Nursepreneurs

We sat down with Ashley Wynn-Grimes, experienced RN, author, and founder of Cannabis Nursing Solutions. Before starting her own business, Ashley found herself in some “sticky situations” that led her to re-evaluate her career path, and her health as a whole. Spending time researching holistic ways to get her life back on track, Ashley found her purpose in integrative medicine and opened herself up to a world of functional, holistic healing modalities, which of course, include cannabis. Things have never been the same for her since! In 2017 Ashley started honing in on her process for using cannabis as medicine which led her to establish her business. Through Cannabis Nurse Solutions Ashley provides education on cannabis to a wide range of clients.. Not only does her course break down the stigma of cannabis use, but she also helps other nursing professionals start their own cannabis consulting businesses! To learn more about Ashley and her program visit www.cannabisnursingsolutions.com. Don’t miss the

Our podcast guest Keith Carlson, of NurseKeith.com, is a Board Certified Nurse Coach providing a range of holistic career development coaching services to healthcare professionals. Combining his experience in healthcare with his passion for coaching, Keith launched one of the first nursing blogs online in 2005 which was the spark that ignited his future in nurse coaching which includes podcasting, speaking engagements, writing, and more! As a pioneer in the nurse coaching industry, Keith walks us through the evolving world of nurse coaching, including its challenges, and what that has looked like over the last 15+ years. Mr. Carlson also shares his marketing strategy secrets, and spoiler, it’s not centered around paid advertising, rather, producing high quality content. This natural marketing strategy has proven to be extremely effective, as Keith has a large following online. If you are looking to change up your career or simply get some guidance from an experienced nurse coach do not hesitate to get

Our first podcast guest of the year, Taylor Thoen, is a former Registered Nurse and the co-founder of Joe & Bella. With an innate passion for helping people, Taylor pursued several healthcare opportunities including work as a CNA and eventually a Registered Nurse. In her experiences working directly with clients, she saw the need for better clothing options for her patients, which eventually led her down the path of collaboration with Jimmy Zollo to establish a line of adaptive apparel for older patient populations. From fundraising, market research, day-to-day operations, and more Taylor walks us through the process of what a start-up looks like in the post-pandemic world. Taylor also discusses some of their strategies for marketing and publicity, which includes establishing strategic partnerships with other clothing brands to build awareness. Joe & Bella also employs the help of an internet marketing guru to help build their online following. With a focus on function and aesthetic appeal, Joe & Bel

When you are passionate about helping people then a career in nursing is the natural choice, and such was the case for our podcast guest Syrina Rostash, founder of LilKai Concierge Nursing LLC. While Syrina truly enjoyed working with patients, she experienced burnout early on in career, which inspired her to go back to school and get a degree in business–that is when she started LilKai Concierge Nursing LLC. As an education-based business, LilKai Concierge Nursing LLC not only offers unparalleled care, but seeks to provide patients with the education they need to improve their health and enhance healing outcomes. Syrina charges a flat monthly rate for medication management, on-call advice and guidance, patient advocacy, and other concierge services. She also offers CPR education and proudly sells AEDs. Visit https://lilkainursing.com/ to learn more about Syrina and LilKai Concierge Nursing. You can also call Syrina directly 520-230-0879, or connect on social media at https://www.facebook.com/LilKaiCon

We sat down with Monica Moore, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Fertile Health. Struggling to find opportunities to work in women’s health, Monica eventually got a job working at an infertility facility in New York where she fell in love with infertility coaching. Now Monica is the owner of her own nurse education business where she gets to work directly with women dealing with the heartbreaking challenge of infertility. Not only does Monica provide sound education on infertility, but she coaches women in reaching their health goals so they can increase their chances of convincing children naturally. According to Monica, the purpose of Fertile Health is to “improve the lives of all women who are attempting pregnancy or thinking about it, particularly those struggling with infertility”. Visit https://www.fertilehealthexpert.com/ to learn more about Fertile Health, or connect with Monica directly on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-moore-84225130. You can also follow Fertile

