#234:Creator of the first (safe!) daily sunscreen for kids, PA Breelyn Vanleeuwen was disappointed when she couldn't land a job in derm, but this lady has grit! She found a unique path to her purpose.
Breelyn Vanleeuwen is a creator of one of the BEST sunscreens ever, and she's a PA, mom of 4, and phenomenally resilient human. She's a Utah Native and still lives there. She hoped to go into dermatology but ended up in urologic surgery, which turned out to be a pretty great gig. She was the only female Urology provider for 60 miles and she quickly became the go-to provider for female urology. Three years ago she was asked to help start Utah Valley Univeristy’s PA Program and was on full-time faculty until recently when she left to focus full-time on her suncreen business, Daily Shade. She is an advocate for patient empowerment and education. She is also a champion for daily sun protection and skin cancer prevention and promotes safe sun practices across all ages with a special focus on the youth.Take home points:Put in the hard work, and God will show upMake a niche for yourself based on which part of your job you enjoy the mostConsider negotiating for a 30-day job trial to see if it’s a good fitProblem-solve your job, think outside the box, like living in another state and flying in to work a few days a week Important goals might be hard and discouraging. Opposition doesn’t mean it’s not meant to be. It might be the opposite; you have to fight really hard for the things you love and want. Sometimes you have to let go of stuff you really like so you can focus on something you really loveIdentify your WHY because it’ll be your fuel. Fail big and keep going until you get it right. Keep pushing and being creative. Find some grit. If it’s hard, it’s probably because you’re doing it right. CONNECT WITH BREEInstagram (@dailyshade)or Instagram (@mrs_sunscreen)website for Daily ShadeCOACHING WITH HOPEGroup coaching for March will be open soon. Shoot me an email if you'd like to be included in the next round hope.cook@gmail.comSchedule a complimentarydiscoverycallLearn more about 1:1 coaching hereCONNECT:Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.comHope's IG @coachhopecookHope's FB @hopeallencookHope's Linked In: hope-cook-56041283/Hope's YouTube @coachhopecookEmail: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!