EP 111 Charlene Platon

🎙️ Meeting You Where You're At Podcast | Featuring Charlene Platon, Co-Founder & CEO of Fifth Window In this episode of Meeting You Where You’re At, we sit down with Charlene Platon, Co-Founder and CEO of Fifth Window, to discuss the urgent need for mental health support and emotional well-being in the nursing profession. Charlene shares her powerful journey from bedside nursing to becoming a nurse innovator and entrepreneur. She opens up about her personal struggles with anxiety during the pandemic, the challenges that nurses face with burnout and emotional fatigue, and why vulnerability should be embraced—not avoided—in healthcare. At Fifth Window, Charlene and her team are creating a safe space for nurses to prioritize their well-being through community, live discussions, and self-care practices. From a groundbreaking nurse-led hackathon to a full-fledged wellness platform, she shares the pivotal moments that led to her startup’s mission of helping nurses “Nurse Their Joy.” 💡 In this episode, we explore: ✔️ The hidden struggles of nurses & why mental health must be prioritized ✔️ The inspiration behind Fifth Window and how it’s evolving ✔️ How community and technology can create a lasting impact ✔️ The power of curiosity, resilience, and embracing change 🔗 Learn more about Fifth Window: www.fifthwindow.com 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! #Podcast #MeetingYouWhereYoureAt #CharlenePlaton #FifthWindow #NurseInnovation #MentalHealth #HealthcareLeadership #NurseWellness #WomenInLeadership #HealthcareTech #SelfCareForNurses