#221: PA Erica Ramos, saw a gap in the dermatology market and invented an OTC product! Hear how her shark tank-like idea led to starting a small pharma company!

How many of you have had the thought, "Someone should invent ___________!" Erica had that thought and followed through. Hear how she went from idea to execution in this week's episode. Here are the show notes: Start noticing when there’s a gap in the marketplace, this might be your next Shark Tank idea.   Surround yourself with supportive people when you’re about to embark on something new, and avoid the naysayers. If you’re working with a partner, pay attention to your strengths and try to stay in your own lane.   Medicine is the long game.  Keep your eye on the prize.  You might have to work your way toward your dream job by taking a circuitous route. Switching jobs or specialties might be a way to mix things up and avoid monotony. Lots of opportunities as a PA, and you have the ability to remake yourself.   Be in the moment.  Go to your kids’ games, and put down the phone and the computer  Use CME for family vacations.  Take breaks.  Go to conferences.   Build yourself up, no one else is going to do that.  You have to ask for raises and learn to negotiate, esp if you’re not getting what you’re worth.   Trust yourself, block out the negative, and keep moving forward and working toward your dreams.   Erica's website: www.Restorascalp.com 15% discount code (good until 12/21/24) ProudPA15 @RestoraScalp (IG,FB,X,TikTok)@Erica_Ramos1 (IG) Guess What, Y'all? My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, at hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources (including my mini-book) on my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to talk about me being a speaker or podcast guest, or if you're interested in collaborating, use the email above to connect! My next PA Masterclass Series will start in January; let me know if you'd like to be a part of it! Here's a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

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Are you a medical provider struggling with burnout, career overwhelm, or just life in general? Do you love your career some days and other days wonder what the heck you were thinking when you chose a career in medicine? Or maybe you’re a mom like me and find it impossible to “do it all." I created this podcast because I’ve been there, which is also why I became a life coach. I now help other healthcare professionals like you get off the struggle bus of burnout. The tips, tools, and talks in this podcast are exactly what I needed when I was burned out!