Month: September 2023

Episode 37: “Fulfilled Not Frustrated: Creating a Lab Career That’s Right For You”

Are you a medical laboratory professional who feels unfulfilled, burnt out, or stuck in your current role? You’re not alone.  Many talented lab techs and scientists struggle to find meaning and satisfaction in their daily work. However, there are steps you can take to find or create a lab career that truly aligns with your…

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Episode 36: Revive and Thrive: The Roundtable Recap

In this episode, co-hosts Stephanie Whitehead and Tywauna Wilson chat and recap their favorite motivational and inspirational eLABorate Topics episodes from Season 3 thus far.   Tune in as they:  Discuss the impact of healthy connections on professional motivation  Share tips for building stronger networking relationships  Highlight success stories of entrepreneur relationships from previous episodes Revive…

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Episode 35: Transforming Job Rejection into Stepping Stones for Career Growth

In today’s episode, “Transforming Job Rejection,” we tackle the disheartening and frustrating experience of receiving a job rejection. We’ve all faced it at some point, but it’s crucial to remember that there is always a silver lining. To kick things off, our host, Tywauna Wilson, shares a personal experience of interviewing for a laboratory project…

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Episode 34: Supporting Grief in the Lab: Creating a Culture of Compassion and Care- Dana Powell Baker

In today’s episode, we have a thought-provoking roundtable discussion on a topic that is often overlooked in the workplace – grief. We are joined by our guest, Dana Powell Baker, who is the manager for academic partnerships with the Association of Public Health Laboratories. Dana brings a wealth of expertise in higher education, relationship building,…

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