Let's Get Real

We are short 263,000 nurses — and turning away 80,000 people who want to join the profession. So what's really going on? In this episode, Dr. Reneé Roberts-Turner sits down with Dr. Roberta Waite, Dean of Georgetown University Berkley School of Nursing, for a candid conversation about what it actually takes to get into nursing, who gets to lead, and where the system breaks. They get into the...

In this episode of Let’s Get Real, Dr. Reneé Roberts-Turner sits down with Dr. Shafonya Turner, board-certified anesthesiologist, educator, and health literacy advocate. Dr. Turner shares her journey from a young girl inspired by seeing a Black woman physician to becoming a leader in medicine and mentorship. The conversation explores the power of community, the importance of mentorship, and why em...

In this episode of Let’s Get Real, Dr. Renée Roberts-Turner sits down with Dr. Tyris Ford for a powerful conversation on clinically driven, purpose-led leadership from the front lines of HIV care. Dr. Ford is a board-certified Doctor of Nursing Practice and Nurse Practitioner specializing in holistic primary care, HIV prevention, sexual health, and wellness.  Together, they explore what led him in...

In this episode of Let’s Get Real, Dr. Renée Roberts-Turner sits down with Lena Hall, change management executive, human capital strategist, and founder of Elan Consulting LLC, to explore how empathy plays a critical role in meaningful transformation. Lena brings deep experience advising C-suites across corporate, public sector, and educational organizations, helping leaders move from “as is” to n...

In this episode of Let’s Get Real, Dr. Renée Roberts-Turner sits down with Valerie Pogue, Regional Nurse Wellbeing Specialist, for an honest conversation about what it truly means to be well—both at work and in life. Together, they explore why wellbeing isn’t a “nice to have” for nurses and leaders, but a foundation for sustainability, clarity, and impact. From navigating workplace demands to prot...

In this episode of Let’s Get Real, Reneé Roberts-Turner sits down with Erica Fulton, LME Master Esthetician and Permanent Cosmetic Artist at Kin Skin and Wellness, for an honest conversation about personal excellence, trust, and building a brand that reflects who you truly are. We talk about the importance of creating genuine connections with clients, showing up authentically throughout the client...

In this episode, I’m joined by Nurse Alice Benjamin — nurse practitioner, media contributor, and the powerhouse behind AskNurseAlice.com. We talk about what it really looks like to step beyond the bedside, find your voice, and create new opportunities in nursing. We cover: ✨ How to expand your career outside traditional roles ✨ The motivation behind Nurse Alice’s work in media + advocacy ✨ The...

In this episode of Let’s Get Real, I'm joined by global entrepreneur and personal brand expert Elin Mai for a powerful conversation on confidence, leadership, and the connection between how you show up on the outside and how you lead from within. Elin is the founder and CEO of Style Doctors, a global style and personal branding company with teams across the UK, USA, and UAE. She’s worked with...

Recorded live at On Your Own Terms: A Leadership Series, Dr. Reneé Roberts-Turner sits down with Sharrarne Morton, Dr. Danelle McCamey, and Dr. Katie Boston-Leary for an honest conversation about what personal branding means in leadership. Together, they discuss how identity, authenticity, and visibility shape the way leaders show up — both personally and professionally. 🎙️ Hosted by Dr. Reneé Rob...

In this episode, Dr. Reneé Roberts-Turner sits down with Meedie L. Bardonille , Founder and CEO of the Black Nurse Collaborative , to talk about what it truly means to lead the charge in nursing, mentorship, and purpose-driven impact. 💎 Together, they dive deep into:  ✨ Building a legacy of impact and empowerment  ✨ The importance of mentorship and helping each other rise  ✨ Why nurses must ha...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Let’s Get Real Podcast! 🎙️ Dr. Reneé Roberts-Turner sits down with Dr. Farah Laurent — Nurse Career Architect & Brand Strategist who has helped over 100 new nurses secure their dream jobs with confidence (and salaries ranging from $100K–$175K). Reneé and Dr. Farah first connected on social media, and after attending one of her inspiring conferences, Ren...