After serving 40+ years as a nurse and case manager, Lori Schellenberg bypassed retirement to found Stepping Stone Advocacy Services. Her company matches patients and their families with Patient Advocates (i.e., licensed medical professionals who work with patients and their care teams to help overcome care challenges, find financial resources, and identify other important resources that improve quality of care.)

Lori is also a strong advocate for nurses. In addition to helping patients and their families, Stepping Stone Advocacy Services helps nurses pivot from the bedside by training them as Patient Advocates. The goal of the company’s nurse training platform is to prevent nurse burnout, provide nurses with key business skills, and keep nurses working in healthcare in a fulfilling way.

As the founder of pivotpath, Audrey McCollough draws from her own journey of transformation to help other nurses discover fulfilling careers beyond the bedside. Her authentic understanding of both clinical and business environments makes her a sought-after consultant in the healthcare technology space, where she consistently drives growth while maintaining genuine connections with the healthcare community she serves.

Maggie Ortiz (MSN, RN), is the founder of Advocates For Nurses, a one-stop resource for nurses seeking guidance, education, and empowerment. With a mission to support and uplift the nursing community, Maggie has created a platform where nurses can gain the tools, knowledge, and confidence to navigate the complexities of their profession and protect their practice.

Cat Golden (BSN, RN) is a multi-faceted individual - a nurse, entrepreneur, connector, and the ultimate hype girl. After practicing as a nurse for six years and launching the successful Nurses Inspire Nurses community and brand, she launched a new career as a Brand Engagement Consultant called “Middle Woman.” Leveraging her expertise as a nurse, motivational speaker, community leader, brand builder, and master connector, Cat helps other entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life, humanize their brands, and foster genuine connections.

By 2022, we successfully sold the company. It was proof that nurses—with their expertise and compassion—are uniquely positioned to build thriving businesses that make a difference.

Savannah Arroyo and Ky Arnold are two passionate nurses on a mission to create positive change in the healthcare industry through their financial wellness platform, InvestHealth. With an innovative solution tailored specifically for healthcare professionals, InvestHealth provides knowledge and a support network to empower all healthcare professionals to take ownership of their financial future.

Jenny Finnell is the Founder and CEO of TeachRN, an online marketplace where nurses and nursing students can find mentorship services from experienced nursing professionals. Whether you need essay critiques, mock interviews, or transcript audits, our platform offers a wide range of services to help you achieve your nursing career goals.

Keisha Manning, the founder and CEO of NursesBnB, is not your average nurse. With a passion for entrepreneurship and a commitment to improving the lives of her fellow nurses, Keisha embarked on a mission to revolutionize the way traveling nurses and other healthcare professionals find accommodations during their assignments.

Tamara AL-Yassin (MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, PHN) is a former ER nurse and the CEO and Co-Founder of The Nursing Beat, a short daily digital newsletter designed to quickly provide nurses with important news and information, including valuable resources on the topics they care most about. Read Courtney’s interview with Tamara to learn more about her journey and her advice for future nurse entrepreneurs.

Meet Joey Ferry and Taofiki Gafar-Schaner, the dynamic duo behind Frontier Innovations, Inc., a company dedicated to revolutionizing patient care through innovative healthcare solutions like Safe Seizure.

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare entrepreneurship, few stories are as inspiring as that of Dr. Susan Davis, DNP, MSN, RN, PMD. As a critical care nurse, resuscitation educator, and the founder of CodePRep and RescueRN, Dr. Davis has dedicated her career to bridging gaps in hospital resuscitation training. In our recent interview, she shared insights into her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she’s faced, and the innovative solutions her ventures offer to the healthcare sector.

Jean Ross (RN) is the CEO and Co-Founder of Primary Record, an app designed for families to have one secure place to organize, collaborate, and share health data when needed most. Let’s take an inside look into how one nurse’s journey in healthcare has led to improving outcomes for countless families.