What is your name?
Beatrice
What do you do for a living?
Regulatory Affairs Specialist EMEAI
Do you do other things outside your work? Side hustle? Community commitment? Please list them.
No
Describe a typical day in your life
I wake up, pray, get kids ready for school e.g. shower, breakfast, get myself ready for the day, do school run, resume work, pick kids up from school, make dinner, have family dinner, read with kids, pray, get kids to bed, watch TV/read, then I go to bed
Are you married?
Yes
Do you have kids? If yes, how many?
Yes, 2
How do you manage your day-to-day activities considering all your commitments?
Organizing myself and planning ahead. Creating a daily schedule and sticking with it
I used to work in the Lab, got fed up with the white coat and decided a change of career is needed. To start a career in Regulatory, a science related degree is needed and since I have Chemistry degree, I started searching for Regulatory job. I secured interview within 1 month of searching and was offered the possition of Regulatory Affairs Specialist a week after my interview with the Regulatory Director.
Were there any challenges or blockers on your way to becoming who you are now? If yes, what are those challenges?
No challenges
How did you overcome these challenges/blockers if any? Please share the practical steps you took.
Not applicable
Who is your role model and why?
My Mom (deceased) because of her selflessness, acceptance of others, confidence and hardwork.
Do you have a mentor or a coach? If yes, which one? if not, why not?
No
If you are married with/without children, how do you balance/align your home commitments with your career/side hustle workload?
I try to set healthy boundaries, practice active listening and making my time with my husband and children count. Making clear commitments and sticking to them.
What one piece of advice would you give to other women about them stepping into their power and purpose unapologetically?
Play to your strengths.
Empower yourself by understanding your strengths and using them to overcome your weaknesses.
Also make complacency your enemy.
Thank you so much for your time, Beatrice. We celebrate you today and always.