The Nurse Shark Academy Show

S2E42 How one ER nurse took massive action to make the leap to entrepreneurship w/Farah Laurent

We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.
Welcome our guests today, Farah Laurent.  founder of Farah Laurent International Nurse Coach in New Jeresy.  Today’s episode, “How one ER nurse took massive action to make the leap to entrepreneurship.”
About Farah Laurent
Dr Farah Laurent is a Badass Nurse Career Coach. She is a dynamic speaker and LinkedIn Public Speaker Top Voice! Farah empowers nurses to level up in their careers, and confidently land their dream position! She has over 20 years of experience in emergency nursing, education and leadership! 6 times board certified! World traveler and music lover! Author of Nurses Making Money Moves: A Nurses Guide to Starting a business on my website and 90 Days of Gratitude Journal on Amazon! Dr. Laurent was recently featured on the Jennifer Hudson Show.
 
To get in touch with Farah, you may go to her website and reach out to her on LinkedIn:
www.Nursefarah.com
www.linkedin.com/in/nursefarah
About The Nurse Shark Academy
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society. Let us help you get started in your next healthcare business venture by giving you a strong foundation on which to build your dreams. We offer individual consultation, group coaching, and a community of nurse entrepreneurs for support of your entrepreneurial journey.
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
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Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.
Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/
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S2E41 How one nurse went from the bedside to starting a movement to reduce nurse burnout w/Jennifer Thietz

We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.
Welcome our guests today, Jennifer Thietz, founder of Nurses Matter in California.  Today’s episode, “How one nurse went from the bedside to starting a movement to reduce nurse burnout.”
About Jennifer Thietz
Jennifer Thietz (nee Marais) is a master-trained nurse and author. She immigrated to California from South Africa in 2003, where she worked in acute care settings for eighteen years, most of those at the bedside. She has a wealth of experience regarding the changing face of healthcare in the USA and the current needs of nurses.
In 2016, Jennifer published a book, Navigating Your Cancer Journey: A Handbook for Cancer Patients and Caregivers, by an Oncology Nurse Navigator under her maiden name, Jenny Marais, which won multiple awards. In 2023, her chapter, "Tribe of Angels: Lessons Learned from Nurses on Resilience during the COVID Pandemic," was part of an anthology that achieved Amazon's International best-seller status.
Jennifer is deeply concerned about the healthcare crisis, particularly the fate of nurses suffering from compassion fatigue and burnout. Jennifer's new book, Nurses Matter: From Compassion Fatigue to Resilience/ A Nurse Movement to Overcome Burnout and Transform Healthcare,” focuses on self-care and a nurse's movement for transformational change. Her new nurse model and Four-Step Program address nurses' working needs and empower them to lead the conversation on what they need to change in their workplaces so they can once again provide the safe, compassionate care they are known for. In this way, nurses have the power to transform healthcare for all of us.
To get in touch with Jennifer, you may go to her website and reach out to her on LinkedIn and Facebook:
www.nurses-matter.net
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferthietz/
https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.thietz
About The Nurse Shark Academy
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society. Let us help you get started in your next healthcare business venture by giving you a strong foundation on which to build your dreams. We offer individual consultation, group coaching, and a community of nurse entrepreneurs for support of your entrepreneurial journey.
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
 
Subscribers  Are Invited to Partner on LinkedIn Content & Events: Let's Explore Our Collaborative Marketing Fit to Expand Our LinkedIn Reach Together.
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Become a PATRON of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy
Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.
Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/
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S2E40 How one nurse went from Navy Corpsman to an entrepreneurial tech wizard with Liz Drewiske

