In this debut episode of The Untold Stories of Pharmacy Students Series, we sit down with Romoluwa ("Rommy") Akinnawonu, a remarkable third-year pharmacy student at Keele University who's making waves as BPSA's Engagement Officer. Originally from Dublin and now based in East London, Rommy brings a fresh perspective to pharmacy education through her commitment to addressing health inequalities, particularly those affecting women and ethnic minorities. Her journey from a shy student to a confident leader epitomises the transformation possible when passion meets purpose. Through her role at BPSA, she's revolutionising how pharmacy students connect online, championing her "3Ps" motto - more pictures, more people, and more passion. This episode explores her unique path through pharmacy school, from securing innovative internships in women's health and data science to balancing competitive cheerleading with academic excellence. Rommy shares candid insights about the evolving landscape of pharmacy education, the power of digital networking, and the importance of amplifying diverse voices in healthcare. Key Topics Covered: Journey from Dublin to London and finding her voice Discovering pharmacy and evolving interests through university years Experience with hospital placements and prescribing curriculum BPSA leadership role and digital engagement strategies Internships in women's health and health data research Time management and balancing multiple commitments JOIN MY NEWSLETTER COMMUNITY: This isn't your typical pharmacy newsletter - it's a weekly mentoring session delivered straight to your inbox, packed with actionable insights for ambitious pharmacy students. Each week, I share: Building multiple income streams while maintaining clinical practice Time management secrets and productivity hacks I swear by ⚡ Systems and strategies that keep it all running smoothly ⚙️ Personal reflections on growth, failure, and resilience Behind-the-scenes looks at podcast production and brand building If you are ready to think differently about your future in pharmacy, sign up 👉 HERE! PARTNERSHIPS and DISCOUNTS: The Naked Pharmacy is a brand I LOVE and use daily. They are offering my podcast listeners a 20% discount on all their products. Use discount code PD20 at checkout to receive the offer. https://www.thenakedpharmacy.com/ 🚀 Check out our Amazon storefront dedicated to podcasting gear! We will keep adding/reviewing the list but there’s a selection of microphones, audio interfaces, and more to help you elevate your podcasting game. Explore Our Storefront Here CONNECT WITH ROMMY: Linkedin: Rommy Akinnawonu Instagram: @rxmmy.ix Tiktok: @rxmmmy Join the British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association (BPSA) TODAY. You won’t regret it! OTHER LINKS: The music from this series has been created by a pharmacy student! BPSA’s president, Emeka Onwudiwe, is a talented student and incredible entrepreneur. I am so proud to share his music on my podcast. Go and check the music production company and the word that they do: Inplus Music Follow me on My Website, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and/or Twitter. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform so you can be notified when a new episode is released or leave a review on apple podcasts. If you have any suggestions for guests you want me to talk to or if you’d like to come on yourself, please feel free to contact me via social media, or email at info@pharmacistdiaries.com.
