A raven started it all. Cara Elizabeth suffered emotional trauma in childhood, blocked until a raven led her to truth. What she didn’t know was how this would inspire the creation of a modern day meets mystical animal apothecary deck to help others overcome emotional blocks and manifest their desires. Cara explains it all.

EPISODE NOTES: Can A Stylish Card Deck Help You Heal Emotional Blocks? Her Over 100K Followers Say Yes

This is what you read when you open the book. "You are holding not only a tribute to a beloved dog but also a story of love, loss, grief, and healing. Our beloved dog, Boris, tragically perished while saving our family from a devastating house fire. We were transformed by this experience and honored him by naming our son after him. After a time of reflection and growth, I wanted to use my talents to pay tribute to him, honor all dogs, and create something worthy of a dog's love.” This is written by Jacqueline Lemieux-Bokor, the photographer & artist behind the beautiful tribute book, Remember Me As Sunshine. WARNING: This interview is raw, filled with emotion, some tears and a lot of love. This book was given to me by a mutual friend of ours, when my beloved Sophie passed away. I sobbed over it and have done so many times since. Meeting and then interviewing Jacqueline, who is not only an very talented artist but an incredible human, and sharing her story and this book is a tribute to all pet parents who’ve loved deeply and lost and it is an inspired way to find solace and celebrate these beautiful beings we loved so much. I hope you enjoy.

EPISODE NOTES: The Most Beautiful, Inspired & Artistic Tribute Book I’ve Ever Seen, To Dogs We’ve Loved and Lost. You Must Know About This

Can a crazy, rich Asian make it in the world of luxury pet fashion? TV star and fashion lover, Crystal Lynn, has launched a luxury pet fashion brand out of Australia that features gorgeous leashes, necklaces and more. Pricey? Yes. A must to land on your fashion radar? Yes! Discover Crystal Lynn’s inspiration, how she segued from the reality tv world to the pet space seamlessly and discover her most precious muse, Manolo Pigmop!

EPISODE NOTES: Hot New Luxury Pet Fashion Brand Revealed

Pet fashion hounds? You know who you are! Bark & Swagger went on the hunt for you at this year’s Global Pet Expo to uncover our faves you have to know about! Don’t miss out on this fashion forward tips!

EPISODE NOTES: Fetching Fashion or Just Plain Cute Stuff for Your Pets - My Global Pet Expo Roundup on Faves!

20%-60% of dogs are not considered adoptable due to behavior issues and thousands are killed each year in shelters and rescues because they are not considered safe for adoption. My guest today helps to make some of those dogs adoptable; gives them a second chance at life. His name is Thommy Harley and he’s a trainer who specializes in dogs with behavior issues in shelters.

EPISODE NOTES: The Second Chance Angel

Hammy and Olivia get into all sorts of hilarious situations, from opening a petting zoo to directing an army of monkeys to limit their snacks. I’ve found myself laughing out loud scrolling through their Instagram account. E!, Access, KTLA all agree; they’ve been featured on them all and more. With a new recipe book out, we go behind the scenes with pet parent Chris Equale, to learn what life is really like for these social media stars.

EPISODE NOTES: What Talkative, Adorable, Mischievous Short-Leggers Do 9m People Have In Common? That Would Be Hammy & Olivia, The Welsh Corgi Duo That Has Crushed It on Social Media

What are the hottest fashion trends for pets and where can you find them? Where do some of the top pet fashion designers showcase their wares? This fashion forward boutique was one of the first and is still innovating today.

EPISODE NOTES: How A Fashion Brand Innovates for Longevity to Bring the Hottest Pet Fashion to the Space

Animal rescue advocate and talented pet brand photographer, Mindy Dutka, talks incredible rescue stories from Central America & how to make your pet and brand stand out from the rest.

EPISODE NOTES: What’s It Take To Be A Great Pet Photographer?

Get the inside scoop visiting new brands I love and those doing innovative things to make a dog’s world more stylish and fun as I take you through this year’s Global Pet Expo, one of the most important pet conventions of the year!

EPISODE NOTES: What’s New and Stylish for Your Pup? Discover What’s Hot At the 2023 Global Pet Expo with Me!

At 2 feet 7 inches tall and having broken over 500 bones by the time she was 10, Katherine Klimitas is still unstoppable. Born with a disease called osteogenesis imperfecta, this wheelchair-bound wonder has developed herself into a formidable graphic design artist, pet portraitist and someone so magnetic, Rod Stewart sought her out in the middle of a packed arena, to meet. Discover her story here.

EPISODE NOTES: Animals, Art & Rod Stewart - When Life Gave Her Lemons, She Made Some Beautiful Lemonade