The Device Girls

Ocular melanoma is a rare and aggressive eye cancer — and in this episode, Mychellya shares what it’s really like to live through it. From undergoing plaque radiation therapy (including a surgically implanted 24-karat gold plaque) to navigating vision changes, isolation, and the fear of the unknown, this is an honest eye cancer journey you won’t hear on Google. After being one of the rare patients...

🎙️ In this episode of The DEVICE Girls, we’re joined by Victoria Horsman a medical aesthetics rep who went from orthopedic trauma to medical aesthetics and is now building Her Closing Code to help more women break into medical sales. Victoria gets real about what it actually took to break in (risk, moving, being the only girl in the room), what ortho taught her about earning respect, and why aesth...

🎙️ Failed the NCLEX — and still became the nurse God called her to be. In this episode of The Device Girls , we sit down with Mattie Sheffield , a labor & delivery nurse whose path into nursing was anything but straightforward. After failing the NCLEX, being told by professors she’d “never make it,” and seriously questioning her calling, Mattie found herself exactly where she was meant to be —...

Welcome to Season 4 of The Device Girls 💗 In this episode, Sarah and Hailey turn the tables and interview each other. We’re sharing the stories, experiences, and seasons that shaped who we are — both personally and professionally. From growing up, being bullied, and finding our voice to faith, boundaries, burnout, and learning to trust God’s timing, this episode is a real and honest look at the w...

In this episode of The Device Girls Podcast, hosts Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson sit down with Olivia Reeves (CRNA) for a hilarious, real, and slightly unhinged (in the best way) conversation about life in healthcare, burnout, and how she accidentally became a TikTok favorite while working in anesthesia. Olivia shares what it’s really like being a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)—from...

🔥 WOMEN CRUSH MEN 3:1 IN SALES - Here's Why Taylor Farrah went from struggling to break into medical sales to building a 90% success rate coaching business in just 6 months. In this raw conversation, she reveals why women have a SECRET ADVANTAGE in the most competitive sales industry in America. 🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • Why being "delusionally confident" is your superpower • The mi...

Kenadee Canada is doing it all — pediatric nurse practitioner, nursing instructor, doctoral student, and new mom. But when her own baby got sick? Her medical brain completely shut down. 🎧 Get ready for an unfiltered conversation in this new podcast episode, featuring insightful discussions from a relaxed setting. We explore the dynamics of friendship and relationships in healthcare, sharing perso...

In this episode, Katie Hooks, RRT — a respiratory therapist who went from fighting for her life on a ventilator to fighting for her pediatric patients in the ER takes us through an incredible journey of: ✅ How 5 autoimmune diseases at age 22 nearly ended her life ✅ Being awake and intubated for weeks (the reality no one talks about) ✅ The moment doctors said she'd never walk again — and how...

Every call has a story — and for Paramedic Joannah Horelica, it's her mission to be the healing hands when people need them most. In this episode a paramedic with nearly 11 years on Abilene's streets, takes us inside the ambulance for a raw, unfiltered look at: ✅ Why she started at 18 and became the "passenger princess" who won't drive ✅ What really happens in the back of an...

Every patient has a story — and for Dr. Jodi Hierholzer, it's her mission to help them rewrite their ending. In this episode, Dr. Jodi Hierholzer, PT, DPT, CSCS, CFL2, C-DN — a physical therapist who ditched the insurance model to revolutionize patient care — takes us beyond the treatment table for an inspiring look at: ✅ Why she opened her clinic 2 weeks before COVID (and how it saved her bu...

🏥 What happens when an experienced OR nurse works in BOTH Canadian and American healthcare systems? Meet Janelle, a Canadian OR circulator who made the bold move from Calgary to Texas - and she's sharing the shocking differences that will change how you think about healthcare forever. 🔥 What You'll Discover: ✅ REAL wait times: 6+ months for MRI vs 1 week in Texas ✅ Surgery delays: 1+ y...

