In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Dr. Efrat Lamandre sits down with Frank Rosenberg, FNP-C, founder of Tempe Primary Care in Arizona, and proof that sometimes diving in before you feel "ready" is exactly what it takes.

From thrifting exam tables to delegating with trust, balancing clinical care with business ownership, and navigating the steep learning curve of billing and coding, Frank's story is a candid look at the risks, resilience, and rewards of starting from scratch.

In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Dr. Efrat Lamandre sits down with KC Arnold, FNP – founder of The Diabetes Center in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and proof that sometimes crisis sparks the greatest breakthroughs.

After more than a decade in the Air Force and years of nursing experience, KC thought she had her career mapped out. But when Hurricane Katrina shut down her clinic and left her future uncertain, she made a bold choice: to open her own practice in just three weeks.

From starting with a single patient to building a thriving specialty clinic and even her own medical building, KC's journey is one of passion, persistence, and purpose-driven leadership in diabetes care.

Tune in to hear how she turned devastation into determination – and why she believes nurse practitioners are uniquely equipped to change lives and communities.

In this episode, Dr. E sits down with Peggy Roberts, DNP, NP, founder and CEO of Trust Women's Healthcare, to talk about launching her practice during COVID while keeping her 9-to-5, navigating public criticism, imposter syndrome, and bias, and scaling from two patients on day one to two thriving locations in Brooklyn and Long Island. Peggy shares what it took to build a women's health brand that centers representation, data-driven growth, and care that truly listens. This is the real story of betting on yourself, pushing through the noise, and building your own room when the system wasn't built for you.

In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Dr. Efrat Lamandre sits down with Mary Pasternacki, FNP, BC - founder of The Women's Place in Pennsylvania and living proof that sometimes, when the ground falls out from under you, it's actually the push you needed.

With nearly two decades of nursing experience and no formal business training, Mary found herself at a crossroads - and chose to bet on herself.

From building a deeply trusted women's health practice to redefining what leadership looks like in healthcare, Mary's journey is one of resilience, intuition, and unexpected transformation.

Tune in to hear how she carved her own path - and why she believes every NP has the power to do the same.

When Massachusetts granted independent practice authority, Shannon Kriehn, FNP-C didn't hesitate. She left her job with one month's notice, took out a $60,000 loan, and opened Better Way Primary Care from scratch. Three years later, she serves 4,000 patients with zero marketing and a bold philosophy of letting patients lead their care. This is what it really looks like to build an NP-led practice from the ground up.

In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Dr. Efrat Lamandre sits down with Shannon Kriehn, FNP-C – founder of Better Way Primary Care in Massachusetts, where she’s built a 4,000-patient practice from scratch in just three years.

From working in jails and ERs to launching her clinic the day independent practice laws changed, Shannon’s story is one of grit, zero funding, and relentless heart. She shares how she went from no plan, no partner, and 16 cents in her account - to building a booming, word-of-mouth practice that lets patients lead their own care.

Tune in to hear how Shannon did it her way, why she’s betting big on mentorship, and the unexpected lessons (and martial arts moves) that have shaped her path.

In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Dr. Efrat Lamandre sits down with John Mandeville, FNP-B founder of Granite State Family Health in New Hampshire and proof that purpose can come from the most unexpected places.

After walking away from a corporate health system with no plan and no backup, a tick bite (yes, really) kicked off a journey that led to his own thriving clinic—now serving over 700 patients in just six months.

From treating working-class men who "never go to the doctor" to building a business with zero capital and a whole lot of grit, John's story is raw, real, and wildly inspiring.

Tune in to hear how one NP turned a personal crisis into a mission—and what happened when he stopped waiting for permission to lead

In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Dr. Efrat Lamandre sits down with Dr. Lorraine Bock, DNP, ENP-C, FNP-C, PHRN, CEN, FAANP - a trailblazing NP who's spent 20+ years building patient-first practices rooted in community and care.

From practicing before NPs had prescriptive authority to running two thriving clinics in different states, Lorraine's story is one of resilience, advocacy, and trusting your gut (and your paperwork).

Tune in to hear how she built it, why she's passing it on, and the lessons that shaped her journey.

In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Dr. Efrat Lamandre sits down with Eva Nyarko, MSN, RN, FNP-BC founder of a thriving Bronx-based clinic with an origin story you won't believe.

From an unexpected lottery win to turning an abandoned convent into a community care hub, Eva's journey is a masterclass in purpose, grit, and radical compassion.

Tap in to hear how one woman is redefining primary care - and why she's just getting started.

In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, host Dr. Efrat Lamandre, NP, PhD, sits down with Lindsey Maloney, DNP, APRN, FNP-C the powerhouse behind Mobile Care Partners in Connecticut. Five years ago, Lindsay started her practice doing house calls out of her car. Today, she has a brick-and-mortar office, a thriving team, and serves over 3,000 patients - all while staying true to her vision of nurse-led, patient-centered care.

What sparked it all? A G-tube explosion and a leadership style mismatch that ultimately helped Lindsay realize she could - and should - do things her own way.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How she quit her job (and risked loan forgiveness penalties) to go all-in

• Her transition from home visits to a growing office practice

• The systems and boundaries she swears by to avoid burnout

• How she's building a nurse-led model with NP specialists across disciplines

• Why her "failures" were actually the best thing that ever happened

Lindsey shares what it really takes to build a practice from scratch - no business plan, no fancy funding - just passion, resourcefulness, and a whole lot of grit.