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An insight into pets, vetting, superhero dog rescuers, cancer in animals and SO MUCH MORE! Sarah Lauch is an animal-lover that exposes the good, bad and wonderful in the animal world! To request a guest, please email sarahlauch@gmail.com.
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Getting hired in sports can be hard, but you don't have to go it alone. On the weekly WorkInSports Podcast, host Brian Clapp acts as your guide to stand out and make a name for yourself in this unique and competitive industry. Featuring an impressive list of guests ranging from super agents (Leigh Steinberg, Nicole Lynn, Jack Mills), General Managers (Dan Duquette) and sports reporters (Jason La Canfora, Tamara Brown) to entrepreneurs (Zach Maurides, Neeta Sreekanth, Eric Stark), marketing e ...
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Darin Roberge hosts Buy, Sell, Hold: Spotlight with a look inside the collector car world.
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"An engine for innovation." It certainly is. Dog Aging Project is absolutely fascinating and Dr. Jake Ryave, who is at the forefront of research, joins me to dive into all of it. YOU can be part of their study by enrolling your own dog into their Project, which has a goal of maximizing health and longevity for your dog! INCREDIBLE work they do. Oh,…
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"There is nothing more magnificent than a wolf." Abby Matzke started her career in animal welfare working with wolves and exotic animals. That lead her to the Shelter Manager position at Chicago Canine Rescue. Her experiences with wild animals has helped her in her role keeping the rescue and brick and mortar shelter organized. This is a great conv…
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Robyn started her career in forensics and from there has built a business with the most powerful images that you will ever see. From the lighting to the background to the editing, Haute Dog Photography creates memories and keepsakes that will last a lifetime. Robyn joins me for a terrific discussion on how she took this giant leap and built her bus…
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When you adopt a senior gem from Beth Stern, you better be ready for your social media to blow up. Haaa. That is what happened with veterinarian Colleen McCarthy and her dog Bugsy. Colleen and her partner Dan take in broken dogs and cats and give them the absolute best. A great conversation with some great insight into vet med, too. Follow her crew…
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"I remember going there every day and trying not to take it personal." In the age of The Bear, kitchen's have been exposed as an intense place to work. For anyone that has work in one, you already know that. (Former waitress, here) Kim Padilla, formerly a Michelin Star chef, is now making pet cakes and treats with her Cosmico's Pet Bakery. I love t…
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Imagine seeing your adoptable animals with water rising around them. In late June, that was a reality for Heartland Animal Shelter when a water main broke, flooding their shelter. The quick actions of the community, staff, volunteers and strangers from all over the world made sure this catastrophe a little less brutal. Shelter Manager Allyson Rosen…
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Senior pet adoption has been on the rise the last few years and Zoe from Newman Nation: Senior Pets United has been taking discarded seniors since 2017. There is a lot of heartache, but also so much reward. Zoe and I catch up on her latest rescues and her thoughts on the current shelter crisis.Di Sarah Lauch
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Imagine being at work knowing your dog is on a field trip! The Magic Dog Bus is a relatively new business venture, but it has taken off in the Tennessee area! Join Founder Amy for a conversation about all the goodness she gets to experience every day on the magic dog bus!Di Sarah Lauch
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Pet photography is truly an art. When you pair sick animals or hospice pets with that, you come up with some magical moments. Pet Photographer Kimberly Kingen joins me with some truly great insight into her pet photography!Di Sarah Lauch
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"The greatest act of love we can do for somebody is to let them go." Foreverland Farm is doing incredible work by rescuing discarded farm animals. The podcast could have been 3 hours and I would have been so entertained. Recently, Brittney reached out for help with a puppy with cancer, which is so rare. We helped financially at Live Like Roo Founda…
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A devastating incident with a pet care company change Dan Rubenstein's life forever. The CEO and Founder of Pup Pet Club knew he had to build a better business focused on listening to customers. His journey started in NYC and moved to Chicago and with over 25 years in the pet care business, he is proud of what he has built in memory of Sydney. More…
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It can be a dark place when you think about abused and neglected animals. There are also dogs stuck in the judicial system hanging on by a thread in a cage 24/7 waiting for a court date, but with the help of Safe Humane Chicago, those animals have a future instead of a death sentence. Cynthia Bathurst, the Founder of Safe Human Chicago, joins me to…
