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This episode explores how a conversation and guidance from academic advisors can transform lives, featuring Dr. Erika Nixon-Lambert's journey from the cosmetics industry to earning her Doctor of Pharmacy.

What can one conversation change? In this inspiring episode of Adventures in Advising, guest host Dr. Melinda Anderson sits down with newly minted Dr. Erika Nixon-Lambert to explore how a chance encounter, the guidance of caring academic advisors, and the power of community transformed her path from the cosmetics industry to earning her Doctor of Pharmacy. Together, they discuss resilience, mentorship, nontraditional student success, and why advisors have the opportunity to shape lives one co...

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Host: Dr. Melinda Anderson

Guest: Dr. Erika Nixon-Lambert

Topics covered

• advising
• mentorship
• nontraditional student success
• resilience
• community support

Keywords

• advising
• mentorship
• student success
• resilience
• Doctor of Pharmacy

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