Nursepreneurs

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast we sat down with Dr. Rachel Henderson of Medical Legal Concepts. With nearly four decades working as a nurse, Dr. Henderson has vast experience in various areas of nursing, including at the bedside and in leadership roles. After undergoing risk management training, Dr. Henderson began to gain popularity as a public speaker, which opened up a new avenue of the healthcare business for her–the legal side! Since 2001 Dr. Henderson has been speaking and offering legal nurse consulting services to a national audience. Using her legal and nursing experience, Dr. Henderson continues to offer consulting and speaking services to strengthen the healthcare industry as a whole. To learn more about Dr. Henderson and her services visit https://www.medicalegalconcepts.com/ or click here to book a consultation. You can also connect with Dr. Henderson on Linked, Facebook, or Instagram. Don’t Miss These Moments: Dr. Henderson’s professional experience. Breaking the mold & starti

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast we had the pleasure of sitting down with Alice Benjamin from Ask Nurse Alice. A board certified nurse with a “colorful background” in nursing, Nurse Alice has experience in critical care, emergency medicine and cardiovascular health. With the goal of becoming the best cardiovascular nurse in the world, Alice pursued her passion and eventually found her way into media and patient education. From radio gigs, television, blogging, and more, Nurse Alice is passionate about promoting sound patient education and uses the media to do so. Nurse Alice has been featured as a health expert on numerous national shows and networks including GMA3, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, CNN, HLN, FOX News, News Nation, TVOne, BBC, KTLA Morning News and NBC. It is no wonder why Nurse Alice has been called America’s Favorite Nurse! To learn more about Nurse Alice email her directly at info@asknursealice.com or visit her website https://asknursealice.com/. Don’t Miss These Moments: Getting to know

Our inspiring guest this week is Taccara Durrett, an influencer, entrepreneur, and seasoned nurse with diverse experience working in healthcare. Far from her roots in corrections and psychiatry, Taccara is now working as a Telehealth Nurse and owns her own lip gloss brand for nurses: APRN Beauty Cosmetics. Turning to social media influencers, designers, and other professionals for help, Taccara began to build her brand and grow her following. Taccara also founded The Nurse Innovator, an E-Book website where studying nurses can receive practical guidance on furthering their education and reaching new heights in their careers. She is also the author of The Nurse Millionaire Mindset Ebook, which offers nurses a complete guide to nurse entrepreneurship. To learn more about Taccara connect with her directly on social media by searching aprnbeauty_81 on all major social media platforms. Or visit her websites directly at https://aprnbeautycosmetics.com/ OR https://thenurseinnovator.com/. Don't Miss These H

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Our guest Karen O’Donnell is a seasoned nurse and the founder of Caring Nurses Staffing Agency LLC. While Karen has always been passionate about nursing, she has also always had an entrepreneurial spirit, which eventually led her to starting her own staffing agency. Coming across information online about how to start a nursing agency, Karen began to slowly build her business and gain more independence as a business owner. Identifying as a nurse first, and entrepreneur second, Karen’s business is focused on providing unparalleled care, all while giving nurses the flexibility they need to balance their work and personal lives. Viewing nursing as a calling, Karen is intentional about who she hires and searches for nurses who are in it for the long haul. She also has established long term relationships with her clients, gaining a reputation for reliability along the way. To learn more about Karen and Caring Nurses Staffing LLC, visit www.caringnursessa.com, or give Karen a call directly at (603) 305-0841.

