Dogs. They’re companions, guardians, and much much more – they complete us. And they just might save us from ourselves. Anna Webb explores all levels of modern dog ownership and brings to life why every dog is extraordinary. She speaks to scientists and experts - people who have and are changing our understanding of dogs - on everything from emotional intelligence to nutrition to behaviour, delving deep into subjects like homeopathy, telepathic communication and the pet food scandal. It's th ...
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Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world.
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What does it take to build a sunless tan empire from the ground up? Entrepreneur Kelly Ann Callaghan spills the tea on how she turned her side-hustle into a half-a-million-dollar business in one of the most fastest-growing niches in beauty. Join her as she shares her best practices for surviving this cutthroat industry, everything from securing the bag to silencing the haters.
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Judging from the reaction this episode received, Katrina's return in 2025 to talk about all things poodles was your favourite! Visit Katrinasweb.com Thank you to the good people at Antinol. We're super proud to be collaborating with them and you can enjoy at 10% discount on your purchase by using our promocode ANNAWEBB. Remember - you're supporting…
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We’re joined by Blue Cross Vet, Paul Manktelow, talking about how to keep your dog safe this Christmas. We chat about why despite being super vigilant, every year many dogs become a veterinary statistic. It's estimated that 10 per cent of Britain's dogs see a vet over the festive season. Paul highlights the main toxic foods from raisins, dark ‘posh…
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When once upon a time the term dog-friendly hadn’t been invented as we know it today! That’s why it was brilliant to chat with Photographer, Jackie Richards, about her book: Dogs in the Workplace. For over 13 years Jackie has capture dogs and their people in all sorts of different workplaces: from garages, butcher’s shops, cinemas, offices, hairdre…
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Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world. My special guest is the incredible, genre-defying composer,…
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‘Alright Pet’! That’s the hugely successful podcast by BBC Broadcaster, Anne-Marie Wallace who joins me on A Dog’s Life to chat about her passion for all animals, especially retired Greyhounds. Anne -Marie broadcasts on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC NI and launched Alright Pet that airs on BBC Sounds and is about to start its seventh series. Co-hosted b…
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The Sunless Edit: Innovating the Industry with Jaclyn Cook
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39:25In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Anna Hollowell chats with Jaclyn Cook, founder of Phoenix Sunless and innovative product creator in the spray tan industry. Jaclyn shares her journey from starting as a spray tan artist to building her own brand and developing industry-changing products, including her Sunless Edit line. The conversation div…
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This week we're joined by film Director, Heidi Ewing, of Loki Films , chatting about Folktales the latest release. When modern life becomes too loud, a group of teens escape to the Arctic wilderness for an unconventional gap year. Guided by patient teachers and a pack of Alaskan huskies, they learn resilience and form meaningful connections with na…
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Becoming Obsessed & Creating a Community with Audrey Lyons
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25:31In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Kelly Callahan interviews Audrey Lyons, owner of Blaze and a leading figure in the spray tanning industry. Audrey shares her inspiring journey from a chance discovery of a spray tan machine to building a thriving business and cult-favorite product line. By the end of this episode, you will learn about: Audr…
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This week we're joined by Bio-Archeologist, Dr Carly Ameen, who has been part of a team studying the emergence and diversification of dog morphology. Looking at the remarkable difference in over 600 dog’s skulls from as far back as 11,000 years ago, the team discovered a huge variety of skull shapes and sizes. This proves that dogs were very differ…
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Why Your Biz Feels Stuck (HINT: It's NOT the Economy)
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16:30In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, host Anna Hollowell shares timely mindset shifts and concrete strategies for beauty entrepreneurs facing a challenging economy. Anna addresses common concerns about slowed business, debunks the myth that “the economy” is the only factor holding you back, and empowers listeners to focus on what’s within thei…
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This week we're joined by Solicitor, Ben Evans from Co-Op Legal Services who is talking about why lawyers are recommending that couples think about a ‘Pet-Nup’ agreement when taking on a pup. With 42% of all marriages in the UK ending in divorce, it’s not uncommon for the dog to be caught up in the break up. Ben explains he has seen dogs used in ‘p…
