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. 2d ago

    Episode 53 | Season 3 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. Jun 5

    Clinical Partner Spotlight: Becky's Journey from Family Practice Nursing to Ottawa Foot Care Business Owner

    In this Clinical Partner Spotlight, I sit down with Becky, our AFCN clinical partner and a foot care business owner in Ottawa.  Becky shares why she moved on from her family practice team to build her own foot care business, how she grew it from the ground up, the hard seasons she pushed through, and what the AFCN partnership has meant for her work in the nation's capital.  If you are a nurse dreaming about a practice of your own, this conversation is the encouragement and the roadmap you have been waiting 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.

    Clinical Partner Spotlight: Becky's Journey from Family Practice Nursing to Ottawa Foot Care Business Owner

  6. May 27

    Become the Gold Standard: Certification, Portfolios & Proving Your Practice

    Certification isn’t a test you cram for — it’s a portfolio you build. In this episode, Janis breaks down the four domains the CNA foot care nursing certification is built on, why “I’ve done this for years” isn’t the same as proving it, and the simplest first step to becoming the gold standard. You’ll learn how to think about ongoing learning, standards of practice, collaboration and leadership, and self-reflection as evidence you can start collecting now. Free resources and next steps: Free Certification Readiness Self-Assessment: https://www.afcnlearninginstitute.com/products/digital_downloads/certification-readiness-self-assessment Ingrown Toenail Course + Live Workshop: https://www.afcnlearninginstitute.com/courses/foot-care-skills-workshop-series-ingrown-nails Explore AFCN Learning Institute courses: https://www.afcnlearninginstitute.com Certification is administered by the Canadian Nurses Association. Please confirm current eligibility and portfolio requirements directly with the CNA. 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. May 15

    Creating a Memorable Client Experience – Beyond the Treatment Room

    Your client experience is your best marketing tool. Learn how to design every step — from first contact to follow-up — to make clients feel cared for and valued In this episode of EmpowerHer Entrepreneur, Janis Boudreau explores why the client experience is one of the most powerful marketing tools for foot care nurses building thriving independent practices. From the first phone call, voicemail, website visit, or Instagram bio to the appointment itself and the follow-up afterward, every touchpoint shapes how clients feel about your care. Janis shares practical ways to make clients feel seen, valued, safe, and supported — both inside and beyond the treatment room. You’ll learn how to strengthen first impressions, create meaningful connection during appointments, use small gestures to build loyalty, handle difficult moments with professionalism, and follow up intentionally so clients feel like part of a relationship — not just a transaction. This episode is a reminder that memorable client experiences are built through small, consistent actions that help clients return, refer, and trust you as part of their wellness routine. In this episode, we cover: Why client experience is your best marketing toolHow first impressions build trust before treatment beginsWays to make appointments feel personal, warm, and professionalThe importance of comfort checks, education, and using the client’s nameHow follow-up messages can increase loyalty and referralsWhy Google reviews matter for your online reputationA simple challenge to improve one client journey touchpoint this weekListen in and learn how to create a client experience that goes beyond the treatment room — and keeps clients coming back. 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. May 1

    The CEO Shift: Letting Go of Doing and Learning to Lead

    The CEO Shift: Letting Go of Doing and Learning to Lead | Janis Boudreau Are you constantly busy in your business but struggling to step into true leadership? In this episode, Janis Boudreau, CEO & Founder of AFCN Learning Institute, shares a powerful and honest look at what it really takes to transition from being the doer to becoming the leader your business needs. This is more than a business conversation it’s a mindset shift. If you’re a nurse entrepreneur (or any founder) feeling stuck doing everything yourself, this episode will help you understand how to let go, build trust, and step into your role as a CEO. Listen now and start your CEO Shift today. Connect with AFCN Learning Institute: Website: www.afcnlearninginstitute.com http://www.afcnlearninginstitute.com Subscribe for more content on: Foot care nursing • Nurse entrepreneurship • Clinical education • Leadership #nurseentrepreneur #leadership #nurseeducation #afcn #advancedfootcarenurse 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.

    The CEO Shift: Letting Go of Doing and Learning to Lead
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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
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 EmpowerHer Entrepreneur Podcast
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