Life presents enough challenges, from inevitable death and illness to man-made strife like poverty, inequality, and war. In the face of human suffering, sexuality is an incredible outlet for joy, healing, pleasure and connection. Yet, social norms make accessing this simple joy harder than it needs to be. In this podcast, we unpack junk narratives about which bodies, identities, relationship styles, or sexual activities are considered acceptable and reclaim the power of sexual freedom. Recen ...
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Groomer Nations Podcast series is full of vital information for the success of both the Groomer and their Grooming Business.Vist Groomer Nation at www.groomernation.com.au
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Preserving Your Badass Whore Energy
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Whether you do full-service, camming, online content or porn, as a sex worker, your attention is in high demand. As your own boss, you get to choose who deserves your attention. If used with self-love, this power to choose becomes one of the best tools for keeping yourself safe and preserving your Badass Whore Energy. Rooted in Vanessa’s first-hand…
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Exploring Sex Clubs - with Foxie Roxy
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In this light-hearted and educational episode, Foxie offers a window into the wide world of sex clubs. Her passion for play in club settings is infectious, and as a confident pansexual woman, she brings a breadth of experiences. We cover questions like: What do you do at a sex club? How do you decide which one to choose? How do you get over nervous…
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Finding Self-Love When It’s Hardest - with Roxie Valentine
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We all have moments in life that throw off our self-esteem, where it feels impossible to believe we’re loveable, smart, good, desirable, worthy. Those moments of self-doubt don’t go away, but we can breathe through them, lean into them, and find ways to get free on the other side. In this episode, Roxie talks about her experience of deciding to com…
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Heath, Hygiene and Beauty, what every groomer should know with Iv San Bernard, with Naomi Conroy and Hosted by Vanessa Parsons
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Discover what the story is with Iv San Bernard in Australia and all about the upcoming events in 2024. The future of Grooming is here and now, learn how you can make a difference.โดย Groomer Nation
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Life as a Full-Service Sex Worker, Staying Safe and Loving the Work - with Pixie Mae and Hannah
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From truck stops and city streets to hotels and OnlyFans, sex work takes many forms. Peeling back the stigma and silence around sex work, industry veterans Pixie Mae and Hannah, dish on some of their adventures. They share light-hearted stories, describe the value of sex work as a healing profession, and offer serious insights about finding and rel…
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Race in the Swinger Lifestyle - with Jermaine Lavender
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Swinging, or what is often referred to as “the lifestyle”, is the cultural practice of having sex with multiple people even when in a committed relationship. A subset of ethical non-monogamy, swinging involves partners’ knowledge and consent, and can include sex clubs or parties, as well as hotwife, cuckold, and full-swap play. Although this cultur…
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Sexuality Behind Bars and After Release - with Joshua Wright
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Sexuality is a basic human need, but in the dehumanizing environment of prison and jail, it is often prohibited, penalized or logistically impossible. After incarceration, a myriad of factors, including lack of experience, trauma from incarceration, and stigma associated with having been incarcerated can make it difficult for many formerly people t…
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Unburying Yourself: Finding Your Way to Authenticity - With Lupin
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Becoming your authentic self, especially when your authentic desires conflict with the values in your family of origin, can be an incredibly difficult process. Today, Lupin identifies as a queer man, exploring polyamory and porn work. This wasn’t always this way and we talk with him as a beautiful moment of transition in his life, as he continues f…
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BDSM Kink as Therapy - with Hannah
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Kink or BDSM (bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism and masochism) is not just leather and dark dungeons. It’s also a way of relating to sexuality and other people, an opportunity to play with power, consensual pain, energy and roles. In this episode, Hannah shares the way kinks can not only heal specific traumas and fears, but also tr…
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Sex and Slutting During Pregnancy - with Anna
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If you Google “sex during pregnancy”, you’ll get a lot of results about whether sex is OKAY, and the general consensus is you and your partner can go for it. Fewer articles explore the experience of having multiple partners during sex and loving it. Vanessa and Anna, two pornstars and slutty people in their personal lives, share this lived experien…
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We love you! But if you're in one of the states that has passed age-verification laws, Cliff Media, our women and queer-led porn production company, can't share our content with you anymore :( Usually, we love sharing sexy, silly videos that make viewers smile, feel loved, welcome, and seen. Unfortunately, today we have to share some tough news, an…
