Hey all! 🙌🙌

This past week I had the privilege of attending Pharmacy Connect 2025, one of the biggest events on the pharmacy calendar.

What struck me most wasn’t just the updates on policy, new services, or the direction of community pharmacy.

It was the people.

👉 I was able to connect with pharmacy students full of ambition, interns pushing through the challenges of their first year, and some of the most experienced and innovative leaders in our industry.

Here’s what I took away, and why it matters for you:

1️⃣ Curiosity creates opportunity.
The students and interns who made the strongest impression weren’t necessarily the most “knowledgeable.”

They were the ones who asked questions, introduced themselves, and weren’t afraid to step into conversations. That curiosity was noticed and remembered.

2️⃣ Leaders are looking for YOU.
Pharmacy owners and industry figures repeatedly told me how much they value motivated interns and young pharmacists who bring energy and a willingness to learn.

They don’t expect you to know everything, they expect you to be present, engaged, and ready to grow.

3️⃣ Your career is being built today, not “one day.”
Too often, students and interns wait until after registration to start thinking seriously about networking and career opportunities.

But the truth is, the people you meet and the initiative you show now can shape your career for years to come, whether that’s moving into management, ownership, or even brand-new roles like GP pharmacists and digital health innovators.

💡 My advice to you: Treat every lecture, every placement, and every professional interaction as your own mini “conference.”

Step forward, ask the question, introduce yourself.

You never know which conversation will open a door.

That’s exactly why I created PharmWise: to give students and interns a head start by combining real-world learning, exam preparation, and networking opportunities in one place.

If Pharmacy Connect is where the industry’s leaders gather, PharmWise is where the future leaders start building their foundation.

So here’s my challenge for you this month:
👉 What’s one small step you can take to expand your professional network? (It could be asking a pharmacist about their career journey, sharing your goals in our community, or reaching out to someone you admire on LinkedIn.)

The seeds you plant now will grow into opportunities later. 🌱

Talk soon,
Gus👉

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That’s it for this week.

We’re just getting started. Let’s raise the bar for pharmacy, together.

Gus