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In this empowering episode of When the Moment Chooses You, Coach Charlene sits down with Ije-Enu "Ije" Udeze Nwosu, a visionary leader and advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion. Ije shares her journey from Nigeria to the executive boardroom, weaving in stories of resilience, purpose, and what it truly means to lead with intention.

Drawing from her experiences as the Executive Director of KP POWER and a champion for transformative leadership, Ije inspires us to embrace our unique strengths, empower others, and strive for extraordinary impact in every facet of life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to lead with purpose and leave a lasting legacy.
#BeExtraordinary #LeadershipAndPurpose #IjeUdezeNwosu #WomenInLeadership #TransformativeLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion #Empowerment #HealthcareInnovation #ResilienceAndPurpose #Inspiration

In this powerful solo episode of When the Moment Chooses You, Coach Charlene shares the transformative lessons she learned during her time in the military. Through stories of courage, discipline, and loyalty, she reflects on how these core values have shaped her journey, both personally and professionally.

Charlene opens up about the challenges she faced, the resilience she developed, and how the military taught her the importance of staying true to her mission. Whether you're navigating change, seeking purpose, or looking to lead with integrity, this episode is filled with inspiration and practical wisdom for embracing life’s toughest lessons.
#Courage #Discipline #Loyalty #MilitaryLessons #Leadership #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #Integrity #VeteranStories #Inspiration #CoachCharlene
Courage, Discipline, Loyalty, Military Lessons, Coach Charlene, Personal Growth, Leadership, Resilience, Military Values, Army Life, Self-Discipline, Integrity, Life Purpose, Veteran Stories, Inspirational Podcast, Solo Episode

Sheldon D. Fields

PhD, RN, CRNP, FNP-BC, AACRN, FAANP, FNAP, FADLN, FAAN

Dr. Fields is Research Professor and inaugural Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State University. He is also founder and CEO of “The S.D.F Group, LLC”, which is a health innovation consultant company. He has over 30 years of experience in the health sector as an educator, researcher, clinician, administrator, consultant, health policy specialist, and entrepreneur / business owner. Dr. Fields is a well-known and respected HIV/AIDS prevention research scientist with a significant focus on young men of color. He is an Advanced AIDS Certified Registered Nurse and a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He worked for over a decade as a primary care provider in a federally qualified health center with historically underserved disenfranchised populations. He is a lifetime member of the National Black Nurses Association, Inc., (NBNA) and currently serves as the organization’s 14th National President. He was the first ever male Registered Nurse selected for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellowship Program in which he served as a policy adviser to then Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) on the Senate HELP committee during the historic healthcare reform debates and passage of the Affordable Care Act.

Dr. Fields is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the National Academies of Practice, and the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing. He is the former dean of the Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, as well as the former dean of the school of Health Professions at New York Institute of Technology. He has held other academic and administrative positions at Binghamton University, University of Rochester, Florida International University, and Long Island University-Brooklyn. Dr. Fields received his Ph.D., in Nursing Science from the University of Pennsylvania, his M.S., in Family Nursing and B.S., in Nursing from Binghamton University. He completed his post-doctoral work in the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies at the University of California San Francisco. 

Social Media Links

Penn state faculty link: https://www.nursing.psu.edu/directory/fields/

NBNA Officers link: https://www.nbna.org/officers 

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheldon-d-fields-phd-rn-crnp-fnp-bc-aacrn-fnap-faanp-faan-a5255476/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheldon_D._Fields

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In this episode of When the Moment Chooses You, Coach Charlene welcomes Carlisa Neal, high-end photographer and host of Seen and Heard: A Podcast for Black Women Living Boundless Lives. Carlisa has spent years behind the lens capturing the beauty, strength, and resilience of Black women, and now extends her mission through powerful storytelling on her podcast.

Join Carlisa as she shares her journey of choosing to create rather than conform, diving into her passion for celebrating voices that often go unheard. Through candid reflections on authenticity, empowerment, and living unapologetically, Carlisa opens up about what it means to live a boundless life. This conversation is for anyone ready to embrace their own voice and redefine success on their own terms.
#CarlisaNeal #SeenAndHeardPodcast #BlackWomenEmpowerment #AuthenticLiving #BoundlessLives #Photography #CelebratingBlackVoices #PersonalGrowth #UnapologeticLiving #SelfDiscovery #Empowerment #LivingAuthentically

In this insightful episode of When the Moment Chooses You, LaDawn Townsend shares her powerful journey from burnout to breakthrough, revealing how she transformed her leadership approach to one rooted in resilience and balance. LaDawn dives into the realities of burnout, the importance of self-care, and her strategies for leading teams with empathy and strength. From navigating challenges to building a thriving team culture, she emphasizes that true leadership goes beyond productivity—it’s about fostering growth, unity, and resilience.

Join us as LaDawn discusses her transition from traditional metrics of success to a more sustainable, impactful approach. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or anyone seeking to lead a more balanced life, LaDawn’s story is packed with actionable insights that will inspire you to turn burnout into a breakthrough.

Candyce Pirtle-Smalls, “Nurse Candy”CEO & Founder of Empowered Health AcademyAuthor, Global Impact SpeakerABOUT NURSE CANDY

Candyce Pirtle-Smalls is a trailblazing nurse entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Nurse Candy transformed her journey from a teen mom to a successful businesswoman and leader within the nursing profession. Today, she is the founder of Empowered Health Academy, LLC (EHA), which provides organizational consulting, training, and development to healthcare professionals nationwide. With a passion for nurturing nurse practitioners, Nurse Candy is on a mission to cultivate a community of nursing professionals who lead with compassion, uphold integrity, and champion honesty and authenticity.

Under the leadership of Candyce Pirtle-Smalls, Empowered Health Academy is helping to address the critical nursing shortage in the U.S. by working with nursing schools and health systems to provide comprehensive nursing education and mentorship. Nurse Candy has developed a 7-step method to help future nurses transition from nursing school into a thriving career. She is also the founder of the Pathway Program, a 12-module curriculum for young aspiring nurses that provides tutoring, mock interview sessions and covers the nursing college entrance exam fee. Nurse Candy is an x4 bestseller , x2 award-winning author and her newest book “Nursing Aspirations Unveiled: A Comprehensive Guide for Future Nurses,” is available at Amazon.com.

Nurses With Voices Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jczK5DCP0I44do5lp5vAp?si=ed7f31e182ff4790&nd=1&dlsi=d112a848100b4e65

Connect With Dr Lendra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lendra-james-dnp-ms-rn-ne-bc-a8a619ab/

Short Bio:

Dale Barzey-Pond has been a Registered Nurse for over 50 years. She received her nursing education in the United Kingdom and has worked in the UK, the Caribbean Island of Montserrat where she was born, and the USA.  During her nursing journey Dale has worked in various areas including areas like OR, ER Psych and Med/Surg, Post acute rehab and Long-Term Care.  Dale has also worked as a Certified Midwife in both the UK and the Caribbean and says she has ushered more than 300 babies into this world. 

Currently semi-retired, Dale started hosting a podcast called nursestalking in October of 2020 and to date has had one on one conversations with more than 200 nurses from all over the world.  Dale is also a published author, a wife, mother and a grandmother,