Women PetPreneurs
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Women are a driving force in the ever growing pet industry. Mary talks to the leaders, influencers, and up and comers and how they shape the landscape of the pet industry.
Episodes
- House of My Mother
Women PetPreneurs Presents Book Club discusses Shari Franke's memoir "The House of My Mother." Denise Heroux, Mary Oquendo, and Sacheen Mobley analyze family dynamics, psychological manipulation, abuse, and resilience within the Mormon com…
- Animal Vegetable Miracle Review
Women Petpreneurs hosts Mary Oquendo, Sacheen Mobley, and Denise Heroux discuss Barbara Kingsolver's "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle." The episode explores local eating, food origins, environmental impacts, farmers markets, gardening, food pre…
- Exploring Let Them Theory
Women PetPreneurs Book Club hosts discuss Mel Robbins' "Let Them Theory," sharing personal experiences with the book and exploring its themes of boundaries, self-needs, and creative ownership in popular psychology.
- Grooming Witches, Dean Koontz, and the Art of Telling Suspenseful Stories
On Women PetPreneurs Book Club, Mary Oquendo reviews 'The Grooming Witch of the Iron Ledge,' featuring a dog groomer witch solving a murder. Sacheen Mobley discusses Dean Koontz's Frankenstein series, focusing on suspense and world-buildin…
- Everything Is Figureoutable
The Women PetPreneurs podcast features a book club discussion on Marie Forleo's "Everything Is Figureoutable." Hosts Mary Oquendo, Sacheen Mobley, and Denise Heroux share personal reflections, critique the self-help genre, and discuss the…
- Elevating Customer Experience, Dinosaurs Evolving, and Rethinking Food Book Club Deep Dive
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…
- Anxiety, Joy, And Self Help Tools For Groomers
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…
- Exploring Survivor Stories and Female Serial Killers in History
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…
- Breaking Down Disrupt Everything
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…
- Laugh-Out-Loud Reads For The Holidays
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 heav…
- Struggling Through Brave New World A Book Club Chat on Classics and Modern Relevance
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 10…
- Powerful Women in Biographies
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 j…
- Discovering The Charm Of Cozy Mysteries
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 l…
- Uplifting and Exhausting Our Book Club on More Than Enough
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 th…
- Reviewing Swedish Death Cleaning and The Four Hour Work Week
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…
- Leadership Lessons From Surrounded By Idiots For Women Petpreneurs
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…
- Avoiding Digital Disasters With Anjie Coates
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…
- Disaster Prep Checklist and Peer Support for Pet Professionals
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 preparedn…
- What Pet Owners Need to Know About Spring and Summer Hazards
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…
- Navigating Pet Health Emergencies While Traveling
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 a…
- When Kitchen Tools Go Wrong
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 malfuncti…
- Building Family Communication Plans That Work
- Essential Flood Readiness Strategies
In this episode of Women Petpreneurs Presents Family Readiness hosts Mary Oquendo and Kate Klasen dive into an essential topic for pet business owners and anyone passionate about safety – flood preparedness and prevention. While it's chall…
- Pet Identification and Care Planning
Welcome to another insightful episode of Women Petpreneurs Presents Family Readiness.! In this episode, our hosts, Mary Oquendo and Kate Klasen delve into two critical topics for pet owners: pet identification and planning for our pets' fu…
- Balancing Emotion and Professionalism Onn End-of-Life Decisions for Pets
In this episode of Women Petpreneurs, Mary Oquendo and Kate Klasen delve into the sensitive and often heart-wrenching topic of knowing when it's time to say goodbye to a beloved pet. As experienced pet professionals, they explore the chall…
- Navigating Pet Toxins
Welcome to another episode of Women PetpreneursPresents Family readiness. In today's episode, hosts Mary Oquendo and Kate Klasen dive into a crucial topic for pet owners: toxicity and how to ensure the safety of our beloved pets. Mary shar…
- Document Security and Mental Resilience Tips for Crisis Times
Welcome to "Women Petpreneurs Presents Family Readiness," where we explore the essential topics impacting our lives and businesses. I'm your host, Mary Oquendo, joined by my co-host, Kate Klasen. In today's episode, we'll dive into the cru…
- Snow Challenges, Portable Oxygen, and Emergency Essentials for Petpreneurs
Welcome to another insightful episode of Women Petpreneurs Presents Family Readiness, hosted by Kate Klasen and Mary Oquendo. In this episode, we delve into the essential topic of winter safety and preparedness, especially for those of us…
- Comprehensive First Aid Kits
Welcome to Episode 5 of Women Petpreneurs Podcast Presents Family Readiness, where your hosts Kate Klasen and Mary Oquendo delve into the essential topic of first aid preparedness, specifically tailored for pet owners. We'll guide you thro…
- Crafting Pet Evacuation Kits
Welcome to episode 4 of Women Petpreneurs Presents Family Readiness! Join hosts Mary Oquendo and Kate Klasen as they dive into a rich discussion on safety, preparedness, and support for our first responders and furry friends. This week, we…
- Building a Safer Home With Detectors, Extinguishers, and Fire Safety Strategies