We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.
Welcome our guests today, Liz Drewiske, founder of NavPath in Montana.  Today’s episode, “How one nurse went from Navy Corpsman to an entrepreneurial tech wizard.”
About Liz Drewiske
Liz has been in the medical profession for over 2 decades. Her career began as a Navy Corpsman in service of the Marines. Field and combat medicine built the foundation of her journey, put into practice while leading a Shock Trauma Platoon in Ramadi, Iraq. The transition to civilian life was rocky but attending nursing school while working for the Dept of Veteran's Affairs provided stability. As a nurse, Liz's first true love was working as a high-acuity NICU nurse. Caring for critically ill infants and their families guided her transition into other family-centered roles. High-risk maternity provided an opportunity to prepare families for high-risk deliveries, and it brought the perinatal and neonatal journeys together. This "big picture" vantage point planted the seed for developing a comprehensive care plan for all OB patients in her large OB/GYN practice. Thus, OB Nurse Navigation came to life. Once planted, the seed grew into a beautiful, thriving tree of consistent care and education for every expecting family who walked in the doors of our practice. The outcomes were fantastic, and another seed was planted - NavPath. Thirsting for new information, Liz took a job working for a software company. Leadership, personal development, operations, and project management were skills that came from her nearly 2 years in a new environment. This experience allowed Liz to have the confidence to make the leap to entrepreneurship, and nurse navigation was the gap she intended to fill. NavPath was born.
 
To get in touch with Liz, you may go to her website and reach out to her on LinkedIn page:
www.navpath.me
https://www.linkedin.com/in/d2consultants/
About The Nurse Shark Academy
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society. Let us help you get started in your next healthcare business venture by giving you a strong foundation on which to build your dreams. We offer individual consultation, group coaching, and a community of nurse entrepreneurs for support of your entrepreneurial journey.
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Register for our Fall Back In Love With Nursing webinar, June 26, 2024 at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/event-details/fall-back-in-love-with-nursing-workshop-encore.
 
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Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.
Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/
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S2E39 How one nurse used caring for a family member with a TBI as inspiration to help others Saundra Boyd

We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.
Welcome our guests today, Saundra Boyd, founder of Caregiver’s Haven LLC, in Riverside, California.  Today’s episode, “How one nurse used caring for a family member with a TBI as inspiration to help others.”
About Saundra Boyd
Mental Health Caregiver Coach/Caregiver Nurse Consultant, Founder of Caregivers Haven
As leader and founder of Caregiver’s Haven, Saundra has devoted most of her adult life to reaching out to others being challenged with the responsibility of providing care for those with a brain illness diagnosis.  She shares her lived experiences by providing education, resources and support/coaching for other family caregivers who are stressed, scared and exhausted and don’t know where to go for help.  Her goal is to empower family caregivers to care for their loved ones and utilize self-care strategies. She helps them to take care of themselves so that they can take better care of those that they love.
In addition to helping family caregivers, she also provides coaching for anyone wanting to co-create action steps for meaningful changes in their life related to their health, wellbeing and happiness.
Professionally, she’s worked as a Registered Nurse for 40+ years caring for others, but really, she’s been a caregiver since the age of ten when her Mom suffered a traumatic brain injury. Throughout time she’s found herself in the role of caregiver to several family members who have a brain illness diagnosis, and she shares her experiences and knowledge through seminars, coaching, speaking and Caregivers Haven Podcast. Saundra is a National conference speaker.
As a lifetime caregiver, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sibling, Auntie and Registered Nurse, she’s committed to sharing her compassion for people by supporting them in their caregiving journey. Mental Health Caregiver Coach/Caregiver Nurse Consultant, Founder of Caregivers Haven As leader and founder of Caregiver’s Haven Saundra has devoted most of her adult life to reaching out to others being challenged with the responsibility of providing care for those with a brain illness diagnosis. She shares her lived experiences by providing education, resources and support/coaching for other family caregivers who are stressed, scared, and exhausted and don’t know where to go for help. Her goal is to empower family caregivers to care for their loved ones and utilize self-care strategies. She helps them to take care of themselves so that they can take better care of those that they love. In addition to helping family caregivers, she also provides coaching for anyone wanting to co-create action steps for meaningful changes in their life related to their health, wellbeing and happiness. Professionally, she’s worked as a Registered Nurse for 40+ years caring for others, but really, she’s been a caregiver since the age of ten when her mom suffered a traumatic brain injury. Throughout time she’s found herself in the role of caregiver to several family members who have a brain illness diagnosis, and she shares her experiences and knowledge through seminars, coaching, speaking and Caregivers Haven Podcast. Saundra is a national conference speaker. As a lifetime caregiver, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sibling, Auntie and Registered Nurse, she’s committed to sharing her compassion for people by supporting them in their caregiving journey.
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Website - https://www.caregivershaven.com/
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About The Nurse Shark Academy
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society. Let us help you get started in your next healthcare business venture by giving you a strong foundation on which to build your dreams. We offer individual consultation, group coaching, and a community of nurse entrepreneurs for support of your entrepreneurial journey.
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Are you ready to transform your passion for nursing into a thriving business? Join our exclusive 30-Day Mastermind Intensive and gain the skills, strategies, and support you need to launch and grow a successful nursing business. Register for our 30-day Micro-Mastermind Intensive at https://bit.ly/micro-mastermind.
 
