The Inspired Nurse

Sam Bell Inspired

Sam says her superpower is INSPIRATION — and she’s on a mission to share more of it. The Inspired Nurse brings you inspiring stories, honest conversations and practical wisdom from some of the most inspirational nurses, women (and men) who are making a difference in healthcare and beyond. Because nursing can be incredibly rewarding — but it can also be exhausting, overwhelming and, at times, lead to burnout. Each week, Sam shines a light on the people, ideas and stories that remind us why we started, who we are beyond our job, and how we can find our way back to purpose, energy and JOY. Consider it your weekly dose of INSPIRATION — because when we reconnect with what inspires us, we can begin to move from burnout to JOY.

  1. 10/03/2025

    Ep.25 'The Song of Spirit - from Opera Star to Spiritual Medium' with Michelle Minke

    Join host Sam Bell as she adds another powerful conversation to this series. Today's Inspired Woman is Michelle Minke, who, in her own words, committed 'brand suicide' as she left a successful stage career as an opera star and followed her intuition to become a spiritual medium. Michelle emphasises the importance of women supporting each other and the power of intuition in guiding our life decisions. She explains that her work as a medium focuses on healing grief and teaching others about their own intuitive abilities. This powerful conversation touched upon the themes of the mother-daughter relationship and death as a part of life, and the connection we can choose to have with our loved ones even after they have passed. ABOUT MICHELLE:In demand as an inspirational speaker, author, podcast host and spiritual mentor- this award-winning opera singer, entrepreneur, community builder, and recording artist wants to connect you with your loved ones.Professional Timeline:With her boundless vitality and powerful voice, Michelle performed operatically throughout Europe and North America before returning to her hometown of Calgary where she was the founder and artistic director of Calgary's Cowtown Opera for a decade. Michelle's heartfelt excitement for contributing to the cultural identity of her city earned her a place among arts champions.Michelle was named as one of Calgary’s Top 40-Under-40 by Avenue Magazine, was a recipient of the Mayor's Enbridge Emerging Artist Award, and was named one of Alberta’s 25 Inspiring Artists by Alberta Foundation for the Arts for her commitment to the arts community of Calgary.Michelle has been named Cultural Ambassador for the Canadian Women of Inspiration Award by the Universal Women’s Network and was nominated for Female Artist of the Year by the YYC Music Awards in 2018.Michelle holds a Master's in Vocal Pedagogy from the University of Toronto and is a graduate of the Opera School at the Royal Academy of Music in London, England, as well as the Solti Te Kanawa Accademia in Italy.Career highlights include creating her two albums; Expect the Unexpected and M.O.M- Opera for Kids,  performing La Boheme in the piazza in Anghiari, Italy, singing back up for Sarah Brightman, Headlining in the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show, Performing with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra with Rupauls Drag Race winner, Thorgy Thor, and performing her opera/hip hop single, Carmen Remix nationally.After many changes in life, she is now an international medium, shares her story publicly through speaking engagements, and builds community for developing intuitives and wellness retreats. She is just finishing her national tour from Newfoundland to Yellowknife to B.C.She now only performs from the heart and for fun with her son Max and his friends To connect with Michelle, take a look at her website www.michelleminke.ca

    Ep.25 'The Song of Spirit - from Opera Star to Spiritual Medium' with Michelle Minke
  2. 06/29/2025

    Ep.20 'Authenticity - More than a Buzzword ' with Ranchelle Van Bryce

    Join Sam with this week's Inspired Woman, Ranchelle Van Bryce. Their conversation around AUTHENTICITY and what it REALLY means leans into their own experiences and why they both hold authenticity as a core value, explaining that it is about showing up as your whole self, including the dark, icky sides and shadows, without judgment. As an expert in Human Design, Ranchelle shares how understanding your energy type can help with self-awareness and authentic expression and can inspire others when creating a safe space for vulnerability and sharing personal experiences. Did you know that overthinking and intuition can be reframed as 'gifts' rather than flaws when properly understood?  About Ranchelle: Ranchelle Van Bryce is a Business Intuitive, International Speaker, Author of The Empowered Entrepreneur, and host of the Ignite Your Success with Ranchelle podcast. She is the creator of The Profit Formula and founder of the newly launched Sacred Art of Business Academy—a certification-based business school for the conscious entrepreneur. With over two decades of entrepreneurial experience and a background that fuses metaphysics with strategic marketing, Ranchelle guides purpose-driven leaders to align their energy with their business, scale sustainably, and create legacy-level impact. Her proprietary methodologies—Fusion Marketing™, The Million Dollar Framework, The Profit Formula, and the Sacred CEO Activation Series—bridge the gap between soul and strategy for powerful, profitable growth.  Connect with Ranchelle on social media: @ranchellevanbryce Website: https://www.ranchellevanbryce.com/

    Ep.20 'Authenticity - More than a Buzzword ' with Ranchelle Van Bryce

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Sam says her superpower is INSPIRATION — and she’s on a mission to share more of it. The Inspired Nurse brings you inspiring stories, honest conversations and practical wisdom from some of the most inspirational nurses, women (and men) who are making a difference in healthcare and beyond. Because nursing can be incredibly rewarding — but it can also be exhausting, overwhelming and, at times, lead to burnout. Each week, Sam shines a light on the people, ideas and stories that remind us why we started, who we are beyond our job, and how we can find our way back to purpose, energy and JOY. Consider it your weekly dose of INSPIRATION — because when we reconnect with what inspires us, we can begin to move from burnout to JOY.