A winding journey in pharmacy from hospital, to primary care, to Novartis and entrepreneurship!

Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of pharmacist and entrepreneur, Georgina Fihosy. From her experience as a hospital pharmacist to her current role at Novartis, Georgina shares her transition into the industry and her passion for balancing work and motherhood.

Discover how Georgina's entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish AfroTouch Design, a greeting card publishing company, and how she has been building her brand over the last eight years. Get insights into her creative process and the challenges she faced while developing her business alongside her career. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation filled with valuable insights for pharmacists, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to pursue their passion while juggling multiple responsibilities.

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01:57 Early Career and Education
04:18 Community Pharmacy Experience
05:48 Transition to Hospital Pharmacy
09:14 Exploring Hospital Specialties
10:47 Moving into Primary Care
14:47 Life Changes and Career Reflections
27:25 Pharmaceutical Industry Transition
42:05 The Birth of a Card-Making Business
42:53 From Hobby to Side Hustle
44:53 Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
46:26 Navigating Career and Business Growth
49:22 The Power of Early Mornings
52:07 Building AfroTouch Design
57:58 Major Breakthroughs and Challenges
01:04:37 The Role of Networking and Trade Shows
01:16:56 Work-Life Harmony and Future Aspirations
01:23:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

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Hi, I’m Anisha Patel. I’m the creator and host of the Pharmacist Diaries Podcast. I am a Specialist Paediatric Pharmacist at Great Ormond Street 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.

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