Become a patron of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy
Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.
 
Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/
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S2E38 How one nurse found financial freedom and helps other nurses do the same Kristin Wade

We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.
Welcome our guests today, Kristin Wade, founder of Fiscal Bliss Financial Coaching, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Today’s episode, “How one nurse found financial freedom and helps other nurses do the same.”
About Kristin Wade
Kristin worked as a nurse in the Newborn ICU, but she was always the personal finance geek. She slowly coached her peers over IV starts and break room talks. She saw a huge need for financial wellness amongst healthcare workers and has since made that her business focus. She believes that you should take care of yourself just as well as you care for others. Kristin teaches practical and manageable systems for busy nurses.
 
As a special gift, listeners who book a call with Kristin get a free budget template and a 10% discount on coaching packages if you mention you heard her episode on The Nurse Shark Academy Show when you book your call.
To get in touch with Kristin and book your call, you may go to her website and reach out to her on Instagram and LinkedIn page:
www.fiscal-bliss.com
https://www.instagram.com/fiscalblissllc/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-wade/
 
About The Nurse Shark Academy
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society. Let us help you get started in your next healthcare business venture by giving you a strong foundation on which to build your dreams. We offer individual consultation, group coaching, and a community of nurse entrepreneurs for support of your entrepreneurial journey.
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Register for our Fall Back In Love With Nursing webinar, June 1, 2024 at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/event-details/fall-back-in-love-with-nursing-workshop-2
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Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.
Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/
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S2E37 History of the Black Nurses Association of Anderson, Indiana, Inc. BNAA

We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.Welcome our guests today, Carlotta Jo Walker and Mae Gray, members of the Black Nurses Association of Anderson, Indiana, Inc.  Today’s episode, “The History of BNAA in Anderson, Indiana, Inc.”About BNAAThe objectives of BNAA shall be to:A. Define and determine nursing care for Black consumers for optimum quality of care by acting as their advocates.B. Act as change agents in restructuring existing institutions and/or helping to establish institutions to suit our needs.C. Serve as the local nursing body to influence legislation and policies that affect Black people and work cooperatively and collaboratively with other health workers and organizations to this end.D. Compile and maintain a directory of current BNAA membership.E. Recruit, counsel and assist Black persons interested in nursing to ensure a constant procession of Blacks into the field.F. Be the vehicle for unification of Black nurses of various age groups and educational levels within the community to ensure continuity and flow of our common heritage. 
About The Nurse Shark AcademyOur mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society. Let us help you get started in your next healthcare business venture by giving you a strong foundation on which to build your dreams. We offer individual consultation, group coaching, and a community of nurse entrepreneurs for support of your entrepreneurial journey. As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business.
Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more.
If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Become a patron of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy 
Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products. 
Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/ Interested in starting your own podcast with Podbean? Check out our affiliate links here to get a great price.  
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S2E36 How one nurse who followed in her mother’s footsteps fell in love with nursing Patti Mazukiewicz

