Episode notes
In this episode, Charlene Johnson, RN shares the story of what happened when she finally chose to use her voice after 30 years of silence in her nursing career.
For decades, Charlene endured racism in the workplace and carried the weight of those experiences quietly, leaning on her faith to sustain her through it all. Everything changed in 2020 when she was asked to lead a listening session on racism.
What began as one courageous moment turned into a movement across her hospital, opening the door to larger conversations, leadership opportunities, and systemic change. Charlene reflects on the fear of speaking up, the cost of staying silent, and how faith guided her to step into her calling as a change maker. This episode is not only about Charlene’s journey but also an invitation to all of us. Silence protects broken systems, but voi ...