Melissa Evraet’s story reads like a leadership masterclass in grit, humility, and reinvention. From a tiny town in Oklahoma to a high-rise office in Chicago, she rose through the ranks—starting as a dishwasher, becoming a nurse, and now serving as Chairwoman of Argentum’s Women in Leadership initiative and Chief Nursing Officer at Vi.

In this episode of Female Fridays, we explore:

• How care and profitability can coexist in healthcare leadership
• What happens when you stop asking “Why me?” and start owning your value
• Why nurses (and women) need to master the financial side of leadership
• Her unexpected career pivot—and the recruiter who wouldn't give up
• The mindset shift from imposter syndrome to impact
• Her advice to the young woman washing dishes—and to all the future leaders listening now

Melissa’s leadership is deeply human: equal parts data and heart, boldness and grace. This is a must-listen for anyone navigating self-doubt, climbing toward leadership, or redefining what’s possible in healthcare and senior living.

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Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-evraets-rn-msn-ne-bc-b375341b8/