She Came as an Intern. She Left as a Founder. Lessons from the Mahogany Dermatology Nursing Internship for 2025.

Building Founders, Not Followers: A Dual Reflection on the 2025 Mahogany Dermatology Nursing | Education | Research™ Internship. What happens when a mentor designs a program to prove that an intern is "already enough"?In this special audio-only edition of The Melanin Initiative Podcast, we take a conversational deep dive into the 2025 Mahogany Dermatology Nursing | Education | Research™ Internship. This AI-generated overview deconstructs the year-long journey from two distinct perspectives: Jade Trevino, BSN, RN, the Registered Nurse who transformed into a CEO, and Dr. Kimberly Madison, DNP the Founder who designed the infrastructure for her success.In this episode, we explore:The Intern’s Journey: How Jade co-authored 17 publications, founded her mobile practice Go Skin Check, and earned a seat on the ACNP Advisory Board.The Founder’s Vision: Dr. Madison’s strategic approach to designing internships that build founders, not followers.The "Dual Transformation": Why mentorship isn't a one-way street, and how the internship model evolved to bridge gaps in skin of color education and nursing leadership.Whether you are an aspiring intern or a practice owner looking to build your own mentorship program, this episode provides the blueprint for radical professional growth.Resources & Calls to Action:For Nurse and NP- Founders: Look out for The Mahogany Dermatology Nursing Internship Framework, a complete system on how to replicate this model. 100% of proceeds fund scholarships for the next generation.For Aspiring Interns: Applications for the 2026 Fellowship close January 24, 2026.Read the full reflections: Visit the Mahogany Dermatology Blog.Send us Fan MailStay Connected with The Melanin Initiative Podcast:✨ Mahogany Dermatology Nursing Bookstore: https://www.cosmeticnp.org/mahogany-dermatology-bookstore✨ https://tmi-melanin.my.canva.site/tmi✨ Email Us: [email protected]✨ Increase your Health Literacy IQ: Caring For Us: www.caring4us.org