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UNSUNG Podcast
by Join Duet
The UNSUNG Podcast celebrates the inspiring stories of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) who are transforming healthcare by owning and leading their own practices.
Episodes
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Episode 25: How He Turned a One-Month Favor Into a 25-Year House Call Practice w/ Dr. Denis Tarrant, DNP, APN-BC
He didn't plan it. He didn't have a business degree. He barely knew what an LLC was. But a friend's honeymoon and a month of covering house calls turned into a 25-year practice serving nearly 1,000 patients across New York City. In this episode, Dr. Denis Tarrant takes us inside the world of…
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Episode 24: How He Built a Thriving Practice in a Community That Needed One w/ Casey Lulay, MSN, FNP-C
From pre-dental school dropout to primary care practice owner, Casey Lulay's path was anything but straight. In this episode, he takes us through his journey from mobile visits in foster homes and nursing facilities to owning a building in Oregon and becoming the first clinic in the state to earn…
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Ep 23: How She Claimed Her Place in One of the Toughest Markets in the Country w/ Dr. Sophie Brown
Most people would think twice before opening an independent practice in New York City. Dr. Sophie Brown didn't. In this episode, she takes us through her journey from bedside nurse to founder of Family NP Healthcare Services in Flushing, and what it really takes to build something sustainable in...
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Ep 22: Finding the path from the OR to Independence w/ Tamara Washington
We've all had those "if only" thoughts, but Duet partner Tamara Washington realized you don't need a winning ticket to pivot your career. In this episode, Tamara takes us through her transition from the monotony of the OR to launching her own independent practice in Texas. In this episode, we...
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Ep 19: The NP Who Built a Clinician First Practice That Prioritizes Community and Autonomy – Nicole Bennett, DNP, PMHNP, MN
On The Duet Podcast, Nicole Bennett, DNP, PMHNP, MN, shares how a "happy accident" career path led her into psych NP work and eventually practice ownership. She talks about why she refused the 15-minute, prescription-only model, how isolation shows up for owners (even inside organizations), and…
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Ep 18: The NP Who Built a Thriving Practice by Trusting the Long Game – April Odom, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. April Odom, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC to talk about resilience, purpose, and building a practice on your own terms. From becoming a teen mom and first-generation college graduate to launching and growing an independent NP practice, April shares her honest journey…
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Ep 17: The NP Who Turned a PE Shakeup Into a Thriving Aesthetics Practice – Peggy Zapantis, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC
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Ep 16: The NP Who Never Planned to Own a Practice Until the Opportunity Found Her – Stephanie Sanchez, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, ARNP
How does someone who never imagined business ownership end up running a thriving primary care practice in a small Florida beach town? Stephanie Sanchez, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, ARNP, shares how a retiring physician, a supportive partner, and a willingness to learn opened the door to becoming a practice...
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Ep 15: The NP Who Built a 22-NP House-Call Network in Florida – Logan Andrews, APRN, FNP-BC
How do you turn a mission to reduce rehospitalizations into a multi-location, 22-NP group? Logan Andrews, APRN, FNP-BC, shares how a QAPI deep-dive sparked a house-call practice that now spans clinics, SNFs/ALFs, and mental health sites across North Florida. We cover leaving a bad contract…
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Ep 14: The NP Who Built an Integrative Haven in Portland – Julie Foster, FNP
In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Dr. Efrat Lamandre sits down with Julie Foster, FNP. From a nudge to "do it on your own" to leading a multi-provider integrative clinic, Julie shows how clarity of mission, mentorship, and steady systems can carry you through hard days and toward sustainable...
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Ep: 13 The NP Who Opened a Practice Right Out of School – Frank Rosenberg, FNP-C
In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Dr. Efrat Lamandre sits down with Frank Rosenberg, FNP-C, founder of Tempe Primary Care in Arizona, and proof that sometimes diving in before you feel "ready" is exactly what it takes. From thrifting exam tables to delegating with trust, balancing clinical...
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Ep: 12 The NP Who Built a Diabetes Clinic From Disaster Recovery – KC Arnold, FNP
In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Dr. Efrat Lamandre sits down with KC Arnold, FNP – founder of The Diabetes Center in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and proof that sometimes crisis sparks the greatest breakthroughs. After more than a decade in the Air Force and years of nursing experience, KC...
