Meet Jessica Cooke

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jessica Cooke. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

JESSICA, so good to have you with us today. We’ve got so much planned, so let’s jump right into it. We live in such a diverse world, and in many ways the world is getting better and more understanding but it’s far from perfect. There are so many times where folks find themselves in rooms or situations where they are the only ones that look like them – that might mean being the only woman of color in the room or the only person who grew up in a certain environment etc. Can you talk to us about how you’ve managed to thrive even in situations where you were the only one in the room?

I believe that when you love what you do and know that you are doing good work it will always shine through.
The smallest details may be more important and have a bigger effect than you realize at that time.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

Yuppy Puppy is a holistic approach to pet care. Providing hotel stays, daycare, training and spa services.
Celebrating 21 years in business with two locations.
Yuppy Puppies Forever Rescue is a non profit focusing on orphaned dogs needing a second chance at happily ever after.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Giving back and making a difference in the community has always been important to us at Yuppy Puppy.
Our mission is to treat every guest as our own. We consider an honor that clients choose us.
In return, when clients choose Yuppy Puppy for services a portion goes back to a dog in need.

Alright so to wrap up, who deserves credit for helping you overcome challenges or build some of the essential skills you’ve needed?

A variety of other pet professionals across the country through conventions, meet ups and conversations.
We all want to help each other be the best we can be and cheer each other on.
When you don’t look at each other as competitors but as colleagues in the same industry wanting to make your industry as professional and as strong as it can be it’s a beautiful thing.

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