In this soul-stirring episode of The Awakening Potential Show, host Karen Rudolf sits down with Idongesit Obeya—tech founder, nursing professor, healthcare advocate, and podcast host of Unshelling Medicine and OBE Vex—to explore the real heartbeat of healthcare.
Born in Nigeria and reshaped by her U.S. experience, Idongesit’s journey from nursing assistant to educator and entrepreneur is nothing short of remarkable. Together, they dive deep into:
The silent power of cultural empathy in patient care
Why advocacy is non-negotiable—in hospitals and in communities
The danger of assumptions in medicine and the power of asking the right questions
How education can break the cycle of non-compliance and restore patient trust
Why nurses must stop playing small and embrace their full potential
Her raw, real-life stories—from uncovering why a patient’s medication wasn’t working to being the only human interaction someone had in four days—will make you laugh, reflect, and likely shed a tear.
🔥 Pearl of Wisdom: "Don't be small. Don't sell yourself short. Nurses are among the most brilliant people—but also the most timid when it comes to their own potential."
This episode is a tribute to those who advocate when no one else will and a call to action for every listener to lead with empathy—and power.
Connect with Idongesit:www.linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya
