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Dr. Farah shares the real story behind her pivot from ER nurse to nurse career coach and business owner. You’ll learn how your personal story can fuel your brand identity, the importance of visibility in business, and how to stand out in a saturated market—even as a nurse writer. This episode is packed with tangible advice for nurses ready to build something of their own.

About Dr. Farah Laurent

Nurse entrepreneur and founder of Nurses Making Business Moves Conference! Nurse career coach who’s coached over 200 nurses to land their dream role making 6 figures! Author, podcaster, and keynote speaker!

Key Takeaways

• The early resistance Farah faced—and how it fueled her purpose and mission
• Why personal brand is your reputation and how to actively manage it
• How to turn your story into a brand that builds trust and attracts clients
• The value of niching down to speak directly to your ideal audience
• Visibility strategies: showing up on video, creating educational content, and networking
• Why testimonials and referrals are powerful tools for growing your credibility
• The difference between a business idea and a real business opportunity
• The must-have elements before launching your brand and business
• Practical tips for nurse writers: building authority, creating content, and connecting authentically
• Why consistency matters more than perfection

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We’re closing in on the final episodes of 2025, and what better way to wrap up the year than with a heartfelt and honest year-end review of your writing business? Janine takes you through a no-fluff, reflection-packed session that’ll help you enter 2026 with confidence and clarity.

Year-End Writing Business Review Without Overwhelm

Today on the Savvy Scribe Podcast:

• How to evaluate your wins—personal, financial, and professional
• Why failure is feedback and how to shift your mindset
• What didn’t work this year and how to pivot
• The importance of emotional agility in business
• How to set intentional goals and boundaries for 2026
• Tips to avoid wasting time on activities with no ROI

Key Takeaways

• Wins are more than outcomes—they’re also decisions and risks you took. Celebrate them all.
• Business failures aren’t the end. They’re just data guiding your next move.
• Nurses are uniquely equipped to handle emotional shifts in business—leverage that.
• Reflecting honestly on what didn’t work helps you grow faster.
• Delete distractions and reclaim your time.
• Write your dream business headline for 2026—dream big and back it up with clear Q1 goals.
• Set boundaries and adopt a winner’s mindset to maintain clarity and direction.

Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"

I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES

And if you love it, can I ask for a Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and visit savvynursewriter.com to help you get started today!

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In this inspiring episode of The Savvy Scribe Podcast, Janine welcomes Alyssa, a fellow nurse and member of the Savvy Nurse Writer community. Alyssa shares how she transitioned from bedside nursing and teaching to becoming a successful freelance writer—all while raising a toddler and growing her family.

Her story is full of honest reflection, real-life challenges, and powerful mindset shifts. Whether you’re just getting started or wondering if freelancing is really possible for you, Alyssa’s journey proves it’s more than possible—it’s worth it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode About Building a Freelance Writing Business

• The transition from nurse to writer: Alyssa shares how she discovered freelance writing after years in OB, NICU, and nursing education.
• Treating it like a business: She explains how shifting her mindset from “side gig” to “business” helped her replace her teaching income.
• Real-life balance: Alyssa gives us a look at her daily life as a part-time stay-at-home mom and full-time writer—complete with nap-time writing sessions and toddler cameos.
• The power of tracking income: Once she started tracking her projects and income, Alyssa realized she was making real money—and that gave her the confidence to keep going.
• Letting go of the wrong clients: Alyssa shares how dropping one draining client opened the door for better ones and gave her business new energy.
• Membership insights: She highlights how the Plan, Produce, Profit membership gave her clarity, support, and confidence through resources like templates, the writing skills course, and coaching calls.
• Advice for new writers: Just start. Reach out. Take the first step. The worst they can say is no.
• Looking ahead to 2026: Alyssa plans to finish the PPP course, revamp her website, and continue growing intentionally whil

Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"

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If you’re ready to start exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and the Plan Produce Profit + Writing Skills Course to help you get started today!