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Never Say No: Building a Brand of Excellence with Brittney Bennett
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32:22In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Anna Hollowell chats with Brittney Bennett, founder of Be Bronze Studio. Brittney shares her inspiring journey from the hospitality industry to leading the way in professional spray tanning, revealing how her focus on excellence and customer service has shaped her brand. Anna and Brittney discuss the real c…
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Esther Logue from Paleo Ridge on Senior Dogs
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30:15This week we’re joined by Esther Logue, Content and Communications Manager at Paleo Ridge, catching up on the latest developments at one of the UK’s fastest growing raw food brands. We chat about the huge expansion of the raw feeding sector in the last decade and how the company has doubled in size in the last five years to adapt to this growing de…
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How You Finish Is How You Start: Leverage End-of-Year Energy & Set the Tone for 2026
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18:52In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, host Anna Hallwell shares her strategic four-pillar framework for closing out the business year strong and setting the tone for 2026. Drawing from her extensive experience in the beauty industry, she offers a nuanced approach to navigating the holiday season as a beauty professional. By the end of this epis…
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This week Anna chats to the ‘House Plant Doctor, Joe Bagley, on the huge benefits of bringing house plants into our homes, adding that important Vitamin G - for green! More than a third (36%) of people say they miss the greenery outdoors during autumn and winter, while 65% spend more time inside and as little as 5% of people go outside for leisure …
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Sponsor Spotlight: Sunless Meets Science with AYU Sunless
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38:49In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Anna Hollowell chats with AYU Sunless owner Vibha Makwana about the science and artistry behind sunless tanning. Vibha, a cosmetic chemist with 30 years of experience, shares her journey of creating innovative skincare-infused tanning solutions that bridge the gap between beauty and science. By the end of t…
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This week Anna is chuffed to have chatted to Journalist and Author, Sophia Money-Coutts, about her new book - The Year of the Dog. It’s the funniest, most heart warming ‘memoir’ of bringing ‘Dennis’ - the Parsons Russell Terrier pup into her life just over a year ago. Approaching a landmark birthday, it’s the roller coaster journey of how he has ch…
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Corporate to CEO: Leap Before You're Ready with Anna Herman-Evans
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39:03In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Anna Hollowell chats with Anna Herman-Evans about her inspiring journey in the spray tanning industry. Anna Herman shares her transformation from a corporate professional to a full-time spray tan artist and entrepreneur, highlighting her business growth and personal development. By the end of this episode, …
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In this classic episode (and Anna's personal favourite) the eminent biologist and author of Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home talks to Anna about the science behind our pets' 'sixth sense'. Thank you to the good people at Antinol. We're super proud to be collaborating with them and you can enjoy at 10% discount on your purchase by us…
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Finding the Right Clients & Charging Your Worth with Kelsey LaVergne
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33:44In this episode, Anna Hollowell interviews Kelsey LaVergne, owner of Bronze Allure Spray Tans, discussing her entrepreneurial journey in the sunless tanning industry. By the end of this episode, you will learn about: Kelsey's transition from a 9-5 job to becoming a successful spray tan business owner The importance of attending industry conferences…
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We’re joined by Dr Nick Thompson talking about the integrative principle, based on a holistic viewpoint where different modalities including diet, acupuncture, herbs, homeopathy, red light therapy and physical therapies combine to offer a tool kit to help the natural healing process, whilst keeping your pet’s body burden to a minimum. We discuss th…
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We’re joined by Lisbet Stuer-Lauridsen and Amber Synnott from Cloud 9 Vets who have launched a service dedicated to offering at home euthanasia for all pets, but mainly dogs and cats. They conducted a survey recently that revealed that two thirds of pet owners had no idea that it was possible to help your pet cross to the rainbow bridge at home. Cl…
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The #1 Transformation You Need In Your Business (AND In Your Life!)
