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Dr. Bahija Jallal joins the BLOC Party for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and making the impossible possible.
In this episode, Dr. Jallal reflects on growing up in Morocco, losing her father at nine, and the fiercely determined mother who pushed her to ask “why” and pursue new possibilities. She shares how a last-minute move to Paris changed the course of her life, along with lessons from mentors, the importance of defining yourself on your own terms, and why diverse teams thrive on curiosity and different ways of thinking. Together with host Rob Perez, they explore what it means to lead with toughness, fairness, and a deep commitment to helping people grow.Subscribe for future conversations with the leaders shaping the future of biopharma.
About BLOC
Biopharma Leaders of Color (BLOC) equips and empowers professionals of color across the life sciences ecosystem through mentorship, leadership development, and community. If you're interested in joining BLOC's growing network, learning more about its programs, or becoming a member, visit www.blocimpact.org
#TheBLOCPartyPodcast #BahijaJallal #Biopharma #Leadership #LifeSciences #Healthcare #Legacy #Mentorship #BLOC
In this episode, Dr. Jallal reflects on growing up in Morocco, losing her father at nine, and the fiercely determined mother who pushed her to ask “why” and pursue new possibilities. She shares how a last-minute move to Paris changed the course of her life, along with lessons from mentors, the importance of defining yourself on your own terms, and why diverse teams thrive on curiosity and different ways of thinking. Together with host Rob Perez, they explore what it means to lead with toughness, fairness, and a deep commitment to helping people grow.Subscribe for future conversations with the leaders shaping the future of biopharma.
About BLOC
Biopharma Leaders of Color (BLOC) equips and empowers professionals of color across the life sciences ecosystem through mentorship, leadership development, and community. If you're interested in joining BLOC's growing network, learning more about its programs, or becoming a member, visit www.blocimpact.org
#TheBLOCPartyPodcast #BahijaJallal #Biopharma #Leadership #LifeSciences #Healthcare #Legacy #Mentorship #BLOC
Creators and Guests
Host
Rob Perez
Rob is a Founder and Chairman of Life Science Cares, whose mission is to activate the financial and human capital of the life sciences industry and partners with nonprofits to disrupt the cycle of poverty and inequality in our communities.
What is BLOC Presents: The BLOC Party Podcast?
Welcome to The BLOC Party Podcast — the official podcast of Biopharma Leaders of Color (BLOC), and a space for candid conversations with leaders shaping the future of biopharma. Each episode brings you behind the scenes on their pathways to success, featuring the wins, the losses, and everything in between. We sit down with heavy hitters to explore their unfiltered insights and lived experiences as they've shaped the industry from the inside and help open doors for those who have historically been left out of the room.