EmpowerHer Entrepreneur Podcast

Janis Boudreau
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Welcome to the EmpowerHer Entrepreneur Podcast for Foot Care Nurses, hosted by Janis Boudreau — the go-to podcast for foot care nurses who are ready to step into confident leadership, build profitable practices, and create success on their own terms. This podcast is all about helping foot care nurses grow beyond the treatment room. We dive deep into what it really takes to build and scale a foot care business — from setting clear goals and pricing with confidence, to developing a strong self-image, resilient mindset, and systems that support sustainable growth. You’ll hear real, honest conversations about entrepreneurship in nursing: navigating independence, overcoming self-doubt, creating boundaries, building a brand, and designing a business that supports your life — not consumes it. Whether you’re just starting your foot care practice or ready to expand, streamline, or scale, this podcast offers the tools, insights, and encouragement you need to grow with clarity and confidence in a competitive healthcare landscape. Tune in weekly for practical guidance, mindset shifts, and inspiration designed specifically for ambitious foot care nurses who want more freedom, more impact, and more fulfillment in their work. You chose nursing to care for others — now it’s time to build a business that cares for you. This is the EmpowerHer Entrepreneur Podcast for Foot Care Nurses with Janis Boudreau. Let’s grow your practice, your confidence, and your future — one step at a time.

  1. 4d ago

    From Burned-Out Bedside Nurse to Booked-Solid Business Owner

    This is the story Janis hears again and again, in one form or another, from students all across the country, the hospital nurse who was running on fumes, who took the terrifying leap into foot care entrepreneurship, and who, within a year, built something that gave her both her income and her life back.  If you've ever wondered whether the leap is really possible for someone like you, this episode is for you. Thanks for listening to EmpowerHer Entrepreneur with Janis Boudreau. If this episode supported you in building your foot care nursing practice with more confidence, clarity, and intention, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another foot care nurse who would benefit from this conversation. Stay connected with AFCN Learning Institute for education, resources, and support for foot care nurses. 🌐 AFCN Learning Institute: https://afcnlearninginstitute.com 🌐 Advanced Foot Care Nurse: https://advancedfootnurse.com 📧 Contact: info@advancedfootnurse.com Until next time — keep caring, keep growing, and keep showing up for the clients who need you most.

  2. Sep 18

    The Fear of Being Seen: Why Foot Care Nurses Hide Their Success

    Why do so many clinically brilliant foot care nurses shrink themselves down, hide their wins, and stay quietly invisible instead of owning their success out loud? Janis gets vulnerable about the years she spent hiding her own growth out of fear of judgment, unpacks where that fear actually comes from in our profession, and issues a real challenge for you to be visible this month, whatever that looks like for you. Thanks for listening to EmpowerHer Entrepreneur with Janis Boudreau. If this episode supported you in building your foot care nursing practice with more confidence, clarity, and intention, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another foot care nurse who would benefit from this conversation. Stay connected with AFCN Learning Institute for education, resources, and support for foot care nurses. 🌐 AFCN Learning Institute: https://afcnlearninginstitute.com 🌐 Advanced Foot Care Nurse: https://advancedfootnurse.com 📧 Contact: info@advancedfootnurse.com Until next time — keep caring, keep growing, and keep showing up for the clients who need you most.

  3. Sep 11

    Foot Care Nursing Certification — A Conversation with Kathleen Stevens (CAFCN)

