Women PetPreneurs

Welcome to another episode of Women Petpreneurs Presents Book Club! Join Mary Oquendo, Denise Heroux, and Sacheen Mobley as they dive into some of their favorite business books and discuss the lessons they've gained as entrepreneurs. In this episode, Mary Oquendo introduces Denise’s book, "Build It Right," which breaks down fundamental aspects of running a pet industry business, from mindset and c...

Welcome to another lively installment of Women Petpreneurs Presents Book Club Presents Book Club! This week, co-hosts Sacheen Mobley, Mary Oquendo, and Denise Heroux dive deep into the world of Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files series—a long-running favorite for both mystery and paranormal fans. Join us as Denise, new to this urban fantasy classic, shares her first impressions of Storm Front, while seas...

Welcome back to the Women Petpreneurs Presents Book Club In this week's special book club episode, we're diving into the "Surrounded by" series by Thomas Erikson. Each of us picked a different book from the lineup— Surrounded by Narcissists, Surrounded by Energy Vampires, and Surrounded by Psychopaths—to unpack what we learned and how it relates to both our professional and personal lives. We'll e...

Welcome to Women Petprenuers Presents Book Club! In this special book club episode, join hosts Mary Oquendo, Denise Heroux, and Sacheen Mobley for a lively discussion on the most useful books they've read, both for personal growth and navigating uncertain times. From Mary’s deep dive into beekeeping resources as she considers starting her own hive, to heartfelt recommendations for financial stabil...

Welcome to another episode of Women Petpreneurs Presents Book Club. Today, we’re diving into our latest book club pick, "The House of My Mother. By Shari Franke." Join us as Denise Heroux , Mary Oquendo, and Sacheen Mobley unpack this deeply disturbing memoir told from the perspective of the eldest daughter of the infamous Franke family. The discussion explores the complex dynamics of family, fait...

Welcome to another episode of "Women Petpreneurs Presents Book Club"! In this episode, hosts Mary Oquendo, Sacheen Mobley, and Denise Heroux dive into Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. The conversation takes you from the Midwest to Appalachia, as the group explores what it means to eat local, understand where food comes from, and face the environmental impacts of our food choices. E...

Episode 266: Exploring Let Them TheoryWelcome to another episode of Women Petpreneurs! Presents Book Club. This week, our book club—hosted by Mary Oquendo, Denise Heroux, and Sacheen Mobley, dives into the much-talked-about self-help book, "Let Them Theory." Listen in as the group shares their unique journeys with the book: from spontaneous airport book buys to deep personal connections with the v...

Welcome to the Women Petpreneurs presents Book Club!  Join Mary Oquendo and Sacheen Mobley as they dive into their free-choice book club selections for the week. Mary reviews The Grooming Witch of the Iron Ledge by Angie Coates—a cozy mystery adjacent novel starring a dog groomer witch who can talk to ghosts and solves a murder in her Massachusetts grooming shop, drawing on real-life grooming and...

Welcome back to Women Petprenuers presents Book Club! In this episode, hosts Mary Oquendo, Sacheen Mobley, and  Denise Heroux for a lively book club discussion. This week, the trio dives into Marie Forleo’s bestseller, Everything Is Figureoutable. Listen in as Denise Heroux shares why she chose this book during a difficult period in her life, and why its empowering message resonated with her. Mary...

Welcome back to Women Petprenuers presents Book Club! In this special book club episode, hosts Mary Oquendo,  Sacheen Mobley, and  Denise Heroux for a lively, pre-recorded conversation about books that have truly resonated with them and are well worth a second (or third!) read. Each participant brings their own unique favorite to the table: from stories of hospitality in the restaurant world, to e...

 Welcome to another episode of Women Petpreneurs Podcast’s Book Club! In this special book club edition, hosts Mary Oquendo, Sacheen Mobley, and Denise Herouxre  for an honest, insightful chat on self-help reads that have made a real impact on their lives. While the world gears up for Super Bowl Sunday, the conversation here is all about managing anxiety, understanding emotions, and finding practi...

Welcome to another gripping episode of Women Petpreneurs! In this special book club edition, Mary Oquendo, Sacheen Mobley, and  Denise Heroux dive deep into stories of survival, darkness, and the mysteries surrounding some of history’s most notorious criminals. This time, our hosts take on true crime with a twist—choosing books that focus on infamous serial killers, with each selection offering a...

