Nursing Career Growth, International Nursing, Nurse Leadership, Nursing Beyond the BedsideIf you are a nurse or nursing student feeling stuck, burned out, underestimated, or unsure of your next move, this episode is for you. This conversati...

On January 24, 2026, we lost one of our own. Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, was fatally shot by federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation. This special emergency episode of Th...

Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert: HPV Explained for Real Life 🚨 🎙️HPV, human papillomavirus, HPV vaccine, cervical cancer prevention, Pap smear explainedThis episode is designed to help you move from...

Building Founders, Not Followers: A Dual Reflection on the 2025 Mahogany Dermatology Nursing | Education | Research™ Internship. What happens when a mentor designs a program to prove that an intern is "already enough"?

Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️GLP-1 medications, weight loss, diabetes, and insulin resistance are dominating YouTube and social media, but confusion is keeping many people stuck and hesitant. In...

If you stopped seeing patients today, would your revenue stop? If the answer is yes, you aren't a business owner yet—you are self-employed.In this special collaboration between The Melanin Initiative Podcast and The Alliance of...

Medical marijuana, dispensaries, and safe cannabis use as medicine do not have to feel overwhelming or confusing. In this episode, you will gain the clarity and confidence you need to understand how dispensaries work, how cannabis is used safel...

In this special audio-only edition of The Melanin Initiative Podcast, we're examining the 2023 "Natural Evolutions One Hair Story" report by Black Women for Wellness through the lens of opportunity for Cosmetic Nurse Practitioners.This ...

Have you always been “the strong one,” the responsible one, or the one everyone depends on—yet feel exhausted, anxious, or guilty when you rest? This episode is for you. In this conversation, we unpack parentification trauma and how growing up ...

Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️A1c, diabetes management, blood sugar control, and diabetes education explained in a way that finally makes sense. If you have ever left an appointment confused abou...

Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️Are you ready to rethink what a meaningful healthcare career can look like? This episode will help you discover new ways to use your strengths, sharpen your skills, ...

Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!If you’ve been feeling unsure about your next step in healthcare, struggling to find your purpose, or trying to grow in your nursing career without a roadmap, this episode is designed for you. To...

Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert! 🎙️Are you feeling drained, overwhelmed, or emotionally pulled in every direction? This episode is designed to help you reclaim your energy, protect your well-being, and ...

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🎙️If you’ve been questioning your next move in healthcare or looking for a path that offers impact, stability, and purpose, this episode is for you. Today, you’ll learn how to build a meaningful career in diabetes c...

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️Are you ready to finally understand why razor bumps keep coming back and what you can do to prevent them for good? This episode gives you the practical, medically sound tools to protect your skin, reduce inflamm...

The headlines say nursing degrees aren't professional anymore. That's not what H.R. 1 actually does—but what it does do affects every nurse practitioner building a cosmetic or dermatology practice.We've partnered with The All...

Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 Feeling tired, ignored, or frustrated with unexplained symptoms?If you’ve been searching for answers about your health and keep hearing “everything looks fine,” this episode is for you.

Why does your patient, who maintains a healthy lifestyle and has "normal" labs, continue to lose hair?In this special audio-only edition hosted in partnership with the Alliance of Cosmetic Nurse Practitioners™, we dive deep into Central ...

Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️Are you tired of feeling confused, dismissed, or alone in your health journey? This episode is your step-by-step guide to finally understanding what’s happening in y...

Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 What if your nursing skills could take you beyond Earth? 🚨Imagine turning burnout into purpose, and realizing that your critical thinking, adaptability, and compassion aren’t just lifesavi...

Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️Are you ready to reclaim your life and confidence after breast cancer treatment? This episode empowers you to move beyond survival and step into a thriving, transfor...

Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️Do you know your Vitamin D number? If not, this episode could change your life. Too many women—especially Black and Brown women—are walking around with a silent defi...

Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️Are you tired of feeling like the odds are stacked against you in healthcare? Do you wonder how to bounce back when setbacks shake your confidence? This episode is f...

Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️Are you ready to finally understand mammograms without the confusion or fear? In this episode, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and tools you need to make inform...

Are you feeling stuck, questioning your path in healthcare, or wondering how to balance life, school, and career? This episode is for YOU. Whether you’re a student, a nurse, or someone considering a second career in healthcare, this conversatio...