We had the good fortune of connecting with Juanita Tomlinson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

What should our readers know about your business?
I started my dog brand Dalisay Pure back in 2019. Originally I wanted to start a brand of human clothing made with genuine materials due to my own struggle with clothing made of synthetic materials. However, I ended up combining that thought with my love for dogs. I still stand by my original struggle. My dog products are genuine, natural, and cruetly free. In the beginning I made matching tshirts for dogs and their pawrents. With doing that I didn’t see the legacy that I wanted to build. After taking some time from my business I went to an event hosted by the womens group The Elite Society and was enlightend. The next month I had my next moves in process. Sometime we get in our own way, but we cannot give up. I launched my brand as a luxury dog brand in October 2022, just a few months later. It has been such a great launch and I’m excited for what is to come. My brands future is so promising and the support has blew my mind in a positive way. I take pride in being a minority women in the pet industry because it is so rare. My goal is to grow and knock down walls. I want to see more black women and men striving in my industry. Most importantly I’d love to see everyone coming together.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I love to take a ride out to Santa Monica and enjoy the area. I usually do 2 things and they are rent scooters and and ride a bike along the beach. So fun and chill!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to give a shoutout to my fiance, Irwin Caldwell, who is also the business owner of the VIP company Major Connect Live! He pushed me to follow my dreams now and not later. He knew I wanted to start my business, but saw I was taking my time. He pretty much was like “what are you waiting for”? Within a week I had my EIN in processing and was on my way! I was able to understand that we just have to go for it and we will learn as we go. I am so grateful for him because he is a big part of why I am where I am in my life/business. Irwin is my number one supporter and encourager! I am definitely inspired by him and his hard work. To see the clients he works with and how hard he goes to grow his business and be successful is amazing.

Website: www.DalisayPure.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalisaypure

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dalisaypure/

Other: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juanitaamazingg

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