What does it look like to lead with purpose, scale with intention, and stay true to your values, while building a multi-million dollar practice?

In this Private Practice CEO® highlight, Monique Castro returns to the podcast to share the raw, real, and remarkable evolution of her leadership journey. From burnout and identity shifts to bold vision and team growth, this episode goes deep. We talk about what it took for Monique to move from survival mode to building legacy-level impact with structure, clarity, and mission-driven strategy. If you're in the messy middle of scaling, or doubting what's possible, this is your invitation to dream bigger, and lead stronger.

Monique Castro is the founder and CEO of Indigenous Circle Wellness and a Private Practice CEO member. After nearly walking away from her practice, she rebuilt her leadership, her team, and her vision -- and is now scaling toward a $3M practice with intention.

Connect with Monique:

• Website

• @indigenouscircleofwellness

• @moniquecastro.coach

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• TikTok

➡️ The next Own Your CEO Status® Challenge kicks off January 26-30 from 12PM to 1:30 PM EST. This 5-day leadership challenge is built for multi-6 and 7-figure practice owners ready to step out of the weeds, lead with strategy, and scale a business that doesn't depend on them to survive. Save your seat now.

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• How Monique went from burnout to building a $3M vision

• The secret to scaling without losing yourself (or your mission)

• What money, leadership, and legacy have in common

• What it's really like to step away from the therapy chair

• What Monique really thinks about hiring full-time

• A peek into the mindset shift that changed everything

• The real, behind-the-scenes of scaling with systems

• Monique's unexpected perspective on visibility as a CEO

• How to lead your practice with confidence and clarity

• What you can do right now to get out of the weeds… for good!

It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

Connect with Brandy:

• Brandy Mabra on IG

• Private Practice CEO IG

• Website

• Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

You've probably thought it before: "If I could just hit $1M in revenue, everything would get easier." But the truth is, revenue alone doesn't solve chaos. It doesn't fix broken systems, underperforming teams, or your exhaustion. In fact, more money can hide deeper problems… until it doesn't.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the real KPIs that determine whether your practice is truly scalable, sellable, and sustainable. From profitability to team engagement to system flows, I lay out exactly what you need to monitor (and what to shift) to build a practice that actually gives you freedom, NOT just bigger numbers.

If your practice is making more money but still feels hard, clunky, or chaotic, this one's for you.

➡️ My Own Your CEO Status™ Masterclass is happening on January 22 at 6PM ET – and it's free. I'll walk you through the mindset, leadership shifts, and systems your practice needs to finally run without you. Save your seat now and let's set you up for sustainable success this year.

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Why 7-figure practices still struggle to make payroll

• The 5 metrics every high-growth CEO needs to watch

• Profit vs. revenue (and why one matters way more)

• The "bad apple" test for team culture

• What private equity won't tell you about your practice's value

• The real cost of not knowing your numbers

It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

Connect with Brandy:

• Brandy Mabra on IG

• Private Practice CEO IG

• Website

• Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

Let me be real with you: your leadership will become the constraint long before you realize it. I've seen it with my clients, and I've lived it myself.

In this episode, I'm unpacking 15 warning signals for why your mindset and leadership capacity have to evolve faster than your growth. Because staying in the weeds, holding all the bags, or waiting for a crisis to force a shift, that's what keeps your practice stuck.

I'm sharing how I had to grow from leading a team of 3 to running operations across 20+ locations, and how the leadership and business skills that got me started couldn't carry me to the next level. If you're feeling stretched, frustrated, or like everything still runs through you, this is the wake-up call you didn't know you needed.

➡️ My Own Your CEO Status™ Masterclass is happening on January 15 at 12PM ET – and it's free. I'll walk you through the mindset, leadership shifts, and systems your practice needs to finally run without you. Save your seat now and let's set you up for sustainable success this year.

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• How growth can outpace your leadership skill set without you realizing it

• The mindset shift from being in the weeds to showing up as an empowered CEO

• Why doing more isn't the answer to scaling

• Signs that your practice has outgrown your current leadership style and business skill set

• What it actually looks like to lead, not just run, your practice

It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

Connect with Brandy:

• Brandy Mabra on IG

• Private Practice CEO IG

• Website

• Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

Happy Holidays! We're taking a short break from new episodes to reflect, rest, and soak up all the end-of-year joy. While we do, we're counting down the top three most downloaded episodes of 2025. These were your favorites, and for good reason. Thanks for being part of the CEO Conversations community this year. We can't wait to keep growing with you in 2026!