Welcome to another episode of Women Petpreneurs, where we delve into topics that matter most for pet business owners. Today, join hosts Mary Oquendo and Kate Klasen as they explore the essential safety measures every petpreneur should have…
- Navigating Holiday Emergencies
Welcome to episode 2 “Navigating Holiday Emergencies.” Today we dive into vital family readiness topics just in time for the holiday season. Join hosts Mary Oquendo and Kate Klasen, a former 911 dispatcher, as they discuss navigating urgen…
- Routes and Readiness
Welcome to the premiere episode of Family Readiness presented by Women Petpreneurs Podcast where we explore vital topics in emergency preparedness with a special focus on the safety and well-being of our furry family members. I'm your host…
- Mia Overnas
Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Women Petpreneurs Podcast! Today, Mary Oquendo is joined by the remarkable Mia Overnas, a seasoned dog grooming professional who's transitioned from hands-on grooming to a thriving online educ…
- Rachel Corbett's Journey From Bouncer to Groomer
In today's episode of Women Petpreneurs, we dive into the inspiring journey of Rachel Corbett. From her roots in 4-H and college grooming gigs and a bouncer at heavy metal venues to leaving corporate life for the unpredictable world of mob…
- Amanda McGrath
Hey there, fellow petpreneurs, it's Mary Oquendo here! In our latest Women Petpreneurs episode, we sat down with Amanda McGrath, a passionate multi-business owner who knows the juggling act! Amanda shares her pioneering strategies for home…
- Pet Industry Pioneers Lisa Menze Expertise in Grooming and Virtual Assistance
Welcome to our latest episode of Women Petpreneurs! Today, we dove into the inspiring journey of Lisa Menze. She began in 4-H showing horses, transitioned to dog grooming, and expanded into owning multiple grooming shops. Lisa shared valua…
- From Veterinary Medicine to Pet Grooming: Melinda Stanford's Journey
Welcome to the Women Petpreneurs podcast! In this episode, our host Mary Oquendo chats with Melinda Stanford, a rapidly rising star in the pet grooming industry. Join us as Melinda shares her journey from veterinary medicine to owning a su…
- Crafting The Ultimate Planner With River Lee
Welcome back to Women Petpreneurs! In today's episode, host Mary Oquendo sits down with the talented River Lee, the mastermind behind a visually stunning and functionally dynamic planner designed to accommodate various learning styles and…
- Petprenures Beyond Grooming- Embracing Business Growth With Valerie McFadden
Welcome to the Traveling Groomers Podcast! In today's episode, hosts Mary Oquendo and Valerie McFadden dive into the world of women entrepreneurs in the pet industry, offering valuable insights and tips for navigating the business landscap…
- Lessons in Competition: Grooming Shows And Personal Growth
Are you an aspiring petpreneur in the grooming industry? Then you won't want to miss our latest podcast episode. We sit down with Kayla Croteau and delve into her journey from corporate grooming to the challenges and triumphs of transition…
- The Journey of Petpreneur Jamie Buccheri
Welcome to another episode of Women Petpreneurs! In today's episode, host Mary Oquendo and Jamie Buccheri delve into the world of budgeting, business expansion, and the challenges of managing employees in the pet industry. Jamie shares her…
- Educational Evolution Developing Resources and Promoting Growth Mindset in Pet Grooming
Welcome to the Women Petprenuers Podcast! In today's episode, Sierra Elbert and Patricia Pierce share their concerns about client satisfaction and income in the pet grooming industry, while Mary Oquendo discusses her own experiences and th…
- Balancing Buisness And Work Life With Melissa Jepson
Welcome to Women Petpreneurs Podcast! In today's episode, Mary Oquendo and Melissa Jepson dive deep into the pet industry, work-life balance, and future goals. From upcoming trade shows to retirement plans, they discuss it all. Mary shares…
- Kelsey Ann Sexton
Welcome to the Women Petpreneurs podcast, where we delve into the exciting and challenging world of pet grooming. In this episode, hosts Kelsey Ann Sexton and Mary Oquendo share their personal experiences, insights, and witty anecdotes abo…
- The Petpreneur Journey with Jamie Mentzer
Welcome to the Women Petpreneurs podcast, where we celebrate the achievements and journeys of women in the pet grooming industry. In this episode, our host Mary Oquendo engages in a delightful conversation with Jamie Mentzer, the owner of…
- Pet Stylist Relief Fund- A Helping Hand for Groomers in Need
In this episode of the Women Petpreneurs Podcast, we delve into the heartwarming story of the Pet Stylist Relief Fund, a 501c3 set up to support groomers in need during emergencies and natural disasters. Denise Heroux and Mary Oquendo shar…
- Navigating Pet Care Challenges Insights from Groomers and Vets Unite Part 2
Welcome to the Women Petpreneurs Podcast ! In today's episode, we unite with Dr. Callie and Chris Anthony for Part 2 from Groom'd, diving deep into the misconceptions about ear infections and the truth about water from grooming. We discuss…
- Collaborative Care Groomers and Vets Unite for Pet Health Part 1
Welcome to the Women Petprenuers Podcast! In this episode, titled Collaborative Care: Groomers and Vets Unite for Pet Health Part 1'," hosts Mary Oquendo is joined by Chris Anthony and special guest Dr. Callie, a veterinarian, to dive into…
- From Paws to Plants How Jessica Found Success and Fulfillment in Pet Entrepreneurship
Welcome to the Women Petpreneurs podcast! In this episode, host Mary Oquendo sits down with the talented Jessica Uzetta, a thriving entrepreneur in the pet industry. Jessica shares her journey from grooming salons to organizing grooming sh…