From Just Esther to Poly-Esther: Embracing Every Part of Yourself to Transform Your Life and Career

From Just Esther to Poly-Esther: Embracing Every Part of Yourself to Transform Your Life and Career book cover

From Just Esther to Poly-Esther: Embracing Every Part of Yourself to Transform Your Life and Career

Author(s): Esther M. Alegria (Author)

  • Publisher: Advantage Books
  • Publication Date: May 21, 2024
  • Language: English
  • Print length: 179 pages
  • ISBN-10: 1642258385
  • ISBN-13: 9781642258387

Book Description

Breaking through stereotypes, Dr. Esther M. Alegria challenges the notion that promotions are limited to the privileged few. Raised in a low-income area with scarce resources, she overcame obstacles to achieve a thriving career in the pharmaceutical industry.

In From Just Esther to Poly-Esther, Dr. Alegria emphasizes the keys to transforming a vision into reality: passion, persistence, and a willingness to seize opportunities—and a lot of laughter. As she reflects on her humble origins and tells the story of her career, she shares valuable insights and traits for readers to integrate into their lives to find their own sense of self-awareness and fulfillment.

With heartfelt sincerity and playful humor, Dr. Alegria encourages personal growth, empowering others to forge their unique paths. Discover how her journey from adversity to success can inspire you to unlock your true potential.

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From the Back Cover

Getting Ahead At Work, In Life, and Always with Laughter

Part-memoir, part-business book, in From Just Esther to Poly-Esther Dr. Esther M. Alegria shares her captivating story of trials and successes to reveal how you can achieve your dreams regardless of your starting point.

Hailing from Puerto Rico, Dr. Alegria's upbringing emphasized education as the most valuable inheritance. She would go on to get her PhD in chemistry, later leading innovative teams in pioneering drug therapies for chronic conditions, all while raising her children and pursuing her postdoctorate. She cofounded APIE Therapeutics, where she served as CEO and now holds the position of chief innovation officer. Now, reflecting on her career, Dr. Alegria has written this book to share her journey—from mastering a different language to getting FDA approvals to teaching Zumba classes—in the efforts to help you find the light in overcoming the challenges life will inevitably throw your way, whether in your personal life or at work.

From Just Esther to Poly-Esther will inspire you to navigate tough times, discover hope, and find humor in quirks of life. Step into self-awareness and embrace resilience and you can unlock your true potential.

About the Author

With more than three decades in the biopharmaceuticals industry, DR. ESTHER M. ALEGRIA has overseen strategic and operational initiatives in Europe, the United States, and Puerto Rico. She cofounded and served as CEO of APIE Therapeutics, based in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. Now as its chief innovation officer, Dr. Alegria focuses on developing therapeutic drugs to treat chronic and debilitating diseases. Throughout her career Dr. Alegria has been passionate about improving health outcomes for patients. She willingly draws on her experience and expertise to mentor professionals and students. She also serves on international committees, including the board of directors for Avid Bioservices, the board of directors for STERIS, and the board of trustees for the PR Science Trust. Dr. Alegria holds a PhD in chemistry from the University of Hawaii and an executive business management certification from Harvard Business School. Originally from Puerto Rico, Dr. Alegria now resides in Cary, North Carolina.

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