This week we sat down with Traci Powell, NP and Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist, writer, trauma education consultant, founder of The Rebuilt Woman, and “unshakable force dedicated to helping adult survivors of trauma and abuse return to their authentic selves”. Working in the NICU for most of her career and experiencing her own childhood Trauma, Traci had a lot of hands-on experience dealing with complex trauma and therapy–which alongside research, helped her to develop her own treatment model. By working diligently to get to the root of trauma quickly, Traci has developed an intensive care course model that aims to treat complex trauma in a matter of days. Traci is also the founder of Nurses Healing Nurses, a support group for nurses dealing with the traumas and difficulties of the nursing career. To learn more about Traci and her course, visit the https://www.therebuiltwoman.com/ or email Traci directly at Traci@TheRebuiltWoman.com. You can also join the Nurses Healing Nurses group on Facebook

Our guest Shannon Miley is the founder of Luxe Concierge Nursing, a concierge nursing service offering customized pre and post operative care to surgical patients. Knowing that she always wanted to own a business, but not certain in what capacity, Shannon did her research and decided on concierge nursing so she could start her business on her own without the help of a medical director. From identifying her ideal market to making brochures, and everything in between, Shannon spent a great deal of time marketing Luxe Concierge Nursing to get it off the ground. She even had to conquer a few fears here and there! Shannon also walks us through her services and processes when working with clients and providers to offer post-operative care. To learn more about Shannon and Luxe Concierge Nursing visit https://www.luxeconciergenursing.co/ or give her a call directly for a FREE consultation at 971-330-2451. Don’t Miss These Moments: Why start a concierge nursing business? How to market a concierge nursing b

Our guest this week is Sharon Cummings, retired Licensed Practical Nurse and founder of GermArmor. As a natural caretaker, nursing seemed like the obvious career for Sharon, which she juggled along with motherhood until her retirement. Mentioning that she has always had a bit of an issue with germs, Sharon explains where she got the idea for her product CartArmor, a protective, antimicrobial cover to safeguard cart handles from germs. Unlike other protective cart handle products, CartArmor has magnets built into the design, which make applications hassle-free and hygienic. Sharon also walks us through the trials and errors of finding a design company for prototyping, manufacturing, marketing, and other important aspects of turning her million dollar idea into a profitable business. To learn more about Sharon and her products you can email Sharon directly at scummings@germarmorshield.com. Remember that the first 25 nurses to get ahold of Sharon will receive a FREE CartArmor protector! Don’t Miss These

This week we sat down with experienced nurse, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of PX Coaching, Grace Marin. Appointed as a nurse coach later in her career, Grace found her calling in helping nurses improve the quality of care, metrics, and their overall satisfaction working at the bedside. Continuing to coach independently in 2018, Grace decided to make things official and start her own healthcare coaching business which launched in 2019. Not only did Grace have complete control over her schedule as a coach, but she started making 6-figures right away! Although Grace’s business slowed down during the pandemic, she religiously marketed PX Coaching, which eventually paid off two years down the line. Grace continues to grow her business today and currently has some ideas in the works, including group coaching sessions–so stay tuned for that! Grace also mentions the importance of outsourcing certain professional tasks, the value of coaching support, and touches on her vision for the future of PX Coaching.

Our guest Stacey Maltman (FNP-BC) is an experienced nurse and the founder of Maltman Medical Center. Working in a variety of healthcare roles over the years, Stacey labored full time as a nurse from 2003-2015, all while supporting her family and working toward becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner. After working in family medicine for a few years, Stacey decided to start her own practice, where she could ensure that her patients receive the standard of care they deserve. Working with a physician medical director, Stacey provides her clients with a range of services, including: Weight Loss Services Pediatrics Family Medicine Women’s Health Victory Vivitrol Treatments Stacey also discusses how she got her business off the ground, which included marketing, paperwork, financing, and more! If you’re interested in connecting with Stacey directly visit https://www.knoxvillenp.com/ or follow along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/maltmanmedical/. Don’t Miss These Highlights: Why Stacey started he

Founder of Clarity Patient Advocates, Claire Thevenot, is a second career nurse with a background in business. But before Claire’s business got off the ground she battled breast cancer. As a nurse with breast cancer herself, other cancer patients reached out to Claire for one-on-one help and guidance–this is what gave Claire the idea of starting her own patient advocacy business. Even though Claire began her business in the middle of the pandemic, she was able to find clients by putting work into her online presence. In fact, her first client wasn’t a friend or acquaintance, it was an online lead! From helping her clients find billing discounts, translating complicated medical jargon, dealing with communication issues, and more, Claire works with her client’s best interests at heart. To learn more about Claire and Clarity Patient Advocates, call (770) 502-6030, email claire@claritypatientadvocates.com, or visit https://www.claritypatientadvocates.com/. Don’t Miss These Moments: Why Claire started C

