Emily Knife RN MSN CYT CMT

Commander
DISC Type : D

Ultimate Fest Curator at Nurses for Nurse

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Emily Knife is a visionary nurse leader, author, and founder of Modern Nurse Fest and the School of Modern Nursing. An Air Force veteran, she pioneers "Somatic Nursing, " integrating neuroscience and holistic healing to combat burnout and empower nurses to forge fulfilling, alternative career paths beyond traditional roles. She holds an MSN from Walden University.

Originally from England, Emily moved to the U. S. at age eight and is now based in Atlanta. Her personal journey overcoming trauma and burnout fuels her passion for creating supportive communities. She is a dedicated advocate for mental health, leveraging her own experiences to help others find balance, resilience, and joy.

Unique fact: To better serve a Somalian home health population early in her career, she took two terms of the Somali language at Ohio State.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Decisive

Risk-Taker

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.

Topics They Care About

Nurse Empowerment
Her work focuses on helping nurses overcome burnout, explore non-traditional careers, and achieve financial independence through her ventures like Modern Nurse Fest.
Somatic Healing
As the "mother of somatic nursing, " she champions body-based therapeutic practices, teaching nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to healthcare professionals.
Mental Health
She speaks openly about her own mental health journey and created The Nurse Dream Lab to help nurses heal trauma and rewire subconscious patterns.

Media Appearances

From silence to structure: why Modern Nurse Fest matters .... Featured in YouTube

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Meet Our Team | Modern Nurse Fest. Featured in Modern Nurse Fest website

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Work History

4-2025
Ultimate Fest Curator at Nurses for Nurse
8-2024
Modern Nurse Fest at Modern Nurse Fest
1-2024
Chief Executive Officer & Founder at School of Modern Nursing
11-2023 - 6-2025
Somatic Nurse Coach at Gwinnett County Public Schools
12-2018 - 4-2024
Faculty at Emory University

Education

1-2019 - 5-2019
Certificate from Embody Lab
11-2016 - 11-2018
MSN from Walden University

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Insights For Selling To Emily

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Emily is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Emily

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Emily move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Emily take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Emily

Personality Compatibility


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