We recently had the chance to connect with Bobbi Jo Domitrovich and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Bobbi Jo, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
Integrity is more important to me than intelligence and/or energy. We all have different levels of intelligence. We all have varying levels of comfort and expertise in specific topics and job functions. Some of us pick things up quickly, while others take longer to learn. Being around a person who has great energy is always a bonus, but you can’t take away the integrity of others. It’s so important to be surrounded by people/friends/family/coworkers who have integrity. As I get older, it’s more about surrounding myself with people who do the right thing, no matter what, than having several people I can’t trust. I find someone who has strong moral principles interesting and attractive. I myself strive to practice and show integrity every day. Perhaps you are born with a strong ethical character, or you develop it over the course of your life’s journey; either way, integrity, to me, is number one.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Bobbi Jo, owner and blogger of Two Adorable Labs. I’m a blogger, amateur photographer, cook, baker, recipe developer, influencer, dog lover, home remodeler, designer, and an advocate for Adopt-Don’t-Shop!!!! My blog is set up to showcase Jake and Maggie, my two adopted Labradors, and to raise awareness about animal health I think the one thing that makes Two Adorable Labs blog unique is that I speak from experience when it comes to owning a pet, health issues, the good, the bad, and the ugly of adoptions gone wrong, health issues, and the love and joy a pet can bring. I include all of my passions, such as recipes, home decor, and more, while incorporating Jake and Maggie, who are always by my side. People get to see the life of my labs either on vacation with us or lounging at the house. You can find a little something for everyone at www.twoadorablelabs.com.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
Three relationships in my life have shaped who I am today. I grew up in a dominant home with abusive, narcissistic parents, with my mother as the narcissist and my father as the flying monkey who also had his own beliefs as to who I should be. I never felt good enough and allowed people in my life to treat me as if I wasn’t. I married a man who was emotionally, verbally, and mentally abusive, who loved having power over me. My relationship with my ex-husband was the tipping point and the starting point of who I was and who I was becoming. I was done with the control, abuse, and the need for validation. I slowly became independent of him, and the love I thought I felt was no longer there. Little did I know that when I finally walked away, everything would change for the better. I had to take all the little broken pieces and put them back together. I was slowly becoming strong, self-assured, resilient, and attracting people who were kind and genuine. During this era of healing and this transition, I met my now-husband. He accepts me for who I am, understands me on my worst days, and loves me unconditionally. Having him in my life has shown me what it feels like to be loved unconditionally and what it truly means through the ups and downs.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Oh, if only I could go back! I would tell my younger self not to let negativity and self-doubt live rent-free in my head. To never give up. Allow my passions to thrive, and let my creativity flow. If you fall, get back up, re-evaluate, and go for it again. Leave home, make a bucket list, and try new things. Experience life with a positive outlook. Learn from the joys, sadnesses, and heartaches. Take the hard knocks in life and learn from them. Surround yourself with those who genuinely love and support you. Stay away from those who you know are not true. Listen to your gut because everyone eventually shows their true colors. When something feels off, it usually is. Learn that forcing a square peg into a round hole is not the best route. Create five-year plans. If you have a significant decision to make, find four or five people whom you admire and respect in life. Ask them their opinion and then make your decision.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is perceived as an extrovert but in reality I’m an introvert. I love being at home, surrounded by my dogs and my husband. I love spending one-on-one time with my sister. Although I’m having fun at large gatherings, I would much rather be at a small, intimate dinner with a few close people or a night out with my husband.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope that when I’m gone, I will be remembered as loving, caring, devoted. I want people to say that I made them feel special. That they felt seen and they mattered.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.twoadorablelabs.com
- Instagram: @twoadorablelabs
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