Getting A Lift: Studio Sessions - with Gill

Getting A Lift: Studio Sessions with Mhairi Murray - Powered by Cosmedicare St Ellen's Private Hospitals   Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about autism, mental health, self-harm, suicide attempts, gender identity, discrimination, bullying, and online abuse. Some listeners may find these topics upsetting. Please listen at your own pace and seek support if needed 💜   This is a thoughtful and deeply personal episode that blends business success, social media transparency, parenting, and advocacy. Gill Baird shares an honest conversation about building a healthcare business, navigating public scrutiny, supporting a transgender daughter, and learning what truly matters beyond professional achievement.   Podcast Synopsis What happens when success doesn't look like you thought it would? In this compelling episode of Getting a Lift, host Mhairi sits down with entrepreneur and healthcare leader Gill Baird for a candid conversation about business growth, resilience, parenting, and personal evolution.   From building Cosmedicare and becoming an award-winning healthcare executive to facing criticism on social media and supporting her transgender daughter through a complex journey of self-discovery, Gill shares the lessons she's learned both professionally and personally.    Together, they explore the realities behind success, the importance of authenticity, and why compassion, acceptance, and understanding matter more than ever.   This episode is an honest, emotional, and inspiring discussion about leadership, family, identity, and staying true to your values despite public scrutiny.   Episode Highlights 🎖️ Award-Winning Leadership  Gill reflects on winning CEO of the Year and the incredible growth of Cosmedicare and St. Ellen's Hospital. 🏥 Business Growth & Expansion  The realities of building a healthcare business and purchasing her first hospital building. 🪜 Redefining Success Why Gill believes she was "climbing the ladder against the wrong wall" and how her definition of success has changed. 📱 Social Media Impact The role social media has played in raising awareness, building trust, and attracting criticism. 🎥 Healthcare Innovation  Behind-the-scenes insights into healthcare innovation, patient transparency, and live surgery broadcasts. 🛡️ Dealing with Public Scrutiny Navigating online trolls, public criticism, and maintaining boundaries as a business owner. 🎓 Entrepreneurial Journey  Gill's journey from NHS nursing and studying for her MBA to becoming a healthcare entrepreneur. 👩‍💼 Women in Leadership  An honest discussion about being a female business leader in a traditionally male-dominated industry. ❤️ Parenting Through Challenges  Gill shares her experiences as the parent of an autistic transgender daughter. 🧩 Autism & Mental Health  The challenges of education, autism, mental health struggles, and supporting a young person through gender identity exploration. 🌈 Acceptance & Family Support  A powerful conversation about acceptance, family support, and navigating complex healthcare pathways. 🏳️‍🌈 Pride & Allyship  Reflections on Pride, LGBTQ+ allyship, and why open conversations matter. 🤝 Leading with Compassion  The importance of empathy, respecting different viewpoints, and supporting loved ones unconditionally. 🌟 Authenticity Above All Else  Why staying true to your values matters more than chasing external validation.   Key Highlights/Chapters 01:18 10 Years of Cosmedicare & CEO of the Year 02:40 Growing the Business & Buying a Hospital 03:58 Expanding into New Services & Dentistry 12:40 Fate, Ambition & The Pursuit of Success 15:00 Social Media, Business Growth & Public Scrutiny 19:10 Learning to Slow Down & Redefine Success 20:03 Women in Leadership & Industry Challenges 23:25 Dealing with Online Criticism & Trolls 25:42 How TikTok Transformed the Business 28:14 Live Surgery Broadcasts & Healthcare Innovation 31:02 Parenting a Transgender Daughter 34:45 Autism, Education & Family Challenges 41:42 Mental Health, Identity & Supporting a Young Person 45:08 Finding Hope on the Other Side 46:26 Gender-Affirming Care & Healthcare Pathways 51:55 Pride, LGBTQ+ Allyship & Social Media Reactions 58:23 Family Support & Why Acceptance Matters 59:45 Authentic Conversations & Podcasting   Follow Gill: gillbaird_ on Instagram & gill.baird on TikTok Follow Mhairi: the_misfit_maw on Instagram & TikTok   Powered by Cosmedicare:  https://cosmedicare.uk/  Female Owned and Managed Private Hospitals Based in Scotland, Cosmedicare is committed to delivering a patient-first experience. Their management team brings a unique, empathetic perspective to healthcare, ensuring every patient feels supported and cared for.    Produced in partnership with Go Studios.