What does it take to leave a traditional career path and build a business that aligns with your values?

In this episode of LET's Network The Podcast, we chat with Dr. Marissa Kelso, founder of The Mobile Vet and co-owner of the Ottawa Valley Spay Neuter Clinic, about her journey from neuroscience student to veterinarian, entrepreneur, and advocate for mental health in the veterinary profession.

Dr. Kelso shares how her passion for animal care led her to veterinary medicine, why she left the traditional clinic model, and how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the growth of her innovative mobile veterinary practice. She also discusses entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and improving access to affordable veterinary care.

• Transitioning from neuroscience to veterinary medicine
• Building and growing The Mobile Vet
• How COVID-19 impacted veterinary services
• Preventing burnout and setting healthy boundaries
• Word-of-mouth marketing and business growth
• Benefits of in-home veterinary care
• Balancing entrepreneurship, family, and leadership
• Expanding affordable care through the Ottawa Valley Spay Neuter Clinic
• Mental health advocacy in veterinary medicine
• Authentic leadership and navigating business ownership as an LGBTQ+ professional

• Follow opportunities that align with your values.
• Healthy boundaries help prevent burnout.
• Consistency and community drive business growth.
• Authenticity strengthens relationships and trust.
• Mental health support is essential in high-stress professions.

The Mobile Vet: https://www.themobilevet.ca
Ottawa Valley Spay Neuter Clinic: https://ovspayneuter.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themobilevet.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themobilevet.ca
Veterinary Wellbeing Resources: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing

Dr. Marissa Kelso is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and advocate for compassionate, personalized veterinary care. As founder of The Mobile Vet and co-owner of the Ottawa Valley Spay Neuter Clinic, she is helping improve access to veterinary services while promoting mental health awareness and wellbeing within the profession.

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Is clutter creating stress, overwhelm, or making it harder to focus? In this episode of LET's Network The Podcast, we sit down with Susan Charbonneau, founder of The Streamlined Space, to explore how organization goes far beyond having a tidy home.

Susan shares practical strategies for decluttering, reducing mental load, improving productivity, and creating systems that actually work for busy families and professionals. Whether you're struggling with overflowing closets, paper piles, or simply feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day responsibilities, this conversation offers actionable solutions to help you regain control, calm, and clarity.

From understanding the emotional attachments we have to our belongings to building sustainable organization habits, Susan explains why personalized systems—and involving the entire household—are key to long-term success.

If you're ready to transform your space, reduce stress, and create more room for what matters most, this episode is packed with expert insights and simple steps you can start using today.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How physical clutter impacts mental health, focus, and productivity
• Why traditional organizing methods often fail
• How to create systems that are easy to maintain
• Ways to reduce the mental load many parents and caregivers experience
• Strategies for involving children and family members in organization
• How to overcome emotional attachments when decluttering
• Small habits that can create lasting organizational success
• Why personalized organization systems are more effective than one-size-fits-all solutions

Key Takeaways

*Physical clutter directly affects mental clarity and stress levels.

*Decluttering can help reduce overwhelm and improve productivity.

*Sustainable organization requires systems, routines, and family participation.

*Small, consistent changes often lead to the biggest long-term results.

* Creating functional spaces can support both personal and professional success.

About Our Guest

Susan Charbonneau is the founder of The Streamlined Space, a professional organizing company dedicated to helping clients regain control, calm, and clarity in their homes and lives. Since launching the business in 2022, Susan has combined her lifelong passion for organization with practical, customized solutions that help families create functional, stress-reducing spaces that support everyday living.

Connect with Susan Charbonneau & The Streamlined Space

Website: https://thestreamlinedspace.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestreamlinedspace/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestreamlinedspace

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What does it mean to live as your whole, authentic self?

In this episode of LET's Network The Podcast, we sit down with Gucci Erasmus, creator of the Hidden Gems® Method, to explore women's empowerment, identity, self-awareness, mental health, and personal transformation.

Drawing on more than 30 years of experience leading people, change, and transformation in the corporate world, Gucci shares powerful insights on how women can reconnect with their inner wisdom, challenge limiting beliefs, and navigate life with greater confidence and purpose.

Together, we discuss societal expectations, motherhood, child-free choices, resilience, leadership, and the importance of embracing every part of who you are. This conversation is an invitation to reclaim your voice, trust yourself, and uncover the hidden strengths that have been there all along.

Why You Should Listen

This episode is for women who are:

• Feeling stuck or searching for their next chapter
• Navigating personal or professional change
• Looking to build confidence and self-trust
• Interested in personal growth and self-discovery
• Seeking a deeper understanding of resilience and mental wellness
• Ready to challenge societal expectations and live more authentically

Key Takeaways

• Feeling stuck is often a sign of growth and transformation.
• Authenticity starts with self-awareness and self-acceptance.
• Women's lived experiences hold valuable wisdom and strength.
• Resilience includes both softness and strength.
• Self-leadership is the foundation of effective leadership.
• Confidence grows when we reconnect with our true identity.
• We can choose our own path instead of living by others' expectations.
• Joy comes from living in alignment with who we truly are.

About Gucci Erasmus

Gucci Erasmus is the creator of the Hidden Gems® Method and a passionate advocate for women's empowerment, self-leadership, and personal transformation.

After three decades leading People Change and Transformation initiatives in the corporate world, Gucci discovered her greatest passion was supporting women as they pursued wholeness and embraced their full identities. Through coaching, facilitation, and lived experience, she developed the Hidden Gems® Method to help women uncover their innate wisdom, reclaim their voices, and create meaningful change through transformative conversations and circles.

A mother and grandmother who has lived in three countries, Gucci brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to her work. Her mission is to help women access universal female wisdom and step confidently into their authentic selves.

Connect with Gucci Erasmus

Website: https://www.mygempower.com

Hidden Gems® Method: https://www.guccierasmus.com/hidden-gems

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guccierasmus

Hidden Gems® Method Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiddengemsmethod

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