S4E81 How one nurse turned a military career into art Guest Cheri Carandanis

Welcome our guests today, Cheri Carandanis, founder of Carandanis Fine Art LLC in Damascus, Oregon.  Today’s episode, “How one nurse turned a military career into art.” I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy. About Cheri Carandanis Cheri Carandanis is an abstract painter, former critical care flight nurse, and creative guide who helps people reconnect with themselves through art, honesty, and presence. After a brain injury ended her 25-year nursing career, Cheri turned fully toward painting as both a healing practice and a professional pursuit. Her work is known for bold mark-making, layered texture, and a raw, soulful tension that invites viewers to slow down and feel. She is the founder of Carandanis Fine Art, where she creates large-scale abstract works, teaches creative resilience, and shares the behind-the-scenes realities of the artistic life through her growing YouTube channel. Cheri believes creativity isn’t about talent or perfection, it’s about courage, attention, and showing up honestly, even when things feel unfinished. To get in touch with Cheri or learn more about Carandanis Fine Art, you may reach out to her at her social media pages and sign up for her newsletter on her website. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chericarandanisart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carandanisfineart Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carandanisfineart www.carandanisfineart.com About The Nurse Shark Academy My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining    confidence, skills, and the freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur. Tina Baxter is The Nurse Shark and host, the only nurse business mentor who utilizes an innovative, proven, 3 step HE-ME-WE framework for nurses around the world who want the freedom to live on their own terms in an era where so many feel stressed, burnt-out, and unappreciated.   As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple,  Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at  https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/. Become a PATRON of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products. Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/ Interested in starting your own podcast with Podbean? Check out our affiliate links here to get a great price.   Unlimited Hosting Plan: https://www.podbean.com/thenurseshark Business Plan: https://www.podbean.com/pro/thenurseshark #podcast #nursing #business #small business #nurses #thenurseshark #entrepreneur