Unlocking Potential with Kelsey Kitsch

Julie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today.Canada's top woman entrepreneur, Kelsey Kitsch, takes center stage as she discusses her remarkable career path characterized by bold choices and relentless ambition. From an unorthodox application to the Ivy Business School to leading ventures in frontier industries like land development and psychedelic drug research, Kelsey's story is one of creativity and fearless exploration. Her "why not try?" attitude serves as a powerful lesson for aspiring entrepreneurs, demonstrating the impact of seizing opportunities and embracing the unknown.As we learn from Kelsey's journey, the theme of diversity in career paths stands out. With a background in management consulting, Kelsey has navigated transitions into construction, subscription boxes, and much more. Her ability to identify and harness the "silver thread" of her passions and capabilities has allowed her to excel across various fields. The episode reveals the risks and rewards that come with being ahead of the curve, encouraging listeners to identify their unique strengths and pursue them with vigor.The entrepreneurial landscape is fraught with challenges, and Kelsey candidly discusses her experiences with business struggles and transitions. She shares insights into building complementary teams, utilizing tools like the Enneagram for enhanced team dynamics, and the importance of recognizing personal strengths and weaknesses. Kelsey's resilience and ability to adapt to abrupt changes, from market failures to personal health issues, underscore a key takeaway: success is as much about managing crises and learning from failures as it is about celebrating victories. Join us for an inspiring conversation that offers a treasure trove of wisdom for current and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.Kelsey Kitsch has founded, scaled and consulted to businesses across diverse industries:heavy civil infrastructure master planned communities psychedelic drug development digital therapeutics...and every time uses the same approach and skills: connect with individuals to build trust, build teams and align them on a vision we hold for the future which involves new solutions executed on today. Simply put, Kelsey is a visionary who inspires with integrity and builds trust, resulting in the formation of world class teams that together, deliver results.Kelsey speaks on the future of work at the intersection of psychedelics and culture.  She takes consulting work on a sharp shooter basis.  She sits on two non-profit boards- both squarely focussed on healing people and the planet.As her passion project, she is devoting time to a women in psychedelics documentary project this year.Julie and Kelsey discuss...**(00:00:04)** Women Entrepreneur Success Stories**(00:08:45)** Diverse Career Paths With Creativity**(00:15:35)** Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges and Success**(00:25:26)** Navigating Entrepreneurial TransitionsYou can find Kelsey on LinkedIn.Love the show or want to request a topic? Leave us a message (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!).You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram. Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!