    AFCN Learning Institute What does it actually take to get your foot care nursing certification in Canada, and how do you know if you are ready? In this special episode of the EmpowerHer Entrepreneur Podcast, Janis Boudreau sits down with Kathleen Stevens, Special Projects Representative with the CAFCN, working in collaboration with the CNA on foot care nursing certification. Kathleen answers the questions foot care nurses across Canada are asking: • What certification actually is, including why it is a portfolio and not a scary exam • Who it is for and what the eligibility gate really means • How the four domains are scored and what “evidence” actually looks like • Where to start if you have been practising for years and never formally refreshed • What to do if you are a newer nurse building toward certification from Day 1 • Her best advice for the nurse who feels overwhelmed by the process Whether you are already thinking about certification or just starting to wonder if it is for you, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and a real path forward. You are not alone in this journey. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 🌐 CNA Foot Care Nursing Certification, Portfolio-Based: https://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/certification/portfolio-based-certification/foot-care-nursing 🌐 CAFCN National Competencies: https://cafcn.ca/resources/#national-competencies 💙 Join us on our journey through certification inside the private Foot Masters VIP Network. We will work through the process together, one domain at a time: https://www.afcnlearninginstitute.com/bundles/afcn-foot-nurse-masters-vip-group Learn more about AFCN Learning Institute: https://www.afcnlearninginstitute.com/ A heartfelt thank you to Kathleen Stevens for the generosity of her time and expertise in this episode. Thanks for listening to EmpowerHer Entrepreneur with Janis Boudreau. If this episode supported you in building your foot care nursing practice with more confidence, clarity, and intention, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another foot care nurse who would benefit from this conversation. Stay connected with AFCN Learning Institute for education, resources, and support for foot care nurses. 🌐 AFCN Learning Institute: https://afcnlearninginstitute.com 🌐 Advanced Foot Care Nurse: https://advancedfootnurse.com 📧 Contact: info@advancedfootnurse.com Until next time — keep caring, keep growing, and keep showing up for the clients who need you most.

    Foot Care Nursing Certification — A Conversation with Kathleen Stevens (CAFCN)

  4. Aug 21

    Why the Advanced Foot Care Nurse Series Is the Investment That Pays You Back

    Janis gets honest and completely non-salesy about the $1,950 Advanced Foot Care Nurse Series, why she priced it the way she did, how it actually stacks up against other training options that cost twice as much, and the real ROI math for a nurse building her own practice. If you've been sitting on the fence about investing in yourself, this episode is your permission slip. Thanks for listening to EmpowerHer Entrepreneur with Janis Boudreau. If this episode supported you in building your foot care nursing practice with more confidence, clarity, and intention, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another foot care nurse who would benefit from this conversation. Stay connected with AFCN Learning Institute for education, resources, and support for foot care nurses. 🌐 AFCN Learning Institute: https://afcnlearninginstitute.com 🌐 Advanced Foot Care Nurse: https://advancedfootnurse.com 📧 Contact: info@advancedfootnurse.com Until next time — keep caring, keep growing, and keep showing up for the clients who need you most.

  5. Aug 7

    Diabetic Foot Care Red Flags: What Every Foot Care Nurse Must Never Miss

    The single biggest liability risk in foot care nursing isn't your pricing or your paperwork --- it's the red flag you almost missed. In this episode, Janis walks through the skin changes, colour shifts, sensation loss, and wound signs that mean stop and escalate right now, shares a mistake from her own early career she still thinks about, and gives you a simple habit to build into every single appointment so nothing slips past you again. Thanks for listening to EmpowerHer Entrepreneur with Janis Boudreau. If this episode supported you in building your foot care nursing practice with more confidence, clarity, and intention, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another foot care nurse who would benefit from this conversation. Stay connected with AFCN Learning Institute for education, resources, and support for foot care nurses. 🌐 AFCN Learning Institute: https://afcnlearninginstitute.com 🌐 Advanced Foot Care Nurse: https://advancedfootnurse.com 📧 Contact: info@advancedfootnurse.com Until next time — keep caring, keep growing, and keep showing up for the clients who need you most.

  6. Jul 24

    The Wall, The Ad, and the Truth About Earning Trust

    Ten years ago, Janis paid $3,600 for a magazine feature that got her nothing. She spent a decade building a wall of "top choice" awards — until she stopped paying for one and watched her ranking disappear overnight.  In this solo episode, Janis breaks down the real difference between being seen and being trusted, why Google reviews outperform every paid recognition program she's ever tried, and what she'd tell her younger self about where to actually put her marketing dollars.  Honest, practical, and built for any foot care entrepreneur trying to figure out what's actually worth paying for. Thanks for listening to EmpowerHer Entrepreneur with Janis Boudreau. If this episode supported you in building your foot care nursing practice with more confidence, clarity, and intention, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another foot care nurse who would benefit from this conversation. Stay connected with AFCN Learning Institute for education, resources, and support for foot care nurses. 🌐 AFCN Learning Institute: https://afcnlearninginstitute.com 🌐 Advanced Foot Care Nurse: https://advancedfootnurse.com 📧 Contact: info@advancedfootnurse.com Until next time — keep caring, keep growing, and keep showing up for the clients who need you most.

