Join Nurse Blake�critical care RN turned healthcare humorist, creator of NurseCon, and passionate LGBTQ+ advocate�for a keynote that blends laughter with powerful insight. Through heartfelt storytelling and sharp comedic timing, Blake explores how personal identity, lived experience, and emotional awareness shape resilience and leadership in healthcare. Attendees will learn to recognize anxiety and stress responses, understand the impact of stigma and trauma, and discover practical ways to foster compassion and psychological safety in their teams and patient care. Expect to laugh, reflect, and leave feeling more connected to yourself, your colleagues, and the heart of the profession.