Nurses With Voices
Welcome to Nurses With Voices, the podcast where we amplify the voices of nurses everywhere. I'm your host, Dr. Lendra James, DNP, RN, and I'm thrilled to embark on this journey with you. As a nurse with over 20 years of experience, I've witnessed the dedication, resilience, and passion that defines our profession. Through this podcast, we aim to educate, empower, and inspire nurses at every stage of their careers. Whether you're a novice nurse navigating the challenges of bedside care, an experienced clinician looking to advance in your field, or interested in becoming a nurse entrepreneur, Nurses With Voices is here for you.
Episodes
3 AI Tools Every Nurse Leader Needs
AI isn’t coming for your job. The real threat? Nurses and leaders who refuse to adapt.
In this episode of Nurses With Voices, Dr. Lendra pulls back the curtain on how AI can shift you from burnout to breakthrough...
Ep.75, Do you believe you need thousands of social media followers to start or maintain your business? In this episode of Nurses With Voices, Dr. Lendra reveals why audience size isn’t your ceiling and how AI-powered systems can turn even 50 engaged followers into a thriving, profitable business.
Whether you’re a nurse e...
Ep.74. Nurse Burnout to 6-Figure Business: My Journey + AI Blueprint
Episode Overview
Dr. Lendra gets raw and real about her transformation from burnt-out nurse leader to successful entrepreneur. Four years after leaving her leadership role with no safety net, she shares the hard lessons learned and reveals the exact blueprint she wishes she had when starting out. If you're a nurse leader feeling trapped by burnou...
Podcast: Nurses With Voices Hosted by Dr. Lendra
People love to say that starting a business is risky. But you know what’s even riskier? Staying stuck. Trading your health for a paycheck. Spending years inside systems that don’t value you.
In this ep...
Episode 72: Burnout to Business with AI – The 3-Step Blueprint for Nurse Leaders
Description:
You didn’t leave the bedside to burn out in business. In this episode, Dr. Lendra shares her Burnout to Business Blueprint, a three-step framework powered by AI to help nurse leaders and entrepreneurs reclaim their time, build sustainable businesses, and shift from exhaustion to empowerment. This nurse podcast is addressing Nurse Burnout b...
Ep. 71: In this special episode, Dr. Lendra sits down with two co-authors from the new anthology Act Like a Nurse, Think Like a Boss. We talk second-career pivots, house-call medicine, medical tourism advocacy, and why knowing your why keeps you from shiny-object syndrome. If you’ve ever felt called to lead on your own terms, this one’s for you.
Ep. 70. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Lendra sits down with powerhouse nurse leader Dr. Selena Gilles, educator, clinician, and advocate for justice and equity in healthcare. From navigating bias as a Black nurse to boldly leading in academia, Dr. Selena shares the truth about breaking through barriers, challenging norms, and finding purpose beyond the bedside. You can connect with Dr. Selena o...
Ep. 69 Join us in this insightful episode as Dr. Lorre Laws, an award-winning speaker and author, delves into the complexities of nurse burnout and trauma recovery. Discover her groundbreaking research and the innovative strategies she has developed to help nurses heal and thrive in their demanding roles.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding the multifaceted nature of nurse burnout and trauma. Insights into Dr. Laws' research on the physi...
Ep.68. In this episode of Part-1 of Nurses with Voices- Time, Truth & Transformation mini-series, Dr. Lendra engages in a profound conversation about the historical and ongoing inequities in the American healthcare system, particularly through the lens of African American experiences. The discussion highlights the resilience and wisdom of Black families, reflecting on past struggles and the current challenges posed by healthcare po...
Ep.67. In this episode, Dr. Lendra speaks with Rachell Dumas, a registered nurse and founder of Light After Nine, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families through pregnancy loss, infertility, and maternal trauma. Rachell shares her personal journey through nine pregnancy losses, highlighting the systemic bias and medical gaslighting she faced. The conversation explores the urgent need for equitable maternal healthcare, the impa...
Ep.66 In this episode of Nurses With Voices, Dr. Lendra sits down with Grace Mei-Yen Foo , a nurse of nearly 40 years turned financial strategist—to confront the silent crisis facing nurses: financial fragility.
The conversation highlights the growing crisis of medical debt, the need for accessible financial planning, and the potential for generational wealth ...
Ep.65. In this bold and necessary conversation, Dr. Lendra delivers a powerful call to action: Silence is not neutral—it’s complicit. From protests across the nation to the quiet hallways of under-resourced hospitals, she explores what happens when nurses, leaders, and systems choose silence over advocacy.
Whether you're a bedside nurse, healthcare executive, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episo...
Ep. 64. The Wrecking Ball in Healthcare: Dismantling Public Trust and Nurse Legacies?
Host: Dr. Lendra James
Episode Overview
In this powerful episode, Dr. Lendra James invites listeners to a candid, "real talk" conversation about pivotal changes in healthcare policy, leadership challenges, and the importance of legacy building—especially for nurses and healthcare professionals ready to make an impact beyond clinical practice.
Ke...
Ep.63. In this impactful episode, Dr. Lendra announces the launch of the Nurse Legacy Accelerator Program, an initiative designed to empower nurses with entrepreneurial ambitions—particularly in IV hydration and consulting. The discussion moves to the recent changes in COVI...
Ep. 62. In this powerful episode, Dr. Lendra unpacks a transformative conversation about nurse-led advocacy, burnout, healthcare policy, and the growing grassroots movement calling for justice and equity in healthcare. From the emotional impact of systemic failures to reclaiming power through entrepreneurship and legislative involvement, this is a must-li...
Ep. 61. In this episode, we break down the ripple effects of New York Presbyterian’s recent 2% staffing cuts and what it signals for nurses, healthcare professionals, and the communities they serve.
As the system shifts, we’re sounding the alarm: now is the time to build financial independence, diversify ...
Ep. 60 In this episode of Nurses with Voices, Dr. Lendra discusses the significance of Nurses Month, the importance of advocacy in nursing, and the impact of recent drug pricing reforms on patients. She emphasizes the need for nurses to empower themselves through education and participation in events like the Health and Wealth Expo: Live Summit, which aims to address financial literacy and generational wealth in the nursing profess...
Ep. 59. In this episode of Nurses With Voices, Dr. Lendra discusses the upcoming Health and Wealth Expo, air travel issues, the resumption of student loan payments, and the importance of healthcare professionals monetizing their expertise. The conversation also touches on mental health funding cuts, the need for political engagement among nurses, and strategies to overcome imposter syndrome. Dr. Lendra emphasizes the importance of ...
In this powerful and politically charged special edition of Nurses With Voices, host Dr. Lendra welcomes a panel of dynamic nurse leaders—Dr. Michelle Nelson, Dr. Lindsay Harris, and Dr. Roberto Roman—to amplify the Read more
This conversation explores the Nurse Shift Change Movement, emphasizing the importance of political engagement among nurses. Dr. Lendra and Dr. Sharon Goldfarb discuss their experiences in nursing, the impact of COVID-19 on education and practice, and the need for nurses to advocate for social justice and healthcare reform. They highlight the challenges faced by the nursing profession and the necessity for nurses to unite and take ...
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