Starting a Business as Healing: Medical Professional Suzy Wraines Turned Trauma into Purpose |  #202

Starting a Business as Healing: Medical Professional Suzy Wraines Turned Trauma into Purpose | #202

34:57 Jul 14, 2025
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Is starting a business part of your healing journey? For Suzy Wraines, it absolutely was. In this powerful episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Suzy shares her inspiring story of how she went from a military medic and veterinary technician to a trauma-informed business coach for medical professionals.Host Shannon Russell talks with Suzy about the emotional toll of transitioning out of healthcare, how unresolved trauma can resurface in entrepreneurship, and why your nervous system plays a surprising role in business success. Suzy also shares how she now empowers nurses, PAs, and therapists to pivot into consulting, coaching, and service-based businesses of their own.Whether you’re a healthcare provider, military veteran, or creative professional feeling the call for something new, this episode is a must-listen.Key Takeaways:How trauma can silently affect your ability to grow a businessWhy entrepreneurship can trigger subconscious fears—and how to work through themTips for transitioning from healthcare to heart-centered businessWhat foundational steps to take when starting a business from scratchHow Suzy runs her business and podcast while living full-time in an RVSHOW NOTES:https://secondactsuccess.co/202Connect with Suzy Wraines:https://www.startingabusinesssimplified.com/podcast startingabusinesssimplified.com---------------------------------------------------------- Book a free Strategy Call with Shannon Download Free Resources ➡️ Let's Connect: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok More resources & discounts: Home Chef Meal Delivery - (free shipping & $4.99/serving) Flodesk Email Marketing - (25% off 1st year) Stitch Fix Personal Stylist - ($25 off 1st order) Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting - ($20 off) Podmatch Guesting (*Some affiliate links)
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