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Nicole Thomas, MSN, RN, CCM, has 11 years of experience in leadership, healthcare management, clinical knowledge, and business acumen. Her mission is to help female healthcare professionals to awaken their God-given purpose as a healthcare professional through education and action-oriented empowerment. Nicole is currently working on her Doctor of Nursing Practice.She is also the author of “In Health, On Purpose: Awakening  to Your True Calling in The Healthcare Profession” What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career?  Nicole Thomas:  In the very beginning of my career as a nurse, I was faced with dealing with a not so nice divorce, which in the mist left me dead broke financially and broken personally. When I decided to step out into the world of entrepreneurship, I made every mistake imaginable, from not getting proper legal agreements, not checking references on people who claimed to be experts in certain f...

Tammy Lewis,   A Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of experience.  She was recognized in Forbes Magazine in 2013 and 2014 for the growth of her company and expertise in the healthcare industry. She works with start-up businesses and healthcare agencies to ensure proper start-up and company growth. TheBOSSNetwork: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of  starting your business or career? Tammy Lewis : Some of the obstacles that I faced as a small business owner were fear, lack of knowledge and lack of resources. This made the first couple of years in the industry were very difficult.  I learned some hard, but valuable lessons during this time. BN:  What inspired you to break into your particular industry?   TL : I am a Registered Nurse with a 20 plus year history in the long term care industry.For most of my career, I worked through agencies.  During this time, I witnessed much abuse and negl...

Have you ever stepped back from your situation and thought, I have systems in place for how I run my business, how I parent my child(ren), how I pay my bills, etc. When it comes to Business:  (1) You know who your customers are (2) You know how to get customers in the door  (3) You know what your operating budget is (4) You know what your expenses are (5) You know who your vendors are  (6) At the end of the year, you know if your business was profitable or not.  (7) You are proud and will do it all again next year positioning yourself for growth. When it comes to Parenting:  (1) Nobody knows your child like you  (2) You know their likes and dislikes (3) You pay attention to their education and service to others (4) You are aware of their dreams (5) You ensure their basic needs are met (6) You create memories they will remember for a lifetime (7) You LOVE THEM regardless of the kind of day you are having. When it comes to Money:  ...