Host Lisa Beasley talks with Ashley Carter, nurse educator and president of the Tennessee Nurses Foundation, about the pivotal decisions that shaped her career, from starting out as an LPN to leading at both the state and national level. Ashley shares candid advice on taking ownership of your career instead of waiting to be recognized, finding mentors, avoiding burnout during seasons of growth, and why leadership doesn't require a formal title. It's a practical, encouraging conversation for any nurse wondering what's next.