Meet Calissa Earle

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Calissa Earle. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Calissa below.

Calissa, so great to have you with us and thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with the community. So, let’s jump into something that stops so many people from going after their dreams – haters, nay-sayers, etc. We’d love to hear about how you dealt with that and persisted on your path.

I persist because I know my “why.” As a wife, mother of three, and a Family Nurse Practitioner, my life has never been without challenges or competing responsibilities. Early on, I made the mistake of sacrificing too much of myself in the process of trying to be everything to everyone. That taught me one of my greatest lessons—that persistence doesn’t mean ignoring your own needs, it means showing up for yourself so you can show up for others.

When faced with negativity or doubt, I remind myself that those voices don’t define me. The work I’ve put in—earning multiple degrees, caring for patients across psychiatric, rehabilitation, med-surg, geriatric, women’s health, and primary care—speaks louder than any criticism. I persist by keeping my focus on the people who depend on me: my family, my patients, and my community.

I’ve learned that persistence is not about proving the haters wrong—it’s about proving yourself right. Every step I’ve taken has been toward creating a life of balance, freedom, and service, and that vision is what keeps me grounded when the world gets loud.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I am the owner of Infinite Wellness Care, LLC, where our motto is ALL MINDS MATTER. In addition to my work as a Family Nurse Practitioner, I’ve partnered with Briggs Psychiatry & Behavioral Health to specialize in mental health while pursuing my 5th degree and 2nd Master’s as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at South College. I also teach mental health to RN students at ECPI University and serve as a clinical instructor with Clemson University.

What excites me most about my work is my deep love for mental health—I get to combine my clinical expertise with my passion for teaching, advocacy, and community healing. Beyond the clinic and classroom, I’ve launched tools to make mental health more accessible and engaging: an online course, Goal, Set, & Go, which helps people move from procrastination to purposeful action; my first book, Unlock Your Infinite Mind Starter Kit, a daily guide for personal growth; and affirmation coloring books for both women and men that merge creativity with self-care.

My mission is simple but powerful: to raise mental health awareness and help my community heal—one mind at a time.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Looking back, the three qualities that shaped my journey are Love, Determination, and Balance. Love gave me the courage to keep moving, even when I found myself in spaces that didn’t fulfill me. Determination, which I consider a gift from God, has carried me through every challenge. My 12 years of service in the Army National Guard also instilled discipline that continues to guide me today. And balance has been the key—I’ve learned that success doesn’t mean sacrificing joy, and I make sure to enjoy the journey as much as the destination.

For those just starting out, my best advice is to learn how to trust yourself. One practical way to build that trust is simple: when you tell yourself you’re going to do something, follow through. Each time you keep your word to yourself, you strengthen self-trust. And if you can’t trust you, how can others? Remember this: “If it is going to be, then it is by me.” Others may support and guide you, but ultimately, only you can walk your journey—and the greatest gift is to truly be yourself.

Alright so to wrap up, who deserves credit for helping you overcome challenges or build some of the essential skills you’ve needed?

I have to be honest—there are so many people who have played a role in my success that I could never name them all. God has always placed the right teachers, mentors, and supporters in my path exactly when I needed them. I will never claim that I made this journey alone.

But if I had to name one person who has been the most influential, it would be my oldest sister, Trina Young. She has been my best friend, my number one supporter, and a constant presence in my life. From a young age, I watched the way she carried herself—with strength, integrity, and compassion. She showed me what it meant to work hard, to take care of others, and to keep moving forward without looking back. Her example and her unwavering support have shaped me into the woman I am today. I thank God for my sister every day, because I know for certain I would not be where I am without her.

Her love and guidance also inspire me in my mission as a mental health provider—to be that same dependable source of support and encouragement for my patients and my community, helping them believe in themselves even when life feels overwhelming.

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