UNSUNG Podcast

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The UNSUNG Podcast celebrates the inspiring stories of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) who are transforming healthcare by owning and leading their own practices.

  1. May 22

    Ep 23: How She Claimed Her Place in One of the Toughest Markets in the Country w/ Dr. Sophie Brown

    Most people would think twice before opening an independent practice in New York City. Dr. Sophie Brown didn't. In this episode, she takes us through her journey from bedside nurse to founder of Family NP Healthcare Services in Flushing, and what it really takes to build something sustainable in one of the most competitive healthcare markets in the country. In this episode, we discuss: How a retiring physician's exit became her opening. Why setting limits with patients was the thing that changed everything. What she learned about building a team that patients actually want to come back to. Her vision for expanding the practice beyond primary care.

    25 min

  2. May 21

    Ep 22: Finding the path from the OR to Independence w/ Tamara Washington

    We've all had those "if only" thoughts, but Duet partner Tamara Washington realized you don't need a winning ticket to pivot your career. In this episode, Tamara takes us through her transition from the monotony of the OR to launching her own independent practice in Texas. In this episode, we discuss: The Leap of Faith: Why Tamara decided to leave the comfort of a structured clinical environment to build something of her own. Shifting Perspectives: Moving from the "acute care" mindset of the Minute Clinic to the "chronic care" depth of internal medicine. Overcoming Noise: How to ignore the people who say "now isn't the time" and trust your own professional vision. The Seven-Year Milestone: What it looks like to sustain a practice that prioritizes both the patient experience and the provider's life. Tamara is living proof that you do not have to wait for the perfect moment to start. You just need to trust your path and build the systems to support it.

    28 min

  3. Feb 5

    Ep 19: The NP Who Built a Clinician First Practice That Prioritizes Community and Autonomy – Nicole Bennett, DNP, PMHNP, MN

    On The Duet Podcast, Nicole Bennett, DNP, PMHNP, MN, shares how a "happy accident" career path led her into psych NP work and eventually practice ownership. She talks about why she refused the 15-minute, prescription-only model, how isolation shows up for owners (even inside organizations), and the mindset shift from "clinician who runs a practice" to true business leader. You'll also hear how she built a clinician-centered group practice designed for autonomy, mentorship, and long-term growth, plus the leadership lesson she wishes she'd learned sooner: the hard moments are what shape you.

    38 min

  4. Feb 2

    Ep 18: The NP Who Built a Thriving Practice by Trusting the Long Game – April Odom, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. April Odom, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC to talk about resilience, purpose, and building a practice on your own terms. From becoming a teen mom and first-generation college graduate to launching and growing an independent NP practice, April shares her honest journey, the pivots that shaped her path, and why patient-centered, preventive care remains at the heart of everything she does. A powerful conversation about starting small, trusting the process, and redefining success in nurse-led healthcare.

    33 min

  5. Jan 20

    Ep 17: The NP Who Turned a PE Shakeup Into a Thriving Aesthetics Practice – Peggy Zapantis, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC

    *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "6a30e151-0b31-4364-a5b1-1217bba759c3" data-testid= "conversation-turn-6" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Peggy Zapantis, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC shares how she pivoted from primary care into aesthetics and wellness, then unexpectedly became a true business owner when her practice was sold to private equity and the "aesthetics division" was essentially handed to her to take and build. We talk books of business, hiring the right team, opening a second location, why "boots on the ground" beats social media for local growth, and how her Anasa Aesthetics Academy is making safe, ethical training more accessible.

    30 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    Ep 16: The NP Who Never Planned to Own a Practice Until the Opportunity Found Her – Stephanie Sanchez, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, ARNP

    How does someone who never imagined business ownership end up running a thriving primary care practice in a small Florida beach town? Stephanie Sanchez, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, ARNP, shares how a retiring physician, a supportive partner, and a willingness to learn opened the door to becoming a practice owner. Stephanie walks us through her path from ICU nurse to critical care NP, the unexpected offer to take over a 30-year-old clinic, and the long transition that followed as she navigated credentialing, contracting, and restructuring the practice into an autonomous NP-led medical center. She explains how she kept her patient panel strong, introduced new service lines like weight loss, peptide therapy, aesthetics, and HRT, and grew her team to support more than 3,000 patients. We also talk about early fears, practical marketing on a small budget, and the operations behind sustaining and scaling a community practice. Stephanie closes with grounded advice for NPs considering ownership: be patient with yourself, use your networks, and remember that clarity and confidence come from taking action.

    40 min

  7. 10/21/2025

    Ep 15: The NP Who Built a 22-NP House-Call Network in Florida – Logan Andrews, APRN, FNP-BC

    How do you turn a mission to reduce rehospitalizations into a multi-location, 22-NP group? Logan Andrews, APRN, FNP-BC, shares how a QAPI deep-dive sparked a house-call practice that now spans clinics, SNFs/ALFs, and mental health sites across North Florida. We cover leaving a bad contract, earning autonomous practice, scaling with a 1099/commission model, building case-manager pods, and why "power in numbers" matters for payer contracting and policy. Logan also talks patient impact, leadership routines, advocacy with the Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners, and plans to expand into Nebraska and Colorado.

    36 min

  8. 10/17/2025

    Ep 14: The NP Who Built an Integrative Haven in Portland – Julie Foster, FNP

    In this episode of The UNSUNG Podcast, Dr. Efrat Lamandre sits down with Julie Foster, FNP. From a nudge to "do it on your own" to leading a multi-provider integrative clinic, Julie shows how clarity of mission, mentorship, and steady systems can carry you through hard days and toward sustainable growth.

    38 min
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The UNSUNG Podcast celebrates the inspiring stories of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) who are transforming healthcare by owning and leading their own practices.

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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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