Today we’d like to introduce you to Ariel Lee – Rn, Bsn, Msn, Aprn, Fnp-bc
Hi Ariel, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My reason is my compassion, as a young girl I discovered my love for healthcare by caring for my grandmother who suffered from hypertension and diabetes that led to repeated hospital and doctor visits. With each visit came an even greater financial burden, stemming from extensive medical bills for treatment and care. Through this challenge, God’s strength empowered me to assist my dear grandmother with organizing her medications, preparing healthy meals, and accompanying her to doctor’s visits. This later on led to my decision to select Nursing as a profession while, hence, developing my compassion and heart for healthcare of individuals. The rest is history. I have devoted my life to meeting the health and wellness needs of others. Also training and developing up and coming healthcare leaders and business owners!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has not been an easy road but well worth it. Some of the struggles that I have faced while building a successful business has been obtaining access to funding in order to expand services and reach more clients. Also, equity as it relates to obtaining state and city contracts has been a process due to larger corporate companies having a “lock” on the most lucrative contracts- therefore cutting out smaller businesses like Optimize Health LLC. Overall, the benefits have outweighed the challenges, and our business has been able to withstand these challenges by obtaining grants and statewide contracts with persistence and hard work.
As you know, we’re big fans of Optimize Health LLC . For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Ariel is the owner of Optimize Health LLC whose mission is to promote health and wellness in the community through a holistic approach encompassing mental, physical, and spiritual wholeness since 2017. What makes Optimize Health unique? We provide mobile and telehealth care services to our clients. The services include school sports physicals for athletes, physical examinations and labs for employees, healthcare consulting and medication/safety training for staff of businesses and elderly clients in the community. We specialize in chronic disease management and health promotion- that includes- hypertension, diabetes, and cardiac conditions.
She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from South Dakota State University in 2008. Soon after, she started her professional career at Methodist Hospital of Houston’s Medical Center, in which she worked in medical surgical department. In 2014 she received her Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner degree and graduated summa cum laude from Prairie View A&M University. There, she served as a leader to her peers and faculty and was elected class Chaplain. She was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing. In 2015, she was appointed faculty staff member and primary care provider at Baylor College of Medicine and worked in Houston’s under-served community clinic until 2019. She also serves as a certified medical examiner and performs physicals for the Department of Transportation.
Ariel is an author of 4 eBooks on Diabetes, Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure, and latest book – “From Scrubs to Success: The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Nurse Owned Business” released in Spring 2024. Optimize Health is certified by the City of Houston- Women Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise, Texas Historically Underutilized Business, and Hire Houston First. Optimize Health was privileged to be a Finalist for the Greater Houston Black Chamber Pinnacle Upstart Award 2020 and 2021 Pinnacle Award nominee. Optimize Health/Lee Family provides annual financial scholarships to underserved high school students in Louisiana. I have been honored to speak on various health and wellness panels, radio shows, and podcasts.
I am a member of the illustrious Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and serves on several committees including CHIPP which helps to fight childhood hunger in Houston, TX underserved communities.
Of all accomplishments, her greatest is being a devoted Christian, wife of 20 years to Devon, and mother of 2 beautiful fun-loving children- Kaleigh and KJ! Ariel’s primary joy and purpose in life is to serve others through her gift of compassion, faith, and encouragement.
Check out my new LATEST Book! From Scrubs to Success: The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Nurse Owned Business. Available on Amazon.
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Nurses are leading the way in innovation and change in the healthcare field. Nurse entrepreneurship combines nursing knowledge with a business mindset. It transforms the way patient care is provided. Whether developing innovative medical technologies or creating new healthcare companies, nurse entrepreneurs push boundaries and create impactful solutions. This book explores the exciting world of nurse entrepreneurship. It highlights its wide range of opportunities and significant influence on the future of healthcare delivery.
Be on the lookout for our healthcare business course! Coming soon, Fall 2024.
Who else deserves credit in your story?
I definitely could not have had the success in business without the unwavering support of my husband Devon Lee. He has been a key role in my personal and professional success and accomplishments. I also appreciate my mentors, employees, stepmom Ella Hannon, and business partners in various industries that have played a major role in the growth and success of Optimize Health. Relationships are key in building a successful business and in life!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.optimize-health.org
- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/optimize_health2019/
- Facebook: https://Facebook.com/OptimizeHealth.org/
- Twitter: https://Twitter.com/OptimizeHealth2
- Other: https://www.amazon.com/Scrubs-SUCCESS-Ultimate-Starting-Business-ebook/dp/B0D32SL3P2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=27CP6HECTTDNP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iCn0uCJypJebqNX9-0nVTHfk70dQ_K4grnNEMiMiCg8_iXozrAM55zasPYJbGV9GDRoUl-y958aOJq–yMJewg3MzRlzQsKyfnZAVVDJvcTwqirWjBl4WiQ-21mIWqAmhunV4_BeFLCJxn696r_NiXXHvc8m-hkQjZRe4EK_YY53rGO0Nt1WT07YnjdnMJUUvpUqZi0R-x1ujgqf-G9URw.J0U4gQyY2BT4YnTUwgJZ1oxPgo5eH3tjxUWWCQ1QMOo&dib_tag=se&keywords=from+Scrubs+to+success&qid=1715088371&sprefix=from+scrubs+to+success%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1
