"Leaders are not born, they're made and you make the decision that you're going to be the leader. You decide it and then your path becomes very clear." -Catie Harris

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Catie Harris in this throwback episode as they unpack what it means to give yourself permission to lead and create something meaningful. Catie reveals the mindset shifts that transformed her from a self-described "invisible" nurse to the founder of Nursepreneurs, helping healthcare professionals build businesses that change lives.

Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

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Timestamps:

0:01: Podcast intro

0:15: Host Niiamah welcomes viewers

0:29: Introduces Catie Harris

0:56: Catie describes Nursepreneurs vision

1:31: Niiamah asks about timeline

1:54: Catie discusses 2015 beginnings

2:26: Explains Walmart nursing experience

3:30: Found inspiring nurse entrepreneurs

4:27: Niiamah acknowledges outlier concept

5:25: Catie commits to consistency

6:28: Discussing transition to entrepreneurship

7:28: Catie's multiple career roles

8:20: Walmart firing was blessing

9:03: Niiamah highlights gradual transition

10:43: Catie's first business launch

12:02: Course creation journey

12:53: First launch results

14:01: Analyzing four initial customers

16:44: Building trust foundation

19:13: Developing business confidence

20:02: Proud of student success

21:33: Permission to pursue dreams

24:19: Catie's leadership evolution

27:17: Past invisibility challenges

28:17: Catie's professional breaking point

31:28: Visibility and authenticity

34:17: Leadership focus areas

37:11: Breaking the best mindset

40:36: Excited about impact program

42:19: How to find Nursepreneurs

43:39: Leadership final insight

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This episode was initially published on: 6/28/2022

Turn Career Pain Into Business Gain | Catie Harris | Ep 698 | Throwback