Welcome our guests today, Sarah Bellenger, founder of Manage You in Nashville, Tennessee. Today’s episode, “How a military nurse turned entrepreneur is improving the credentialing process”. I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy. About Sarah Bellenger Sarah Bellenger, a 20-year Army Nurse and CRNA turned health tech founder, leads Manage You—a powerful digital wallet and team collaboration platform that streamlines credentialing for clinicians and healthcare enterprises, transforming compliance from a burden into a strategic advantage. OR... I didn’t know how brief. But I thought they both would help summarize the nursing part.

Welcome our guests today, Angela Johnson, owner of Kudzu Collaborations, LLC in Windsor, Connecticut. Today’s episode, “How one nurse expat learned to do hard things as nurse entrepreneur”. I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

Podcast Title: Leading Through the Chaos in Business Episode: Surviving and Thriving in Economic Downturns, Market Shifts, and Turnover Host: Tina Baxter Today’s topic is one that every entrepreneur — especially nurse entrepreneurs — will face at some point: leading through chaos. Whether it’s an economic downturn, a rapidly changing marketplace, or frustrating employee turnover, chaos can make even the most passionate nurse-business owner wonder, “What did I get myself into?”

Welcome our guests today, Wendy Dixon-Jewitt, founder of Brainstorm Soft Skill Solutions in Saskatchewan, Canada. Today’s episode, “How one nurse with tough skin now empowers other nurses”. I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy. About Wendy Dixon-Jewitt Wendy Dixon-Jewitt is a nurse with over 30 years’ experience in tough work situations. She has transformed crisis communication, turned around toxic workplace cultures, and created the ’Broken to Badass Nurse Empowerment Pathway’; to help nurses get back on their feet and find their voice. Wendy has ‘Zero Tolerance for Zero Training’ when it comes to non-physical violence in healthcare. She teaches healthcare professionals Universal Precautions for Emotional and Behavior Dysregulation. And is the author of upcoming book A*hole Alert for Nurses; How To Stay Safer and Saner By Turning Your Soft Skills Into Superpowers. As a gift to listeners of The Nurse Shark Academy Show, Wendy graciously is offering: I’ve got a free PDF called Mindset is Safety Gear: How to Anchor Yourself in Any Storm. It’s a quick set of tips to help nurses protect their energy and stay grounded in tough situations. Just email wendy@brainstormsoftskills.com with ’Podcast Gift’ in the subject, and I’ll send it to your listeners. To get in touch with Wendy, you may reach out to her at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-dixon-jewitt-98b7a02a5/

Welcome to The Nurse Shark Academy with a special Leadership Lessons episode, where we talk about leadership, advocacy, and the future of nursing. I’m your host Tina Baxter, and today, we’re diving into a hot topic — one that every nurse using social media should think about: responsible activism and influencing online. We’re living in a digital age where nurses have massive influence. We can use our voices to challenge policies, share frontline truths, and educate the public. But — as we’ve seen — some posts can backfire in ways that threaten jobs, licenses, and reputations. So in this episode, we’ll explore: - Real examples of nurses who went viral — and sometimes paid the price, - What to know about your employer’s social media policy, - Legal pitfalls that can catch you off guard, - And five practical tips to advocate effectively — without courting backlash.

Welcome our guest today, Darnell Shanklin, of Wakanda RN and host of Wankada Wrld podcast. Today’s episode, How one nurse bravely asked “What kind of RN do I want to be?” I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

This episode we dive into “From Team Player to Team Leader: Building & Managing Small Teams”. I’m Tina Baxter, nurse entrepreneur, business mentor, and founder of The Nurse Shark Academy. Today’s episode is a game-changer for any nurse stepping into leadership as a business owner. If you’ve ever gone from working alongside a team to leading one—especially your own team—you know it’s a whole different world.

Welcome our guests today, Carolyn Pritchard, co-founder of Bridge Medical Communications in Toronto, Canada. Today’s episode, “How one nurse’s adventurous spirit lead her to empower others.” I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

About The Nurse Shark Academy Welcome to the Leadership Conversations segment of The Nurse Shark Academy Show, available to our patron members and members of The Nurse Shark Academy. 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. This episode we dive into “ Leading with Clinical Confidence in Business”.

Welcome our guests today, Amy Huser, founder of Spigot Guard LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana. Today’s episode, “How one nurse used her nursing acumen to become an inventor and innovator”. I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

Welcome our guests today, Kathy Scalzo, the Cash Flow Strategist. Today’s episode, “How one nurse turned burnout into a new career in finance.” I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

Welcome our guests today, Andrea Welsh, founder of Clockwork & Cursive in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Today’s episode, “How one nurse seized control of her career in uncertain times.” I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

Welcome our guests today, Savannah Arroyo, founder of Networth Nurse in Santa Rosa, California. Today’s episode, “How one nurse turned real estate investor helps other nurses do the same.” I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

Welcome our guests today, Cindy Kruse, founder of Nurture the Nurse and Kruse Into You in Oaklawn, Illinois. Today’s episode, “A nurse with a heart for nurturing the nurse.” I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

Welcome our guests today, Ben Biddick, director of Well Public, Inc in Madison, Wisconsin. Today’s episode, “How one nurse who served our country helps others heal from trauma.” I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

Welcome our guests today, Tierra Owens, founder of Nursing Ourselves in Aptos, California.  Today’s episode, “How one nurse looking for financial security found success as an entrepreneur.” Host: Tina Baxter I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

Welcome our guest today, Tina Hazen, founder of Think Inside the Boxx in Houston, Texas. Today’s episode, “How one nurse with a knack for organization transitioned into an entrepreneur.” I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

Welcome our guests today, Dr. Lendra James, founder of DL James Consulting and Premiere Infusions & Wellness Concierge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Today’s episode, “How one nurse exceeded expectations to become a nurse executive.” I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

Welcome our guests today, Teresa Devitt-Lynch, founder of Intrepid Forensic Healthcare Consulting in Fargo, North Dakota. Today’s episode, “How one nurse’s military career fulfilled a dream to enter forensic medicine.” I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy.

I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I 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.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy. Welcome our guests today, Dr. Lorre Laws, founder of The Haelan Academy in Tucson, Arizona. Today’s episode, “How one nurse scientist helps heal the caregiver from burnout and trauma.”