Former strength and conditioning coach Joshua Miguel Jones shares his incredible journey from the gym to med device sales to pharma - and why he's going back to his roots. In this raw conversation, Josh reveals the brutal reality of med device interviews (6 months!), the shocking differences between med device and pharma sales, and his wake-up call moment that changed everything. From working...

Welcome to another episode of The DEVICE Girls! Join hosts Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson, your guides in the dynamic world of medical sales. This week, we explore how we got into medical sales, bringing you career-boosting tips, patient stories, and the latest industry insights. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in medical and healthcare fields, our podcast is your res...

Welcome to another episode of The DEVICE Girls! Join hosts Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson, your guides in the dynamic world of medical sales. This week, we explore how we got into medical sales, bringing you career-boosting tips, patient stories, and the latest industry insights. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in medical and healthcare fields, our podcast is your res...

Welcome to another episode of The DEVICE Girls! Join hosts Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson, your guides in the dynamic world of medical sales. This week, we explore how we got into medical sales, bringing you career-boosting tips, patient stories, and the latest industry insights. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in medical and healthcare fields, our podcast is your res...

In this heartfelt episode, Makenzie and her daughter Blair share their incredible journey through the NICU, marking a year since Blair's birth. Makenzie opens up about the unexpected challenges of a traumatic birth and the emotional rollercoaster of navigating the NICU, where every day felt like a fight for survival. With unwavering faith and the support of her family, Makenzie recounts the mi...

Welcome to another episode of The DEVICE Girls! Join hosts Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson, your guides in the dynamic world of medical sales. This week, we explore how we got into medical sales, bringing you career-boosting tips, patient stories, and the latest industry insights. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in medical and healthcare fields, our podcast is your res...

Women in Scrubs: The Unfiltered Truth About Burnout, Balance, and Breaking Stigmas In this raw and real episode, it’s just us — Sarah and Haley — sitting down to talk about what it actually feels like to be a woman in healthcare. From the unspoken stigmas in the medical rep world, to juggling motherhood, relationships, careers, and expectations — we open up about the pressure to do it all (and mak...

From High School to Healthcare Heroes 👯‍♀️💉 Katie Laws and Hannah Finley are the definition of day-one ride or dies — from growing up together, to being college roommates, to the same nursing school and nurse practitioner school. Now wives, moms, and NPs raising beautiful daughters, their bond is stronger than ever. In this episode, we sit down with these two powerhouse best friends to talk abou...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE — Featuring Raegan Byington! 💖 Welcome back to another unforgettable episode of The DEVICE Girls! Join your hosts, Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson, as we explore the heart and soul behind the scrubs. This episode is especially close to home — we’re sitting down with Raegan Byington, a dear friend since high school, who helped deliver my baby boy and is truly one of the most compassion...

In this raw and unforgettable episode, we sit down with Ainsly and Ryan Johnson — a couple whose journey will stay with you long after you listen. Ainsly is a devoted ICU nurse; Ryan is a business owner and father who has walked through unimaginable loss after a tragic accident took the life of his first wife. Together, they share how grief shattered their worlds — and how grace, healing, and fait...

Welcome to another episode of The DEVICE Girls! Join hosts Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson, your guides in the dynamic world of medical sales. This week, we explore how we got into medical sales, bringing you career-boosting tips, patient stories, and the latest industry insights. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in medical and healthcare fields, our podcast is your res...

Welcome to another episode of The DEVICE Girls! Join hosts Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson, your guides in the dynamic world of medical sales. This week, we explore how we got into medical sales, bringing you career-boosting tips, patient stories, and the latest industry insights. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in medical and healthcare fields, our podcast is your res...

Welcome to another episode of The DEVICE Girls! Join hosts Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson, your guides in the dynamic world of medical sales. This week, we explore how we got into medical sales, bringing you career-boosting tips, patient stories, and the latest industry insights. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in medical and healthcare fields, our podcast is your res...

Welcome to another episode of The DEVICE Girls! Join hosts Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson, your guides in the dynamic world of medical sales. This week, we explore how we got into medical sales, bringing you career-boosting tips, patient stories, and the latest industry insights. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in medical and healthcare fields, our podcast is your res...