041: The Importance of Mentorship -W/ Dr. Sidonie Niba & Dr. Zera Hongla

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A wise person once said - in life, everyone should have a mentor and a sponsor. Each one of us has been influenced by someone before with or without even knowing it. Most often than not, we get to every stage we find ourselves in life with the help of someone, or we have helped someone get to some stage in their lives as well.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In our African community, the concept of mentorship is seldom discussed or practiced. The level of competition, expectation and sometimes hate, makes it somewhat difficult to support and uplift each other. But we fail to understand that it usually takes a village to reach higher heights in life. So, let me ask you - who is YOUR Village?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week, I will be speaking with two very vital members of my village - my mentors - to break down the importance of mentorship and why we all need mentors in our lives, and to mentor someone else. If you don’t know where to start when it comes to mentorship, or if you want clarity on the expectations of a mentor-mentee relationship, then this episode is for you.</span></p> <p><strong>MEET OUR GUESTS</strong><span style= "font-weight: 400;">: </span></p> <p><strong>Dr. Sidonie Niba</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">is a Cameroonian who currently serves as the Director of US Field Medical Excellence at Pharmacosmos Therapeutics, Inc. and has worked in a variety of roles with progressive experiences across clinical, academia and pharmaceutical industry settings. As a career strategist and mentor for underrepresented Medical professionals, Sidonie has spent the last 5 years helping dozens of clients transition into life-changing career and growth opportunities. She is an avid advocate for mentorship and coaching within both the professional and personal domains. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sidonie is a registered nurse, residency-trained Pharmacist and also holds a Master’s in Business Administration. </span