351 – Why Every Healthcare Provider Needs a Personal Brand in 2026 feat. Alyssa Schomaker
Sun Feb 08 2026
Is building a personal brand actually optional for healthcare providers anymore—or has it become a requirement for long-term freedom and impact? In this episode, Dr. Lauryn sits down with registered nurse and online business mentor Alyssa Schomaker to unpack why personal branding is no longer a “nice to have” for providers who want to scale beyond one-to-one care.
Together, they dive into what it really takes to build a profitable online business from zero followers, why niching down is non-negotiable in 2026, and how organic content—not ads—can fuel sustainable growth. Alyssa shares hard-earned insights on overcoming perfectionism, building trust with small audiences, and creating scalable offers that don’t lead to burnout. If you’re a healthcare provider feeling stuck, bored, or boxed in by traditional models, this conversation will challenge how you think about growth, visibility, and freedom.
Key Takeaways
Personal branding is no longer optional for healthcare providers who want to scale impact, income, and autonomy beyond one-to-one care.
Niching down accelerates growth and trust, even with a small audience, and makes organic marketing far more effective.
Organic content beats ads early on, allowing providers to build credibility, community, and sustainable revenue without sacrificing profit margins.
Perfectionism is the biggest growth blocker, and B-minus action consistently outperforms polished content that never gets posted.
About the Guest
Alyssa Schomaker is a registered nurse, online business mentor, and founder of Freedom Collective Co® and the Online Health Business Academy™. She built her first online health coaching brand to six figures in its first year, eventually scaling to seven figures and helping over 14,000 women transform their lives. Today, Alyssa helps health and wellness practitioners, clinicians, and physicians build personal brands, create premium scalable offers, and grow simple, sustainable online businesses that expand impact without burnout.
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Is building a personal brand actually optional for healthcare providers anymore—or has it become a requirement for long-term freedom and impact? In this episode, Dr. Lauryn sits down with registered nurse and online business mentor Alyssa Schomaker to unpack why personal branding is no longer a “nice to have” for providers who want to scale beyond one-to-one care. Together, they dive into what it really takes to build a profitable online business from zero followers, why niching down is non-negotiable in 2026, and how organic content—not ads—can fuel sustainable growth. Alyssa shares hard-earned insights on overcoming perfectionism, building trust with small audiences, and creating scalable offers that don’t lead to burnout. If you’re a healthcare provider feeling stuck, bored, or boxed in by traditional models, this conversation will challenge how you think about growth, visibility, and freedom. Key Takeaways Personal branding is no longer optional for healthcare providers who want to scale impact, income, and autonomy beyond one-to-one care. Niching down accelerates growth and trust, even with a small audience, and makes organic marketing far more effective. Organic content beats ads early on, allowing providers to build credibility, community, and sustainable revenue without sacrificing profit margins. Perfectionism is the biggest growth blocker, and B-minus action consistently outperforms polished content that never gets posted. About the Guest Alyssa Schomaker is a registered nurse, online business mentor, and founder of Freedom Collective Co® and the Online Health Business Academy™. She built her first online health coaching brand to six figures in its first year, eventually scaling to seven figures and helping over 14,000 women transform their lives. Today, Alyssa helps health and wellness practitioners, clinicians, and physicians build personal brands, create premium scalable offers, and grow simple, sustainable online businesses that expand impact without burnout. Work with Alyssa and Freedom Collective Co Follow Alyssa on Instagram Resources Follow Dr. Lauryn: Instagram | X | LinkedIn | Facebook Follow She Slays on YouTube Sign up for the Weekly Slay newsletter! Mentioned in this episode: To learn more about CLA and the INSiGHT scanner go to the link below and enter code SHESLAYS when prompted. CLA Do you need help in your practice with the busy work that you or your staff don't like doing? If you said yes, then you've got to check out the virtual chiropractic assistants offered by Chiro Matchmakers. Chiro Matchmakers Holistic Marketing Hub Holistic Marketing Hub Go from surviving to thriving with Genesis Chiropractic Software. Learn more and get your special discount using the link...