Ep 186 From Battlefields to Brushstrokes: How Injury Redefined Artist Cheri Carandanis’ Career
From Bucket List Careers by Bleav, Christa Lauri
April 23, 2026 · 19 min · Season 2 · Episode 186
About this episode
Cheri Carandanis discusses her transition from nursing to becoming an abstract painter after experiencing severe brain injuries.
Former Critical Care Flight Nurse Cheri Carandanis shares her pivot journey from a 25-year nursing career to becoming a full-time abstract painter following two severe brain injuries in 2019.
People in this episode
Host: Christa Lauri
Guest: Cheri Carandanis
Topics covered
- career transition
- art
- nursing
- brain injury
- personal journey
Keywords
- Cheri Carandanis
- abstract painting
- nursing career
- brain injury
- career pivot
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bleav, Bucket List Careers
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