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Holistic Self-Care in Business with Kathryn Farrell | Ep. 4 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd

The latest episode of the Growthwell podcast features Josh Byrd speaking with Kathryn Farrell about the importance of balancing business and personal well-being. They discuss Farrell's journey and strategies for maintaining success while prioritizing health. The episode highlights the significance of self-care in achieving professional growth.

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Balancing personal wellness is crucial for business leaders.

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Strategies for thriving in a competitive business environment.

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Kathryn Farrell's journey from medical school rejections to entrepreneurship.

In the latest episode of the Growthwell podcast, host Josh Byrd engages with Kathryn Farrell, CEO and Co-Founder of Scopa Health, in a thought-provoking discussion on maintaining a healthy balance between business and personal well-being. This conversation provides the setting against a backdrop where business leaders increasingly recognize the importance of well-being alongside professional success.

Kathryn Farrell shares her multifaceted life as a clinician, entrepreneur, mother, and former athlete, providing insights into how she juggles these roles while prioritizing her health and happiness. The episode delves into her journey from medical school rejections to finding fulfillment in anesthesiology and entrepreneurship. Farrell's story is a compelling narrative of adapting to life's challenges and finding success by embracing one's passions and maintaining balance. This episode focuses on the strategies that help one thrive in a competitive business environment and the personal practices that support sustained well-being and productivity.

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Experienced strategic marketing leader with a focus on strategic demand generation using data-driven techniques including Account Based Marketing (ABM), Marketing Automation, Online Advertising, Social Media, Print, and Public Relations. I love building strong teams who thrive in creatively mixing diverse marketing tactics, both traditional and modern, to realize significant revenue growth.

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About the Experts

JB
Josh Byrd

Host, Growthwell

Josh Byrd is the host of the Growthwell podcast, where he engages with industry leaders to provide actionable insights on merging personal wellness with professional growth. He is dedicated to empowering early-stage founders and innovators to grow their ventures with intention and purpose.

KF
Kathryn Farrell

CEO and Co-Founder

Scopa Health

Kathryn Farrell is the CEO and Co-Founder of Scopa Health. She is a clinician, entrepreneur, and former athlete who shares insights on balancing multiple roles while prioritizing health and happiness.