In this episode, Whitney Russell and Dr. Frank Niles talk with Ava Dorsey, founder of Ava’s Pet Palace.  Ava founded Ava’s Pet Palace when she was just 8 years old.  In this episode, they talk about how Ava’s Pet Palace got started, how Ava balances being a business owner and a teenager, and what her vision is for her company and the Pet Industry overall.

Links Mentioned In the Show: 

Ava's Pet Palace Website: https://avaspetpalace.com/

Ava’s Pet Palace on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/avaspetpalace/

Show Notes:

(03:00) - How Did Ava’s Pet Palace Get Started

(04:00) - What Else is Ava Working On

(05:02) - Ava’s Advice to Other Young Entrepreneurs

(07:12) - Who inspires Ava

(08:10) - How Ava Keeps Going When Times are Tough

(09:22) - What is Envision Lead Grow?

(10:47) - How Ava Helps Animal Shelters

(11:39) - How Ava Connects With Her Followers

(13:13) - Which Big Brand Stores Sell Ava’s Treats

(14:04) - What is Ava’s Biggest Challenge

(15:07) - What Accomplishments is Ava Proud Of?

(16:25) - How Ava Balances Being a Business Owner and a Teenager

(16:47) - What’s It Like to Have Mom as an Employee

(18:06) - What Else is Ava Passionate About?

(19:07) - Ava Shares Her Vision

(20:57) - How a Family Pet Inspired Ava to Start Her Business

(22:36) - How Ava Does Research On Cat Treats

(24:19) - What Helped Ava Get Followers On Her Social Media

(26:15) - How Ava Found Other Black-Owned Brands in the Pet Industry

(27:06) - How Ava found the right Co-Manufacturer For Her Pet Treats

(28:32) - Ava’s Vision For Her Company

(29:28) - The Secret Pet Ava Would Love To Have