She Has a Specialty Practice, a TV Show, a Business, and Two Kids. Here Is How Dr. Joya Griffin Actually Does It.

About this episode

Dr. Joya Griffin shares her experiences balancing a veterinary career, business, and family life in an honest conversation with Dr. Jessica Turner.

Living Well with Dr. Jessica Turner Featuring Dr. Joya Griffin How does a board-certified veterinary dermatologist, small business owner, mom, and Nat Geo Wild television personality actually hold it all together? The honest answer is the best part. Dr. Jessica Turner sits down with Dr. Joya Griffin, one of the most recognized veterinary dermatologists in the country and a familiar face to anyone who has seen her on Pop Goes the Vet, for a conversation about what it really looks like to build a career and a life at the same time. Not the highlight reel. The real version. Dr. Griffin opens up about navigating the demands of a specialty practice, raising a family, running a business, and stepping into the public eye in a way that very few veterinarians ever do. She talks about the pressure that comes with visibility, the boundaries that make everything else possible, and the mindset that keeps her grounded when the plates are spinning. If you have ever wondered how the women who seem to have it all actually manage it, this episode is the answer you were looking for. And it is a lot more honest than you might expect. Living Well with Dr. Jessica Turner is a Vet Candy original. New…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jessica Turner

Guest: Dr. Joya Griffin

Topics covered

• veterinary dermatology
• work-life balance
• female empowerment
• career development
• parenting
• visibility in media

Keywords

• veterinary
• dermatology
• business owner
• motherhood
• career
• visibility
• work-life balance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nat Geo Wild, Vet Candy

Books & works: Pop Goes the Vet

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