Support Small Business - Leaving Microplastics Out of Pet Beds with Former Fibres

Rescue Dog Love

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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Here's another small biz episode! This episode features Kylie from Former Fibres, a shop that focuses on eco-conscious pet beds and pet accessories. I talked to Kylie about her cats (our first Rescue Cat Mom on the podcast!), the role of microplastics in the pet industry, and her business.
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- Former Fibres is relaunching on May 24 weekend! Find them on Instagram (@formerfibres) and sign up for exclusive early access.
- All advice given on Rescue Dog Moms podcast is from a personal standpoint only. We are not dog experts, trainers or vets. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.

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- Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod
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- All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.

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Support Small Business - Leaving Microplastics Out of Pet Beds with Former Fibres

Rescue Dog Love

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#Society #Conversations #Animals and Pets #Podcasting Education #Kids And Families #Yamini #Dogs #Rescue Dog #Puppy #Pup #Pooch #Pawrenting

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Why We Raise Dogs, Not Kids with the DINK Dog Mom - Being childfree by choice and why it's controversial 1:15:09

1 year ago1:15:09

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Welcome back to Rescue Dog Love! In today’s episode, host Yamini chats with Blair, the DINK Dog Mom! What is a DINK? A "DINK" is an acronym that stands for "dou ble income, no kids" or "dual income, no kids" - so Blair and I chat about exactly why we have decided to raise dogs, not kids. What criticisms or assumptions do people make about those who choose not to have children? And why are people so upset at the term “dog mom”? You can follow Blair on Instagram ( @thedinkdogmom ) and read her blog entries on her website ( https://thedinkdogmom.com) Support the show - Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! - We also have a Buy Me a [Pizza] account, where all proceeds will go towards my monthly podcasting fees. Support the show! - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.…

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We're back! Catch up with Yamini on dogs, life changes and more... 26:15

2 years ago26:15

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Hello rescue dog lovers of the Internet, it’s been a while! Host Yamini spills the tea - and honestly shares a big old dump of what’s been going on and what that has taught her about dogs and herself. Support the show - Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! - We also have a Buy Me a [Pizza] account, where all proceeds will go towards my monthly podcasting fees. Support the show! - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.…

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Speaking with charity organization SafePet Ontario | How you can help survivors of family violence and human trafficking through fostering dogs and pets 38:14

2 years ago38:14

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Host Yamini speaks to SafePet Ontario chair Yvonne Tang. This episode may contain potentially triggering content for those who face family violence and human trafficking. SafePet Ontario focuses on providing safekeeping for those fleeing family violence and human trafficking by temporarily finding foster homes for their beloved pets. We discuss what they do for Ontario, the situation in Ontario for survivors and how you can help by fostering for the organization. You can find them at their website , Instagram , LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook . If you’re looking for more information on intimate partner violence or human trafficking in Canada: - Women Gender Equality Canada (Intimate Partner Violence) - Canadian Women (Gender Based Violence) - Family Services of Peel (Human Trafficking in Peel) - Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline If you or someone you love are struggling with family violence or human trafficking, find a list of resources here (family violence) and here (human trafficking). Support the show - Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! - We also have a Buy Me a [Pizza] account, where all proceeds will go towards my monthly podcasting fees. Support the show! - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.…

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Saving senior dogs with videogames | An interview about mobile game Old Friend Dog Game 30:33

2 years ago30:33

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Rescue Dog Love host Yamini chats to Emma Johansson, Creative Director of Runaway Games, about their game Old Friends Dog Game. This is a mobile game all about running a senior dog sanctuary, based on the real Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary in Tennessee. Emma got to do some on-the-grounds research with the organization and was a key player in creating this adorable game. We discuss the inspiration, the dogs, and just why the game resonates so much with dog lovers. Have you played it yet? If you do (links below), use the code RESCUEDOGLOVE to get a custom in-game rug design of the Rescue Dog Love logo! If you use it, send me some screenshots of your rug in the game! Once in the game, you can claim it by scrolling down the Barket Store and click on the Claim Coupon Codes Here button. - Learn more about the Old Friends Dog Game on their website and Instagram - You can download the game on iOS and Android - and don't forget to use the code RESCUEDOGLOVE to get a cute rug for your Sanctuary! - You can learn about the original Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary in Tennessee on their website and social media ( Instagram , TikTok ) - Old Friends Game merch store (100% of proceeds go to the real sanctuary OFSDS) - Bonfire fundraiser t-shirt design (100% of proceeds go to the real sanctuary OFSDS) Support the show - Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! - We also have a Buy Me a [Pizza] account, where all proceeds will go towards my monthly podcasting fees. Support the show! - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.…

