Sarah Wild CRNA: Building a Wildly Authentic Life as an Entrepreneur

Sarah Wild proves you can build a thriving career as a CRNA while staying true to your values and priorities.In this special CRNA Spotlight episode, Sarah shares her journey from being number 9 of 11 kids in a small town to becoming a successful CRNA, entrepreneur, content creator, and mother of three. All while maintaining what she calls "wildly authentic" living.We explore:How Sarah and her husband lived on less than $30,000 during CRNA school without going into debt for living expensesThe defining moment that made her want to become a CRNA (spoiler: it involved a code blue)Why she chose lifestyle flexibility over maximum income when selecting her first CRNA positionHer approach to social media and content creation that prioritizes authenticity over quick monetizationThe business mistakes that nearly led to lawsuits and what she learned about contractsHow she and her husband Lance make financial decisions together, including their unconventional approach to investing in their dream homeHer advice for burned-out CRNAs: "Go back to the drawing board and write down what you want in life"Key Timestamps:(0:00) Welcome & Sarah's background(2:05) Growing up as #9 of 11 kids and early work ethic(3:09) The code blue moment that changed everything(3:53) Living simply through CRNA school on $30K/year(6:23) The accidental journey into social media and entrepreneurship(8:44) Building an authentic platform vs. chasing quick money(10:39) Choosing lifestyle over maximum salary(14:15) The business mistakes that taught expensive lessons(17:53) Building their dream home as an investment in family(20:40) Financial partnership with her husband Lance(27:31) The Wildly Authentic Podcast(31:36) Advice for burned-out CRNAs seeking authentic successWhether you're a CRNA looking to diversify beyond clinical work or anyone seeking to build an authentic, values-driven career, Sarah's story offers practical wisdom and inspiration.#CRNAs #WildlyAuthentic #Entrepreneurship #MoneyRX #CRNALifeFor more information and resources related to this episode, please visit the show notes.