Nurses Living the Good Life

121. Building a Business with Cynthia Thurlow


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In this week's podcast episode, I am interviewing Cynthia Thurlow. Cynthia is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 11 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting transformation and nutritional health, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Cynthia offers a wealth of knowledge in health and wellness. Her specialty intermittent fasting programs have empowered countless women to take the reins in their wellness journey and propel them toward optimal health. Cynthia's core mission is to help women understand and achieve optimal wellness. Through the Everyday Wellness podcast, she provides accessible, engaging content on the benefits of intermittent fasting and holistic health. Her approach combines practical strategies with insightful education, making her podcast a valuable resource for those seeking a healthier, more fulfilling life.

In this inspiring episode, Cynthia shares her remarkable journey from traditional cardiology nurse practitioner to successful entrepreneur, author, and public speaker. She discusses her pivot from clinical practice to starting her own business focused on women's health, nutrition, and intermittent fasting.

Tune in to lear about..

  •  Cynthia's background and decision to become a nurse practitioner
  •  Her 16-year career in clinical cardiology
  •  The transition from clinical practice to entrepreneurship
  •  The impact of her viral TED Talk on intermittent fasting
  •  Writing and publishing her book on intermittent fasting for women
  •  Building a successful business around women's health and nutrition
  •  Balancing entrepreneurship with family life
  •  Future goals and aspirations
  • Notable Quotes:
    "I fervently and fundamentally felt that I can make a bigger impact by leaving clinical medicine."

    "We are capable of so much. We are also the most trusted profession. People, they may not trust other allopathic trained providers. But patients fundamentally trust us."

    "Writing a book, publishing a book and then having to do all the press for a book is a Herculean marathon that unless you've been through it, you can't even imagine."

    Key Takeaways from our conversation:

    •  It's possible to pivot from traditional nursing roles to entrepreneurship
    •  The importance of continuous learning and investing in yourself
    •  How to make an impact beyond direct patient care
    •  Balancing professional success with family priorities
    • For more information on Cynthia..

      • Check out her website here: https://cynthiathurlow.com/
      • Find her on IG here: @cynthia_thurlow_
      • Find her podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-wellness/id1435214303
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