EP341: My Journey As A Nurse Writer with Allyssa Dolphin, RN MSN (A Plan Produce Profit Success Story)

About this episode

Alyssa Dolphin shares her journey from bedside nursing to becoming a successful freelance writer while managing family life.

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of The Savvy Scribe Podcast, Janine welcomes Alyssa, a fellow nurse and member of the Savvy Nurse Writer community. Alyssa shares how she transitioned from bedside nursing and teaching to becoming a successful freelance writer—all while raising a toddler and growing her family. Her story is full of honest reflection, real-life challenges, and powerful mindset shifts. Whether you’re just getting started or wondering if freelancing is really possible f...

People in this episode

Host: Janine Kelbach

Guest: Alyssa Dolphin

Topics covered

• nursing
• freelance writing
• career transition
• mindset shifts
• parenting
• success stories

Keywords

• nurse writer
• freelancing
• career change
• family
• mindset
• success

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Organizations: Savvy Nurse Writer

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