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Starring in a Gangbang as a Trans Woman - with Roxie Valentine
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If you’ve ever fantasized about being at the center of a gangbang, you’re certainly not alone! A study released by PornHub found that “gangbang” was the 7th most popular search term for women. Turns out a lot of us want to get fucked by a horny crowd. Roxie Valentine, a leader with Cliff Media, a women and queer-led porn production company, dishes …
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Questions from Our Listeners on Sex and Relationships - with GeeGee
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In this light-hearted episode, two long-term slutty queerdos - GeeGee and Vanessa - respond to listener questions about sex, kink, dating, relationships, gender identity, and desire. GeeGee and Vanessa are both involved in kink and swinger communities, star in and direct porn, and have had partners of all genders. Yet, their answers to many of the …
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Soft Cocks and Life Beyond Erectile Dysfunction - with Steph Takaya
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Have you ever struggled to get or stay hard during sex? Loved or dated with someone whose dick stays soft? Been in a swinger situation where people with dicks in the room are embarrassed when they don’t get it up? Both cocks that sometimes stay soft depending on the situation (e.g. with a new partner or during group sex) and cocks that are chronica…
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Entering Group Sex as a Young Single Guy - with David
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The average age of attendance at group sex events is typically higher than the average in the general public. It takes some bravery and self-confidence to step so far outside social norms and share sexuality in front of other people. Even for older adults, group sex can be intimidating at first. David shares how he grew after his first experience w…
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Hyper-sexuality After Sexual Assault - with GeeGee
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“Complex personhood”, a concept from sociologist Avery Gordon, refers to the truth that we are all full of contradictions, neither victim nor perpetrator, neither fully wounded nor fully healed, always somewhere in between and both, stumbling as we search for ways to survive and thrive. Sexuality is a huge part of our complex personhood. It can be …
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Developing Personal Power through Sex Work - with Pixie Mae
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Porn and full-service sex work are often described as demeaning professions, something a person would do only out of financial desperation, trauma, addiction or coercion. Pixie Mae presents a more nuanced perspective. Many sex workers have spoken out against policies meant to “rescue” them from their chosen profession. Indeed, “the right to not be …
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Kink and Relationships on the Autism Spectrum - with Steph Takaya
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In mainstream media, autism is often depicted as a deterrent to successful romantic or sexual relationships. Steph presents an alternate perspective: autism is a different way of thinking and being that can be harnessed as interpersonal superpowers. For example, autistic people are often highly empathetic, have a strong moral compass and are more c…
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Accessing Preventive Sexual Healthcare - with Madame Law
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STI testing is the bedrock of a sustainable sex life, for everyone and especially for happily slutty adults. Most STIs today are easily identified and cured or treated. However, without easy access to testing and early detection, STIs can have devastating life consequences. Stigma, discrimination, fear, and lack of financial investment in preventiv…
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Entering the Dating World as a Baby Queer - with Orion Pax
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Dating in the straight world often comes with a lot of gendered assumptions about who takes initiative, in what ways, and what sexual interactions look like. Unlearning these assumptions can be tough when beginning to pursue dates or relationships with queer folks. Although Orion has had anonymous gay sex for two decades, he is just beginning to ex…
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BDSM Kink as Silly Adult Play - with T.Max
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Being silly is often dismissed as frivolous, inappropriate and childish, incompatible with adult responsibilities. But a lot of research shows that silly play can be a life-giving activity, increasing creativity, reducing anxiety, and deepening social connections. While T.Max has always enjoyed being silly in playful hobbies like snowboarding and s…
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Couples Transitioning from Monogamy to Polyamory - with Adrian Martin
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For many people, polyamory offers a host of benefits, like sexual and emotional freedom, deep connections with multiple people, and an abundance of love. However, it’s not without challenges, like balancing time between partners and managing jealousy and expectations. The transition from monogamy to polyamory can be rocky for people new to an idea …
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Negotiation and Boundaries in BDSM and Porn - with Hazel Havoc
