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Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh

Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh

By: Paula Okonneh | Coach Podcaster Digital Marketer
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 This revamped podcast aims to reach and empower the often-overlooked population of Africa and Caribbean immigrant women. These bold adventurers have left their motherlands for the great unknowns of the Western world, most especially, the UK and the U.S. and Canada. In conversations featured on this new version of "Chatting with the Expert," we will talk about contending with cultural shocks and how step-by-step we can overcome the obstacles that lie ahead in foreign lands.Copyright © 2024 Chatting With The Experts| All Rights Reserved. Career Success Economics Social Sciences
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  • Why Nurses Are Becoming Entrepreneurs

    Why Nurses Are Becoming Entrepreneurs
    Feb 20 2026
    Dr. Farah Laurent, a trained nurse, nurse career coach, keynote speaker, and podcaster, about why nurses are moving into business and the many career options beyond bedside nursing. Farah shares her journey from Canada to New York City, including being discouraged from emergency nursing as a student, securing ER roles, working in the ER for 13 years, and later advancing into nursing education leadership (including roles as nurse educator, NYU clinical instructor, director of education, and associate dean). She explains that workplace politics, resistance to advocacy, and being laid off three times in five years pushed her toward entrepreneurship, which she defines as identifying market gaps and creating solutions. She describes building a nurse career coaching business to help nurses land specialty and six-figure roles, earning her doctorate while working full-time and raising young children, and becoming focused on business skills, personal branding, and visibility. Farah outlines business paths nurses pursue (coaching, consulting, education, speaking, private practices, telehealth, aesthetics/med spas, and IV hydration) and notes legal considerations in some models. She emphasizes business acumen, personal development, market research (including wait lists and being "oversubscribed," citing Daniel Priestley), and community through mentors and masterminds, recommending multiple mentors inside and outside nursing. Farah discusses self-publishing her 2023 book "Nurses Making Money Moves," launching the Nurses Making Money Moves Conference in under three months with attendees from 20 states, and announces the renamed Nurses Making Business Moves conference on March 6–7 in Tampa, Florida. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Chatting with the Experts 01:23 Farah's Origin Story: Proving She Belonged in the ER 03:57 From Canada to NYC: Growth, New Opportunities, Bigger Vision 04:40 What Nurse Entrepreneurship Really Means (and How Layoffs Sparked It) 07:57 Building the Brand: Doctorate, Business Skills & Transferable Nurse Strengths 11:19 Business Paths for Nurses: Coaching, Consulting, Private Practice & More 13:01 Market Research 101: Waitlists, Validation & Avoiding Costly Mistakes 18:37 Visibility & Trust: Personal Branding and the Nurses Making Business Moves Conference 20:13 Community & Mentorship: Finding the Right Support System 22:40 How to Connect + Final Announcements and Wrap-Up Get In Touch: If you're interested in connecting with Farah Laurent, you can reach her via her website(https://www.nursefarah.com/), via Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nursefarahinc/), via Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/people/Farah-Laurent/pfbid0k5EurPMhhN88u6hZmmAdpkoS92uiWER7DmpqCnZ31xnbmrRHXPt2JYJ2VN7tpQSXl/), or via LinkedIn(http://linkedin.com/in/nursefarah). You can also book for her upcoming conference: https://www.nursesmakingbusinessmoves.com/home You can get a copy of her book here: https://www.nursefarah.com/books For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.
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    25 mins
  • How to Secure Your Property Before It's Too Late

    How to Secure Your Property Before It's Too Late
    Feb 12 2026
    Tempest Williams, president and CEO of the Tempest Financial Group, PLLC, and a financial professional and intergenerational planning strategist, emphasizes the critical importance of having conversations about financial planning across generations. She shares her personal experiences of family losses and how it highlighted the necessity of discussing money matters to avoid conflicts and ensure preparedness. Tempest explains how she guides families through comprehensive financial planning, focusing on emotional and motivational aspects, and collaborates with estate planning attorneys and other specialists to address all facets of financial security. The discussion also touches on the challenges of reverse mortgages, caregiving for aging parents, and the impact of lacking awareness in financial planning. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Chatting with the Experts 00:40 Introducing Tempest Williams and Her Mission 02:40 The Importance of Intergenerational Planning 02:57 Personal Stories and Lessons Learned 06:37 Navigating Financial Conversations and Planning 09:24 The Role of a Financial Planner 14:03 Challenges in Estate and Financial Planning 21:47 Caring for Aging Parents: A Personal Account 28:54 How to Connect with Tempest Williams 30:20 Closing Remarks and Invitation to Connect Get In Touch: If you're interested in connecting with Tempest Williams, you can reach her via her website(http://thetempestfinancialgrouppllc.com), via her YouTube(https://youtube.com/@thetempestfinancialgrouppl8176), via Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thetempestfinancialgrouppllc?igsh=a3kxYm9ybmp2a3J6), via Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/TheTempestFinancialGroup), via TikTok(https://www.tiktok.com/@thetempestfg?_t=ZT-90aMgj3qXXR&_r=1) or via LinkedIn(https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-tempest-financial-group-pllc/). For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.
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    32 mins
  • How AI is Transforming Healthcare in Africa

    How AI is Transforming Healthcare in Africa
    Feb 5 2026
    Dr. Annouchka Ondias-Kouamé, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, wellness expert, and AI healthcare innovator, shares her inspiring journey from being a clinical pharmacist to founding NaturEllie and PharmaEllie, where she combines wellness, medication safety, and AI to improve healthcare outcomes in Africa and the diaspora. She discusses her transition motivated by a personal battle with cancer, her faith, and her vision to make a positive impact. Dr. Ondias-Kouamé delves into the role of AI in revolutionizing health services, especially in Gabon and Ivory Coast, and offers insights into how AI can enhance medication safety and wellness education across borders. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Chatting with the Experts 01:26 Meet Dr. Annouchka Ondias-Kouamé 02:05 Journey from Pharmacy to Entrepreneurship 03:30 The Birth of NaturEllie 05:32 Integrating AI in Healthcare 12:11 Scaling Health and Wellness Across Africa 14:56 Staying Focused and Disciplined in Business 15:19 Overcoming Challenges in African Business 16:02 Implementing Systems and Automation 16:30 The Importance of Patience and Perseverance 17:06 Navigating Business Operations in Africa 17:36 Building Trust and Securing Contracts 18:06 Revolutionizing Drug Safety with AI 22:18 NaturEllie: A Personal Journey 24:52 Combining Pharmacy and AI: The Birth of PharmaEllie 25:27 Faith-Based Business Coaching 27:12 Connecting with Dr. Annouchka Ondias-Kouamé 28:30 Conclusion and Audience Engagement Get In Touch: If you're interested in connecting with Dr. Annouchka Ondias-Kouamé, you can reach her via her website(https://pharmaellie.com), via Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dr.kanouche), via Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559110141788) or via LinkedIn(https://www.linkedin.com/in/annouchka-ondias-kouame-pharm-d-msc-b3696576/). For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.
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    30 mins
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