Judy has been in the pet industry since the 70’s. And has done it all: boarding and daycare, groomer, judge, speaker, vendor, trade show director, heading up an association. It might be a shorter list to say what she hasn’t done in and for the industry.

Beth is my longest running friend in the pet industry. We met when she was paired with me at corporate as my mentor. We have traveled together as speakers for the pet industry and were two of the earliest mobile groomers. We recently paired to write The Mobile Groomers Bible, a half century of mobile grooming experience.

Lori Monian. Lori embodies the phoenix. She rises from the ashes to be better than she was before. Nothing stands in her way, not Stage 4 Lung Cancer, nor the Paradise Fires.

We all have obstacles to overcome, but being able to come back from the dead 6 times is truly badass. Anjie is living the dream of her own successful shop and is a marketing genius. We expect great things from her and she will be featured on the Pet Groomer Town Hall this May!

Owner of Einstein Pets. The most delicious and nutritious treats for your dogs. I speak from personal experience just how tasty they are.

Notably known as one half of the The Groom Pod along with Barbara Bird. But did you know she also has a rollercoaster podcast? Her life has been an inspirational journey. We are so glad she made it to the pet industry.

Maggie Springer is an extraordinary enterprising young business owner. She believes that women need to uplift and encourage each other. She and her hubby own Diamond In The Ruff Mobile Pet Spa.

Laura Civello Hearn is the author of the most complete book ever on House Call grooming: A Practical Guide To Housecall Grooming. In addition, Laura speaks at many professional pet industry conferences, as well as is involved in NYS Grooming Association. Her facebook group, House Call grooming is for those groomers who are interested in house call grooming and want to network with like professionals.

Sandy Gyorgi is the owner of ShowSeasons. Sandy truly cares about groomers and it’s evident in her products and her partnerships with groomers. Her tent sale, the day before Atlanta Pet Fair, is the place to be. Sandy has vendors, super specials, and some of the best in the industry for casual, but informative lectures and demos. Sandy was one of the first manufacturers to completely disclose ingredients. Find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/showseason.products/ and her website at https://www.showseasongrooming.com.

What can I say. BARBARA BIRD!!!!! Barbara serves the groomers and the clients they serve through education. Barbara has tirelessly worked on our behalf in spite of backlash. She’s a pip and I love her dearly. Follow her podcast at http://www.thegroompod.com and https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegroompod/.