In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation with Angela Schneider, the remarkable woman behind Big White Dog Photography and One Last Network. Angela’s life, shaped by the companionship of her beloved dogs Shep and Bella, led her to establish businesses that empower women to find their unique place in the world, with their pets by their side.

After experiencing personal loss, Angela embarked on a new mission – becoming a certified grief coach and pet loss grief companion, stepping up to fill a gap she noticed in the pet industry.

We delve into a truly heartfelt discussion exploring how Angela has discovered profound meaning in her own experiences of loss. We discuss the power of storytelling in her work as a pet photographer and grief educator, and the healing potential of professional pet portraits. Angela generously shares personal, often vulnerable, stories that have shaped her life and career.

For all petpreneurs out there, Angela shares valuable insights into the role of pet loss grief counseling in our industry. She shares why joining One Last Network and embracing grief training could revolutionize your service, giving you the tools to support your clients in their toughest times and ultimately, reach more people.

This is a conversation that’s full of wisdom, passion, and a deep love for pets and their profound impact on our lives. I hope you enjoy it.

The Healing Potential of Pet Photography

Angela Schneider is the driving force behind Big White Dog Photography and One Last Network. Both of these ventures grew from the deep bond with her dogs, Shep and Bella. Angela’s journey in life has been radically shaped by Shep’s companionship and later, Bella’s grounded approach to life. These canine companions inspired her to launch Big White Dog Photography, an initiative that aims to empower women to find their place in the world through their dogs.

When Angela’s mother passed away in 2022, that sparked a new journey – the creation of One Last Network. Seeing that many pet photographers struggled with dealing with end-of-life situations with their clients, Angela became a certified grief coach and pet loss grief companion. She then created a unique training program to support pet photographers dealing with anticipatory and post-loss grief.

Leveraging her journalism and marketing background, Angela also teaches members of One Last Network how to grow their online presence. Her mission is to empower pet photographers on their own paths, while giving them the tools to support their clients during tough times.

OVERVIEW OF THIS EPISODE:

• How Angela got her start working with pets
• The lifechanging moment that led Angela to her photography business
• How to make your business reflect your personality
• What is anticipatory grief?
• How tremendous loss encouraged Angela to pursue grief counseling
• Should other other pet industry professionals learn about grief counseling?

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Two Hearts Pet Loss Center
• Grief Educator Certification with David Kessler
• Bella B’s BARK-ery

WHERE TO FIND ANGELA:

• Website: bigwhitedogphotography.com
• Website: onelastnetwork.com
• Instagram: @bigwhitedogphotography.com
• Instagram: @onelastnetwork
• Facebook: @bigwhitedogphotography.com
• Facebook: @onelastnetwork
• YouTube: @onelastnetwork

NEW QUIZ TO GROW YOUR PET BUSINESS ONLINE

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