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Tackling nervous system co-regulation and communication with your dog | with holistic dog expert Sharon from Human Canine Collaborative 1:01:29

2 years ago1:01:29

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Rescue Dog Love host Yamini chats to Sharon from the Instagram account @HolisticDogExpert, who runs Human Canine Collaborative, a behavior consultation and coaching provider for dog owners struggling with the everyday. In this podcast, we discuss her relationship with her canine collaborator Muggins and reflect on how to build a better relationship with your dog. She shares her skills and advice in new ways to help you and your dog, including somatic consent and nervous system regulation. We also chat about the experience of neurodivergence and how being neurodivergent can affect your experiences as a dog parent. - You can find Sharon on her website and Instagram ( @HolisticDogExpert ). - Want to get started? Get your FREE Co-Regulation Workbook at the link here: https://holisticdogexpert.com/classes/p/co-regulation-with-dogs-a-workbook - Sign up for any of services with the discount code RESCUE Support the show - Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! - We also have a Buy Me a [Pizza] account, where all proceeds will go towards my monthly podcasting fees. Support the show! - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.…

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What's the deal with dog DNA tests? Comparing Embark, DNA My Dog, Wisdom Panel and the Village Dog 29:11

2 years ago29:11

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Today's solo episode is a deep dive into the dog DNA test options available and how they relate back to rescues. I'll chat through all the options and their selling points (and REALLY get into my PR background with a full language audit!) and talk about my dogs results. Finally, I talk a bunch about the idea of the Village Dog (spoiler alert: one of my dogs IS a village dog!) Support the show - Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! - We also have a Buy Me a [Pizza] account, where all proceeds will go towards my monthly podcasting fees. Support the show! - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.…

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How to build mental health with a difficult dog | Journalling, dealing with big emotions and reactivity with Karoline from the Dog Mom Mentality 58:04

2 years ago58:04

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Today host Yamini chats to Karoline from the inspirational Dog Mom Mentality - a place for dog owners to reflect on how your mental health can be affected, for the worse or better, by your dog. We discuss difficult dogs, the intricacies of mental health journeys and how therapy and learning more about ourselves has changed our lives and our dog's lives for the better. You can find Karoline on her website , Instagram and podcast . Listen to the end of the episode for a discount code for her lovely shop . Support the show - Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! - We also have a Buy Me a [Pizza] account, where all proceeds will go towards my monthly podcasting fees. Support the show! - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.…

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Sustainable living, influencer culture and the gift your rescue dog can bring | with Briahna (Boba the Sustainable Mutt) 52:02

2 years ago52:02

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We got our first interview of Season 3 with the lovely Briahna, mom to Boba the Sustainable Mutt. Briahna is a researcher focused on sustainability in food, and this work has extended to her life as a rescue dog lover. Her rescue Boba inspires her to share adorable pictures, but also sustainable living tips for the everyday dog owner. We discuss the damage of dog influencer culture, how sustainable living is not black and white, and how we can all do our part to do good for our world, today and tomorrow. You can find Briahna at @boba.the.sustainable.mutt We discuss her great post on 3D printing and food safety, which you can read here. Support the show - Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! - We also have a Buy Me a [Pizza] account, where all proceeds will go towards my monthly podcasting fees. Support the show! - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.…

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Happy Season 3! Tips for fostering a dog or rescuing a dog, solo 35:33

2 years ago35:33

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Yay! Welcome to season 3! I'm so glad to see you here! Today's episode features just me - a crazy dog parent who decided to foster a third dog in the month and a half that her live-in partner decided to go away to visit family. I may not be single, but these tips will help any single rescue lover navigate a new foster dog, OR, a new best friend. You can also find some general tips on how to put yourself first - for the sake of your dog! - Lavender might still be up for adoption! Find her and other adorable adoptables at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary , if you are in the Toronto/Ontario area. Support the show - Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! - We also have a Buy Me a [Pizza] account, where all proceeds will go towards my monthly podcasting fees. Support the show! - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.…

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How to be a kickass antiracist dog and animal advocate with Kassidi and Ginger (@Gingers_naps) 50:30

3 years ago50:30

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Welcome back to Rescue Dog Love! Today, host Yamini chats with Kassidi, PhD student, mom to rescue dog Ginger and animal advocate who uses her Instagram platform to educate on dogs, racism and allyship. We discuss her adorable pitbull mix Ginger, and go into the history of pitbulls and their relationship to anti-Blackness, as well as other issues about race that are persistent in the dog world (and overall world, duh!). Plus, of course, we chat all the different ways we can think before we continue to perpetuate white supremacy! - You can find Kassidi at her account @gingers_naps and her website - Get her reading list here - Find her Black Dog Account List and POC Dog Account List here - Read Kassidi's observations on dog Instagram culture in this article with Tails of Connection Support the show - Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! - We also have a Buy Me a [Pizza] account, where all proceeds will go towards my monthly podcasting fees. Support the show! - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.…