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast we sat down with Michala Gibson, RN & Founder of Prairie Elder Care. Starting out her career as a CNA, Michala has been in the senior care game for over three decades. In 2014 Michala and her sister-in-law opened their own Senior Care facility for seniors with dementia, called Prairie Elder Care. But they didn’t stop there! Shortly after in 2018 Michala and her co-founder opened a homestead dementia care facility and farm where Michala and her team provide 24/7 care in a tranquil and village-like environment. With a focus on creating a purposeful environment, Prairie Elder Care follows an engagement model that includes control, connection, and community. In the future Michala and her partner hope to expand and continue to spread awareness and education about caring for seniors. To learn more about Michala, Prairie Elder Care, and/or purchase Michala’s book, visit https://www.prairieeldercare.com/. You can also follow along on Facebook for a sneak peek into the da

This week we sat down with mother, RN, & integrative health coach Lindsay Johnson. Much like many nurses do, Lindsay began to experience extreme burnout working at the bedside. After working in other roles, Lindsay felt a need to put humanity back in nursing, which is why she started her own nurse coaching business where she helps caregivers find their joy again. Predominantly serving caregivers and nurses, Lindsay combines motivational coaching and trauma healing to provide an optimal health coaching experience for her clients. Some of the areas that Lindsay focuses on specifically include food issues and trauma, which she addresses using Somatic Experiencing. To learn more about Lindsay and integrative health coaching visit https://lindsaymcdonaldjohnson.com/ or connect with Lindsay on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lindsaymcjohnson. Don’t Miss These Highlights: Why Lindsay became an integrative health coach. Understanding Somatic Experiencing. How Lindsay finds her clients. What’s nex

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Samara Ambrosio, APRN, FNP-BC, GAIN Trainer, ZO Master Certified Expert, and founder of Samara MedSpa. With an immense respect for nurses Samara pursued a career in nursing, which led to a newfound passion for dermatology. Healing her own skin sensitivity, Samara began to explore the world of aesthetics and eventually opened her own MedSpa. Samara mentions the importance of hiring the right team to keep her business afloat. By choosing workers that contribute positively to workplace culture, Samara’s team is composed of passionate and skilled professionals that add to the success of her business, rather than take away from it. Currently Samara MedSpa offers a range of services which include: Injections BOTOX Fillers Laser Hair Removal Microneedling Fat Melting Cellulite Treatment Skin Condition Treatment, and more! To learn more about Samara MedSpa search for Samara MedSpa on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twi

What if you could help patients manage their conditions and have complete flexibility in your job? That is exactly what our guest Leslie Parran (MS, RN, BCFWC, LEHP, FMCHC, FDN-P, AOCN, BMTCN, CGP, Essential Oil Coach, Founder and Champion Peacemaker, Peace x Piece Wellness Coaching LLC) did! As a seasoned healthcare professional with a passion for helping chronically ill patients, Leslie developed an interest for holistic healing and functional medicine. Turning her focus from treating chronic illness for preventing it, Leslie founded Peace X Piece Wellness Coaching. By uncovering the hidden causes of ailments, rather than prescribing medications as a bandaid, Leslie helps her patients take an active role in their wellness and comes alongside them to develop their health goals. To learn more about how Leslie is changing lives, visit https://peacexpiecewellnesscoaching.com/ or send her an email directly at leslie@peacexpiecewellnesscoaching.com Don’t Miss These Highlights: Leslie’s extensive hist