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When filming porn or exploring kink, like impact play, bondage, or humiliation, consent becomes more complex and nuanced than off-camera or vanilla sex. Hazel Havoc, a long-time pro-domme, pornstar and personal life kinkster, explains methods to ensure that all participants are experiencing BDSM and porn in a way that is positive and desirable. Haz…
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Eroticizing Trauma, Fear and Jealousy
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Please note that this episode includes discussion of rape and sexual assault. Everyone processes relationship jealousy and traumatic experiences, like sexual assault, differently. Some people find that avoiding situations that cause jealousy and avoiding situations that remind them of their past experiences of assault help them remain emotionally h…
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Pursuing Loving Relationships with Slutty Women - with Orion Pax
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Society’s dominant cultural narratives suggest that most couples would prefer the security of monogamous marriage. However, the explosive popularity of hotwife and swinger porn genres makes it clear that many couples, even straight married couples, have an interest in exploring more slutty, open relationship styles. Orion Pax takes us on his journe…
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Surviving Conservative Rural America as a Closeted Queer Teenager - with T.Max
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Coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer was a lot harder several decades ago. Many people coped with the fear of unsafety by staying in the closet, resulting in the less often discussed experience of coming out in middle age or later in life. While there’s more acceptance and support of queer lives today that makes it a little ea…
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10 Wicked Hot Ways to Wait Out an STI
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It’s super important to discuss regular testing and easy access to treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), but conversation about STIs usually stops there. Common medical advice usually directs you to abstain from sex for the treatment period. What they should really be saying is abstaining from genital-to-genital and genital-to-mouth…
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The Underground World of Anonymous Gay Sex - with Orion Pax
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Self-reported studies suggest that less than 5% of men identify as either gay or bisexual. However, these studies depend on men openly communicating about their homosexual desires. Real-world experience indicates that there’s a much greater proportion of the male population interested in or actively engaged in sucking or fucking other men, despite …
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Doing Porn with your Romantic Partner - with Hazel Havoc and her Husband
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It’s a common misconception that starting porn - whether that’s performing in professional shoots or producing your own content - is a death toll for romantic relationships or future dating prospects. Like any new relationship experience, stepping into porn can require some emotional work and communication, but it can also be a great source of inti…
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Queer Inclusion in Sex-Positive Community - with Adrian Martin
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Beautiful social movements have seen the growth of positive social spaces for both queer and swinger or polyamorous communities. While many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer spaces are sexually open, not all sex-positive swinger or polyamorous spaces feel safe and welcoming to queer participants. In this episode, Adrian Martin, a long-t…
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Undoing the Shame Attached to Masturbation - with Orion Pax
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Everybody’s doing it, almost nobody’s talking about it, and when it is discussed, it’s rarely in a positive light. Yet, science confirms what common sense suggests: masturbation is beneficial for physical and emotional health, as well as sex and intimacy with others. Unfortunately, the shame and silence surrounding masturbation can turn this health…
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Light Me Up - Energy and Impact Play - with Hazel Havoc
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Impact play is a sexual kink that involves hitting someone with hands or instruments like flogs, whips, or paddles to cause consensual pain or sensation. Although this is a well-known form of BDSM, representations of this kink often leave out the complex energy exchange that takes place between participants and the mental and emotional health benef…
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Walking Through Fear and Shame to Share Your Truth
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You can fit in the box society gives us, conforming to expectations about how we should love, have sex, raise families, work, dress, and behave. Or, if you dare to step outside the box, and you continue accepting yourself when other people tell you to get back in the box, you might find that there’s so much more room to play, room for freedom, expl…
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Life presents enough challenges, from inevitable death and illness to man-made strife like poverty, inequality, and war. In the face of human suffering, sexuality is an incredible outlet for joy, healing, pleasure and connection. Yet, social norms make accessing this simple joy harder than it needs to be. In this podcast, we unpack junk narratives …
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Business Tips With Dr Cliff Faver
