Ep.65. In this bold and necessary conversation, Dr. Lendra delivers a powerful call to action: Silence is not neutral—it's complicit. From protests across the nation to the quiet hallways of under-resourced hospitals, she explores what happens when nurses, leaders, and systems choose silence over advocacy. Whether you're a bedside nurse, healthcare executive, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode challenges you to stop shrinking, start speaking, and build a platform rooted in truth, leadership, and purpose. Book Mentioned: Confessions of a Nurse Executive: Conscious and Unconscious Bias in Healthcare 👉 https://payhip.com/b/pFWs9  What You'll Learn: Why silence in healthcare leadership is costing lives and burning out teams How playing the game keeps broken systems in power The ripple effect of unspoken truths—on safety, staffing, and mental health Why your voice is your most powerful leadership tool How to start using your story, struggles, and scars to build your platform The difference between self-protection and self-erasure How to turn burnout into breakthrough (even if it's messy)  Burnout Starter Kit Download your Burnout to Breakthrough Starter Kit featuring:  Burnout Archetype Quiz  Reset Your Nervous System Tools  Summit Launch Checklist to build your own platform  https://nurseswithvoices.kit.com/1bfc73104b  Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Silent No More: A Call to Action 02:30 – When Politics Mirror Healthcare Leadership Failures 05:45 – "Playing the Game" in Nursing Leadership 08:10 – The Staffing Crisis No One Talks About 12:42 – Book Excerpt: Leadership in Real Time 15:30 – The Scapegoat Culture in Healthcare 18:45 – Burnout, Broken Systems & Silenced Voices 21:15 – When DEI Becomes a Dangerous Word 24:00 – Self-Protection vs. Self-Erasure 27:22 – Why Platform = Power 29:35 – Your Breakthrough Requires Boldness (Not Perfection) Your Next Steps Ready to stop playing small and finally use your voice to build something powerful? Download the Burnout Starter Kit - https://nurseswithvoices.kit.com/1bfc73104b Read the Book- https://payhip.com/b/pFWs9 Schedule a Strategy Call -https://calendly.com/dljamesconsulting to map out your legacy Let's build your platform, together.  Subscribe to the email list at healthandwealthexpolive.com to be first in line for Dr. Lendra's upcoming announcement. Subscribe & Follow: - Podcast: Nurses With Voices 🔗 Subscribe to Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-with-voices/id1762933167 🔗 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jczK5DCP0I44do5lp5vAp?si=fubkwatKTSiFomnVotf4IA&nd=1&dlsi=9e88b8ca549f4e5f Join the Conversation: Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions with us on social media using #NursesWithVoices! Let's empower each other and build a community of passionate nurses and nurse entrepreneurs.  Support the Podcast: If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a review and share it with your fellow healthcare professionals. Your support helps us bring more inspiring content to our community!  

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