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Balancing Passion and Boundaries w/Molly Kelsey

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If you don't do the work, the work doesn't get done - it's not given to someone else, you don't get paid if you don't put yourself out there.
Molly Kelsey, founder of The Cat Counselor in Auckland, New Zealand, discusses her journey from veterinary nurse to cat behavior consultant, the mental health challenges of solo business ownership, and practical strategies for setting client boundaries. The conversation covers imposter syndrome, burnout prevention, the importance of treating both cats and clients as individuals, and how marketing language helps attract the right clientele.

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Cat behavior advice that stays practical, individual-focused, and grounded in the human side of the work.

Mandi Bautel talks with Molly Kelsey, founder of The Cat Counselor in Auckland, New Zealand, about a career shaped by veterinary nursing and a foster kitten that changed her direction.

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Why you'd press play

If your cat has boundaries and you do too, this one will feel familiar.

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