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.
The Podenco Ibicenco is Ibiza's own hunting dog, a tall red and white hound that runs down rabbits by scent and sound. Every breed page says it sailed from the pharaohs' Egypt. A 2023 genetic study tested that story, and the island tells a different one.
The films say Hachiko walked his master to Shibuya Station every morning. The University of Tokyo says he did not. The true story of Japan's most famous dog, and the trail from Shibuya to Ueno and Odate.
France has no law that keeps dogs out of restaurants. The only rule is a European hygiene regulation about kitchens, so the owner decides, and in a country of nearly ten million dogs the owner usually says yes.
For two centuries the canons of the Great St Bernard and their dogs brought lost travellers home through the snow. The true story of Barry, the legends the museum in Bern took apart, and where you can still meet the dogs today.
Michael Schneider flies a turboprop into the places the trucks can no longer reach. When a hurricane or a wildfire tears through a region and the roads are gone, the local airport is one of the first to reopen, and that is Michael's cue. He has rescued more than seven thousand animals.
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.
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.
Interesting Journeys: The Italian inventor who built the first dog wash and dry station in Europe, and his interesting journey into petpreneurship.
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.
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, Founder of Barket Place, talks digital marketing, mentorship, and one transformative safari trip!
Say hello to petpreneur Lola — rescue dog advocate, Roch intern, and founder of Foreverwoof!
An interview with Almog Koren, co-founder and CEO of DogBase, on the inspiring AI innovations shaping the future of working dogs.
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.
In this episode of interesting journeys, we talk about sustainability with Amy Wald, the founder of Greenluxe and host of the Sustainable Hospitality Podcast.
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.
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.
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.
In part five of Interesting Journeys into Petpreneurship, we talked to the Founder of guinea pig startup HayPigs! about his awesome toys and treats.
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.
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.
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.
An interview with petpreneur Niki French to discuss her interesting journey, the future of dog training, and some sound advice for budding petpreneurs.
