E23: How to Leverage Your Unique Skills to Start Your Business with Nicole Whitworth

Joining us today on the “Champion’s Corner” is Registered Nurse, entrepreneur and business coach Nicole Whitworth to discuss her inspiring journey from an early career in nursing to running a successful online business while homeschooling six kids! 

Nicole launched Your Nursing Tutor, an online educational business helping thousands of nursing students succeed. After 10+ years of growing her business part-time around her family responsibilities, Nicole took the leap to go all-in as a full-time entrepreneur. She now runs Your Nursing Tutor with her husband and offers business coaching to other online entrepreneurs. 

Nicole shares her story of flexibility and embracing imperfection as she's navigated many changes of direction in her career and personal life. We dive into topics like finding your tribe, the importance of community, and living fully in your "era." 

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

00:00 - Intro

06:46 - Nicole's background and journey

12:57 - Dealing with imposter syndrome

16:24 - Flexibility allows you to change directions and seize new opportunities

22:56 - The challenges of homeschooling and parenting teenagers

27:42 - The power of coaching and mentorship
44:42 - Small consistent actions over time lead to big results

49:31 - Embracing imperfection

53:30 - Finding your own era

 

Episode Highlights:

[16:45] Embracing Flexibility to Change Directions

Flexibility is a vital trait for both entrepreneurs and individuals navigating unpredictable paths, such as parenting. Nicole's inspiring journey serves as a powerful example of how adaptability can lead to successful pivots in both career and personal life. When confronted with change, embracing flexibility becomes your guiding force, allowing you to provide support for yourself and your loved ones. Whether it involves embarking on a new path or seizing unexpected opportunities, flexibility empowers you to not just survive, but thrive. By remaining open to growth and demonstrating resilience in the face of challenges, you are actively keeping doors open for exciting new possibilities. Embracing flexibility is an essential aspect of both entrepreneurial success and effective parenting, enabling you to gracefully change course as your circumstances and goals evolve over time.

[49:31] Embracing Imperfection

Nicole reflects on her journey of overcoming perfectionism and embracing imperfection. She shares how she used to have an all-or-nothing mindset, which led to feelings of guilt when she couldn't complete everything on her to-do lists. However, she learned the value of taking small, consistent actions, even if they were imperfect. Instead of waiting for the "perfect" time, she now focuses on establishing routines and habits that allow her business and life to move forward.

[53:30] Finding Your Own Era

Nicole talks about fully embracing living in her own "era" where she cares less about others' opinions and lives life on her own terms. In this phase of life, she prioritizes doing the things that make her feel truly alive and motivating her family to do the same, rather than worrying about what other people think. Nicole encourages finding your passions and adventures as you define your own "era." 

Resources Mentioned:

www.yournursingtutor.com 

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