This episode we are joined by the remarkable Walter L. Brown Jr., BS, RVTg, aka Skinni Go Live! Walter is a registered veterinary technologist with a VTS specialty designation in Critical Care. He is also a social media influencer who makes the viral content we all need right now. He combines his background in veterinary medicine, comedy, film school and social media to create hilarious videos that entertain and educate, that’s why it’s called edutainment. Most of his inspiration comes from real life because, you honestly can’t make this stuff up! Walter thinks that the key to success in life and work is to be a good person. Walter is not just good, he is great! I loved getting a chance to talk to him on this episode!! Enjoy!

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@skinnigolive?lang=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SkinniGoLive
IG - https://www.instagram.com/skinnigolive/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/lilskinni
Walter L. Brown Jr., BS, RVTg, is a registered veterinary technologist and social media influencer blending veterinary medicine with comedy for global education and relief. With millions of views on Skinni Go Live, he also serves as a Veterinary Technician Liaison at United Veterinary Care, creating externships and learning opportunities. Walter aims to establish veterinary assistant programs in inner-city and low-income schools. He earned his degree from Fort Valley State University and received specialized training in emergency care at the University of Georgia. Beyond his work, Walter is an arachnid enthusiast with a collection of over 10 tarantula species.

Timestamps
[00:00] Introduction
[01:02] Walter Brown from Athens, Greece
[02:40] Walter’s Day Job 
[08:21] Walter’s time as a bulldog
[12:45] Biggest challenge in Veterinary Medicine
[16:59] Be a people person
[21:35] Walter’s unofficial start in comedy
[24:20] Walter’s official start in comedy
[27:38] Skinny Go Live on TikTok, Insta and Skinny Go Live Live
[30:15] Leave baby wild animals in the woods
[32:14] Don’t lie to us when your dog is high
[34:50] Pet Marijuana Ingestion Tips from Skinny Go Live
[39:49] Who is this guy?
[41:31] There is no predicting viral videos
[43:31] More on pot dogs
[49:21] Skinny goes to film school!
[56:30] When your Uncle is a Critter

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