Today I am speaking with dog groomer Louisa Tandy about New Years Resolutions, Setting Goals and The Rookie Challenge.

Louisa Tandy has been a groomer over 30 years, she is a founding member of The English Groomers Group, she speaks at seminars, is the ambassador for Simpsons Grooming Supplies, she competes at nd judges at grooming competitions, and organises the Rookie Challenge.

Links

To enter the Rookie Challenge ... https://thegroomersspotlight.com/page/the-rookie-challenge-2024/317

(remember to register for the spotlight - you don't have to become a member... just register - like you would for any other platform)

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This week I am talking to Rich Smith about the run up to Christmas in the salon, sharing some tips advice and experiences.

We also discuss what it is about showing that he loves and what keeps him doing it.

Rich has been grooming over 20 years, he has successfully competed with his grooming and even won reserve best in show at groomer of the year.

He has been handling and grooming Bichon Frise in the show ring for over 10 years and more recently has been judging too.

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Today I am Talking to Cheryl Howard and Costin Stoica, They were both on Groom Team England in 2022 when England won the worlds.

I am talking to them about competing, showing AND their NEW competition GROOMPHORIA on November 16th & 17th 2024, at Royal Court Brittania Hotel, Coventry.

Cheryl and Costin are so friendly and easy to talk to and the offer so much advice.

Groomphoria - Facebook & Instagram.

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Today I am talking to the founder of Asian Fusion Grooming Pammie Carmichael-Hogg...

Pammie was the first to graduate from Starwood Arts Grooming School, she was the first international groomer to pass the ’Theory of Angles in Korean Grooming’ and she is a founding board member of ICMG.

Pammie is a busy lady who Grooms, Teaches students, Sells Scissors and other grooming products and does online training too!

Today we talk about her journey into Asian Grooming and how she got to creating Asian Fusion. We talk about how it's important to learn you craft correctly but to also remember to enjoy being creative and thinking outside of the box!

Pammies Links

In person training …. https://www.facebook.com/Pammiedoggroomingcourses / 07412 036587

Retail or online training …. http://www.asianfusiongrooming.com/ / https://www.facebook.com/AFGwithPammie

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This Week I am talking to master groomer Verity Hardcastle about her work in and out of the salon ... She; runs her own grooming business, shares content for groomers across the socials, She won podcaster of the year for her podcast 'Pod on the Dog' and is the Author of her new book 'Happy Dog. Happy You.' .... You will also remember seeing her as a judge on the English TV Show Pooch Perfect alongside Colin Taylor.

Verity's Details

Happy Dog. Happy You Available online and in all good bookstores

@VerityHardcastle Instagram / Tik Tok / Facebook

Pod On The Dog Apple Podcasts, Spotify & many more.

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This week I am Talking to Alison Rodgers, Alison has Achieved so many things inter time inching many best in shows, She was a European champion of champions, she has mutipal Liz Paul Awards and much much more!

She has been a Competition Judge, a Judge in the Showring, A Grooming Examiner and has also represented the UK for Groom Team England!

Today we are talking about the journey, how she got started, who inspired her, what route she took, things she found difficult and how hard work and determination has helped her achieve her goals.

Alison Rodger was the winner of the European Champion of Champions, she was twice winner of Groomer of the Year, she wore Proffessional Gromer of the Year, World Grooming Judge of the Year & Northern Groomer of the Year.

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This Week Gary interviews me, about my ADHD, He asks me questions submitted by the listeners & I answer the questions I usually ask My Guests

Links

• Dirty Laundry .... Book about ADHD by Richard Pink & Roxanne Emery
• That ADHD Podcast ..... BBC Sounds Podcast by Patryja Boryka
• ADHD Adult Podcast / charity … https://www.adhdadult.uk/trustees/
• Dr James Browns ADHD talks … run by seed talks … tours around the country or online seminars .. . https://www.seedtalks.co.uk/tickets
• ADHD AF Podcast
• Happy Place Podcast by Fearne Cotton

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Laura Jade Clegg has been a groomer over 10 years, she has run her own business for over 5 years and she is a good friend of mine... she also has been late diagnosed with ADHD.

Today we are talking about examples of our lived experience as being late diagnosed with ADHD… I chose to do this as October is ADHD Awareness Month.

ADHD Podcasts :-

• ADHD AF
• The ADHD Adults Podcast
• Well Being For Dog Groomers - Episode 7 - Zoe Joanna Coaching

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A really nice light hearted & varied chat with Lorraine Mottershead about a bit of everything!

Lorraine has been grooming over 35 years, she has her own salon, she has competed, judged and she is one of the organisers of the Great British Grooming Show.

We talk through her starting out, setting up her own salon, we talk about creativity including a bit about her other job which is Singing in an 80's band.

We discuss her role behind the scenes in Pooch Perfect & lots lots more! ... Aswell as discussing our normal final groomers questions.

GREAT BRITISH GROOMING SHOW 19TH MAY 2004, LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE

Web Page… www.thegreatbritishgroomingshow.co.uk

Facebook page …. The Great British Grooming Show

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Today I am talking to Kellie Ceccarelli, founder of Yoo Kan Too, we explore what trauma and triggers are… how they can affect us, and how compassionate inquiry can help. We also discuss addictions, the cry out method and the connection between mental and physical health..

Kellie Ceccarelli's contact details for Yoo Kan Too Therapy....

Phone. 07480067148

Email. [email protected]

Website. yookantootherapy.com

Gabor Mate Interviews ....

Happy Place Podcast ... Fearne Cotton

Mad World Podcast ... Bryony Gordon

Diary of A CEO Podcast .... Steven Bartlett

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