Melinda Hull began grooming 21 years ago, and has owned shops and house call grooming business over the years. Melinda has taught at a nationally known grooming school and dabbled in grooming contests and is now a Criminal Justice major and have plans to work with reentering citizens. She recently relocated from the Midwest to the PNW and splits her time between 3 salons and her own small house call operation. Melinda hope to merge her two worlds and help people, who are rebuilding their lives, find fulfillment and empowerment in the pet industry.

Carly D’Aoust is the owner of Continental Pet Company and Dogs Do Smile. Though she comes from an island of the west coast of Canada, she can be be seen often at grooming shows all around the US.

Mary interviews Jill Pipino. Jill has been a pet stylist for 23 years and currently owns a salon in upstate NY. She also works at Barkleigh’s trade shows as the Contest Ring Coordinator. When not working Jill enjoys spending time with her dogs outside.

In this special episode, Mary and Corina, who is gene positive for Huntingtons Disease, discuss how Corina will navigate this progressive disease.

Mary interviews Starr Lake, recently paroled from a Washington State Prison and graduate of their grooming program. She is transitioning into a viable member of our community.

From prison to celebrating the 6th anniversary of owning an award winning grooming shop. Listen to Mary Kniskerns amazing journey.

Meet Cindy of Scout And Zoes. AKA The Queen Of Novel Proteins.

Sarah is a National Certified Master Groomer. You probably have seen her in the contest ring where she has many trophies other name. Sarah values continuing education as evidenced by her support of Groom Haus and numerous Barkleigh Honors nominations. In Sarah's words" Safety, Quality & Knowledge are what sets her apart from others.

Mary interviews Barbara Prueckel; ‘International Groomer of the Year’ multiple times, Captain of Groom Team Canada for ten years, and recently received the prestigious title Barkleigh Honours ‘Judge of the Year 2015’. Barbara is the producer of Canada's premier tradeshow Mastergroom Canada.

Mary interviews Lulu Rodriguez, fellow crystal enthusiasts and Operations Manager at Artero USA and Administrative Assistant at K9s By Design.