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How to Suss Out a Good Rescue #SaveEspie 1:01:49

3 years ago1:01:49

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In this two-parter episode, host Yamini begins by outlining how to look into rescues you're considering fostering, volunteering or adopting from from its ins and outs, and how to determine if something a rescue is doing is unethical versus something you prefer not to engage with. We follow this up with a deep dive interview with Sally Ann who has had various bad encounters with Toronto rescue Redemption Paws, which has resulted in her dog Esperanza being removed from her care even after adoptions had been negotiated. Follow her @espieandej to learn more about updates. - Toronto Star Articles here: #1 , #2 , #3 - No Paywall available at Redemption Flaws - Redemption Flaws Blog here with a specific article re: finances here - Our new intro and outro were produced by Creatorly Media. - There is some swearing in this podcast. - All advice given on Rescue Dog Moms podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research. - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! - We also have a Buy Me a [Pizza] account, where all proceeds will go towards my monthly podcasting fees. Support the show ( https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rescuedogmoms ) Support the show - Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! - We also have a Buy Me a [Pizza] account, where all proceeds will go towards my monthly podcasting fees. Support the show! - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.…

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Put yourself first to better your relationship with your rescue dog, plus dealing with reactivity and training with therapist Jess from Handlers and Humans 1:02:56

3 years ago1:02:56

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Rescue Dog Love host Yamini chats to Jess from the Instagram account Handlers and Humans. Jess is a licensed therapist who has taken her one-on-one work to help dog parents and dog owners with the struggles of working with dogs of all kinds, including behavioural cases, reactive dogs and more. We talk about common ways we put ourselves down and how to change your mindset, to benefit you and your relationship with your pup. - You can find Jess on Instagram as Handlers and Humans , or her website . - Sign up for her one of a kind, comprehensive program Coping with Canines - it teaches evidence-based skills alongside coaching and a supportive community for owners of challenging dogs. You can get 10% off the program with the code RESCUEDOGLOVE. - We have a brand new name and look - check out our new website and Instagram for our new logo, by Portraits for Paws ! - Our new intro and outro were produced by Creatorly Media . - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research. Support the show ! Support the show - Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! - We also have a Buy Me a [Pizza] account, where all proceeds will go towards my monthly podcasting fees. Support the show! - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.…

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Fresh food and dog nutrition with raw dog food expert Hahnbee Choi from The Raw Storm and The Rawcast 42:18

3 years ago42:18

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Rescue Dog Love host Yamini chats to Hahnbee, champion of raw feeding, fresh food and holistic living for your dog! Hahnbee discusses her adorable inspiration Stormy, her prioritization for evidence-based information and we chat raw feeding, fresh food, pet nutrition, top supplement gaps and more! - You can find Hahnbee as The Raw Storm on Instagram , TikTok , her website , YouTube and her podcast The Rawcast . - Here are her top posts: benefits of raw (always up to date with the latest research!), What's Really In The Bag , recipes , and her latest Rawcast episode with the father of raw, Dr. Ian Billinghurst. - We have a brand new name and look - check out our new website and Instagram for our new logo, by Portraits for Paws ! - Our new intro and outro were produced by Creatorly Media . - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research. Support the show - Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! - We also have a Buy Me a [Pizza] account, where all proceeds will go towards my monthly podcasting fees. Support the show! - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.…

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Our recent fostering experience with a fearful foster dog | Our journey with our Mexico foster Yara (now Nox) 31:34

3 years ago31:34

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I called this a solo episode, but we have a special episode with Rescue Dog Dad Dan! It's been a while since we've done an update, so here we give you the ins and outs of our experience with our last foster dog, Yara (now Nox!) From puppy crazies, to potty training, we chat about it all. - We have a brand new look - check out our updated website and Instagram for our new logo, by Portraits for Paws ! - Our new intro and outro were produced by Creatorly Media . - All advice given on Rescue Dog Moms podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research. - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! Support the show - Follow us on Instagram @rescuedoglovepod - Please rate us on Spotify Podcast and review us on Apple Podcasts to help our show continue to thrive and reach new people! - We also have a Buy Me a [Pizza] account, where all proceeds will go towards my monthly podcasting fees. Support the show! - All advice given on Rescue Dog Love podcast is from a personal standpoint only - every dog is different and should be evaluated by a professional. For questions on your dog's training and health, please consult your vet and trainer and do thorough research.…

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Nuance in dog training, fostering with a non-social dog and more with Haley from Paws and Reflect (@paws.andreflect) 1:12:08

3 years ago1:12:08