Activating Pharmacy's Political Power | Jesse Brashear, Pharmacy Entrepreneur

0:22 - Jesse talks about his background in political science and pharmacy

0:59 - Jesse discusses getting involved in pharmacy advocacy in the state legislature

2:18 - How a pharmacy reform bill gets introduced in a state legislature

4:49 - Jesse describes literally knocking on legislators' doors at the state capitol

6:33 - Jesse talks about speaking on pharmacy bills in legislative committees

8:19 - Jesse recounts how long it takes to get pharmacy reform bills passed

10:06 - Jesse wanted to go to law school or become an urban planner after college

16:52 - Jesse brings his kids to speak at committee meetings for pharmacy reform

18:18 - Factors that led to introduction of a pharmacy reform bill in Florida

23:49 - Ways for individual pharmacists to get involved in advocacy

25:38 - The role of state pharmacy associations in advocacy efforts

28:24 - Advocating for pharmacy issues at the federal level

30:32 - Getting new pharmacy graduates involved in advocacy

32:25 - Would Jesse still pursue pharmacy today?

35:10 - Sitting vs standing as a pharmacist

36:40 - Tips for getting started in pharmacy advocacy

39:09 - Taking action beyond just complaining about issues

40:39 - Jesse's goal in coming on the podcast

42:15 - Closing thoughts