In this episode, Dr. Lendra James continues her conversation with Christal Parker and Dr. Kiyonna Jones, diving deeper into her journey from nursing leadership to entrepreneurship. She shares powerful insights on empowering nurses, achieving work-life balance, and the unique challenges faced by nurses in leadership positions, especially women of color. Dr. James also addresses the harsh realities of racism in healthcare and the importance of building generational wealth. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Kiyonna emphasizes the critical role of mentorship and the need for nurses to prioritize self-care as they advance in their careers.

• Nurses often face misconceptions about leadership roles.
• Entrepreneurship offers more control over work-life balance.
• Setting boundaries is crucial for mental health.
• Building generational wealth is a key goal for many entrepreneurs.
• Mentorship can significantly impact career growth and success.
• Nurses should prioritize self-care to avoid burnout.
• The entrepreneurial journey requires resilience and adaptability.
• Nurses can choose their clients in entrepreneurship, unlike in healthcare.
• Empowerment and education are essential for nurses to thrive.

00:00 Empowering Nurses and Breaking Barriers

05:05 The Transition from Nursing Leadership to Entrepreneurship

09:51 Work-Life Balance: The Entrepreneurial Advantage

14:49 Racism and Resilience in Healthcare Entrepreneurship

19:55 Building Generational Wealth and Legacy

Dr. Lendra James is a nurse executive, author, and coach with over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership. She specializes in helping nurses overcome burnout, bias, and career challenges through her coaching and consulting services. As the founder of Premier Infusions & Wellness and host of the Nurses With Voices podcast, Dr. James advocates for self care, and empowers healthcare professionals to build sustainable careers and generational wealth. She is the author of Confessions of a Nurse Executive: Conscious and Unconscious Bias in Healthcare and a sought-after speaker on leadership, wellness, and healthcare transformation.

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