NursePreneurs

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Rachel Henderson, the founder of Medical Legal Concepts. With nearly four decades of experience as a nurse, Dr. Henderson has worked in various nursing roles, from the bedside to leadership positions. Her extensive background in healthcare has provided her with a unique perspective on the industry, which ultimatel...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we had the privilege of chatting with Alice Benjamin, also known as Ask Nurse Alice. A board-certified nurse with a rich and diverse background, Nurse Alice has worked in critical care, emergency medicine, and cardiovascular health. Her initial goal was to become the best cardiovascular nurse in the world, but she soon realized her true calling was in patien...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we are excited to speak with Taccara Durrett, a dynamic influencer, entrepreneur, and experienced nurse with a diverse healthcare background. Starting her career in corrections and psychiatry, Taccara’s journey has taken an inspiring turn. Today, she’s a successful Telehealth Nurse and the owner of her own beauty brand, APRN Beauty Cosmetics, which is specif...

Are you ready to take your business, career, and entire life to the next level? We all have moments when we receive a vision of what our heart truly desires, but sometimes, figuring out how to communicate it to the world or navigating external limitations can hold us back from fully manifesting that vision. In this episode, join Catie Harris as she opens up about her own journey of vision manifest...

In this episode, we sit down with Karen O'Donnell, a seasoned nurse and the founder of Caring Nurses Staffing Agency LLC. Karen has always been passionate about nursing, but her entrepreneurial spirit led her to create a staffing agency dedicated to providing high-quality care while offering nurses the flexibility to balance both their professional and personal lives. Karen shares her journey of s...

This week on the podcast, we sit down with Traci Powell, NP and Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist, founder of The Rebuilt Woman, and an unshakable force dedicated to helping adult survivors of trauma and abuse reclaim their authentic selves. Traci’s extensive career in the NICU, combined with her personal experience as a survivor of childhood trauma, has given her the unique insight to address...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we’re joined by Shannon Miley, the founder of Luxe Concierge Nursing, a concierge nursing service that offers customized pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients. Shannon’s entrepreneurial journey is a testament to the power of doing your research and following your passion. Though she always knew she wanted to own a business, she wasn’t sure in wh...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we are joined by Sharon Cummings, a retired Licensed Practical Nurse and the founder of GermArmor. Sharon's journey into nursing was driven by her natural nurturing instinct, and she balanced her career with motherhood until her retirement. However, her passion for healthcare didn’t stop there. Sharon’s attention to detail and concern for cleanliness led her...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we sit down with Grace Marin, an experienced nurse, entrepreneur, and founder of PX Coaching. Later in her career, Grace discovered her passion for coaching and helping nurses enhance the quality of care, improve metrics, and increase overall job satisfaction at the bedside. Recognizing the potential impact she could make, Grace decided to make coaching a fu...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we are joined by Stacey Maltman (FNP-BC), an experienced nurse and the founder of Maltman Medical Center. Stacey's journey in healthcare spans over a decade, with years of experience working in various nursing roles from 2003 to 2015, all while supporting her family and working toward becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner. After spending several years in fami...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we sit down with Claire Thevenot, the founder of Clarity Patient Advocates. Claire’s journey into healthcare advocacy is deeply personal—she is a second-career nurse with a background in business who faced breast cancer herself. It was through her own experience as a patient that Claire found a calling to help others navigate their healthcare challenges. As...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we are joined by Michala Gibson, RN and the founder of Prairie Elder Care. With over three decades of experience in senior care, Michala’s journey began as a CNA, and she has since made a lasting impact in the world of dementia care. In 2014, Michala and her sister-in-law took a leap and opened Prairie Elder Care, a facility dedicated to providing quality ca...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Lindsay Johnson, RN and integrative health coach. Like many nurses, Lindsay found herself facing extreme burnout while working at the bedside. After exploring other roles, she realized there was a deep need to restore the human element to nursing, which inspired her to start her own nurse coaching business. Through h...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we sit down with Samara Ambrosio, APRN, FNP-BC, GAIN Trainer, ZO Master Certified Expert, and founder of Samara MedSpa. Samara’s journey into nursing began with a deep respect for the profession, and over time, this respect blossomed into a passion for dermatology. After healing her own skin sensitivity, Samara discovered the world of aesthetics, and eventua...

