The Intentional Yes: How to Build Your Best Life with Dr. Natalie Marks

In this first episode of 2026, Dr. Brianna Armstrong sits down with Dr. Natalie Marks for a deeply honest conversation about identity, alignment, and intentional living. While Dr. Marks is widely known for her extraordinary career — spanning clinical practice, hospital ownership, national media, Fear Free leadership, and her current role as CEO of the Veterinary Angel Network — this episode goes beyond accomplishments and into the inner work behind them. 

Together, Brianna and Natalie explore what it means to build a life that actually feels good, how to recognize when you’ve outgrown old versions of yourself, and why vulnerability, boundaries, and asking for help are essential leadership skills. This episode is an invitation to reflect, let go of what no longer serves you, and choose the “intentional yes” — in your career, relationships, and life. 

If you’re feeling successful on paper but misaligned inside, this conversation is for you. 

 

🧠 What We Talk About 

• Finding your “why” and building a life around it 

• Letting go of roles, identities, and expectations that no longer fit 

• Why success without alignment leads to burnout 

• Vulnerability as a leadership strength, not a weakness 

• Learning how — and when — to ask for help 

• Building real friendships and meaningful connection 

• Creating boundaries that protect your energy and values 

• Choosing the intentional yes instead of living by default 

 

🎧 Why This Episode Matters 

This conversation sets the tone for 2026: 
Less hustle. 
More intention. 
More honesty. 
More joy. 

It’s about choosing people, choosing yourself, and choosing a life that aligns with who you are becoming — not who you used to be. 
 

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👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Natalie Marks 

Dr. Natalie Marks is one of the most accomplished veterinarians in the profession. She is a former hospital owner, nationally recognized award recipient, international media contributor, Fear Free leader, and CEO of the Veterinary Angel Network (VANE). Through her work, she continues to shape the future of veterinary medicine by supporting innovation, leadership, and intentional career paths. 

Dr. Marks Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-marks-schneiderman-dvm-cvj-ccfp-elite-ffcp-v-54b0429a/ VANE https://vane.vet

MI:RNA https://mirna-diagnostics.com/en

 

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