Health Podcast Library
Season 3 • Episode 35

From Healthcare Executive to Entrepreneur | Flourish Rerelease with Kim Garrett

May 8, 2026
17:54

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


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