A Founder's Life
Join me as I explore the powerful intersection of entrepreneurship, health & wellness, and parenthood. In each episode, I’ll be interviewing inspiring individuals who excel in one or more of these areas, sharing their stories, insights, and lessons. My goal is to provide valuable takeaways that can help you thrive both personally and professionally.
A Founder's Life
You’re Not Lazy—You’re Misaligned - Katie Walker - S3 - E4
In this powerful episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Katie Walker—founder, coach, and former high-level executive—to explore what happens when life forces you to slow down. From the loss of her sister to stepping away from the identity she built in the corporate world, Katie shares a story of grief, healing, and intentional leadership. This is for anyone who’s had to start over—and wants to do it with heart.
💡 Whether you’re burned out, grieving, or simply questioning your next chapter—this episode is full of real, grounded insight.
What You’ll Learn:
•Why productivity isn’t the same as alignment
•How slowing down can be the start of reinvention
•The truth about grief and identity as a leader
•How to listen to your body before it screams
•Letting go of people-pleasing and performing
•How to lead with softness and strength
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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
00:40 – Katie’s introduction and entrepreneurial mindset
02:00 – Launching a ketamine clinic for mental health
04:30 – The promise and power of psychedelics
06:25 – Losing VC funding and having to reset the business
08:10 – The emotional toll of public scrutiny and personal loss
10:30 – Grief, divorce, and raising her daughter through it all
12:00 – Finding balance between leadership, motherhood, and self-care
13:30 – What health means: emotional vs. physical wellbeing
15:00 – The importance of time-blocking and rest
16:30 – Katie’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
17:55 – Closing thoughts: “This is the most expensive school I’ve never been to”
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