 
We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.
Welcome our guest today, Patti Mazurkiewicz, owner of Angel Nurse Consulting, LLC, living in Billings, Montana.  Today’s episode, “How one nurse who followed in her mother’s footsteps fell in love with nursing.”
About Patti Mazurkiewicz
Angel Nurse Consulting, LLC was started a few years ago under duress. It was the only way I could work with an old friend of mine doing nurse life care planning and she would only hire me as a sub-contractor e.g. business owner. I never imagined myself as a business owner, but now that I am, I would never want to go back. I also provide mental health counseling to women, most of whom have a history of trauma. How did I get to this point? I returned to college and got my master's degree in rehabilitation and mental health counseling at the age of 50. Before I graduated I was offered a job as an assistant to a life care planner providing research. I didn't even know what a life care planner was.
Follow Pattie on her LinkedIn link:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patti-mazurkiewicz-06b710233/
 
About The Nurse Shark Academy
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society. Let us help you get started in your next healthcare business venture by giving you a strong foundation on which to build your dreams. We offer individual consultation, group coaching, and a community of nurse entrepreneurs for support of your entrepreneurial journey.
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Become a patron of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy
Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.
Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/
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S2E35 How one nurse turned a negative experience into a shift to make a positive impact on healthcare Andrea Johnston, guest

We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.
Welcome our guest today, Andrea “Drea” Johnston, author of The Struggle to Change Healthcare, One Woman’s Dream for the Future of Nursing, living in Oregon, Wisconsin.  Today’s episode, “How one nurse turned a negative experience into a shift to make a positive impact on healthcare.”
About Andrea JohnstonDedicated and experienced Registered Nurse Andrea "Drea" Johnston brings a profound seventeen-year perspective to consulting by influencing positive change through patient and provider dynamics and support person interactions. As an accomplished author, her debut book, The Struggle to Change Healthcare, One Woman’s Dream for the Future of Nursing, reflects her commitment to addressing challenges in the nursing industry and proposing sustainable solutions. In her second book, Escaped Oblivion: Untethered, Traumatized, Alone, Facing the Real World. A True Story of Resilience, she delves into personal resilience after many adverse life experiences.  
Complementing her nursing career, Andrea elevated her journey into Human Rights Consultation, stemming from a passion for advocating for Quality of Life. She has ventured into entrepreneurship, launching On Purpose Dream Consulting to advance humanity's approach to giving, receiving, and supporting medical attention. 
Utilizing her authentic self and diverse experiences, she joins Global Leaders to drive impactful change in healthcare practices and patient well-being.
Follow Alexandria on her LinkedIn link and find her book on Amazon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-johnston-24a350157/ Amazon: https://a.co/d/8HixWeo 
About The Nurse Shark AcademyOur mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society. Let us help you get started in your next healthcare business venture by giving you a strong foundation on which to build your dreams. We offer individual consultation, group coaching, and a community of nurse entrepreneurs for support of your entrepreneurial journey. 
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Become a patron of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy 
Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products. Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/Interested in starting your own podcast with Podbean? Check out our affiliate links here to get a great price.   Unlimited Hosting Plan: https://www.podbean.com/thenurseshark Business Plan: https://www.podbean.com/pro/thenurseshark
 
 

S2E34 How one nurse with a passion for public health nursing turned into an entrepreneur w/Alexandria Jones-Patten