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10:27In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Kelly Callahan shares her powerful insights on the transformative potential of attending business events in the beauty industry. Drawing from her personal experiences, she breaks down the myths and fears surrounding professional events and offers an inspiring perspective on personal and professional growth.…
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A Dog's Life Archive: Dr Paul Koudounaris
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1:20:26In this classic episode from the archive, we’re joined by Dr Paul Koudounaris talking about his book ‘Faithful until Death’. As a first in terms of investigating Pet Cemeteries all around the world, Paul admits this was a labour of love of 11 years. Revealing the history of pet ownership as in the late Victorian era industrialisation meant more fol…
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Business Owner vs. Entrepreneur with Janessa Laureano
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43:33In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Anna Hollowell sits down with Janessa Laureano, owner of Lolo Tan Toronto, to dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the beauty industry. By the end of this episode, you will learn about: The difference between being an entrepreneur and a business owner Janessa's unique entrepren…
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In this classic episode, Anna talks to Chocolatier, Paul A. Young in his small shop in Camden Passage, Islington, London. As well as the UK's leading maker of fine chocolate, Paul is an author and more importantly proud dad to Billy, a minature Dachshund. Chocolate is obviously bad for dogs but not for Pet Parents. Paul and Anna sample some of his …
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In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Kelly Callaghan dives deep into Black Friday business strategies for beauty professionals, offering a comprehensive guide to turning the shopping holiday into a profitable and strategic business opportunity. By the end of this episode, you will learn about: - The need for early planning to avoid last-minute…
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We’re joined by Author Grace Olson who is talking about her latest series of children’s book about her sheep. These are sheep that have turned into therapists and work alongside Grace in helping people. Complementing Grace’s horses that have for many years been offering intuitive comfort and healing to Grace’s human clients. We talk about how sheep…
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Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world. In this conversation, Suzie is joined by TwoSet Violin, aka…
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Building a Mobile Empire with Randi Milroy
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47:55In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Anna Hollowell interviews Randi Milroy, owner of Oak City Sunless, a highly successful mobile spray tanning business in Raleigh, North Carolina. Randi shares her inspiring journey from a casual tanning enthusiast to a thriving mobile spray tanning entrepreneur who now manages a team of 10 technicians and se…
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This week we’re joined by Jason Cortis who facilitates courses for Blue Cross and works directly with police forces. Dog-related incidents reported to police have risen sharply, up from 30,500 in 2023 to over 32,500 in 2024, with the broader category of dogs being out of control, including injuries to people, adding another 23,000 cases annually. M…
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In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Kelly Callaghan shares her strategies for thriving during slow seasons in the beauty industry. By the end of this episode, you will learn about: Seeing slow seasons as opportunities for growth Boosting cash flow with promotions, memberships, and retail sales Staying visible online with consistent content At…
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Thank you to the good people at Antinol. We're super proud to be collaborating with them and you can enjoy at 10% discount on your purchase by using our promocode ANNAWEBB. Remember - you're supporting A Dog's Life by supporting our proud sponsor! If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more …
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Eat No’s for Breakfast: Valentina Forero on Turning Setbacks Into Success
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35:49In this episode of the Beauty Business Babes podcast, co-host Anna Hollowell interviews Valentina Forero, owner of Bronze Beauty Bar. Valentina shares her journey of starting over in a new city, building a successful spray tan business from scratch, leveraging social media for client growth, balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and setting bo…
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This week Anna chats to Olga Jones who is talking about how her passion for training her own dogs, English Springer Spaniel, Bonnie and Simba, her Border Collie. Passionate about training tricks, Olga began competing in Canine Freestyle seven years ago, and with a strings of wins, competing at Crufts and more. Away from competitions, Olga’s dogs ha…
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In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Kelly Callaghan discusses overcoming fear, embracing imperfection, and building resilience as a beauty business professional. By the end of this episode, you will learn about: - Taking action despite fear and valuing imperfection. - Practicing consistently to improve skills like video and public speaking. -…
