Why Choose Teri as Your Speaker?
At Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur, they believe every nurse has the heart of an advocate. Their mission is to empower healthcare professionals to step beyond the hospital walls into meaningful, prosperous careers that transform patient care while restoring purpose and balance.
National Leader in Patient Advocacy:
Teri is a trailblazer in the professional patient advocacy movement, bringing decades of experience and real-world insight to every audience.
Empowering Message for Healthcare Change-Makers:
Her story and approach motivate audiences to lead with compassion, integrity, and confidence—both in and beyond the hospital setting.
Proven Entrepreneurial Expertise:
As the founder of Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur, she’s helped countless nurses and healthcare professionals turn their passion for patient care into thriving, purpose-driven businesses.
Engaging and Actionable Content:
Teri delivers inspiring talks packed with practical tools, strategies, and step-by-step guidance for healthcare professionals ready to elevate their careers.
Tailored for Healthcare Professionals:
Whether addressing nurses, administrators, or healthcare entrepreneurs, Teri’s sessions are customized to meet each audience where they are—offering relevance, depth, and encouragement.
Trusted Author and Thought Leader:
As an Amazon best-selling author and Daily Herald columnist, Teri’s voice resonates with credibility and authenticity.
Speaking Topics
The Future of Healthcare Advocacy:
Building Sustainable Private Practices
From Burnout to Balance: Reclaiming Purpose and Power in Healthcare
Leadership Lessons from the Bedside: How Empathy and Advocacy Drive Business Success
Teri Frykenberg
BEST SELLING AUTHOR, PATIENT SAFETY EXPERT, NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST
Teri Frykenberg is a nationally recognized pioneer in professional patient advocacy, Amazon bestselling author, and respected healthcare speaker.
A lifelong nurse, mentor, and leader, Teri has dedicated her career to empowering nurses and healthcare professionals to advocate boldly and
build thriving, patient-centered businesses.
As the author of Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur and a longtime columnist for the Daily Herald, Teri shares inspiring, practical insights on patient safety, entrepreneurship, and the future of healthcare
advocacy.
Teri now lives in Monson, Massachusetts—her beloved hometown where she grew up—and continues to dedicate her work to equipping nurses and healthcare professionals to advocate boldly and build sustainable businesses.