Why we forget the goals we set – and why coming back to them matters
Do you set goals for yourself at the beginning of the year, then forget all about them? One of my clients, Sarah Hawkins from Barkshire Dog Training, gave me a nudge the other day about my goal for more connection. I made this my word of the year for 2026, and I’d shared it publicly […]
20 lessons from 20 years working for myself
This week (July 2026) marks 20 years since I left the News of the World after two years working there as a staff feature writer and set up as a freelance journalist. I had no plan beyond writing stories for national papers and magazines, no website I knew how to use, and definitely no idea […]
Why I’m closing my Pets Get Visible membership and what’s next
Pets Get Visible is a membership that I created in November 2022 to support clients in putting themselves out there. Not in a ‘you must do this’ way but in a ‘find a way to be visible that works for you’ way and there have been hundreds of members since it began. After four years, […]
Things to consider about Passive Income and the pet industry
Have you seen posts or courses talking about passive income and how easy it is? Maybe the thought of waking up and seeing lots of money in your PayPal or Stripe account sounds appealing? Or you’ve seen other people talking about their passive income work and thought, “is this something that might work for me?” […]
Could finding being visible hard be linked to your emotions?
I remember the first time I posted on Facebook on my business page in 2015 and how I felt after I clicked the share button. Sick, self-conscious, embarrassed, terrified, like everyone was going to stop what they were doing and say ‘Who does she think she is?’ or ‘What on earth is she doing?’ This […]
What happens at a Pet Business Coaching Day?
Are you looking to work on your pet business in a room full of other pet professionals who genuinely get it – and who want to see you succeed? If so, my coaching days might be exactly what you need. I’m Rachel, an accredited pet business coach with an ILM Level 5 and Level 7 […]
Behind the scenes and why I’m stopping Your Pet Business Your Way podcast
After six years and over 270 episodes, I’ve made the decision to bring the Your Pet Business, Your Way podcast to an end – at least in its current weekly format. If you’ve been a regular listener, thank you so much. It really has meant the world. If you’ve just stumbled across this episode, welcome […]
Behind the scenes at Sunnyside Cottage Robin Hood’s Bay
This is a behind-the-scenes look at what I’ve learned from running a dog-friendly holiday property for the last three years. Having a holiday cottage has always been a dream for me and getting the keys for Sunnyside Cottage in Robin Hood’s Bay in April 2023 was so exciting. In this episode and blog post, I […]
Taking My Three Cats from side hustle to franchise and why Wendy Thomson Melling believes Cats Deserve More
When Wendy Thomson Melling started her cat sitting business back in 2017, it was to earn a bit of extra cash caring for creatures she loved. She didn’t expect that in just a few years she’d be able to ditch her old career as an accountant and set up a franchise business caring for cats […]
Behind the scenes of the 2026 Pet Business Content Planner launch
Are you planning to launch a new product or service and want to get an idea of what to expect? This episode is a behind-the-scenes account of launching my Pet Business Content Planner for 2026. This is a product I created in 2025, so this year was the second year and I wanted to put […]