The Light After the Rejection Tunnel: Lessons from Pharmacologist Dr. Rell on Why You Should Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Ep. 22

Aurellia Whitmore also known as Dr. Rell, is a pharmacologist/toxicologist by trade, and a STEM enthusiast, and white coat consultant by design. Dr. Rell spends a large amount of time supporting the scientific community including Big Pharma, biotech companies, and academic institutions across the nation. Dr. Rell leverages her academic, industry, and networking experience to provide a multitude of career consulting services for those seeking alternative career paths in STEM. She empowers MD’s, PharmD’s, PhDs, and undergraduate STEM majors to secure positions and opportunities that lead to fulfilling careers. Dr. Rell’s commitment to scientific endeavors commensurate with her commitment to the community. She mentors youth interested in pursuing STEM-focused education and careers; frequents as a guest speaker at conferences, HBCU’s, and other academic institutions; and dedicates time to respond to queries from hungry heart’s through Instagram. With her staunch devotion to supporting those pursuing STEM careers in industry and beyond, let Dr. Rell help put you on the path to the profession of your dreams! On this episode we discuss: How she is learning to be gentle with herself The road that led her to her PhD How she navigates imposter syndrome The value of mentorship  Why you should step out of your comfort zone How to fund your graduate degree  The idea behind her consulting agency How we deal with rejection The questions you should ask before accepting a job offer  The value of self-care and being still Connect with Dr. Rell using the following mediums: Website: https://www.drrell.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dr.rellwhitmore/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.RellWhitmore/ Email: [email protected]