How Winning Nurse.org’s Best of Nursing Awards Opened Doors We Never Imagined (With Melanie Van Sistine, Travius Keandric, Georgina Villarreal and Brandy Pinkerton)
How Winning Nurse.org’s Best of Nursing Awards Opened Doors We Never Imagined (With Melanie Van Sistine, Travius Keandric, Georgina Villarreal and Brandy Pinkerton)  
Podcast: Nurse Converse, presented by Nurse.org
Published On: Tue Jul 29 2025
Description: In this powerful 30-minute panel episode, Nurse.org brings together four inspiring Best of Nursing Award winners—including your host Melanie, a two-time winner herself—to share how being recognized by their peers has shaped their lives, careers, and businesses.These aren’t just accolades—they’re community-driven honors. Each guest was nominated and selected by thousands of nurses across the country, making the recognition deeply meaningful and unique in the nursing world.Featuring:Melanie Van Sistine – Host, Mel's Crafty Corner, Nurse Founded Business of the YearTravius Keandric – Nurse Content Creator of the YearGeorgina Villarreal – Nurse Wellness Advocate of the YearBrandy Pinkerton – Nurse Mentor of the Year>>Nurse.org Celebrated Our Award-Winning Nurses on the Reds Field—The Trip of a Lifetime!Jump Ahead to Listen: [00:01:32] Best of Nursing Awards.[00:04:34] Nurse health coaching journey.[00:09:03] Entrepreneurial journey in nursing.[00:12:59] Collaboration, connection, community in nursing.[00:16:24] Empowerment through nursing awards.[00:19:39] Legacy in nursing community.[00:21:57] Social media and personal branding.Connect with the hosts on social media:Instagram: Brandy: @travnurse101, @nursementorbrandyGeorgie: @nurse.georgie, @healthxstrongMelanie: @mels.crafty.corner Travius: @traviuskeandric TikTok: Brandy: @travelnurse101 Georgie: @healthxstrongMelanie: @mels.crafty.corner Travius: @traviuskeandric For more information, full transcript and videos visit Nurse.org/podcastJoin our newsletter at nurse.org/joinInstagram: @nurse_orgTikTok: @nurse.orgFacebook: @nurse.orgYouTube: Nurse.org