The Interview Showcase #103 - Exclusive Talk with A Nigerian Pharmacist/blogger

: Could you give a brief introduction about yourself?

🔶Skinnyblack: My name is @skinnyblack on the platform as we all know, a young, ambitious young lady whose interest is in saving life and inspiring others...

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: When did you join steemit?

🔶Skinnyblack: I joined steemit 2022 roughly 2 years now and it has been an amazing journey.

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: What's your real life profession?

🔶Skinnyblack: I am a Pharmacist by profession.

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: Outside Steem, what else do you do?

🔶Skinnyblack: I'm a mini chef, I call it mini because I don't have funds to expand. I love cooking. Most recently I also do makeup sessions for clients, this particular one is for passion.

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: So far how have you been coping on the blog and how have you been incorporating Steem ?

🔶Skinnyblack: It has not been easy combining the blog and my busy schedule. Basically most times one of them has to suffer for a while while the other takes my time. Balancing is a factor and I'll work on that.

Incorporating steem, I just need to set priorities and stick to it, that way I know I'll post by 9pm I'll keep to it.

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: Which development do you appreciate in the blog?

🔶Skinnyblack: I love the contest that is always organized, it touches almost all areas of life and a lot of people engaged in it and it always fun.

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: Few months ago, I noticed you were publishing some health contents on Steem, what has been the inspiration?

🔶Skinnyblack: I was at the hospital few months ago and I lost a relative due to call it negligence, lack of knowledge and exposure. I took it upon myself to write the health content to educate any who cares to read my articles and properly safe a life.

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: What made you stop publishing those contents?

🔶Skinnyblack: I didn't exactly stop those content. I just got distracted by some activities that needed my urgent attention, among such is the PSN (pharmacy society of Nigeria) conference, I got so busy during the period. And I promise to go back to them as soon as possible.

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: It looks like you are scares these few days in the blog , do you want to tell us why?

🔶Skinnyblack: I talked about the PSN national conference, it was a huge event that took my entire time. Pharmacists across the country came together to brain storm on how to move the profession to a greater level. There were fun time and social nights and ofcourse good memories were shared. The conference is over and I'm back fully, I'll begin writing in the block immediately and you all won't have to be looking for me anymore.

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: Are we expecting any new initiative from you soon?

🔶Skinnyblack: Surprises are better left unsaid, I have something thrilling coming up pretty soon but of course health sector. You guys just stay tuned more more updates.

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: What's your pet peeves?

🔶Skinnyblack: My biggest pet peeve has to be a very close friend acting non-challant and unconcerned in a situation I consider important and urgent.

Also when efforts weather little or huge are not appreciated or remembered.

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: Whose blog do you enjoy reading?

🔶Skinnyblack: It has to be @weisser-rabe blog, I find everything in her block very educating, interesting and lots of value.

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: If you were to visit a country for a tour, where would that be

🔶Skinnyblack: I'd love to go to Norway, I've heard a lot about this country and it feels so good already I'd love to see all the beautiful sights in this city, and I'll like to touch Germany and visit the Jasmund National Park.

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: As a professional health personnel, what advice would you give to people below 30 years and above 30 years?

🔶Skinnyblack: It's a very simple thing, everything doesn't have to be taking drugs and all. There certain things to keep your overall well being and mental health intact. Such as drinking a lot of water, eating healthy meals. Avoid late night food. Have quality sleep, mind your business, make your close neighbors happy and you to will have happiness.

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: Have you ever engage in any outreach before?

🔶Skinnyblack: I have engaged in a lot of outreaches where the focus was patient counseling, drug dispensing and some self check like blood pressure and blood sugar tests and a whole lots of medical tests.

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: If you were to do medical outreach with Steem, what steps would you take to promote Steem while doing good?

🔶Skinnyblack: I'd take out time to explain to my audience all about Steem platform and its's role in community development.

A customized polo and face cap with Steemit logo will speak volumes as well

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: I often listen to your health talks on many radio stations, do you sponsor yourself on this or are there some special bodies to sponsor this events?*

🔶Skinnyblack: Most of them are self sponsored more like a voluntary service to the society.
I also partner with health bodies like ADMAP (Anti drug misuse and Abuse program) we collaborate to come up with programs like the ones you have been listening to.

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: In total how many health talks show on radio and TV's have you anchor for the past two years?

🔶Skinnyblack: I'm almost gonna lost count ,I'd say several

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: What's your favourite music?

🔶Skinnyblack: Has to be country music. you know those old jams of Don Williams? Those are my favorites.

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