Why She Left Med School for Nursing (And Never Looked Back!) - Black Health TV

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🚨 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:
✅ 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
✅ 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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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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Video Chapters:
01:00 – How to Trust Your Gut When Everyone Doubts You
03:00 – Career Pivots That Actually Lead to Purpose
05:00 – Feeling Like an Outsider? Here’s the Truth
08:00 – Breaking Free from Family & Cultural Expectations
12:00 – Learning to Hear Your Own Voice
15:00 – Alone Time Is the Secret Weapon
18:00 – Imposter Syndrome in Nursing School
21:00 – Real Talk: What It Takes to Change Paths
24:00 – How to Stay Focused When People Don’t Get It
27:00 – Rebuilding Vision After Loss and Setbacks
30:00 – The Power of Community in Clinical Learning