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Interesting Journeys

In Interesting Journeys, we sit down with remarkable founders, leaders and makers and ask them how they got their start, what shaped them along the way, and where their journey has taken them. Every conversation is different. Every story is worth reading.

Cindy James on the Science of Dog Beer and Crafty Beasts

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Cindy James on the Science of Dog Beer and Crafty Beasts

When Cindy James tells you she makes dog beer, your first instinct is to laugh. Then she explains what it is and you stop laughing and start paying attention.

Keicha Danzie on the Good Boy Goodies Story

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Keicha Danzie on the Good Boy Goodies Story

Welcome to an interesting journey into the world of Good Boy Goodies, and how Keicha Danzie built her brand into 200 stores across 26 states.

Christian Corvaglia on Inventing the Dog Wash

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Christian Corvaglia on Inventing the Dog Wash

Interesting Journeys: The Italian inventor who built the first dog wash and dry station in Europe, and his interesting journey into petpreneurship.

Mindy Dutka on Photography and the Human-Animal Bond

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Mindy Dutka on Photography and the Human-Animal Bond

An interview with Mindy Dutka, founder of Dogs I Meet, whose fusion of entrepreneurial instinct and creative risk-taking made her a commercial dog photographer extraordinaire.

Gina Genna on the World's Most Dog-Friendly Hotel

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Gina Genna on the World's Most Dog-Friendly Hotel

In our latest installment of Interesting Journeys, we talked to the award-winning Marketing Director of the InterContinental Miami Hotel, Gina Genna, to talk about bold branding and the power of dog mom leadership.

Caroline Wilkinson on Dog Behaviour and Barket Place

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Caroline Wilkinson on Dog Behaviour and Barket Place

Caroline Wilkinson, Founder of Barket Place, talks digital marketing, mentorship, and one transformative safari trip!

Lola Johnson on Foreverwoof and Rescue Dog Advocacy

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Lola Johnson on Foreverwoof and Rescue Dog Advocacy

Say hello to petpreneur Lola — rescue dog advocate, Roch intern, and founder of Foreverwoof!

Almog Koren on AI and the Working Dog

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Almog Koren on AI and the Working Dog

An interview with Almog Koren, co-founder and CEO of DogBase, on the inspiring AI innovations shaping the future of working dogs.

Nadia Leguel on Dog-Friendly London

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Nadia Leguel on Dog-Friendly London

An interview with Nadia Leguel, Founder of WagIt, on scoping out London's dog-friendly venues, pitching the dragons on Dragon's Den, and building a thriving dog-friendly community during COVID lockdown.

Amy Wald on Building a Greener Hotel Industry

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Amy Wald on Building a Greener Hotel Industry

In this episode of interesting journeys, we talk about sustainability with Amy Wald, the founder of Greenluxe and host of the Sustainable Hospitality Podcast.

Mark Bordo on Vetster and the Future of Vet Telehealth

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Mark Bordo on Vetster and the Future of Vet Telehealth

An interview with Mark Bordo, the CEO of Vetster, to discuss his interesting journey into petpreneurship, and the story of how he founded the largest online pet health and veterinary telehealth platform on the planet.

Dewkes Co-Founders: Jane & James Bygate with Duke

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James Bygate on Leaving Finance for Dog Snacks

In this episode of Interesting Journeys Into Petpreneurship, I talked to James Bygate the CEO of Dewkes Dog Snacks, about how the wonderful range of snacks he has created, and to uncover the real story behind his business.

Jason Duffy on Acquiring and Scaling Pet Businesses

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Jason Duffy on Acquiring and Scaling Pet Businesses

In this episode of Interesting Journeys Into Petpreneurship, I talked to Jason Duffy, the CEO of the Pet Resort Hospitality Group, about how he is redefining the pet industry in collaboration with petpreneur owner-operators.

Rik Cridland on HayPigs and the Guinea Pig Market

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Rik Cridland on HayPigs and the Guinea Pig Market

In part five of Interesting Journeys into Petpreneurship, we talked to the Founder of guinea pig startup HayPigs! about his awesome toys and treats.

Mandy Madden on Pagerie and Canine High Fashion

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Mandy Madden on Pagerie and Canine High Fashion

In part four of Interesting Journeys into Petpreneurship, we talk to Mandy Madden the founder of Pagerie, about her incredible dog collar and leash designs.

Claire Harris on Founding the UK's First Pet Taxi

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Claire Harris on Founding the UK's First Pet Taxi

In part three of Interesting Journeys into Petpreneurship, we talked to Claire Harris the founder of Pets2Places, about creating the UK's first pet taxi service.

Chloe Smith on Building Tuft for Pet Salon Owners

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Chloe Smith on Building Tuft for Pet Salon Owners

In this episode of Interesting Journeys into Petpreneurship, we talk to Chloe Smith, the founder of Tuft, and learn about her interesting journey into the pet industry.

Niki French on Modern Dog Training and Pup Talk

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Niki French on Modern Dog Training and Pup Talk

An interview with petpreneur Niki French to discuss her interesting journey, the future of dog training, and some sound advice for budding petpreneurs.