-network-llc
Oct 30, 202152:22
So You Want to be A... Attorney w/ Jessica Quarless

So You Want to be A... Attorney w/ Jessica Quarless

We’re back with another SYWTBA… episode! Tune in as we discuss the path that led Jessica Quarless to becoming an Associate Attorney focused on employment law. We detail her future-forward thinking, things she wished she’d known, and a multitude of wisdom to hopefully add some light to your path!

Note: this interview was completed November 2020.

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Ever been asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?”. Figuring out the road to success or even what success means to you, can be a daunting task. With this series, @dreamsecuredmentoring sits down with a multitude of professionals who have seCURED their dream or, are at the cusp of having their dream seCURED . We discuss career, undergrad, grad school, post-grad training and a day in their shoes. Get their candid, real life lessons and gain wisdom to help you navigate your journey to getting your dream seCURED.

Always remember, the World needs the YOU you dream to be!

Hit us 🆙 for questions or to be featured!

Email: secured.dream@gmail.com

IG: @dreamsecuredmentoring @drdaniellej

YouTube: Dream seCURED Mentoring, LLC #subscribe

Oct 12, 202137:19
So You Want To Be A... Software Engineer w/ Alishia Budzinski

So You Want To Be A... Software Engineer w/ Alishia Budzinski

We’re back with another SYWTBA… episode! Tune in as we discuss the path that lead Alishia Budzinski to becoming a Senior Software Engineer. We detail her leaps of faith, things she wished she’d known, and a multitude of wisdom to hopefully add some light to your path!

Note: this interview was completed October 2020.

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Ever been asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?”. Figuring out the road to success or even what success means to you, can be a daunting task. With this series, @dreamsecuredmentoring sits down with a multitude of professionals who have seCURED their dream or, are at the cusp of having their dream seCURED . We discuss career, undergrad, grad school, post-grad training and a day in their shoes. Get their candid, real life lessons and gain wisdom to help you navigate your journey to getting your dream seCURED. 

Always remember, the World needs the YOU you dream to be!

Hit us 🆙 for questions or to be featured: 

IG: @dreamsecuredmentoring @drdaniellej 

YouTube: Dream seCURED Mentoring, LLC #subscribe 

 Email: secured.dream@gmail.com

Sep 30, 202143:03
Pearls of Wisdom for P-1's

Pearls of Wisdom for P-1's

The excitement of being accepted into pharmacy school, after your hard work and dedication, was amazing right?   

Everyone is so proud of you, and are just as excited for you to embark on this journey.   

The journey is here and you’re now an official P1! Now what? *insert nervous emoji or gif of your choice*  

Don’t panic! Dream seCURED Mentoring is here to help kickstart this year on the right foot!  

Gain words of wisdom from our panel of pharmacists and PharmD candidates. Each will bring their personal and professional experiences to make sure you’re well equipped for success (and to calm the P1 jitters).   

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Timestamps: 

o Meet the Mentors and Mentees: 0:00 - 07:15  

o Discussion Outline: 07:16 - 08:45 

o Purposing Pharmacy from Day 1: 08:46 - 22:10 

o What I wish I knew: 22:11 - 37:49 

o Study Tips: 37:50 - 56:52 

o Setting Up for Success: 56:53 

o Thanks & Wrap Up: 01:11:37   

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Let's Connect! 

o Email: secured.dream@gmail.com 

o Instagram: Dream Secured Mentoring Network

Sep 14, 202101:16:52
So You Want to be a Doctor of Chiropractic

So You Want to be a Doctor of Chiropractic

Are you curious about what the field of chiropractic care has to offer? Wondering what the road to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic potentially entails? Join me in discussing all of the above and MUCH MUCH MORE as I chat with Drs. Dana Zeina and Asad Khan, two amazing providers changing lives one manual manipulation at a time. 

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Ever been asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?”. Figuring out the road to success or even what success means to you, can be a daunting task. With this series, @dreamsecuredmentoring sits down with a multitude of professionals who have seCURED their dream or, are at the cusp of having their dream seCURED . We discuss career, undergrad, grad school, post-grad training and a day in their shoes.

Get their candid, real life lessons and gain wisdom to help you navigate your journey to getting your dream seCURED. Always remember, the World needs the YOU you dream to be!

IG: @dreamsecuredmentoring @drdaniellej YouTube: Dream seCURED Mentoring, LLC #subscribe Hit us 🆙 for questions or to be featured: Twitter: @DreamSecured Email: secured.dream@gmail.com

Jul 23, 202151:18
So You Want To Be A... Doctor of Pharmacy/Pharmacy Resident

So You Want To Be A... Doctor of Pharmacy/Pharmacy Resident

Are you curious about what the field of pharmacy has to offer? Wondering what the road to becoming a Doctor of Pharmacy potentially entails? Join me in discussing all of the above and MUCH MUCH MORE as I chat with Drs. Paris Smith and Shereen Salama. These PharmD’s and current PGY-1 Pharmacy Residents detail their career journey thus far and where they desire for their hard-work and dedication to take them. Both are at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) located in North Chicago, Illinois.

Note: this interview was completed October 2020. Dr. Smith has matched with an Ambulatory Care PGY-2 program in Portland, OR. Dr. Salama early-committed to the Ambulatory Care PGY-2 Residency at FHCC.

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Ever been asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?”. Figuring out the road to success or even what success means to you, can be a daunting task. With this series, @dreamsecuredmentoring sits down with a multitude of professionals who have seCURED their dream or, are at the cusp of having their dream seCURED . We discuss career, undergrad, grad school, post-grad training and a day in their shoes. 

Get their candid, real life lessons and gain wisdom to help you navigate your journey to getting your dream seCURED. Always remember, the World needs the YOU you dream to be! 

IG: @dreamsecuredmentoring @drdaniellej YouTube: Dream seCURED Mentoring, LLC #subscribe Hit us 🆙 for questions or to be featured: Twitter: @DreamSecured Email: secured.dream@gmail.com

May 14, 202152:54
So You Want to be a... "Neurologic PT"
Mar 06, 202134:19
So You Want to be a ... "Doctor in Post Secondary Education Leadership"

So You Want to be a ... "Doctor in Post Secondary Education Leadership"

Hailing from San Diego, California Jason Allen Graduated from Morehouse College with his bachelor's degree in Business Marketing. After working in the fields of sales, customer service, and management, Jason returned to pursue his graduate education at the University of San Diego obtaining his master's degree in K12 Special Education followed by his Doctorate in Post Secondary Education Leadership at San Diego State University. Jason currently works as a student success program coordinator and an academic counselor at Grossmont Community College in San Diego.

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Ever been asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?”.

Figuring out the road to success or even what success means to you can be a daunting task. With this series, @dreamsecuredmentoring sits down with a multitude of professionals who have seCURED their dreams or, are at the cusp of having their dreams seCURED . We discuss career, undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate training and a day in their shoes.

Get their candid, real life lessons and gain wisdom to help you navigate your journey to getting your dream seCURED . Always remember, the World needs the you you dream to be!

IG: @dreamsecuredmentoring

@drdaniellej

YouTube: Dream seCURED Mentoring, LLC #subscribe

Hit us 🆙 for questions or to be featured:

Twitter: @DreamSecured

Email: secured.dream@gmail.com

Mar 01, 202133:11