If you're still running your practice like it's 2025, you're already behind. Being innovative isn't about being trendy, it's about survival. In this episode, I'm continuing our conversation around leading through the healthcare shifts we know are coming like Medicaid changes to AI adoption to the evolving demands of modern patients. We're talking about what it really means to stay open to innovation, why "comfortable" is no longer a growth strategy, and how to build a business that actually lasts.

This one will stretch how you think and challenge you to lead with vision and creativity - not just react to what's happening around you.

➡️ My next FREE Own Your CEO Status™ Masterclass is happening January 7th at 12 PM EST. We're talking all things mindset, leadership strategy, and how to build the resources inside your practice to get more time back, make more money, and create a high-performing team that can actually keep up. Save your seat now!

Resources mentioned:

• Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins

• Jeff Bezos: The Beginning biopic on Prime Video

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• What Blockbuster and Best Buy can teach you about how to run your practice

• Why innovation is not about strategy and how it's all about survival

• How to carve out CEO time that actually leads to breakthrough ideas

It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

Connect with Brandy:

• Brandy Mabra on IG

• Private Practice CEO IG

• Website

• Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

Happy Holidays! We're taking a short break from new episodes to reflect, rest, and soak up all the end-of-year joy. While we do, we're counting down the top three most downloaded episodes of 2025. These were your favorites, and for good reason. Thanks for being part of the CEO Conversations community this year. We can't wait to keep growing with you in 2026!

We talk about branding a lot as business owners, and for good reason! Branding helps you stand out from your competition, communicate your values, and increase revenue through visibility. As an established private practice owner, it's crucial to think about your practice's brand and your personal brand. In this episode, I dive into the differences and overlapping elements between a personal brand and a business brand, and how you can leverage both to make more money.

➡️ My next FREE Own Your CEO Status™ Masterclass is happening January 7th at 12 PM EST. We're talking all things mindset, leadership strategy, and how to build the resources inside your practice to get more time back, make more money, and create a high-performing team that can actually keep up. Save your seat now!

Resources mentioned:

• Listen to Episode 71: $10,000 Tasks | Avoid Burnout by Prioritizing Your Money-Making CEO Tasks

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• What you can do right now to start up your personal brand

• The secret to getting marketing to become a $10,000 task

• What your practice vision and personal brand have in common

• What it's really like to show up authentically in public

• What Brandy really thinks about completely separate personal brands

• A peek into how you can use your expertise to your brand's advantage

• The real, behind-the-scenes of growing a marketing team

• Brandy's unexpected perspective on your brand not being for everyone

• How to pull from what you enjoy to enhance your personal brand

It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

Connect with Brandy:

• Brandy Mabra on IG

• Private Practice CEO IG

• Website

• Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

Happy Holidays! We're taking a short break from new episodes to reflect, rest, and soak up all the end-of-year joy. While we do, we're counting down the top three most downloaded episodes of 2025. These were your favorites, and for good reason. Thanks for being part of the CEO Conversations community this year. We can't wait to keep growing with you in 2026!

Have you ever hired an admin just to realize weeks later that they're not the right fit? Finding a great admin takes more than just a job post; you need a strong hiring strategy. In this episode, I'm breaking down what it really takes to find someone that supports your processes, reflects your practice culture, and grows with your business. From identifying the stories in resumes, to understanding the importance of relationship building, we're diving into what makes a standout admin, and how to build a hiring process that sets you - and them - up for success.

➡️ My next FREE Own Your CEO Status™ Masterclass is happening January 7th at 12 PM EST. We're talking all things mindset, leadership strategy, and how to build the resources inside your practice to get more time back, make more money, and create a high-performing team that can actually keep up. Save your seat now!

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• My hot take on hiring an admin with healthcare experience vs. without

• Why customer service skills can be a game-changer

• How to get clear on the skillset, culture fit, and strengths your practice actually needs

• What story the candidate's resume is really telling and how to read between the lines to spot growth, gaps, and red flags

• The importance of offering a growth path for your admin

• Why being picky with hiring leads to a better patient experience

It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

Connect with Brandy:

• Brandy Mabra on IG

• Private Practice CEO IG

• Website

• Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

You've been telling yourself it'll slow down soon. That once you hire that new provider, wrap up those chart notes, or finally fix your EMR workflows… then you'll get a break. But here's the truth: time isn't going to give itself back. You have to take it.In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shifts, leadership moves, and practical tools I use (and teach) to help you take your time back. From time audits to energy mapping to creating a seasonal calendar that actually works, this is about more than time management. It's about reclaiming your power, resetting your pace, and stepping into 2026 with a whole new level of intention.

