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.
Guests & Links:
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Dwan Thompson Kelsey, NP — Founder, Well Life House Calls (geriatric/adult house-call practice) • welllifehousecalls.com
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Dr. Natasha Ramontal — RN & Board-Certified Patient Advocate; creator MedicalTourismRN (YouTube/IG/TikTok/Threads)
Timestamps / Chapters:
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00:00 – Concierge care and seeing patients at their best
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01:26 – Welcome + anthology intro (Act Like a Nurse, Think Like a Boss)
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02:16 – Dwan's intro: Well Life House Calls
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02:46 – Dr. Natasha's intro: patient advocacy & medical tourism
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03:38 – Why join the anthology; second-career pivot after loss
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05:01 – Hiring second-career nurses & purpose-driven careers
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07:09 – Lendra's nursing origin story (LPN to RN pivot)
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07:57 – Dwan's chapter: rediscovering the why
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10:07 – Shiny objects vs. purpose + business plan alignment
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11:35 – Lendra's Burnout → Breakthrough perspective
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12:14 – Medical tourism: education, risk, equity, and evidence
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16:59 – House-call medicine: access, mobility, and family-centered care
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19:00 – Diabetes clinic & infusion pharmacy — lessons learned
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22:04 – Concierge nursing and preventive care
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26:49 – Sick-care vs. prevention; ER overuse & policy concerns
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29:00 – MedicalTourismRN services (advocacy; virtual & in-person)
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31:02 – Shout-out: Nurse Boss Summit & community impact
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32:26 – Wrap: Stay inspired, educated, and empowered
Key Takeaways:
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Your why evolves—revisit it before you build.
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Prevention and access (house calls, concierge care) fill real gaps.
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Patient advocacy + culturally aware education save money and lives.
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Community (Nurse Boss Summit) accelerates outcomes.
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