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361: Parenting and Pet Care Roundtable

361: Parenting and Pet Care Roundtable

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What’s it like being a parent in pet care? As a business owner, it can be overwhelming to consider adding a child and growing your family while also keeping your business running. There is so much to account for and many different business models you can try. On a very special roundtable Marissa LeJune, owner of Tail Swaggers, Amber Van Denzen Suarez, owner of Atta Boy! Animal Care, and Stephanie Brown, owner of Happy Trail’s Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services, join the show to share their experience of raising their kids while running their business. If you’re just starting out in your business journey, or are a soon to be new parent this is for you!

142: Setting Boundaries

142: Setting Boundaries

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We have so many demands on our time and attention. By setting healthy boundaries, we create more time and space for doing what we actually want to be doing. We discuss how boundaries are a way to take back control from the things demanding our attention. Natasha O’Banion answers, “How do I make time for friends and family during my busy times?”

121: Preparing for the Holidays

121: Preparing for the Holidays

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This year’s holiday season is likely going to look very different! On this episode we discuss how to market to that difference, gifts, and safety concerns around holiday food and decorations. Natasha O’Banion answers what to do if you’ve made a mistake!

102- Staying Content

102- Staying Content

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This episode is about being content and knowing why we do what we do. In business, we can get pushed by outside influences to do things we may not want to. Staying grounded and aligned with our business mission and purpose takes practice, but will help us feel content in our business and personal life. Natasha answers, “How do I refresh my business?”

078- Keeping Kids Safe Around Dogs with Alicia Obando

078- Keeping Kids Safe Around Dogs with Alicia Obando

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Alicia Obando, owner of Pitter Patter Parenting, joins us to share her mission to keep dogs and kids safe together. Whether it’s a brand new puppy meeting a baby, or a pet sitter bringing their kids to a drop-in, we all have a role to play in keeping kids safe and the dogs happy.

015- Howlidays

015- Howlidays

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It’s the Howlidays again! We start by talking about some follow-up from our emergency preparedness episode, then dive into handling family and your pet business. We end by talking about safe food for your pets and some gift ideas!