
Six Figures Won’t Make You Happy: Goals That Actually Stick
In this episode, Janine helps you set writing goals that fit your real life: find your “why,” break a big goal into small wins, track what’s working, and move past the fear that stalls you.
Hear some stories about life and entrepreneurship from your host, Janine Kelbach and her guests. Each episode is jam-packed with actionable tips in growing your business, goal planning, freelancing, productivity, life tools, and many more!

In this episode, Janine helps you set writing goals that fit your real life: find your “why,” break a big goal into small wins, track what’s working, and move past the fear that stalls you.

Learn how to write cold emails and PR pitches that actually get responses. Zach Schleien shares his tips for landing press, building authority, and growing your freelance nurse writing business.

Let’s talk about dopamine management. What does that actually mean, and how does dopamine affect our ability to sit down and focus on something like writing?

Discover why AI makes your clinical background more valuable than ever. Learn how nurse writers can pivot, find high-paying niches, and future-proof their health writing careers.

Jeanese shares how bedside charting skills translate seamlessly into health copywriting and the subtle yet critical differences between creating content for consumers versus clinicians.

In this episode, Athena breaks down how to create scalable side income streams, overcome the traps of hustle culture, and protect your energy.

What does work life balance actually mean when you’re a nurse, a writer, and a business owner? Janine shares a decade of hard-won lessons on redefining work life balance, beating distraction, and getting words on the page even when motivation doesn’t show up.

Maria Jasanya joins me to discuss building multiple income streams through nurse education, freelance medical writing, and public speaking. Learn how she leverages clinical expertise to create a diverse career beyond the hospital.

Stop treating your limits like an emotional negotiation. Learn why setting boundaries is actually about building essential business infrastructure that prevents burnout and protects your energy as a nurse entrepreneur.

Learn how to start building a freelance writing business as a nurse, find clients, and balance work, family, and writing.
Learn practical networking strategies for introverted nurse writers to build connections, find clients, and grow a successful writing business.

Discover how nurse writers stand out in healthcare content, what clients look for, and how to build a successful freelance writing career.