Women PetPreneurs

Welcome back to another episode of Women Petpreneurs! In today's episode, we are thrilled to have Stephanie Strickland, Welsh a passionate dog enthusiast and owner of an English pointer, as our special guest. Stephanie shares her exciting journey as a petpreneur, including her goal of expanding her grooming team, her upcoming project, and her aspirations of showcasing her beloved pointer at the pr...

Welcome to another episode of "Women Petpreneurs"! In today's captivating episode, we delve into the remarkable story of Patsy Tallant, an extraordinary woman with a passion for genealogy and aiding adoptees in their search for their biological roots. Patsy, who is adopted herself, shares her personal journey of discovery, which involves a reunion, DNA testing, and the surprising unveiling of hidd...

Mary and Chris go live at Superzoo in this crossover Women PetPreneurs and Traveling Groomers Podcast.

It's time for another episode of the Women Petprenuers Podcast, and trust me, you don't want to miss this one. In this episode, we have the incredible Jennifer Jenkins, a true champion of victim advocacy. She's here to share her inspiring journey and fight for justice. Jennifer fought tooth and nail to bring about change in the legal system. She successfully lobbied to amend the Illinois Constitut...

🎙️ Hey there, fellow pet lovers and aspiring entrepreneurs! 👋 Are you ready to unleash your potential? 🐾💼 🐩 In our latest episode of "Women Petpreneurs," we sat down with the incredible Melanie Anne Charland, a groomer turned successful mobile business owner. 🚐✂️ 💡 Melanie shared her fascinating journey, from starting at PetSmart to discovering her passion for grooming. She learned the ropes...

🎙️ Calling all pet lovers and aspiring entrepreneurs! In our latest episode of "Women Petpreneurs: Educator Series" with the amazing Erin Martin, we dive into the colorful world of creative grooming! 🌈💅🐩 Erin shares her journey of experimenting with temporary dyes on a Maltese, discovering chalks through online communities, and honing her skills through seminars and competitions. From swirls to...

On this episode of Women Petpreneurs, join us as we dive into the fascinating world of rabbit grooming with our special guest, Anjie Coates. Anjie opens up about her expertise in rabbit grooming and shares valuable insights into the different levels of proficiency in this field. She discusses the challenges of teaching online, emphasizing the importance of interaction and engagement with the audie...

On this episode of Women Petpreneurs, we have the privilege of hosting Michelle Knowles, an experienced educator in the field of pet grooming and skin care. Michelle shares her journey of becoming a teacher, driven by her desire to share valuable information with others seeking knowledge in the industry. She faced a lack of accessible resources when she started, which led her to gather her own kno...

On this episode of Women Petpreneurs, we learn about Malissa Conti-Diener's journey in the pet grooming industry. Malissa talks about the opportunities that have come along the way and how they can lead to creating workshops. She emphasizes the importance of education and sharing knowledge with people entering the industry. Malissa also shares personal experiences in the industry, including dealin...

On this episode of Women Petpreneurs, we speak to Misty Gieczys, an experienced pet CPR and business class instructor with an evolving career path. Misty shares her passion for teaching and the pet industry, emphasizing the importance of everyone knowing CPR and first aid. She discusses the best learning options, from online classes to retreats and in-person events, as well as the importance of fi...

On this episode of Women Petpreneurs, we speak with Denise Heroux. Denise is an entrepreneur with 29 employees and multiple locations and is involved in employee management. She has extensive experience in seminars, education, and trade shows related to the grooming industry. Denise shares the challenges she faced in establishing her business without foundational knowledge and support, which is wh...

On this episode of Women Petpreneurs, Mary chats with River Lee, a grooming salon owner turned mobile groomer turned coach turned educator who is dedicated to helping individuals in the pet industry succeed. River shares her journey through the pet industry and offers advice on everything from hiring employees to managing finances as a business owner. We delve into the importance of investing in e...

On this episode of Women Petpreneurs, we are joined by mobile dog groomer, Valerie McFadden who shares her experience of grooming dogs in her van. We learn about the challenges she faced as she got into the grooming business. Valerie shares her journey of working at a grooming shop to starting her own business venture. Listen as we get a sneak peek into her life as a mobile groomer and all the lit...

On this episode of Women Petpreneurs, our guest is Sasha Riess. He shares his experience of enhancing the beauty of dogs and how it requires deep knowledge about their structure. The conversation touches on the question of consent when dogs are groomed. We learn about divine proportion and how it relates to grooming dogs, as well as the importance of identifying faults that could lead to potential...

On this episode of Not Just Women Petpreneurs, Reginald Moore AKA Reggie Scissorhand shares his experiences in the pet grooming industry. Mary and Reggie discuss the challenges of dealing with difficult dogs and pricing. The podcast also touches on the use of social media to reach the target audience and how platforms like TikTok may be a good fit for groomers. Reggie shares his journey to become...

Mary interviews long time groomer Maria Hetem as she she embarks on a different path in the pet industry.

In the inaugural change over to include the contributions of men to the pet industry, Mary interviews tthe legendary Joey Villani.

Mary interviews dynamic duo Kyla and Tony Williams, a husband and wife mobile grooming team. Mobile grooming is a second career for both of them. Listen as they navigate a new career as a minority owned business.

Mary interviews this amazing young woman who has learned how to groom again after losing her lower arm and hand.

Mary welcomes fellow educator Lorane Belanger as they discuss life in the grooming industry.

You all know Tori from The Extraterrestrial Shop. She makes fun t shirts, magnets, pins, and stickers. Tori is not just a mobile groomer, she is a traveling groomer.

I love when long time groomers make their knowledge available to other professionals. Lets welcome Amanda to the world of coaching.

Mary interviews creative cat groomer extraordinaire-Patty Lee!!

Michelle is one of the truest educators in the pet industry. Michelle is my go to on all things skin and coat. And always a fun interview.

Mary touches base with Anjie Coates since she launched her book-the Quintessential Rabbit Book and her rabbit grooming certification program. Anjie is a force to be reckoned with as she makes her mark in the pet industry.