In this raw and inspiring conversation, I sit down with Catherine Tessier — Co-Founder and Chief Dog Officer at All The Dogs Clubhouse — to explore what it really takes to build a business rooted in purpose, partnership, and personal evolution.
Together, we dive deep into Catherine’s entrepreneurial journey:
🐾 The why behind launching ATD with her partner
💬 The importance of communication, space, and connection in relationships
🔥 Navigating internal challenges, people-pleasing tendencies, and the pressure of social media
🌱 Her evolving relationship with self-worth, balance, and being authentically seen
This episode is intimate and empowering. A must-listen for anyone daring to be real, pursue a dream or make space for themselves.
3:15 — Catherine’s why behind All The Dogs
8:00 — Building a business with her partner
12:22 — Creating space for deeper connection
14:29 — The challenges of launching ATD
17:03 — “You might not be where you thought you’d be…”
18:02 — Next milestones ahead
23:45 — Self-expression vs. social expectations
27:17 — Social media, people-pleasing & self-comparison
33:18 — A mother’s mantra: “What’s your name? What can you do?”
35:15 — Soul check-in: how’s your relationship with yourself?
36:22 — Dark nights of the soul
41:57 — Then vs. Now: evolution of self
49:11 — Advice to past self
51:11 — Patterns she’s levelling up from
52:50 — Final 4 questions
56:03 — Closing reflections
Let this episode remind you to:
💡 Value what you already have
🔥 Have the courage to chase your dreams
🌊 Embrace the messy, beautiful journey of becoming
📲 Connect with Catherine & All The Dogs Clubhouse
Website: www.atdclubhouse.com
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