Nursepreneurs

Our guest Latrina Walden is an NP and the founder of Latrina Walden Exam Solutions. Far from her beginnings as a nursing home administrator, Latrina couldn’t stay away from nursing. Deciding to give in to her passions and pursue nursing school, Latrina became an RN where she worked on the floor and learned the skills needed to grow her professional skill set. She eventually became an NP and still continues to work at free clinics where she helps patients of all backgrounds. Using past experiences as a professor, Latrina began Latrina Walden Exam Solutions to bridge the gap for nursing students seeking further education, tutoring, and guidance for passing exams. Combing her passions of teaching with healthcare, Latrina’s business started from humble beginnings and now offers a range of exam preparation services. Exam Solutions offers test preparation for AANP, ANCC, or AGNP through: Courses Outline Books Live Sessions The NP Collective Latrina also offers a clinical crash course, bronze max course (Pow

Bradley Bigford, NP and founder of Table Rock Mobile Medicine has been working in healthcare since 2006. Originally wanting to be a firefighter, Bradley turned to nursing where he felt that nurses share the same core values--helping people! Bradley eventually went back to school where he earned his MD and ended up starting his own business in 2016. Born from a joke, Bradley started exploring the possibilities of starting a mobile health business where he offers convenient and professional healthcare services. With the mission of increasing accessibility of healthcare across all demographics, Table Rock Mobile Medicine provides a wide range of services including: Urgent Care IV Hydration Wellness Physicals Flue Vaccines Bradley even serves COVID-19 clients and gets his hands dirty in treating a wide range of health symptoms, within reason. Table Rock Mobile Medicine even works with insurance providers, enabling them to provide discounts if needed. To find out more about Bradley and Table Rock Mobi

Lisa Graham (RN, BSN, CDE) is the lead educator and founder of Renew and Live, LLC. With over 27 years of experience in nursing, Lisa has worked in various healthcare roles landing on her passion for diabetes education. With the mission of putting patients in the center of care, Lisa began her own business in diabetes education where she makes education accessible for diabetes clients. Jumping into the unknown, Lisa made a spiritual choice to start her business and focus all her energy on helping clients overcome the challenges of diabetes through support, coaching, and lifestyle changes. Lisa works with patients directly and gets recommendations from colleagues, hospitals, and connections in her community. By putting herself out there and committing herself to market her services, she continues to grow her business and gain new clientele. In addition to Renew and Live, Lisa is the founder of another non-profit business that aims to help underserved populations understand diabetes and promote healthy li

Our guest Teri Dreher is an RN with nearly 40 years of experience in nursing. Spending most of her career as an ICU nurse, Teri uses her passion for helping others through her business NShore Patient Advocates. With the coming of the technological era, Teri noticed a shift in the quality of care, as nurses paid more attention to charting than their patient’s needs. Recalling her personal experiences, Teri reflects on the poor care that her loved ones received in the ICU, inspiring her to start her business where she can freely advocate for her patients. NShore Patient Advocates is composed of high-quality nurses that protect patients by protecting the right to an accurate diagnosis, helping navigate the healthcare system, and collaborating with providers to ensure that clients “receive optimum medical care”. Working specifically for patients, Teri hopes to continue to grow her business and make patient advocacy a norm. To connect with Teri and/or take her course, visit https://www.northshorern.com/ or

Sarah Michelle is a seasoned healthcare professional with experience in pediatrics, oncology, and intensive care. As the course creator and CEO of Sarah Michelle NP Reviews, Sarah Michelle gets to use her passion for teaching to help her clients pass their ANCC and AANP exams. Torn between education and nursing, Sarah Michelle reflects on her college years and recalls times when she was able to combine her passion for education with nursing through tutoring her peers. After getting her Master’s degree in Nursing Education, Sarah Michelle was inspired to start her own business to help other nursing professionals relieve their anxiety and prepare for exams. Considering expanding her business, Sarah Michelle looks forward to continuing to support clients with coaching and online communities where topics such as imposter syndrome can be addressed in a safe and objective space. Using anxiety as a driving force, Sarah Michelle incorporates anxiety as a principle in her course materials so her students receive

Our guest Amber Brown is an RN, MSN, CPNP, and CEO of her own nurse tutoring business I.V. League Tutoring. Making the switch early on from journalism to nursing, Amber discovered her love for healthcare and enrolled in nursing school at the University of Texas and graduated in 2005, working in pediatrics for a bit before deciding to go back for her Master’s in nursing in 2010. While working in pediatric care roles, Amber took a job tutoring in the evening and fell in love with teaching, growing her client base in the process. Officially beginning her business in 2015, Amber started out small but was pushed to go bigger when her small office caught on fire, giving her the push to get a larger space and grow her business further. Now with online and in-person tutoring, Amber’s approach is to meet the learning needs of her clients by offering alternative teaching methods and creating a community of learners. From tutoring to CPR training, I.V. League Tutoring takes a hands-on approach to learning. With a

