From Healthcare Executive to Entrepreneur | Flourish Rerelease with Kim Garrett
Episode Description
May 5, 2026: When healthcare executive Kim Garrett left corporate America to launch Northern Skye Consulting, she discovered something unexpected: "Growth doesn't happen in the easy times. It happens when you don't know where that next step is, but you press on."
In this candid conversation, Kim reveals why the initial leap wasn't the scariest part of her journey, how her Scottish grandfather's legacy shaped her company vision, and why building websites became a source of unexpected joy. Her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs? "Just do it."
Key Points:
00:00 Introduction: Stepping Away to Step Up
00:47 The Courage to Leave Corporate America
03:33 Northern Sky: A Scottish Legacy
05:15 First Clients and Making an Impact
07:28 Embracing the Beginner's Mindset
10:19 The Power of Your Professional Network
13:17 Just Do It: Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
14:45 Speed Round: Books, Resources, and Fiji
Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
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