In this episode, Dr. Brianna Armstrong sits down with Dr. Stacee Santi Longfellow — veterinarian, entrepreneur, and author of Stop Acting Like a Girl. Stacee’s book challenges women (and anyone who’s ever struggled to advocate for themselves) to unlearn the habits of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and playing small — and to start asking for what they really deserve. 

Together, they explore the pivotal moments that shaped Stacee’s leadership journey — from running her own veterinary hospital to founding and successfully exiting her tech company, Vet2Pet. The conversation dives deep into what it takes to build confidence, lead with compassion, and create psychologically safe workplaces where people can truly thrive. 

Buy Dr. Santi's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMKNQQTQ 

In this episode: 

• The story that inspired her book Stop Acting Like a Girl 

• How to advocate for yourself and ask for what you deserve 

• The power of pause in negotiation and communication 

• Balancing empathy and accountability as a leader 

• Creating a workplace culture rooted in psychological safety 

• Why being “too much” might actually be your greatest strength 

Quote worth Repeating:  

“You can’t be afraid to ask for what you want. Maybe you are a little too much — and maybe that’s exactly what the world needs.” — Dr. Stacee Santi Longfellow 

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Stop Acting Like a Girl by Dr. Stacee Santi Longfellow 

• Radical Candor podcast by Kim Scott 

• The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 

• Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke 

Find Stacee:  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacee-santi/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaywonderwomenpodcast/ 
Amazon "Stop Acting Like a Girl": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMKNQQTQ 

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