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Meet The Animal People with Chris Whatling
Meet the Animal People is all about celebrating the incredible individuals who work in animal related industries. The podcast is designed to inspire, educate, and entertain as we dive into the stories behind the careers, passions, and journeys of the people who make a difference to the lives of animals through their work!
Episodes
14 episodes
Episode 14: Dr Marc Abraham OBE
In this episode, Chris Whatling interviews someone he truly admires – Dr Marc Abraham OBE. Marc is not only a highly respected veterinarian but also a passionate animal welfare campaigner, author, and media personality. From his early days drea...
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Episode 13: Rory Hanna
In this episode, Chris sits down with Rory Hanna, co‑founder of PAWD, to uncover how a childhood love of dogs evolved into a groundbreaking venture in liquid supplements for pet health.Rory shares the personal challenges that inspired PA...
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Episode 12: Dr Guy Sandelowsky MBA
In this inspiring episode of Meet The Animal People, Chris Whatling sits down with Dr. Guy Sandelowsky MBA — veterinarian, entrepreneur, and founder of Omni, a groundbreaking pet food brand designed to tackle pet allergies and sensitivit...
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Episode 11: Katie Ford
In this deeply moving and inspiring episode of Meet the Animal People, Chris Whatling sits down with vet, coach, entrepreneur, and all-round brilliant human, Dr Katie Ford. From her childhood in a working-class town in Huddersfield to ...
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Episode 10: Dan Makin
Dan Makin – Pride, Purpose & the Power of RepresentationIn this Pride Month special episode of Meet the Animal People, Chris Whatling speaks with Dan Makin, a small animal vet with over 22 years of experience and a passionat...
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Episode 9: Stuart Simons
In this episode of Meet the Animal People, Chris is joined by the brilliantly charismatic Stuart Simons—a professional dog groomer, salon owner, actor, TV Consultant and co-founder of The Groomer Spotlight.Stuart opens up...
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Episode 8: Lashonda Geffrard
In this powerful episode of Meet the Animal People, Chris Whatling is joined by Lashonda Jafard – founder of Elevate, formerly the Black Pet Business Network – to discuss her inspiring personal journey and the trailblazing wor...
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Episode 7: Ebony Escalona
In this episode of Meet the Animal People, host Chris engages with Ebony Escalona, an accomplished equine vet and entrepreneur. They discuss Ebony's unique journey from a challenging childhood in Venezuela to becoming a voice for animals and a ...
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Episode 6: Layla Flaherty
In this episode of Meet The Animal People, Chris sits down with Layla Flaherty, founder of Urban Paws, the UK’s leading animal talent agency. From growing up with beloved pets to making her mark in modelling and reality TV, Layla share...
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Episode 5: Sean McCormack
Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Meet The Animal People!I’m genuinely excited to introduce this guest – Sean McCormack. Sean is a veterinary surgeon, but he’s also made a huge impact across the wider pet in...
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Episode 4: Rachel Frost
Hello everyone, and welcome back to Meet The Animal People. Today we’re chatting to honorary Brummie Rachel Frost, Events & Community Fundraising Manager at Birmingham Dogs Home. Rachel tells us about her early days as working in an estate ...
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Episode 3: Carolanne Cicero
Welcome back to Meet The Animal People! Today, we’re speaking with Carolanne Cicero, Bella and Duke’s In House Veterinary Advisor. Carolanne explains when her love of animals first started, gives us an introduction to the world of raw-feeding, ...
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