  7. Jul 3

    When to Refer: Building a Professional Network That Elevates Your Practice

    Knowing when to refer a client does not make you less capable. It makes you more credible. In this episode of EmpowerHer Entrepreneur, Janis Boudreau talks about one of the most important parts of building a professional, ethical, and trusted foot care practice: knowing when to refer and how to build a strong referral network. You’ll learn why referrals strengthen client trust, how to connect with reliable professionals in your community, and how a simple referral system can support better care while also helping your business grow. Janis also shares practical language you can use when explaining a referral to a client with confidence, compassion, and professionalism. If you are a foot care nurse building your practice, this episode will help you see referrals not as competition, but as collaboration that elevates your care, your reputation, and your client experience. Thanks for listening to EmpowerHer Entrepreneur with Janis Boudreau. If this episode supported you in building your foot care nursing practice with more confidence, clarity, and intention, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another foot care nurse who would benefit from this conversation. Stay connected with AFCN Learning Institute for education, resources, and support for foot care nurses. 🌐 AFCN Learning Institute: https://afcnlearninginstitute.com 🌐 Advanced Foot Care Nurse: https://advancedfootnurse.com 📧 Contact: info@advancedfootnurse.com Until next time — keep caring, keep growing, and keep showing up for the clients who need you most.

  8. Jun 19

    Graduate Spotlight: How Jamilla Built Soleful Harmony into a Thriving Foot Care Practice in One Year with AFCN Learning Institute Mentorship

    In this Graduate Spotlight, Janis Boudreau sits down with Jamilla, one of her mentees and an AFCN Learning Institute graduate who has built her foot care practice, Soleful Harmony in Alberta, into a thriving business in just twelve months. Jamilla shares why she made the leap from her previous career, how she used AFCN Learning Institute training, forms, manuals, and ongoing mentorship to build her practice from the ground up, the lessons she learned along the way, and what she would tell every nurse who is wondering if a practice of her own is really possible. If you are standing where Jamilla stood a year ago, this conversation is the proof and encouragement you have been waiting for. Featured Practice: Soleful Harmony — Alberta Website: https://solefulharmony.ca/ Thanks for listening to EmpowerHer Entrepreneur with Janis Boudreau. If this episode supported you in building your foot care nursing practice with more confidence, clarity, and intention, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another foot care nurse who would benefit from this conversation. Stay connected with AFCN Learning Institute for education, resources, and support for foot care nurses. 🌐 AFCN Learning Institute: https://afcnlearninginstitute.com 🌐 Advanced Foot Care Nurse: https://advancedfootnurse.com 📧 Contact: info@advancedfootnurse.com Until next time — keep caring, keep growing, and keep showing up for the clients who need you most.

    Graduate Spotlight: How Jamilla Built Soleful Harmony into a Thriving Foot Care Practice in One Year with AFCN Learning Institute Mentorship
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Welcome to the EmpowerHer Entrepreneur Podcast for Foot Care Nurses, hosted by Janis Boudreau — the go-to podcast for foot care nurses who are ready to step into confident leadership, build profitable practices, and create success on their own terms. This podcast is all about helping foot care nurses grow beyond the treatment room. We dive deep into what it really takes to build and scale a foot care business — from setting clear goals and pricing with confidence, to developing a strong self-image, resilient mindset, and systems that support sustainable growth. You’ll hear real, honest conversations about entrepreneurship in nursing: navigating independence, overcoming self-doubt, creating boundaries, building a brand, and designing a business that supports your life — not consumes it. Whether you’re just starting your foot care practice or ready to expand, streamline, or scale, this podcast offers the tools, insights, and encouragement you need to grow with clarity and confidence in a competitive healthcare landscape. Tune in weekly for practical guidance, mindset shifts, and inspiration designed specifically for ambitious foot care nurses who want more freedom, more impact, and more fulfillment in their work. You chose nursing to care for others — now it’s time to build a business that cares for you. This is the EmpowerHer Entrepreneur Podcast for Foot Care Nurses with Janis Boudreau. Let’s grow your practice, your confidence, and your future — one step at a time.

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  • Creator
    Janis Boudreau
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
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