At the end of my first podcast with guest, ER nurse and author, Jenn Johnson, I asked her what I ask all guests. “What are 1 to 2 ways women can be braver at work?” Jen proceeded to tell me, “Enter your villain era.” 

I stopped in my tracks. What did that mean?

It means loving yourself enough to consider your needs.

It means that you are drawing and holding your boundaries.

It means relishing in self-care. 

It means putting yourself first.

I have to say that I felt guilty easing into this concept. I’m sure you can relate. We as women are used to putting ourselves lower on the list. Everyone else comes first. 

Not with this dare I say scandalous concept!

During my conversation with Jenn, we chatted about:

1. What embracing your villain era means to Jenn.
2. How do we embrace our villain era
3. If you could be any villain character, who would you be?
4. What are the first steps to embracing our villain era?
5. How do we deal with shame or guilt that will inevitably pop up when we decide to do this?
6. How can women support other women in their villain eras?

Here is more about Jenn:

Jenn Johnson is the founder of Rx for Growth and the author of Nursing Intuition.. Her career is a testament to dedication, resilience, and compassion. With 16 years of experience as an ER nurse, Jenn has navigated the most demanding and high-pressure healthcare environments, consistently delivering exceptional care to patients in critical need. Her deep understanding of the challenges and rewards of nursing has fueled Jenn’s passion for advocating for nurse wellness and professional growth.​ Her leadership at Rx for Growth is marked by her commitment to transforming the landscape of nurse support services. Jenn has spearheaded initiatives that focus on mentorship, continuing education, and holistic wellness, ensuring that new graduate nurses are equipped with the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to thrive in their careers.​In addition to her clinical and leadership roles, Jenn is an accomplished author. Through her writing, Jenn shares her wealth of knowledge and experiences, offering invaluable insights and inspiration to nurses at all stages of their careers. Her work highlights the importance of self-care, resilience, and continuous learning, reinforcing the core values that drive us.

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One other announcement. I am asking all of you to invest in yourself this year and attend the Thrive in ’25 Conference from June 25th-28th in Chicagoland. This conference is a 12-month experience that includes 3-days of the conference, 6+ months of coaching with yours truly in the The Brave Circle, a 12-month membership in HerCsuite, a powerful women’s networking platform, and a 12-month membership to Innovation Women, a female led speakers bureau. I don’t know about you, but I have never been to a conference that pours that much into each attendee. Typically, it’s a 2–3-day conference and you’re thrown back into your life. Not Thrive in ’25. We want to walk along side you to incorporate your learnings from the conference personally and professionally.

Invest in yourself today. 

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