What if branding wasn’t about being loud, but about being real?In this episode, I sit down with Danielle K Lambert, founder of The Snout Group and veterinary branding queen of no BS, for a straight-up conversation about what it actually takes to build a brand, a voice, and a leadership presence that matters.This isn’t a fluff piece about colors and logos. We’re talking about:- The difference between confidence and ego in leadership- Why people-pleasing waters down your message—and your mission- How to build a brand that walks the talk (not just lipstick on a pig)- What to do when it feels like no one’s watching—but you’re still showing up- The myth of overnight success and the power of consistencyand Personal lessons we’ve learned the hard way about visibility, boundaries, and staying true to yourselfWhether you’re leading a hospital, growing a platform, or figuring out how to be seen without losing yourself, this conversation is packed with honesty, clarity, and permission to do it differently.🎧 Subscribe to Leading Veterinary Teams On Air for real talk, tactical tools, and the kind of leadership convos you won’t find in a management textbook.

When trust breaks down between leadership and the team, everything gets harder—communication, culture, even patient care.In this episode, I sit down with Lynn Blake, CVT, CVBL, FFCP—hospital manager, radically supportive leader, and the queen of “little treat culture”—to talk about what the trust gap really looks like in vet med and how to begin rebuilding it.We dig into:How to recognize when your team doesn’t trust leadership (it’s not always loud)Why micromanagement and fear-based leadership keep teams stuckHow identity, inclusion, and psychological safety play a role in team dynamicsSmall, actionable ways to start earning trust back—even if you feel like you’ve lost itThis conversation is packed with honesty, practical insight, and a lot of heart. If you’re in a leadership role—or want to be—this one’s for you.🎧 Subscribe to Leading Veterinary Teams On Air for real talk, tactical tools, and conversations that challenge the old school way of leading in vet med.

We’re back! In this solo kickoff episode, Suzanne shares where she’s been, what she’s been building behind the scenes, and what to expect from Season 2 of Leading Veterinary Teams (LVT) On Air. From technician utilization to trust-building and leadership that actually works, this season is about showing up real, messy, and ready to lead. Episodes drop every second and fourth Tuesday—hit follow and let’s get to work.