What if you could help patients manage their conditions and still enjoy complete flexibility in your career? That’s exactly what our guest, Leslie Parran, has done. Leslie, a seasoned healthcare professional with a wealth of certifications and experience, took her passion for helping chronically ill patients to the next level by embracing holistic healing and functional medicine. Having worked in...

In this week’s episode of the NursePreneurs Podcast, we sit down with Amy Resner, LNP and Founder of Beauty & Grace Aesthetics. Amy’s career journey has been anything but typical. With a background in both nursing and social work, her passion for helping others naturally led her into the world of MedSpas. What began as a happy accident soon turned into a rewarding career path in the aesthetics ind...

In this week’s episode of the NursePreneurs Podcast, we’re joined by Adriana Schneider, also known as The Herb Nurse. Adriana’s journey into the world of natural health and holistic remedies began during her time as a lactation consultant. There, she noticed a strong need for natural alternatives to everyday products, which sparked her passion for finding non-toxic, effective remedies for babies,...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, author, and the founder of SJF Communications. A true pioneer in the NursePreneur world, Susan brings decades of experience in nursing and entrepreneurship. Her career journey spans military nursing, ER work, nursing education, and various other specialties, with a focus on combining her healthca...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we were joined by Christen Resmo, founder of Soul Awakening, a business that blends nursing expertise with holistic wellness practices. With over thirty years of experience in healthcare, Christen shares her journey from being a cardiac ICU charge nurse to becoming a holistic entrepreneur. During her time in the ICU, Christen began to connect more deeply wit...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we welcome ReNee Greenberg, RN, MTOM, LAc, IFMCP, and the founder of Women’s Hormone Health. ReNee shares her transformative journey from working in the ICU to becoming a holistic healthcare practitioner focused on women’s wellness. After ten years in critical care, ReNee faced the all-too-familiar nurse burnout and knew something had to change. This led her...

In this week’s episode of the NursePreneurs Podcast, we’re joined by Fumi Ogunsemore, RN and the founder of Valley of Joy Home Care. Fumi's journey into healthcare began as an LPN in a nursing home, where she discovered her passion for helping elderly patients. Determined to provide even greater care, she went back to school and became a registered nurse. When COVID-19 hit, Fumi saw a growing need...

In this week’s episode of the NursePreneurs Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Syrina Rostash, CEO and Owner of LilKai Concierge Nursing LLC. Syrina’s journey into healthcare started as a firefighter paramedic, driven by her passion for helping others. This passion led her to nursing, where she thrived in high-action roles like flight nursing, ER, and supervisory positions. However, the...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we sat down with Talacquea Harper, RN, the founder of Prestige Concierge Nursing Services. Talacquea’s journey into nursing was deeply personal, as she first encountered the complexities of healthcare when her father was terminally ill. This experience ignited her passion for becoming a surgical nurse. However, it wasn’t long before she realized that many pa...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we sit down with Maria Rosado, the founder of IV League Nurse Concierge, a luxury mobile IV hydration company serving San Antonio, TX, and surrounding areas. With 13 years of experience in nursing, Maria’s career began in the military, where she honed her skills as a nurse. After years of active duty, she made the courageous decision to transition out of the...

This week on the NursePreneurs Podcast, we chat with Sandra Pagenta, the founder and host of the Doctor Nurse Podcast. Sandra’s career in nursing has been anything but easy. From the beginning, she faced nurse bullying and toxic environments, especially in MedSurg, which eventually led her to leave the floor. Despite these challenges, Sandra pursued her master's degree in 2012 and became a nurse p...