Welcome to Women Petpreneurs! In this book club episode, hosts Mary Oquendo, Denise Heroux, and Sacheen dive into "Disrupt Everything" by James Patterson and Patrick Ledden. Together, they explore the book’s central idea of challenging the status quo and making meaningful changes—whether in business, career, or personal life. The hosts share their impressions, discuss how the book’s simple structu...

Welcome to another episode of Women Petpreneurs! In today’s book club edition, join hosts Mary Oquendo, SacheenMobley, and Denise Heroux for a lively year-end roundtable on their favorite humorous books. Rather than tackling something heavy, the trio shares uplifting reads that sparked laughter and brought a smile to their faces. Mary Oquendo kicks things off with a recap of “Fever Beach” by Carl...

Welcome to the Women Petprenuers Podcast Book Club episode, your hosts Mary Oquendo and Denise Heroux dive into the classic dystopian novel "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley. Together, they reflect on what it’s like to read this nearly 100-year-old book as adults, comparing their current insights with memories of high school English class. The discussion touches on the book's heavy themes, its po...

Welcome back to another episode of Women Petpreneurs! In this special book club edition, hosts Mary Oquendo and Dr. Sacheen Mobley dive into their picks for this week's theme: biographies. With Denise off attending to family duties, it's just the two of them sharing stories that spotlight remarkable women—both historical and contemporary. Mary kicks things off with A Woman of No Importance by Soni...

Welcome to Book Club. In this episode, hosts Mary Oquendo, Denise Heroux ,and Sacheen Mobley sit down for a lively book club discussion centered around the beloved genre of cozy mysteries. If you’re new to this heartwarming corner of the literary world, you’re in for a treat—cozies are all about amateur sleuths, charming small towns, quirky recurring characters, and a comforting lack of graphic vi...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Women Petpreneurs! In this Book Club edition, hosts Mary Oquendo, Dr. Sacheen Mobley, and Denise Heroux dive into More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth. Together, they explore the memoir’s powerful themes of resilience, identity, and what it means to break barriers as a woman of color. The conversation is as honest as it is heartfelt. You’ll hear personal sto...

Welcome to another episode of Book Club! In this lively and unfiltered discussion, hosts Mary Oquendo and Dr. Sacheen Mobley tackle two popular books on organization and productivity—each with plenty of laughs and strong opinions along the way. Mary kicks things off with her candid review of Swedish Death Cleaning for Beginners by Diana W. Fashed. Despite its intriguing title, she questions its re...

Welcome back to another episode of Women Petpreneurs! In today’s Book Club edition, host Mary Oquendo is joined by Denise Heroux as they dive into the colorful world of "Surrounded by Idiots" by Thomas Erikson. Mary and Denise share their candid thoughts on the book’s unique approach to understanding personalities through color-coding—red, yellow, green, and blue—and how these insights can reshape...

Episode 17: Avoiding Digital Disasters With Anjie CoatesWelcome back to another episode of Women Petpreneurs Presents Family Readiness In today’s show, host Mary  and co-host Kate are joined by special guest Angie, your go-to expert for all things security—especially when it comes to guarding your tech in the modern world. Sparked by a simple conversation that led Mary to drop $500 on new protecti...

Welcome to another episode of Women Petprenuers Presents Family Readiness Podcast! In today’s episode, hosts Mary Oquendo and Kate Klasen, dive into two important topics every pet professional should have on their radar: disaster preparedness and peer support in the grooming industry. First, Mary shares actionable steps for preparing your business for the unexpected—from setting up cloud-based fol...

Welcome back to Women Petpreneurs Presents Family Readiness! In this episode, hosts Kate Klasen and Mary Oquendo dive into the seasonal challenges that pet owners face as spring transitions to summer. From navigating wildlife encounters in rural areas to dealing with venomous snakes, rising temperatures, and firework anxieties, Kate and Mary share personal stories and practical advice to help you...

Welcome to another episode of Women Petpreneurs! In this week’s show, host Mary Oquendo and co-host Kate Klasen dive into the crucial topic of handling pet emergencies while traveling—timed perfectly for the busy season of grooming shows and vacations. Drawing from their personal stories and real-life scenarios, Mary and Kate discuss everything from region-specific pet health risks (like ticks on...

In the latest episode of Women Petpreneurs, we had quite an exciting discussion about the importance of having safety measures in place at home, particularly when it comes to pet safety. Mary shared her personal experience with a malfunctioning air fryer and highlighted the essential role of testing your home safety systems. We explored the value of having fire blankets and discussed whether pet m...