➡️ My next FREE Own Your CEO Status™ Masterclass is happening January 7th at 12 PM EST. We're talking all things mindset, leadership strategy, and how to build the resources inside your practice to get more time back, make more money, and create a high-performing team that can actually keep up. Save your seat now!

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Why time is more valuable than money (and how your calendar might be lying to you)

• How to stop "spending time" on safe tasks that don't move your practice forward

• What a seasonal calendar looks like - and how it changes everything

• How to run a team that respects your boundaries (even when you're on a beach)

• The mindset shift of "break it to grow it" and why comfort is costing you

• Why white space is one of your most powerful leadership tools

It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

Connect with Brandy:

• Brandy Mabra on IG

• Private Practice CEO IG

• Website

• Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

You've been doing the work… growing as a leader, leveling up how you think, plan, and lead. But your team? Not so much. Suddenly, you're dragging people behind you, carrying all the vision alone, and wondering how it got this lopsided. In this episode, I'm breaking down what to do when your leadership outpaces your team's skills, AND how to close the gap without burning out or shrinking your vision. Whether you need to train, restructure, or lovingly let some folks go, this one gives you a roadmap.

➡️ My next FREE Own Your CEO Status™ Masterclass is happening December 10th at 12 PM EST. We're talking all things mindset, leadership strategy, and how to build the resources inside your practice to get more time back, make more money, and create a high-performing team that can actually keep up. Save your seat now!

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Why your vision evolves faster than your team, and how to stop shrinking to match their energy

• The "Rate Your Team" exercise to spot weak links, underperformers, and future leaders

• How to develop leadership from within, and why titles don't equal skills

• What happens when you outgrow your team structure (and the closet-cleaning metaphor that makes it real)

• The three types of team members, and how to identify who's who

It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

Connect with Brandy:

• Brandy Mabra on IG

• Private Practice CEO IG

• Website

• Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

You've been growing, stretching, and wondering if you're even cut out for this CEO thing. This episode is your mindset reset. I've pulled together some of my most powerful moments to help you reclaim your power, reset your focus, and lead from a place of clarity instead of chaos. From hard boundaries to leadership mistakes and mindset shifts that saved my business, this one will speak to your leadership soul. Because the journey you're on? It's still meant for you.

➡️My next FREE Own Your CEO Status™ Masterclass is happening December 3rd at 12pm EST. Create your 2026 CEO Plan before the year ends. Save your seat now!

Featuring Clips From:

• Ep. 84 - Clinician to CEO

• Ep. 39 - Train Your Team to Think Like a CEO

• Ep. 89 - Money-Making Team Meeting Agenda

• Ep. 47 - The Slow Down is Your Friend

Resources mentioned:

• Bamboozled by Jesus by Yvonne Orji

• A CEO Only Does Three Things by Trey Taylor

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Why leadership growth always comes with discomfort

• The surprising upside of slowing down

• How to stop enabling your team, and start empowering them

• Brandy's $100K mistake (and what it taught her)

• Mindset shifts that saved her business

• A reset, a refine, and a reminder for your next season

It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

Connect with Brandy:

• Brandy Mabra on IG

• Private Practice CEO IG

• Website

• Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program

You've been leading, making moves, wearing all the hats. But when the pressure's on, are you steady… or scrambling? Can you stick to your plan when the revenue dips, or your KPIs miss the mark? Leadership isn't about being perfect, it's about being prepared. In this episode, I'm diving into what it really means to be a steadfast leader in your practice, especially with the shifts happening in healthcare right now. If you're tired of leadership feeling heavy, inconsistent, or chaotic, this one's for you.

➡️My next FREE Own Your CEO Status™ Masterclass is happening December 10th at 12pm EST. Create your 2026 CEO Plan before the year ends. Save your seat now!

Resources mentioned:

• Aspire Podcast with Emma Grede

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• What elephants and leadership have in common

• The three D's of steadfast leadership

• The behind-the-scenes strategy I actually used during a company layoff

• How to create calm and clarity when everything feels chaotic

• What you must understand about upcoming payer and telehealth shifts

• A real-world service line pricing mistake (and the fix that protected profit)

It's time to take back your practice and own your CEO status. On the CEO Conversations™ podcast, we will cover the business side of your practice with actionable takeaways for you to implement in your practice. We will discuss: marketing, team building & leading, finances, operations & systems, YOU and everything in between.

Connect with Brandy:

• Brandy Mabra on IG

• Private Practice CEO IG

• Website

• Apply for the Private Practice CEO™ Program