Our guest Lani Pasao is an experienced senior care nurse, senior care nurse coach, and the founder of Angels Over Us and Abba Gentle Healthcare. Like most nurses, Lani experienced burnout early on and began searching for ways in which she could reclaim her time, make more money, and establish a better work-life balance as an entrepreneur. Before settling on a business in senior care, Lani had many start-ups including a taxi service, grocery store, franchise, and the list goes on and on! Once she settled on home care for seniors she found her calling and worked hard to set up a thriving business. But that does not mean that the road to success was easy. At times Lani had to fake-it till she made-it, but her hard work eventually paid off. Now Lani operates Angels Over Us, a senior care center, Abba Gentle Healthcare, a home health agency, and seven other businesses. To learn more about Lani, her businesses, and upcoming events you can call Lani directly at 281-561-8921 or visit her website at www.angelsove

Lacey Magen is a teacher turned nurse, and founder of The Empowered Nurse. After discovering that her heart wasn’t invested in teaching, Lacey joined an accelerated BSN program and started a career in electrophysiology. Since her beginning days in healthcare, Lacey engaged in personal development practices to build up her confidence and combat poor mental health. Through these practices, she improved her emotional intelligence and discovered her purpose--nurse mentorship! Starting out on social media, she developed a full mentorship program geared toward helping new nurses navigate the challenges of nursing. Lacey helps nurses by emphasizing confidence and clarity to find direction in their careers. Through her nurse journal and skills acquired while teaching, Lacey has found her calling and has become a full-time mentor, providing clients with a 10-week mentorship program that addresses: Mindset Nursing Skills Lifestyle To learn more about Lacey and The Empowered Nurse visit https://theempowerednur

Our guest Liam Caswell is a Scottish-born nurse and the owner of High Performance Nursing, an Australian nurse career coaching business that helps nurses find the work they love! After meeting with a business coach himself, Liam decided to start his own business and break away from his bedside role to find success as a coach and entrepreneur. By working with nurses one-on-one, Liam helps nurses to find their values and tear down the walls that hinder nurses from experiencing joy in their careers. But it has not been a simple process. From finding clients, the tedious process of website creation, and everything in-between, Liam highlights the importance of being consistent when setting up a successful business. By becoming the best version of himself, Liam is impacting lives through his business one client at a time! To learn more about Liam visit https://www.liamcaswell.com/ and search High Performance Nursing on your preferred social media platform. Don’t Miss These Highlights: Liam’s experience as

Did you know that more than one in three adults in the US have pre-diabetes? For such a prominent issue, there seems to be a lack of education and practical health coaching for pre-diabetics and those who already suffer from diabetes and other chronic illnesses. That’s where certified health coach and educator Linda Wadud comes in! With a focus on plant-based nutrition, Linda educates her clients on how to make gradual diet and lifestyle changes to control diabetes and other chronic conditions. Through both one-on-one coaching and a signature masterclass, Linda helps her clients take control of their lives and wellness once again. To learn more about Linda and her business visit https://coach.lindawadud.com/ or email Linda directly at linda@corebasichealth.com. You can also find Linda on most social media networks. Don’t Miss These Highlights One-on-one coaching & masterclass education. The cost of diabetes. Microsteps to a happier, healthier life. Linda’s vision for the future!

Our guest Ernesto Holguin is an experienced army nurse with expertise in nephrology. After seeing the pitfalls of patient care firsthand, Ernesto set out to bridge the gap between healthcare and optimal patient outcomes by creating technologies that solve healthcare issues with nursing solutions. But he had to wait for technology to catch up to his idea first! Sitting on his ideas for years, Ernesto finally began OTEN Medical in 2017 by creating the first ever diabetic foot care telehealth system. Since then OTEN Medical has produced other healthcare solutions to improve care experiences for both patients and caregivers. To learn more about OTEN Medical visit https://otenmedical.com/ or email Ernesto at ernestoholguin@otenmedical.com to learn more about getting OTEN Medical products in your facility! Don’t Miss These Highlights: Solving healthcare issues with nursing solutions. Diabetic foot care telehealth system. OTEN Medical technologies (CPAP Hose Holder, IV Line Organizer). The future o

