43: What a Healthcare Networking Event Taught Me About Connection, Confidence, and Saying Yes

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Life After Nursing School Podcast, host Caroline Danna, MSN, RN, shares her biggest takeaways from attending the Indeed Careers in Care networking event in New York City. What started as a few days in Times Square turned into a powerful reminder about connection, courage, and career growth.Caroline reflects on meeting online connections in real life, finding unexpected mentors, and learning why human connection is truly irreplaceable. You’ll hear how one panelist’s simple advice “you eat an elephant one bite at a time”, became a metaphor for navigating the overwhelm that comes with nursing, job searching, and entrepreneurship.Whether you’re a new grad nurse preparing to land your first job or a nursing student working toward graduation, this episode will inspire you to make meaningful connections, embrace fear, and say yes to opportunities that might just change your path.If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend or classmate, and don’t forget to leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more new nurses find the show!Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline:Instagram →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠TikTok →⁠ @NurseCoachCaroline⁠Website →⁠ nursecoachcaroline.com⁠Join the Community →⁠ The New Nurse SocietyFree Resource Mentioned in the EpisodeList of Hiring Questions to Ask Hiring Team in an Interview Application Advantage - Resume/Cover Letter Course HERE