Month: June 2023

Episode 24: From Lab Coat to Entrepreneur & CEO: Iyonna Woods’ Journey to Building a Business with Purpose (featuring Iyonna Woods, MS, MLS (ASCP)SBB)

In this episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead chats with medical lab scientist and founder of Fancy-Free Hair & Skin, Iyonna Woods, MS, MLS(ASCP)SBB, to discuss her journey from working in the laboratory to starting her own hair and skin care line. As a lab scientist, Iyonna was driven to help others with their skin and hair…

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Episode 23: Navigating Office Politics For New Managers

On this episode of eLABorate Topics, Tywauna Wilson delves into the complex issue of office politics and how it affects laboratory teams. She discusses how different personalities, such as complainers, gossipers, and bullies, can affect lab morale and productivity. Tywauna offers tips for laboratory managers on how to handle these types of personalities and emphasizes…

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Episode 22- Strategies for Enhancing Team Cohesion

Are you looking for strategies to develop and enhance your team’s cohesion?  Tune in to the latest podcast episode and learn how to bring your team together and create a strong sense of unity.  Key Topics discussed include: The importance of communication, providing feedback, promoting team building activities, and creating a shared sense of purpose. …

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Episode 21 – From Medical lab Scientist to Entrepreneur ( Unika Alexander)

 In this episode of the Elaborate Topics Podcast, Lona Small interviews Unika Alexander, a medical lab scientist turned entrepreneur. Unika shares her journey from working in the lab to co-founding Proficient Lab, a SaaS platform coupled with consulting services for laboratory training, competency plans, and compliance management.  Unika is the co-founder and CEO at The…

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