188: Transforming Healthcare for Vulnerable Communities with Sonia Martin
Welcome back, high-performance nurses! In this powerful episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Sonia Martin, a remarkable nurse leader and trailblazer in healthcare innovation. Sonia's journey from a traditional nursing role to founding OneBridge, a social enterprise that provides healthcare services to vulnerable populations, is nothing short of inspiring. Her work is transforming healthcare access for those in need, and her story is a testament to the impact nursepreneurs can have in the world.
Key Topics Discussed:
Sonia's Nursing Journey: From aged care and community nursing to entrepreneurship, Sonia's career is marked by a passion for relationship-based care and social impact.
Entrepreneurial Beginnings: Discover what motivated Sonia to leave her role as a nurse manager and launch a business addressing healthcare gaps for vulnerable communities.
Global Perspectives on Healthcare: Insights from Sonia's Churchill Fellowship travels, exploring how other countries address homelessness and healthcare access.
The OneBridge Model: Learn how OneBridge delivers healthcare to those in need, using innovative, nurse-led approaches that prioritize relationship-building and long-term impact.
Recognition and Advocacy: The role of awards and nominations in amplifying Sonia's work and advocating for systemic change in healthcare.
Empowering Nursepreneurs: Sonia's advice for nurses looking to step into entrepreneurship and make a difference in healthcare.
Notable Quotes:
"If one person breathes easier because you exist, then you've made an impact."
"Awards and nominations amplify your impact more than you would ever realize."
"Keeping the person at the center of everything you do is your North Star."
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