From Cardiac Surgery to Reinventing Herself
About this episode
Lauren Velkoff shares her journey from a successful cardiac surgeon to launching Lanna Beauty Bar, discussing resilience and self-discovery.
After spending more than a decade in the high-pressure world of cardiac surgery, Lauren Velkoff appears to have built the life she was supposed to want. She follows the rules, checks every box, and rises through one of the most demanding careers in healthcare. Yet beneath the success, something feels missing. In this powerful conversation, Lauren reflects on resilience, reinvention, leadership, and the courage required to step beyond expectations. From navigating life inside operating rooms to launching Lanna Beauty Bar, coaching others through transformation, and creating a new vision for her future, she shares the mindset shifts that changed everything. Along the way, Lauren explores what it means to trust yourself, embrace uncertainty, and keep moving forward when the path ahead is unclear. For entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and anyone facing a major life transition, this episode offers a raw look at growth, self-discovery, and the resilience required to build a legacy that is truly your own. Key Takeaways Resilience is a skill that can be developed through intentional action. Growth happens when you choose progress over safety and comfort. Major career success does…
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