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Naomis chats to her mentor about Business ideas and tips for Pet groomers in 2024โดย Groomer Nation
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Energy & dogs with Wendy Radziejowski
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Join Naomi and Wendy Radziejowski as they delve into the fascinating world of energy and dogs. As a professional groomer and master of Reiki and also studied animal communication, Wendy shares her knowledge on the importance of energy work for dogs. Dogs are highly attuned to our energy, which is why it's crucial to start your work day off on the r…
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Skin and Coat with Dr Cliff Faver
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Welcome to the Skin & Coat podcast, with special guest Dr Cliff Faver. Dr Faver is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist with over 20 years of experience helping pets with skin and coat issues. In this podcast, Dr Faver shares his expertise on a variety of topics related to pet skin and coat health. From allergies and infections to nutrition a…
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Grooming Competition Preparation with Sophie Corkhill
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Join Naomi as she chats with Award winning groomer Sophie Corkhill as they discuss preparing for dog grooming competitions on this podcast. Sophie shares her tips and insights. Tune in and join the conversation!โดย Groomer Nation
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We are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of one of our favourite pet apparel, grooming and retreat brands Dogue! From humble beginnings to where they are now, we’re sharing all the juicy details with you. Naomi sat down with Margaret Hennessey, CEO of Dogue, for this informative celebration story.โดย Groomer Nation
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Sundae is a very special dog. In our podcast episode this week, we hear from Renai, Sundaes owner and her story about her skin condition journey, which was successfully treated with therapies at the grooming salon using Iv San Bernard products.โดย Groomer Nation
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Another chat with Steve Austin, CPDT-KA, of Austin’s Dog Training Education. Ep. 2
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Did you know that a healthy mindset for your dog will help your best friend deal with stressful situations, be resilient and lead to a longer life? Steve Austin, world-recognised CPDT-KA Professional Canine and behavioural trainer, joins Vanessa today and pulls back the curtains on the importance of a robust and sound dog. Tune in for his expert ti…
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A chat with Steve Austin, CPDT-KA, of Austin’s Dog Training Education.
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Vanessa chats with Steve Austin, CPDT-KA Professional Canine and behavioural trainer, as he talks about all things dogs. Steve’s passion is scent detection training, particularly in the pursuit of conservation efforts and there is possibly nobody in the world who has experienced the levels of success in a wide range of scent detection that Steve ha…
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Preparing for the Christmas rush with Monique Finch
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Naomi and Monique discuss preparing for a busy Christmas period in a busy grooming salon. Some fantastic tips and processes for staying sane during the busiest time of year.โดย Groomer Nation
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Navigating social media for your grooming business
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Naomi chat's with Karen Panagis of Phunky Design, a design and social media consultant for business. Karen gives her tips for pet groomers on navigating Social Media and so much more.โดย Groomer Nation
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Preventing Burnout with Rhiannon Beach
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Rhiannon’s story is incredibly inspirational. Busy pet professionals create amazing businesses but what happens when life stands still? In today's society, this is all too real with all the pressures of life and business. Rhiannon and Naomi break down some ways to prevent burnout and how to invent a business that can run by implementing systems.…
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A chat with Mackensie Murphy
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Pet Groomer blood flows through the veins of our next guest, Mackensie Murphy, a second generation superstar. Mackensie chats about what it takes to become a champion competitor and the highs and lows of the last few years. She discusses her tips on preparation and approaching breeders for competition dogs. Mackensie and her team on are the verge o…
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Christein Pearson - Skin & Coat Part 2
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Christein Pearson - Skin & Coat Part 1
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Australian’s own Melanie Newman chats to Groomer Nation. Melanie is dedicated to her passions. In this episode, she shares how her brand started and reveals some exciting news! We also chat about what's in store for Mastergroom 2022. This is a must listen!โดย Groomer Nation
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A Chat with Sarah Warner - Master Cat Groomer
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Master feline Groomer Sarah Warner shares her grooming journey. A premier feline groomer and trainer for the National Cat Groomers Institute of America, Sarah is an inspiration for the Cat grooming industry. Sarah's success has come from hard work and sheer determination. She shares her amazing story of 20 years working within the pet industry and …
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