The Melanin Initiative's Podcast
In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time.
The Melanin Initiative's Podcast
Why She Left Med School for Nursing (And Never Looked Back!)
Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!
🚨 Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next step in healthcare or life? You’re not alone—and this episode is exactly what you need. On this week’s episode of The Melanin Initiative, we’re unpacking how to trust your gut, embrace pivots, and redefine what success looks like for YOU.
🔥 In This Episode:
This conversation is for anyone who’s questioning their path, battling imposter syndrome, or feeling pressure to live up to someone else’s expectations. Whether you're a nursing student, a career-switcher, or still figuring it out, this episode will help you stop second-guessing and start owning your journey. You’ll hear powerful mindset shifts that’ll help you release the fear, silence the noise, and reclaim your vision—on your terms.
✨ What You’ll Walk Away With:
âś… A new understanding of how to pivot in your career with confidence
✅ Real talk on how to overcome “not enough” thoughts and cultural pressures
✅ Tools for navigating healthcare career options—from nursing to informatics
âś… Motivation to create space for stillness, healing, and hearing your own voice
💡 This is your sign to stop waiting for external validation and start listening to yourself. You don’t need permission to grow—you just need clarity. This episode is your blueprint.
💬 Drop a comment and tell us: What’s one vision you’re ready to reclaim?
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We are a health literacy podcast offering our nursing perspective. By watching on YouTube or listening on your favorite podcast app, we hope you feel:
Empowered to ask questions,
Educated on managing your health,
Confident to navigate the healthcare system.
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Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Michelle Chinedum Nneka Utah, MSc.:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellechinedumnnekautah/
-Breaking Barriers in Nursing: Dr. Kimberly Souffront’s Journey to Leadership & Research (TRAIN program) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyOuHq3skp8&list=PL-gEmMXD5N0SHUoK7EQS7mZmUoddFQvR7&index=3&t=681s
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