We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.
Welcome our guest today, Alexandria Jones-Patten, founder of Authored by AJP, located in San Pedro, California.  Today’s episode, “How one nurse with a passion for public health nursing turned into an entrepreneur.”
About Alexandria Jones-Patten
In 2017 Alexandria became a Registered Nurse, dedicating three years to hospital floor duties on a busy telemetry unit. Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020 she decided to pivot to a public health role because she knew she wanted to explore her talents beyond the bedside. She spent the next two years providing care to homeless adults in shelters and temporary housing. Still, Alexandria had a passion for business that wasn't met in the public health sector. During this time she was working on her Nursing PhD and began exploring entrepreneurship. This was when she realized she could put her writing talents to use beyond academic writing. In 2022 she decided to launch a freelance writing business, 'Authored by AJP."  Her primary goal is to educate the public and inspire others about heart health, using her unique blend of experiences and knowledge. She also helps other nurses start their freelance writing business.
Follow Alexandria on her YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn links:
 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpE6S71mubo5ecw4etBc5lw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authoredbyajp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085811940864
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandria-jones-patten-phd-mba-rn-75a79920/
For our listeners: Alexandria is offering a copy of her e-book: Beyond the Bedside
https://www.stethoscopesandstories.com/free-ebook
 
About The Nurse Shark Academy
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society. Let us help you get started in your next healthcare business venture by giving you a strong foundation on which to build your dreams. We offer individual consultation, group coaching, and a community of nurse entrepreneurs for support of your entrepreneurial journey.
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S2E32How one nurse found her groove in network marketing as second career Guest Gezrine Duncan

 
We interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.
Welcome our guest today, Gezrine Duncan, independent associate of PPLSI/LegalShield, located in Ada, Oklahoma.  Today’s episode, “How one nurse found her groove in network marketing as second career.”
About Gezrine Duncan
I am a former Nurse Midwife and a Critical Care Registered Nurse I truly enjoyed taking care of the sick, seeing a critically ill patient become alert smile and speaks coherently and is well enough to leave the unit is such a joyous feeling. But there comes a time in our lives when we have to "pass the baton on"  LegalShield was introduced to me by someone in another State, I listened to the information, it made sense, I got the Legal and the Identity Theft Plans, giving access to attorneys Nationwide including Canada, paying a small fee per month seems like a very great deal. I must confess that I was a bit skeptical  "what kind of attorneys are these , so cheap, the cost is less than a cup of coffee per day?" Anyways , I wanted to support the individual.  I got monthly monitoring of my credit from the  firm informing me that there was no illegal activity on my credit.                                                                   
        I was going on vacation this particular month when the report came , I ignored it just thinking it's all good. On my return I was surprised to see the alert needed my immediate response, I had been a victim of Identity Theft. There was an email congratulating me that the credit cards I applied for was successfully delivered. I called my law firm they assured me that I am protected, I was assigned an Attorney and a Private Investigator, the took control informed me  of everything they were doing, on one of the cards a purchase of $58.000 for a car .                                                                                                                                              
         In a short while I got a letter from my attorney informing me that all the irregularities had been taken care of and I had total restoration of my credit to pre-theft status. What make this service so awesome, I didn't have any out-of-pocket expense.
Follow Gezrine on her website, Alignable and contact via email:
 https://gezrineh72.ladiesofjustice.com/
https://www.alignable.com/apopka-fl/legalshield-independent-associate-employee-benefits
gezrine67@gmail.com
For our listeners: Gezrine is offering  free member’s perks. Contact her for more information.
"MEMBER PERKS" Free with service, over 400 companies.  Members are able to shop at deep discounts.
 
About The Nurse Shark Academy
Our mission at The Nurse Shark Academy is to expand the consciousness of nurses as experts to reflect their individual and collective power by promoting self-agency through inspiring nurses to dream big, reach far, and soar to new heights in business and the profession of nursing thereby producing a healthier & richer society. Let us help you get started in your next healthcare business venture by giving you a strong foundation on which to build your dreams. We offer individual consultation, group coaching, and a community of nurse entrepreneurs for support of your entrepreneurial journey.
As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/.
Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products.
Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/
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