Our guest Linda Jo Pallotto Russo is a seasoned healthcare professional with nearly 30 years of experience in nursing. Coming across a popular Tik Tok video, Linda Jo found NursePreneuers and decided to take her career into her own hands by starting her own concierge nursing business: Elite Concierge Nursing Services of Naples LLC. Now Linda Jo not only has control over her career, but her patient intake, which has led to a more ideal and flexible work-life balance. Through Elite Concierge, Linda Jo offers a range of services including: Post-Op Cosmetic Care Packages Lymphatic Drainage Massage Wound Care Weakly Wellness Check Membership Companionship Care From getting her name out there to exploring possibilities for future growth, Linda Jo is building her empire brick by brick. To learn more about Linda Jo and Elite Concierge, visit http://elitenursingofnaples.com/, call (401) 834-1146, or connect on social media at https://www.instagram.com/elite_concierge_nurse_naples_/ Don’t Miss These Moment

Our guest Cathy Alvarez is a seasoned healthcare professional and board-certified nurse with years of healthcare experience in several areas of expertise. Like most nurses, Cathy experienced burnout early on in her career, which led her down a leadership path of integrative wellness practices and eventually co-founding Replenish at Work with her business partner Pam. By focusing on self awareness and self healing, Replenish at Work “inspires and motivates nurses to prioritize their health and well-being” so they can eliminate negative energy and find balance in their professional and personal lives. Replenish at Work tackles wellness on a micro-restorative level to restore wellness and provide better patient care. Here’s how this program can benefit your unit: Patient Satisfaction Increased Safety Improved Wellbeing To learn more about Cathy and Replenish at Work visit www.replenishatwork.com or email Cathy directly at cathy@replenishmbs.com to set up a discovery call. Don’t Miss These Moments: Th

Our guest Jasmine Bhatti is a seasoned RN and the CEO of Navi Nurses. From the start of her nursing career Jasmine had an affinity for transforming healthcare on a large scale. It’s this passion for healthcare innovation that Jasmine and her business partner founded Navi Nurses, a private duty nursing company that’s changing the game in patient care. They even gained the support of the American Nurses Foundation early on with the Reimagining Nursing Initiative (RN Initiative) grant, giving them the seed money needed to lay the foundation of their business. Navi Nurses is not only providing patients with optimal care, but is bettering work conditions for healthcare professionals, creating a win-win-win for patients, primary caregivers, and nurses. With over 150 nurses on staff, Navi Nurses is slowly growing and has no plans to stop anytime soon! To learn more about Jasmine and Navi Nurses you can email Jasmine directly at jasmine@navinurses.com or call +1 480-482-1891. Don’t Miss These Highlights: Ja

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jaclyn Qualter, board-certified Nurse Practitioner and founder of LoginClinics. Through telemedicine, Jaclyn increases access to affordable and reliable healthcare services. From the inception of her business, to finding first clients, pricing, and more, Jaclyn walks us through her journey as a telehealth clinic owner. Jaclyn also offers urgent care subscriptions where families and businesses can receive telehealthcare at affordable rates. Through telehealth Jacyln is changing the game in how patients receive reliable healthcare. Although she doesn't know what the future of LoginClinics holds, she is happy to be going with the flow and serving as many patients as she can in the meantime. To learn more about Jacyln and her services you can visit https://loginclinics.com/ or connect directly with Jacyln by emailing jacyln@loginclinics.com. Don’t Miss These Moments: - Jaclyn’s background as a healthcare professional. - Networking & marketing a telehea

Have you ever had a million dollar idea? Our guest Charleen Solomon has and she’s here to tell us about it! Charleen is the founder and inventor of Arise Health Care Products, a company that provides innovative Hospice Care pads/products that enable caregivers to fulfill Q2 protocols, all while reducing strain and motion injuries. With years of experience in Hospice Care, Charleen saw the need for innovative Q2 solutions that not only help caregivers, but those they care for. From creating her initial prototype to getting her product to market, Charleen takes us through the enthralling process of being a modern day inventor. To learn more about Charleen and order a Q2 product visit https://www.ariseq2.com/. Don’t Miss These Moments: Turning ideas into products. Creating an initial prototype. The power of cold calling. What’s next for Charleen?

