From Saving Lives to Creating Art –  Episode 015

In today’s episode of The Code to Winning, we sit down with Elena Johnson, whose journey is nothing short of remarkable. At just 14 years old, she and her family immigrated to America, and by 1999, she had embarked on a career in medicine.

For 17 years, Elena served as an EMT, first responder, and nurse—dedicating her life to helping others. But in 2017, she discovered an unexpected passion: art. Despite having no formal training and even being told in high school that she lacked artistic talent, Elena found solace in drawing after a particularly tough shift.

What started as a way to decompress soon became an obsession, leading her to develop her own unique artistic style. Then, in March 2024, she made the boldest move of her life—walking away from a stable nursing career to bet on herself as a professional artist. With no backup plan but an unshakable vision, she’s now turning her dream into reality. Join us as Elena shares her incredible transformation, the challenges of pivoting careers, and what it takes to step into the unknown with confidence.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the wrong arena, this episode is for you!