In this impactful episode, we sit down with Charlene Johnson, a trailblazer in challenging conversations about racism, allyship, and privilege in healthcare. Charlene shares her transformative journey, from experiencing and addressing racism in the workplace to becoming an influential leader and mentor. Along the way, she reveals how a pivotal sponsorship and conversations with leaders like her Chief Nursing Executive led to significant changes, including implicit bias testing and increased representation. Charlene discusses the importance of sharing personal stories to foster understanding and healing. She highlights the necessity of getting comfortable with discomfort, quoting Martin Luther King to emphasize the importance of speaking out against injustice. Additionally, she addresses how caring science and heart math principles helped her and others combat burnout and find purpose in nursing again. Despite her joy and engagement in her role, Charlene chose early retirement due to a sense of misalignment and restlessness. She discusses her struggle with "golden handcuffs" and how she ultimately decided to pursue bigger opportunities with the guidance of coach Al Hollingsworth. Her story of realignment and the courage to follow one’s calling serves as a powerful inspiration. Key Themes: Pursuing one's true calling in alignment with personal values. Importance of believing in personal significance and making bold career decisions. Holistic approach to health and wealth, emphasizing self-care alongside financial stability. Application of caring science to improve healthcare delivery and employee well-being. Impact of storytelling and culturally courageous conversations in professional settings. Key Moments: Charlene's transformative conversation with her Chief Nursing Executive. Her early retirement decision and struggle with "golden handcuffs." Stories of using caring science and heart math to combat burnout and revitalize purpose. Initiating listening sessions and facilitating culturally courageous conversations to address racial biases. Connect with Charlene: LinkedIn: "When the Moment Chooses You" and "Coach Charlene." Podcast: "The Moment that Chooses You," where she interviews change agents about transformative life experiences. Upcoming Business: Launch of "The Wellness Whisperer Coaching and Consulting" in 2025. Invitation to the Health & Wealth Expo: Live Summit: Dr. Lendra James emphasizes the importance of aligning health and wealth holistically. We are thrilled to invite you to the upcoming Health & Wealth Expo: Live Summit on October 24, 2024. This summit is dedicated to helping professionals like you align with your true selves and missions, featuring transformative speakers and networking opportunities. Whether you seek personal growth or professional realignment, this event is designed to equip you with the tools and inspiration needed to achieve holistic well-being. Register for free at : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-wealth-expo-live-summit-tickets-1012356354107 Use Code: Expolive2024 to upgrade to VIP and enjoy lunch with speakers, parking, dinner networking reception, and upfront seating. Listen to the Full Episode: Join Dr. Lendra and Charlene for a discussion that promises to inspire, challenge, and empower. Listen now for an enriching conversation on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-with-voices/id1762933167 Subscribe & Follow: Subscribe & Follow: - Podcast: Nurses With Voices 🔗 Subscribe to Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-with-voices/id1762933167 🔗 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jczK5DCP0I44do5lp5vAp?si=fubkwatKTSiFomnVotf4IA&nd=1&dlsi=9e88b8ca549f4e5f Join the Conversation: Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions with us on social media using #NursesWithVoices! Let's empower each other and build a community of passionate nurses and nurse entrepreneurs. Support the Podcast: If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a review and share it with your fellow healthcare professionals. Your support helps us bring more inspiring content to our community! Thank you for listening, and we hope you find inspiration and value in Charlene's remarkable journey.
