The next chapter of Scrubs and Stocks podcast...

The next chapter of Scrubs and Stocks podcast...

Author: Ellaine Maala December 7, 2025 Duration: 11:58

The Wealthy Nurse Podcast: Expanding Beyond Stocks  

In this debut episode of The Wealthy Nurse Podcast, the host announces the rebranding of the former 'Scrubs and Stocks' podcast to a broader platform that will encompass a variety of topics aimed at helping nurses build wealth. While continuing to share insights on stock market investing, the podcast will now also cover salary negotiations, remote work, starting businesses, money mindset, and overall financial freedom. The host emphasizes the importance of not just earning more money but managing it wisely without burnout. The episode also introduces the Wealthy Earth Academy and encourages listeners to follow the podcast for upcoming changes. The new goal is to normalize financial independence and joy for nurses, providing them with the tools to live full, autonomous lives.

  00:00 Introduction to Financial Options

00:29 Expanding Beyond Stocks

01:47 New Podcast Vision

02:02 Continued Focus on Investing

02:46 Increasing Earning Power

03:44 Career Flexibility and Freedom

04:39 Lifestyle and Energy Management

05:48 Mindset and Identity Shift

06:58 Invitation to a Deeper Journey

08:19 Upcoming Changes and Gratitude

09:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell    

 

FREE INVESTING CLASS: Enroll Here

 Scrubs and Stocks Podcast is a podcast hosted by Ellaine Maala, RN, NP who is a finance educator, nurse, and owner of NursingFlowsheet LLC, which is a finance and career blog for nurses. This podcast is created to help nurses build wealth through investing in the stock market, real estate or in their own businesses.

Nurses deserve options whether they want to retire early or work until retirement.

If you want to connect with Ellaine, follow her on:

Instagram: @nursewhoinvests

TikTok: @nursewhoinvests

Blog: nursingflowsheet.com , nursewhoinvests.com

Download my free investment cheatsheet

 


Ellaine Maala, a registered nurse and finance educator, hosts the Wealthy Nurse Podcast: Money, FI, Investing for Nurses. She speaks from a place of genuine understanding, navigating the unique financial pressures and irregular schedules that come with a nursing career. This isn't about generic money advice; it's a focused conversation on building security and freedom specifically for healthcare professionals. Episodes delve into practical strategies for investing in stocks and real estate, alongside exploring entrepreneurial paths for nurses looking to create their own businesses. The dialogue centers on achieving financial independence-whether that means designing an early exit from traditional work or gaining the confidence to continue in a beloved career without monetary stress. Through straightforward discussions and relatable stories, this podcast provides a resource for nurses ready to transform their financial knowledge into tangible wealth. It’s a space where clinical expertise meets financial literacy, all aimed at expanding what’s possible for nurses beyond their shifts.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 73

Wealthy Nurse Podcast: Money, FI, Investing for Nurses
Podcast Episodes
#62: My Nursing Salary Progression (15 Years) & Money Trap to Avoid [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:22
Achieving Financial Freedom as a Nurse: A 15-Year Journey of Salary Progression and Smart Investing Ellaine, a nurse practitioner and founder of Nursing FlowSheet, discusses her 15-year journey towards financial freedom…
#59: Life + Work update: How SYSTEMS create financial freedom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:08
Yes, im still here and will not go anywhere. here is some updates after a 3 month break from recording podcast episodes and busy "lifing" w/ moving and starting a new nurse practitioner job. FREE INVESTING CLASS. Registe…
#56: Nurses Week is cute, BUT it's not what nurses NEED [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:36
The Truth that you need to hear about Nurses Week In this episode, the focus is on what nurses truly need beyond the superficial gifts of Nurses Week. I talked about the importance of financial independence for nurses, s…
#55: Is Early Retirement Possible for Nurses?! w/ Ari Taublieb CFP [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:26
In this episode of the podcast, the host welcomes Ari Taublieb CFP, the host of the Early Retirement Podcast, to discuss the ins and outs of early retirement. Ari shares his journey from a would-be professional soccer pl…
#53: The BEST Financial Freedom Strategy for Nurses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:23
In this episode, I talked about MY financial freedom strategy and WHAT is the BEST strategy for you. I talked about what I focus on my journey which is making more money as a nurse, starting a business and investing in s…