Founder of Harmony House, Wendy Brofman has over 25 years of experience working in healthcare, including private duty nursing and home care capacities. As a breast cancer survivor, Wendy started on her journey to reinvent herself knowing that she didn’t want to work for anyone else ever again. Coming across a home one day, Wendy purchased the house and opened up her own respite care center for seniors--Harmony House. Harmony House provides temporary care for seniors and gives primary caregivers an opportunity to refresh and reset. Resembling a B&B for seniors, Harmony House is a four-bedroom home that provides professional care for seniors in a relaxed and warm environment. Navigating the ins and outs of being a boss and business owner, Wendy is still learning how to care for the needs of her patients and staff. Relating entrepreneurship as being a “balancing act”, Wendy is continually growing in her skills as a professional and wearing many hats to meet the needs of her patients, their families, and her

Dominique Fontaine is a nurse with a background in critical care and neuroscience. With a passion for understanding the brain, Dominique was drawn to holistic nursing, which she incorporates in her business Sage Integrative Wellness. From food to integrative remedies, Dominique Fontaine serves the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of health and wellness, including the healing power of cannabis in 2014. Holistic care encompasses both internal and external elements, enabling healthcare professionals to address all aspects of wellness. Through Sage Integrative Wellness, Dominique honors her patient’s needs with integrative care that marries traditional and non-traditional practices. Fontaine is also a Board Certified Nurse Coach. After experiencing a bedside injury, Dominique transitioned to nurse coaching, which helped her pave the way to entrepreneurship. Through Sage Integrative Wellness Dominique offers a range of packages including: Integrative Health and Wellness Nurse Coaching Private Anti-Infl

Our guest Nachole Johnson is a MSN, FNP-BC, and the founder of ReNursing Edu. With nearly two decades of experience in nursing, Nachole worked her way from LPN to Family Nurse Practitioner, starting her business along the way in 2013. As her colleagues began to seek her advice on how to start their own businesses, Nachole decided to write a book, which sparked her passion for helping nurses succeed as entrepreneurs and find their purpose. With over 30 published books, Nachole continues to help nurses by creating valuable content. Nachole also offers courses for Nurse Practitioners where she can bridge the gap between education and practice in the field. By covering all the bases, Nachole hopes to help students grow in their knowledge through her books and educational materials. Whether her students are looking to get out of nursing or change their niche, Nachole helps them navigate the ins and outs of starting a new business. From monetizing services to helping her clients be flexible, Nachole provides

Angela Hosking is a second career bedside nurse and founder of Her One Tribe, LLC. After working in oncology for over 9 years, Angela went into leadership, where she found she could impact her patient’s lives on an administrative level. Moving into a director’s role in Executive Care, Angela gained the skills, confidence, and perspective needed to write her book, Woman On Top: Lead Like a Lady Boss. Seeing the void for a female voice in leadership, Angela impacts lives with her business Her One Tribe through her writing, podcast, speaking, consulting, courses, and more! Angela addresses the many challenges of being a nurse and woman in leadership. Encouraging women to take a leap and lead with confidence, Angela hopes to empower women to step outside the box, and rock the boat! As women, we’re taught patterns and limitations that shape our lives and career paths. Angela hopes to combat and challenge these distorted thinking patterns and help women create a new identity without limitations. To learn m

Marcylle Combs is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Receiving an extensive education in nurse education, Marcylle recalls how nursing has changed over the years and her personal journey from working the floor to teaching and leadership roles. Since 2018 Marcylle has started 3 successful agencies, MAC Legacy, The Marcylle Combs Company, and MAC Legacy Investments. Marcylle chooses to focus her time on her passion for developing a new generation of leaders through speaking engagements, consulting, podcasts, and more! From Home Care, Hospice Care, and everything in between, Marcylle is a powerhouse and hopes to pass her knowledge down to the emerging generations, particularly women working in healthcare! To get in touch with Marcylle and learn more about her journey, visit https://www.marcyllecombs.com/ Don’t Miss These Moments: Marcylle’s history as a healthcare professional & business owner. How Marcylle uses her agencies & experiences to insp

As a self-proclaimed “seeker”, Laura Minard established her nursing career in her 30s. Working in the ICU and experiencing her own health battles, Laura began to explore holistic healing practices that ignited her passion for helping others and finding alternative healing avenues. After facing extreme moral distress and burnout in her nursing position, Laura sought out nurse coaching and hit the ground running, focusing all her energy on growing her own practice with partner Shelby Kurz--The Successful Nurse Coaches! Going door to door and leaving no stone unturned, Laura began coaching for free and relying on referrals to grow her client base. Now Laura serves healthcare providers and new nurse coaches through apprenticeships and mentorship programs, addressing external circumstances to find pathways to success. Through calls, workshops, and programs, Laura translates her passion for helping others by helping nurses grow their coaching practices. To learn more about Laura’s practice visit https://thesu