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Ep 11: The NP Who Turned Two Patients Into Two Locations
In this episode, Dr. E sits down with Peggy Roberts, DNP, NP, founder and CEO of Trust Women's Healthcare, to talk about launching her practice during COVID while keeping her 9-to-5, navigating public criticism, imposter syndrome, and bias, and scaling from two patients on day one to two thriving...
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Ep: 10 The NP Who Turned a Layoff Into a Lifeline for Women - Mary Pasternacki, FNP, BC
In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Dr. Efrat Lamandre sits down with Mary Pasternacki, FNP, BC - founder of The Women's Place in Pennsylvania and living proof that sometimes, when the ground falls out from under you, it's actually the push you needed. With nearly two decades of nursing...
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Ep 9: The NP Who Built a 4,000-Patient Practice From Scratch
When Massachusetts granted independent practice authority, Shannon Kriehn, FNP-C didn't hesitate. She left her job with one month's notice, took out a $60,000 loan, and opened Better Way Primary Care from scratch. Three years later, she serves 4,000 patients with zero marketing and a bold...
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Ep. 8. From Target Exec to Clinic Founder - John Mandeville, FNP-B
In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Dr. Efrat Lamandre sits down with John Mandeville, FNP-B founder of Granite State Family Health in New Hampshire and proof that purpose can come from the most unexpected places. After walking away from a corporate health system with no plan and no backup, a...
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EP. 7. 25 Years, 2 Practices, 1 NP Changing the Game - Dr. Lorraine Bock, DNP, ENP-C, FNP-C, PHRN, CEN, FAANP
In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Dr. Efrat Lamandre sits down with Dr. Lorraine Bock, DNP, ENP-C, FNP-C, PHRN, CEN, FAANP - a trailblazing NP who's spent 20+ years building patient-first practices rooted in community and care. From practicing before NPs had prescriptive authority to running...
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Ep. 6. From Lottery Win to Bronx Clinic - Eva Nyarko, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Dr. Efrat Lamandre sits down with Eva Nyarko, MSN, RN, FNP-BC founder of a thriving Bronx-based clinic with an origin story you won't believe. From an unexpected lottery win to turning an abandoned convent into a community care hub, Eva's journey is a...
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Ep. 5. From Car Visits to 3,000 Patients - Lindsey Maloney, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, host Dr. Efrat Lamandre, NP, PhD, sits down with Lindsey Maloney, DNP, APRN, FNP-C the powerhouse behind Mobile Care Partners in Connecticut. Five years ago, Lindsay started her practice doing house calls out of her car. Today, she has a brick-and-mortar...
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EP: 4. From House Calls to Healthcare Hero: Diane Pagan, MSN, ANP-BC, ACHPN, CCM
She waited 20 years to launch her dream practice… and now she's making house calls to over 100 patients. In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Diane Pagan, MSN, ANP-BC, ACHPN, CCM, shares how she went from shelving her dream to becoming a powerhouse in geriatric home care. She opens up about the...
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EP: 3. Building a Large Scale, Inclusive NP-Led Clinic with Dr. Teri Bunker, DNP, FNP
Teri Bunker, DNP, FNP, is the founder of Bridge City Family Medical Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Twenty-two years ago, she mortgaged her home to open the clinic - committed to serving Medicaid patients others turned away and determined not to let fear or bad advice hold her back. Today, her…
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EP: 2. Founding an Integrative Care Practice with Dr. Amanda Swan, DNP, APRN, IFMCP
ABOUT THE EPISODE Amanda Swan, DNP, APRN, IFMCP and founder of Swan Integrative Medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Her journey from frustrated pre-med student to confident NP entrepreneur is filled with grit, honesty, and hard-won wisdom. Amanda knew she had a vision for patient care that...
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EP: 1. What Nurse Practitioners Need to Hear with Dr. Erin Athey, FNP, PHD
ABOUT THE UNSUNG PODCAST The UNSUNG Podcast celebrates the inspiring stories of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) who are transforming healthcare by owning and leading their own practices. GUEST BIO: Dr. Erin Athey, DNP, FNP Dr. Erin Athey, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, has dedicated…
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