Are you ready to learn the secrets to becoming a LNC with six-figure success? Well get ready because this podcast episode is going to share some secrets on how to do just that! Our guest Stephaney Edwards is the founder of SELNA Consulting, LLC. Discovering legal nurse consulting later on in her nursing career, Stephaney dove into LNC head first and has not turned back. While Stephaney had a few clients here and there, she struggled to get her business off the ground. That is when she sought the guidance of a business coach that helped her shift her focus–this changed the game for her! Using her own experiences Stephaney trains nurses in effective systems and strategies to develop 6-figure success in legal nurse consulting. By focusing on both personal and practical aspects of business, Stephaney equips her clients with the confidence needed to step into power when growing a LNC business. To learn more about Stephaney and become a successful legal nurse consultant join her Facebook group here https:

Our guest this week is Karen Avino, Executive Director of Education for the Integrative Nurse Coach™ Academy and the International Nurse Coach Association. With nearly five decades of experience in nursing, Karen shares her extensive journey with us covering her various healthcare roles and her passion for integrative nurse coaching. This passion is what fueled her business and started her on her journey to not only working directly with patients, but teaching other nurses how to become integrative nurse coaches themselves. With the goal of redesigning nursing, Karen’s business gets ahead of the game by re-energizing the nursing career and helping nurses reach their full potential so their patients can reach their full potential too! To learn more about Karen or get certified as an Integrative Health Coach visit https://inursecoach.com/. Don’t forget to claim your FREE gift by visiting https://inursecoach.com/nursepreneur. Don’t Miss These Highlights: Mind-body connection & integrative nurse coachi

Our guest Whende Carroll is a board-certified nurse informaticist and founder of Nurse Evolution, “a mission-based information hub guiding nurses to catalyze the health IT landscape” to optimize patient health and the advanced nursing practice. After accumulating experience in the informatics industry, Whende had the opportunity to be a part of a start-up where she used her skills to organize and analyze data. This led to another opportunity working at a start-up, which eventually led Whende down the road of starting her own business– Nurse Evolution! Seeing the gap between informatics, nurses, and IT, Whende began Nurse Evolution to bridge this gap and promote forward-thinking which can impact the nursing profession as a whole. By focusing on patient outcomes and experience, Nurse Evolution provides education for nurse informaticists and prospective nurse informaticists to connect the dots between IT and patient care. To learn more about Whende and Nurse Evolution visit https://nurseevolution.com/ or e

This week’s podcast guest is Dr. Peggy Gleason, Duke trained Certified Integrative Health Coach and experienced nurse with nearly half a century of experience in healthcare. With a natural passion for helping people, Peggy has found herself in various healthcare roles including Critical Care and Case Management. No stranger to burnout, Peggy decided to explore the world of integrative medicine to help women combat burnout and find balance in the midst of their busy, complex lives. Now Peggy’s coaching business is specifically geared toward busy healthcare professionals that are “burning the candle at both ends”. From identifying burnout to creagting a cusotmized treatment plan, Peggy uses integragtive modalities to help nurses get back on the right track. To learn more about Peggy and her business visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA8jomQPSNw&feature=youtu.be, or email Peggy directly at peg@peggygleason.com. Don’t forget to take advantage of your FREE gift from Peggy —> Passport to Wellness Don

Today we sat down with Lara Zavalza, founder of The Remote Nurse Coach. Popularly known as Nomad Nurse Z, Lara helps nurses leave the bedside and explore the world of opportunities that await them in the remote nursing world. From telehealth to case management, and everything in between, Lara helps nurses bring their visions to fruition and find success working remotely. Experiencing a life changing event that made her re-evaluate her life and career, Lara began to explore opportunities outside of the clinical settings that would enable her to travel and do the things she loved–which eventually led to a flourishing business! Starting as a free-of-charge side project, The Remote Nurse Coach began to grow rapidly and now has become a primary coaching service for nurses looking to leave their “toxic bedside” jobs. To learn more about Lara and The Remote Nurse Coach visit https://www.theremotenursecoach.com/ or connect with Lara directly by sending her a DM on Instagram. Don’t Miss These Highlights: Fin