Laseandia “Sean” Pounds: A Trailblazing Entrepreneur Transforming the Home Care Industry

Laseandia "Sean" Pounds is an all-star business leader, a seasoned entrepreneur, and a force to be reckoned with in the healthcare industry. With over 24 years of experience across sectors including healthcare, marketing, and finance, Sean has built a reputation as a visionary in business development and a mentor for rising entrepreneurs. Known for her innovative approach and fearless leadership, she is the driving force behind helping countless home care CEOs build, scale, and modernize their businesses.

At just 26, Sean founded her first home health care business, focusing on pediatric care for families with medically fragile children, teens, and young adults. She built this business from the ground up, transforming it into a 7-figure home care agency. Sean's success did not stop there. She scaled the business further, ultimately making a successful 7-figure exit, a major milestone for any entrepreneur. Her early achievements in the home care sector demonstrate her resilience and strategic vision, qualities that continue to define her leadership style today.

Sean holds an International Business degree from American University, but much of her success can also be attributed to self-taught skills in social media marketing, brand development, and entrepreneurship. Her ability to combine formal education with practical experience has allowed her to navigate complex industries and emerge as a trusted mentor. She specializes in business start-ups, marketing, and operational consulting, with a particular focus on healthcare, home care, and entrepreneurship.

Throughout her career, Sean has achieved remarkable milestones. By her second year in business, she had generated over $2.3 million in revenue and secured local government contracts in Maryland, working with four school districts. Her role on the advisory board of the Maryland Department of Health’s Model Waiver program for six years solidified her influence in shaping healthcare policies and best practices. In recognition of her contributions to the healthcare sector, Sean earned the Home Care Administrator Certificate from the California Association of Health Services at Home and was honored as Nurse Mentor of the Year at the prestigious Nurse Boss Summit.

What truly sets Sean apart is her ability to adapt and innovate in an ever-evolving industry. As healthcare becomes more digitized, she’s been at the forefront of helping home care CEOs diversify their marketing strategies and develop modernized operational systems. Her focus on digital transformation is helping these businesses thrive in a competitive marketplace. Additionally, her commitment to disease management at home is enhancing the quality of care for patients, empowering CEOs to better serve in a home setting and improve their communities.

Beyond her professional success, Sean’s personal brand is rooted in innovation, balance, courage, and faith. Her philosophy, "make history, not excuses," serves as a guiding principle, inspiring those around her to persevere and lead with integrity. As a mentor, she has impacted over 400 home care CEOs, teaching them to turn challenges into opportunities.

Her latest initiative, the Home Care Start-Up Bootcamp, is designed to equip new and seasoned professionals with the tools and knowledge to build successful home care businesses. With Sean's guidance, participants are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

As Sean Pounds continues her journey, she remains committed to leaving a lasting legacy for her two children, who are watching her build a business while raising a family. Wife, Mom, Mentor is the order of the day, and she is making history one business at a time.