Confidence leads to Clarity 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

In 2008 Emily Cosgrove began her journey in the healthcare profession as a CNA and worked her way through nursing school laboring in postpartum care and home-care capacities. Eventually starting her own business, Emily founded Tailored Home Care, Inc where she offers seniors and other individuals compassionate care that’s focused on meeting the individualized health concerns of patients. With a steady decline in quality of care in many facilities, Tailored Home Care focuses on hiring compassionate, qualified, and professional CNAs to provide optimal care to patients--which Emily attests as one of her company’s biggest assets! From payroll, billing, licensing, and more, Emily faced many challenges starting her own business, including working three jobs to support herself while her business took off. As the business has grown and developed, Emily has been able to exclusively focus her time on her business and offering unique home care services such as: Memory Care Wellness Check-Ins Hospice Care Houseke

Christie Paige is an RNC, MSN, CLNC, and Owner/ Lead Nurse Consultant of Paige Legal Nurse Consulting. With nearly 30 years of experience, Christie has worked in several healthcare roles including working 12-hour shifts as a Clinical Coordinator. As she aged, Christie became disenchanted with working long hours and having a poor work-life balance, which is why she began to explore legal nurse consulting! Attending sessions and training she received the certifications needed to become a legal nurse consultant and worked as a consultant on the side while she continued working long hours as a coordinator. Finally, getting to a point where she was ready to push off, she began her own consulting business-- Paige Legal Nurse Consulting! As Christie developed her skills, she learned the ins and outs of legal nurse consulting, making a few mistakes along the way, viewing them as opportunities for growth. From cold calling, referrals, conferences, etc. Christie began marketing her services and building her client

Nicole Mitchell (MSN, CRNP, FNP-C) is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Halo Wellness Clinic. With over 20 years of experience in the medical field, Nicole opened up her own business where she can leverage her skills and passions to help her patients achieve optimal wellness through alternative, natural treatments---medicinal cannabis. Branching out on her own to market her services, Nicole’s business gained traction as she pushed through the resistance to combat the stigma of cannabis use. Now Halo Wellness Clinic helps patients of all ages and medical backgrounds through: Cannabis Education Medical Cannabis Recommendations Nutritional Consulting Nicole uses her medical background to help clients find the right strains and dosing to treat their symptoms. With a deep understanding of the endocannabinoid system, Nicole aims to educate patients on the safe and effective use of medicinal cannabis, even during these pandemic times! To learn more about Halo Wellness Clinic visit htt

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Jill Canes is a Family Nurse Practitioner and the founder & owner of Face Forward Medical Aesthetics. Starting out in roles such as critical care and surgical subspecialties, Jill took an interest in aesthetics and began working for a chain medical spa where she could care for her patients in a growing, evolving, and stimulating environment. After starting a family, Jill took a break from aesthetics but returned in 2018 with her own medical spa--Face Forward Medical Aesthetics. Gaining experience through advanced trainers, Jill built-up her rapport that gave her a strong foundation for starting her own business. Face Forward Medical Aesthetics offers complete aesthetic services including Botox, Dermal Fillers, Chemical Peels, and more. By following her gut and conducting business the way that feels comfortable for her, Face Forward Medical Aesthetics has continued to grow and develop, even through the pandemic. To learn more about Face Forward Medical Aesthetics visit their website at https://www.facefo

Fiona Bennett is a Certified Inner Workout, NLP Life Coach, Educator, Energy Healer, and the founder of Life Learning Strategies. Leaving her dreams of early childhood education behind, Fiona stumbled upon a career in nursing that ignited her passion to help others. Experiencing the ins and outs of the healthcare system in various roles (including Public Health roles), Fiona gained knowledge and experience in women’s health and developed a fervor for empowering women and providing them with the resources need to be the best, healthiest version of themselves. After raising her children, Fiona sought out a life coach and became enamored with the spark and passion of her coach, urging her to discover her own fire and understand the steps needed to live in her calling. Continuing in her journey, Fiona became a life coach and expanded her skill set to provide her clients with a range of healing techniques such as: Reiki Energy Healing One-On-One Life Coaching Online Courses Fiona continues to work with w

Jill Stanton and her husband Josh started Screw The Nine To Five business after spending a few years in affiliate marketing. Jill found that she wasn’t fulfilled or happy with what she was working on in affiliate marketing. The opportunity to change arose when she came up with the brain child of helping other people to do what she does - screw the 9 to 5 work schedule. Jill has been passionate about helping people to understand how mindset issues work and impede us in our businesses. She helps coaches and online course creators to specialize and super specialize in areas where they have the 10% advantage and become known in their industry. Ever since making the transition from affiliate marketing to build her personal brand, Jill has found financial and personal success in her business. Her bootcamps are regularly sold out, but you can catch one of them by going to her website: www.ScrewTheNineToFive.com Don’t Miss Moments: → How she got involved with 30 different online businesses and why she got ri