In this
powerful episode of Iconic Leadership with Karissa Adkins, Karissa sits down
with Samantha Rambo, a featured author in Alpha Queen Rising: Legacy Book
Project – Volume I and a keynote speaker for RISE 2026: Where Purpose Meets
Power.
Samantha’s
story is not one of overnight success, it’s a story of identity, resilience,
and choosing yourself when life gives you no safety net.
A single
mother who entered healthcare out of necessity, Samantha became a CNA simply
because it was the only door open when childcare costs and survival demanded
action. What she found instead was purpose—standing beside patients in their
most vulnerable moments, witnessing both the power and the failures of a system
built to respond to crisis instead of prevent it.
In this
episode, Samantha shares how heartbreak became the catalyst for her rise—from
financial scarcity and personal struggle to building a six-figure
mission-driven business rooted in education, empowerment, and prevention. Her
journey led her to become a Family Nurse Practitioner, determined to ensure no
one ever feels powerless, uninformed, or alone in their health or their life.
Together,
Karissa and Samantha unpack:
What it really means tochoose yourself when fear, scarcity, and uncertainty are loud
How identity—notconfidence—is the foundation of leadership and success
Why self-worth is astrategic advantage, not a mindset cliché
The moment Samanthadecided she would never accept “this is just how it is” again
How purpose-drivenleadership creates impact far beyond income
This
conversation bridges leadership, embodiment, and legacy. It’s about rising when
there is no roadmap—and becoming the woman others rise because of.
If you
are navigating a season of reinvention, leadership expansion, or purpose-driven
growth, this episode will remind you:
You don’t rise because the conditions are perfect. You rise because you decide.
About the Guest: Samantha Rambo, FNP-C
Samantha
Rambo is a Family Nurse Practitioner, founder of Wellness For Any Body,
and a passionate advocate for accessible, evidence-based health education.
Rooted in lived experience and deep compassion, Samantha transforms heartbreak
into healing—empowering people to reclaim their health, confidence, and future.
Her
mission is simple but powerful: no one should face their health—or their
dreams—alone.
? Connect with
Samantha on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sanantha.rambo/
? Show Links &
Calls to Action
? Buy the Book:
Alpha Queens Rising
A powerful collective of legacy stories from women who chose to rise when it
mattered most.
? http://amazon.com/author/karissaadkins
? Grab Your Ticket
to RISE 2026
Where Purpose Meets Power — Live Women’s Empowerment & Growth Event
? Bellevue, NE |
March 19, 2026
? https://rise.alphaqueencollective.com/rise-the-alpha-queen-experience-event?am_id=samantha9140
? Book a Private
Call with Karissa
Ready to rise into iconic leadership and explore the Iconic Leadership
Mastermind?
? https://alphaqueencollective.com/claritycall15m