Our guest Amy Resner, LNP & Founder of Beauty & Grace Aesthetics, has a passion for helping others which is evident in her career history which includes nursing and social work. Falling into aesthetics by accident, Amy discovered the wonderful world of MedSpas where she uses her skills to help people look and feel their best. Working in aesticas, Amy witnessed common pitfalls in quality of care, which is why she decided to start her own business. Slowly easing into becoming a business owner, Amy kept her day job in the meantime. Once she felt comfortable she made the decision to leave her hospital job behind and focus her efforts 100% on her MedSpa. Amy mentions the importance of sticking to what you know & love when starting a business and the value of outsourcing. Through a communal effort of her medical director, social media team, aesthetician, and more, Beauty & Grace Aesthetics has grown, but is still rooted in quality personalized care, which is why Amy has no current plans to expand with multipl

This week’s guest is Adriana Schneider, AKA, The Herb Nurse. During Adriana’s time working as a lactation consultant, she saw a need for natural alternatives to everyday products, which opened the door to a holistic way of living and a passion for finding non-toxic and effective remedies for babies, children, and adults wanting to live a healthier life. Starting out by making her own products, Adriana began to treat herself and her kids with natural remedies for small ailments. After a while Adriana noticed an increased interest in her products, which inspired her to start selling in farmers markets, and through networking eventually led to connections with several healthcare institutions such as birth centers, chiropractic clinics, etc. Currently Adriana has over two dozen products in her inventory, which include a range of self-care products that she sells on Etsy, Amazon, Ebay, and other platforms, including: Deodorant Body Serum Sun Shield Body Lotion Facial Toner, and more! To learn more about

This week we got the inside scoop from seasoned nurse entrepreneur Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, author, and Founder of SJF Communications. With decades of experience running a successful communications business, Susan is a NursePreneur pioneer with experiences in military nursing, ER, nursing education, and many more specialties. Searching for a transition after getting out of the military, Susan began to explore her personality type (Myers-Briggs) and artistic strengths to find entrepreneurial opportunities. Since 2002 Susan has been a poet, PR manager, marketing director, legal nurse consultant, producer, actor, blogger, promoter, and has worn many more hats depending on her client’s needs. As a true artist, Susan is continually finding ways to use her natural talents for emotional processing and business opportunities. To connect with Susan visit https://sjfcommunications.com/ or connect with her on social media (LinkedIn, Facebook) Don’t Miss These Moments: Susan’s extensive experience as an entrepre

This week on the NursePreneur Podcast we sat down with Christen Resmo, founder of Soul Awakening. With over three decades of experience as a nurse, Christen discusses her many roles in healthcare, including working as a cardiac ICU charge nurse. During her time working in the ICU Christen began to tune into the emotional intuition of patient care, which she calls “the art of nursing”. She noticed that health isn’t just how it looks on paper, which is why she began exploring alternative healing modalities, including healing touch and Reiki. After years of going back and forth between entrepreneurism and healthcare roles, Christen finally broke away and started her own business, combining her healthcare background with holistic wellness practices. Now Christen is partnered with Functional Nutrition Therapist, Mary Beth Gudewicz and together they help their patients take control of their health and wellness. With an emphasis on the spiritual aspect of healing, Soul Awakening seeks to wake patients up to w

Our guest this week is ReNee Greenberg, RN, MTOM, LAc, IFMCP, and founder of Women’s Hormone Health. Although ReNee enjoyed her time working in the ICU, it was not a sustainable choice for her and after 10 years she began to experience extreme burnout. As a result of her burnout, ReNee began searching for alternative healing modalities, starting with acupuncture. Going back to school to study Chinese Medicine, ReNee combined her experiences as a nurse, her newfound education, and functional medicine practices taught by her acupuncturist to create her own business; Women’s Hormone Health. Listening to the body’s intuition, Women’s Hormone Health provides personalized programs that focus on the holistic wellness of women over 40. With a focus on hormone imbalance, ReNee uses many outlets to find the right clients, mostly utilizing internet marketing to attract leads with hormone imbalance issues. ReNee also offers health coaching services to women throughout the USA. To learn more about ReNee and her busin