Corrie Bignell shares her transformative journey from being a nurse in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic to relocating to Nicaragua. She discusses the discrepancies she observed between media narratives and her experiences in the hospital, leading her to question the health measures being implemented. After facing vaccine mandates and being placed on unpaid leave, she decided to sell her home and move to Nicaragua for a fresh start. Corrie reflects on her healing process, the impact on her family, and her new role as a coach and community builder, emphasizing the importance of freedom and personal empowerment.Corrie shares her transformative journey from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance and empowerment. She discusses the importance of reprogramming the mind, the power of community in uplifting women, and the balance between masculine and feminine energies. Corrie emphasizes the significance of gratitude, visualization, and breaking free from societal norms, particularly regarding debt. She reflects on her personal growth, the challenges of learning to surf, and the impact of a supportive community on her life and the lives of others. The conversation concludes with insights on trusting one's intuition and living a fulfilling life.
Guest Bio:
Corrie Bignell is a former nurse turned EmpowerHER Coach, author, and retreat host who walked away from a 20-year healthcare career to build a freedom-based life in Nicaragua. Known as The Unregistered Nurse, Corrie guides high-achieving women to break the cycle of self-sabotage and reclaim their power through holistic health, subconscious reprogramming, and personal strength.
She is the founder of the Serenity & Strength Retreat, a one-on-one immersive experience in her private home in Nicaragua, and the creator of the EmpowerHER community — a space where women rise, heal, and thrive unapologetically. Corrie's work blends real talk, radical responsibility, and soul-deep transformation.
Whether she's working out, training in the sun, or speaking about wealth consciousness, Corrie is a living example of what's possible when you leap with faith and lead with purpose.
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