Episode 43: Authenticity, Advocacy and Passion (Featuring Shonda Jones)

<p>Merriam-Webster defines the word <em>authentic</em> as “real or genuine” -  these words completely describe the special guest for this episode, Shonda Jones, and the passion that she has for the laboratory medicine profession!  </p><p><br>Shonda Jones is a MLS with 12+ years of combined experience working in academic, research, and clinical laboratories. Currently, Shonda coordin, laboratory education and training in the ambulatory setting. <br>Listeners can connect with Shonda using her email: <a href="mailto:shonjones34@gmail.com">shonjones34@gmail.com</a>.</p><p><br>Tune in as co-host Stephanie Whitehead has a conversation with Shonda Jones about her laboratory journey, being a patient advocate for community and how she remains passionate in your day-to-day work. <br> </p><p>Be sure to post a comment and share your thoughts in our Linkedin eLABorate Topics Group. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Podcast Call to Action<br></strong>We would love to feature YOU!!!<strong><br></strong>Share your favorite takeaway from today's episode or anyone from this season: <a href="https://lnkj.in/p/directimpact">Video Review</a></p><p><strong>Be an eLABorate Supporter!</strong><br>1.     Listen on <a href="https://directimpactbroadcasting.com/">directimpactbroadcasting.com</a>, Spotify, Apple Podcast, or your favorite podcast platform</p><p>2.     Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet, or notebook so you never miss an episode! </p><p>3.     Be sure to leave a comment, and share it with fellow medical laboratory professionals!</p><p>4.     Join our <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13931189/"><strong><em>eLABorate Topics Group </em></strong></a>on LinkedIn</p><p>5.     Leave us a Video Review and we will feature you on our Social Media: <a href="https://lnkj.in/p/directimpact">Video Review</a></p><p> <br><strong>Be a Guest on our show!<br></strong>If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us by completing the <a href=