EP294: 5 Key Questions to Empower Your Goal-Setting Journey with Melissa Mora

Welcome to the first episode of 2025 on The Savvy Scribe Podcast! This week, we’re diving into an inspiring conversation with Melissa Mora, a labor and delivery nurse turned coach and entrepreneur. Melissa shares her transformative goal-setting journey, insights into overcoming fears, and how reflection and mindfulness can lead to a more fulfilling life and career.

In this episode, her journey will resonate with anyone balancing the challenges of nursing while chasing their dreams beyond the bedside. Whether you’re a nurse writer, an entrepreneur, or someone considering a new path, this episode will spark inspiration and actionable ideas for creating a life you love.

Today on the Savvy Scribe Podcast:

5 Key Questions to Empower Your Goal-Setting Journey

• Melissa’s transition from bedside nursing to entrepreneurship.
• How burnout and major life shifts reshaped her career trajectory.
• The role of mindfulness and self-reflection in achieving personal and professional goals.
• Five powerful questions to uncover fears and patterns holding you back.
• Techniques for aligning with your goal-setting strategies using visualization, journaling, and breathwork.
• Tips for balancing professional growth with personal fulfillment.
• The value of embracing change and redefining success on your terms.
• Practical steps to build a sustainable business while staying true to yourself.
• Insights into creating a supportive community for nurses navigating change.
• Melissa’s upcoming coaching program and free monthly webinars for nurses.

About Melissa:

Fifteen years ago, I took a leap of faith that changed everything. I left a stable career in insurance to pursue my true passion: nursing. It was a bold move, but it felt right. Fast-forward to 2016, and I married my partner in adventure. Together, we made a pact to leave our San Antonio roots behind and explore this beautiful country—an aspiration we ignited in 2017 by diving into the world of travel nursing.

Oh, what an exhilarating ride it was! The thrill of new places and faces fueled our spirits, but the relentless moves and the demanding night shifts, especially during the chaos of COVID-19, began to take a toll on my well-being. It was then that I yearned for a sense of stability and security. So, in 2021, I settled into a permanent role in the breathtaking Mammoth Lakes, CA. But then, just when I thought I had found my footing, my unit shut down, leaving me feeling lost and uncertain about my next steps.

That’s when the magic happened. I stumbled upon two extraordinary programs that reshaped my perspective and redirected my path. These experiences reignited my passion and purpose; now, I’m using my platform, PeakRN, to pay it forward. My mission? To help fellow nurses find balance, joy, and fulfillment in both their lives and careers. I’m here to inspire nurses to break free from the constraints of societal expectations and embrace the vibrant lives they truly deserve.

Mentioned Resources:

• PeakRN Website
• Free Wellbeing Webinar – Second Thursday of the Month
• Emily Fletcher’s Ziva Meditation Program
• Alyssa Nobrega’s Institute for Coaching Mastery
• Three Tools Every Nurse Needs Freebie

Follow Melissa on socials!

• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram