Series of Birthday Surprises w/ Dr. Beth Guerra

What does over 30 years of friendship sound like? Get ready to find out. 

In our first installment of Shailushi’s Birthday Surprise Series, we welcome Beth Guerra to the Speaker’s Chair. Shailushi and Beth met when they were 15. They have been through high highs and low lows in their lives - graduate schools, cross country moves, marriage, kids, sickness, death, and rebirth - always knowing they are there for each other. 

Dr. Beth Guerra is a veterinarian, and a damn good one. She shares insights into the vet med field, where things are and what she feels needs to change (first on the list, please be nice to the office staff). She and her “platonic life partner” have created and launched the first urgent care vet clinic to open in Seattle. The story is inspiring. 

Moreover, Beth herself is inspiring. At 44, she found herself widowed, burned out, and unsure of where her life should go. With smarts, tenacity and drive, she found how to rise from the ashes. Some might say, like a Phoenix (and we did). 

If our conversation with Beth Guerra is any indication of how the Surprise Birthday Series will go, this month will be a smashing success. And you might just be inspired.