Podcast
Podcast
In this powerful episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Katie Walker—founder, coach, and former high-level executive—to explore what happens when life forces you to slow down. From the loss of her sister to stepping away from the identity she built in the corporate world, Katie shares a story of grief, healing, and intentional leadership. This is for anyone who’s had to start over—and wants to do it with heart.
Kathryn Walker is the CEO of Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness (CSE: CALM) (OTCQB: RVLWF) (FSE: 4DO) which serves as a leading mental health and wellness company lead by a comprehensive team of speciality providers. Kathryn worked at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Tennessee for 9 years before attending anesthesia school at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. She practiced anesthesia of all specialties for 8 years before opening the first Revitalist location in Knoxville, TN in 2018. Today Kathryn operates as a leading advocate for psychedelic medicine as she continues to advance her comprehensive skill set recently graduating with her second Master’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Recognizing the need for community access, Kathryn founded the national mental health 501c3 nonprofit, Community Change Foundation (CommunityChangeFoundation.org). This nonprofit foundation focuses on providing financial assistance to veterans, frontline workers, and the financially disadvantaged seeking help with psychedelic therapies. Kathryn incorporated Community Change Foundation in 2019.
Recognizing the need for education and training advancements, Kathryn founded the American Association of Psychedelics (AAPsychedelics.org). This education non-profit 501c3 aims to continually bring high quality education and training to all disciplines of providers. Kathryn incorporated the American Association of Psychedelics in 2021.
In this powerful episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Katie Walker—founder, coach, and former high-level executive—to explore what happens when life forces you to slow down. From the loss of her sister to stepping away from the identity she built in the corporate world, Katie shares a story of grief, healing, and intentional leadership. This is for anyone who’s had to start over—and wants to do it with heart.
• Early Career: Fast-paced corporate career, people-pleaser, high-achiever—known for getting it done.
• Big Challenge: The loss of her sister brought everything to a halt and forced her to reassess her identity and leadership style.
• Turning Point: Chose to step away from everything that no longer aligned—including her old definition of success.
• Personal Growth: Embraced grief, rest, and reinvention. Rebuilt life from a place of honesty and intention.
• Business Success: Became a coach and guide for other leaders going through their own breakdowns and breakthroughs.
• Future Vision: Helping people slow down to find what’s really next—while building more human-first leadership models.
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