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In today’s episode we’re digging into puppy sales online and the founders of a new verification app called Pet Proov. Following a tragic experience Kate Margolis teamed up with Garry Clarke to invent a new system that can verify a breeder online to offer peace of mind that you won’t be scammed. Along with their aim to stop unscrupulous breeding, pr…
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Facebook Group LIVE Podcast Q&A with Kelly Callaghan and Anna Hollowell
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51:11In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Kelly Callaghan and Anna Hollowell dive into engaging discussions on Facebook Live, addressing questions from their vibrant community. They share their expertise and personal experiences in the beauty industry while offering valuable insights for both new and seasoned professionals. By the end of this episo…
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This week we dig into the archive for this classic episode where Anna is joined by Will Green MA, Executive MBA Programme at the University of Winchester and Sales and Marketing Director of Paleo Ridge. We discuss sustainability in the pet industry, focusing on the model adopted by Paleo Ridge as a raw food firm supplier, setting eco-standards in t…
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Trigger Warning: Navigating Business When Shit Hits The Fan
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37:09In this episode of the Beauty Business Babes podcast, host Kelly Callaghan discusses balancing personal struggles with running a beauty business. She shares her experiences and the importance of self-care during tough times. By the end of this episode, you will learn about: 1. Recognizing the impact of personal challenges on your business. 2. Effec…
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Katrina returns to talk about all things poodles! Visit Katrinasweb.com Thank you to the good people at Antinol. We're super proud to be collaborating with them and you can enjoy at 10% discount on your purchase by using our promocode ANNAWEBB. Remember - you're supporting A Dog's Life by supporting our proud sponsor! For more about Anna go to anna…
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Contouring, Community, & the CEO Mindset with Krissy LaRoque
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40:19In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Anna Hollowell interviews Krissy LaRoque, a dynamic figure in the beauty industry known for her expertise in spray tanning and her successful business acumen. Krissy shares her journey from starting her business in the back of her car to establishing a thriving studio and online academy focused on empowerin…
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This week we talk to singer-songwriter and animal lover, Skip Ewing, all the way from his ranch in Wyoming, USA. We talk about his free-roaming dogs, horses, and his new song 'Road Dog.' Listen to Skip here and follow on @skipewing Thank you to the good people at Antinol. We're super proud to be collaborating with them and you can enjoy at 10% disc…
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From the UK to the Stage: Laura John-Baptiste on Mastering Bodybuilding Tans
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36:21In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, host Anna Hollowell interviews Laura John-Baptiste, a spray tan artist from just outside London. The episode focuses on mastering bodybuilding tans and explores Laura's journey from working with at-risk youth to becoming a leader in the spray tanning industry. By the end of this episode, you will learn abou…
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When we’re talking about manners and in-dining etiquette with King Charles III former butler, Grant Harrold. As Dine Out week draws to a close , Grant explains why he is passionate about reviving dining etiquette and that involves dogs too! With the rise of ‘dog-friendly’, canny entrepreneurs are catering for our four-legged friends, but this means…
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The Making of a Bronzologist: How Stevie Jackson Turned Her Passion into a Movement
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27:41In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Anna Hollowell interviews Stevie Jackson, the owner and trainer at Bronzologist Academy and a renowned spray tan artist. By the end of this episode, you will learn about: 1. Stevie's journey from a regular job to a successful spray tan artist. 2. Tips for growing a mobile spray tanning business. 3. How she …
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AI for the Modern Beauty Boss: Save Time, Make Money, Stay Human
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10:49In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, host Anna Hollowell shares insights on how AI tools can transform the way beauty professionals operate their businesses. By the end of this episode, you will learn about: 1. How to work more efficiently. 2. Ways to automate tasks. 3. Tips for brainstorming and planning. 4. How to keep your personal touch. 5…
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This week we’re joined by Dog Behaviourist, Ross McCarthy from the Cambridge Institute of Dog Training and Behaviour (CIDBT). Ross has over 25 years experience of working with dogs nationwide and is London based. We chat about the old days when we met as being Ambassadors for the raw food company, Natural Instinct. We discuss why 70% of Britain’s d…
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The Power of the Niche: Deborah Bastow on Filling a Glow Gap in Her Community
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29:04In this episode of Beauty Business Babes, Anna Hollowell chats with Deborah Bastow, the owner and founder of Tancouver and Tinted by Tancouver. Deborah shares her inspiring journey from Dublin to Vancouver and how she identified a unique niche in the beauty industry that led to the creation of her successful spray tanning salon. By the end of this …
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