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Often we are going about our daily life and we do not recognize something in front of us that could be a big problem. In big cities, thousands of birds die each migration season (and beyond) when they run into buildings. Those buildings are not just the 50 story offices, but also smaller buildings. There are many ways to help and Annette from Chica…
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I decided to turn a Live Like Roo story into a podcast because it is just so special. Sometimes fate steps in when you need it the most. Imagine losing your house, your owner and the only semblance of life that you know in a span of a few weeks. That happened to a dog named Tiki. 2 Heroes stepped in named Tom and Cary and as luck would have it, our…
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Imagine starting a business plan at age 8 and seeing it flourish at age 16. Ava decided to make homemade dog treats at age 6 and NOW her product is in Target. She also gives back to community by donating treats to non-profits and dog shelters. She is a great guest! For more: www.avaspetpalace.comDi Sarah A. Lauch
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I have so much respect for vet techs. They do SO MUCh and I always say they do not get paid enough for all the work they do not just medically, but also emotionally. I met Dani a few years ago and because of the vets that Live Like Roo uses, she was often the tech for our difficult cases. She was watching the pawdcast a few weeks ago with Dr. Josie…
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What if there was a way to use science to figure out the best career path for you? A way to narrow down the many options into a much more manageable choice. Well, Brian got a big hit of inspiration while watching Oppenheimer. He donned his lab coat and pocket protector, got out his calculator, and started testing. I picture Brian as more of a Bill …
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Natalie from Great Lake Pigeon Rescue joins me to chat about these incredible animals and what the rescue does to help them! What you may see as a disposable annoyance on a city street, some people see as a family pet. My jaw was on the floor for a lot of this interview. Natalie and her colleagues at Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue do so much great work …
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75% of resumes don't pass through ATS (applicant tracking systems). Recruiters spend an average of 7.6 seconds reading the ones that do. The sports industry is highly competitive because… well, sports. You need to take every advantage offered, and AI is the quickest way to get your resume into the right hands. Brian covers 21 ways —that's right, 21…
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Dr. Horchak was my go-to for all things cancer-related and old hot mess chihuahua related when she was with a local Chicago vet. She uprooted and opened her OWN practice in Nashville and though I was sad, I was so proud of her. I always feel lucky when we get someone like her on the podcast because she not only started a biz from the ground up, but…
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"We cannot save them all." Elli Frank adopted Mr. Bones from an open admission shelter and because of his reactivity in situations that caused him stress and angst, she had to say goodbye to him with a behavior euthanasia. Elli was talking about this long before many were brave enough to tell the truth about what happened to some animals. Elli also…
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Imagine you become incapacitated in some way or even worse you pass away. Think about the instructions you leave a pet sitter when you go on vacation. (SAME!) What if there was no plan for your dog? What if your cat had to go to a friend and they did not know the cat was an escape artist. So much to think about if your pets were left to someone who…
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Save the Manatee Club was created in 1981 by Jimmy Buffet and former Florida Governor Bob Graham. TJ, a manatee biologist, joins me to chat about all the incredible work the Club does to keep manatees safe as they face many obstacles in their habitats. TJ is a great guest! To learn more: www.savethemanateeclub.org…
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Horses have a magical healing power and once you get to know one, it is hard to walk away. For Valorie at North Winds Rescue and Healing, it all started with a horse named Sarge in a kill pen and on a list that no horse wants to be on. She saved him and he inspired her to do even more. She created North Winds Rescue & Healing that not only saves ho…
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Get your portfolios, reels, and certificates ready… As Gangstarr put it, this episode is all about "skills, skills, skills." R.I.P. Guru. Skills-based hiring is trending in the sports industry, raising the question, "Do you really need a college degree to make it in the sports industry?" Join Brian as he breaks down the shift happening in sports jo…
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