Not Staying in the Lane: Navigating Bias, Burnout, and Building Wealth with Dr. Lendra James

In this conversation, Dr. Kiiyonna Jones, Christal Parker, and Dr. Lendra James discuss the challenges and triumphs faced by nurses, particularly women of color, in the healthcare industry. They explore themes of identity, bias, burnout, and the transition from traditional nursing roles to entrepreneurship. Dr. James shares her journey of building successful businesses while empowering other nurses to achieve financial independence and wellness. The importance of networking and community support in entrepreneurship is also emphasized, highlighting the need for authentic connections in professional growth.Takeaways:Experiencing bias and burnout is common in nursing leadership.Starting a business can lead to building generational wealth.Networking is crucial for business success.Authenticity in leadership fosters better relationships.Entrepreneurship allows for personal and professional freedom.Consulting can be a pathway to entrepreneurship.In-person networking events are more impactful than virtual ones.Nurses need to prioritize self-care and wellness.Building a supportive community is essential for growth.Chapters:00:00 Navigating Identity in Nursing Leadership02:49 The Journey from Nursing to Entrepreneurship06:06 Experiences of Bias and Burnout in Healthcare08:57 Empowering Nurses to Build Generational Wealth12:12 The Importance of Networking in Business15:05 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurial LifeAbout Dr. Lendra JamesDr. Lendra James is a nurse executive, author, and coach with over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership. She specializes in helping nurses overcome burnout, bias, and career challenges through her coaching and consulting services. As the founder of Premier Infusions &amp; Wellness and host of the Nurses With Voices podcast, Dr. James advocates for self care, and empowers healthcare professionals to build sustainable careers and generational wealth. She is the author of Confessions of a Nurse Executive: Conscious and Unconscious Bias in Healthcare and a sought-after speaker on leadership, wellness, and healthcare transformation.Links:https://www.instagram.com/iamdrljames www.dljamesconsulting.com&nbsp;Free Download for Nurse Burnout: https://nurseswithvoices.ck.page/1bfc73104bFrom the Creators of Nurse Boss Shift…🔗 Explore www.truusavvy.com:📬 Sign up to Tru Savvy's IV Hydration Revealed email list📅 Stay in the loop on upcoming classes, events, and special offers!https://truusavvy.activehosted.com/f/1&nbsp;🎙️ Share Your Insights on Our Podcast:🎤 Be a featured guest and inspire our audience🌟 Your voice, your message, your wisdomhttps://airtable.com/appIRKLocx6WAXaVQ/shrrAfRlvcwvWMBdh Connect with Kiiyonna and Christal:Kiiyonna's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sidepreneur_nurse/<a...