May 13, 2026

This episode of CPhT Connect features a special live "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) session recorded during the 2026 Pharmacy Technician Student Summit. Host Mike Johnston and co-host Ashleigh Smith are joined by an expert panel of Student Summit speakers to provide direct guidance for students transitioning from the classroom...

Apr 28, 2026

In this episode of CPhT Connect, host Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv, sits down with Jessica Hamlett, CPhT, a seasoned Pharmacy Buyer and the creator behind the brand JessPharmLife, to explore her incredible 22-year journey through nearly every corner of the pharmacy world.

Jessica shares her wealth of experience moving from...

Apr 14, 2026

In this episode of CPhT Connect, host Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv, sits down  with Julia Kravtsova, PharmD, the Pharmacy Director at QuickRx Specialty Pharmacy, to explore her nearly two-decade journey in the field and her mission to dismantle the barriers to medication access. 

Julia shares her unique "origin...

Mar 19, 2026

In this episode of CPhT Connect, host Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv, sits down with Bethea Schnuit, CPhT, to explore the many directions a pharmacy technician career can take—and how real-world experience can open doors you may not even realize exist.

Since becoming certified in 2016, Bethea has built a diverse career...

Mar 3, 2026

In this inspiring episode of CPhT Connect, host Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv, sits down with Ellaine Sisomphou-Ramos, a nationally certified pharmacy technician whose career is a masterclass in professional growth and self-advocacy. Originally trained as a nurse in the Philippines, "Ella" shares her remarkable journey of...