Tall Tails

TALL TAILS Ep. 28 - A Heart to Care

MEET my friend, Rebecca Wilcox! We had such an amazing time chatting about our pets,  her life in Arkansas and I can't wait for you to listen in! WHO IS REBECCA C. WILCOX? Apart from having loved and cared for 24 dogs and cats (not all her own even!) in her lifetime AND caught and released 22 raccoons in her home state. Rebecca graduated from the University of Arkansas and is coaching certified from Life on Fire Academy. She has been married 23 years to her best friend, and they have four ...

TALL TAILS Ep 27 - Hurricane Season-Prepping a Survival Kit for Your Pets

Hurricanes and other natural disasters wreak havoc in the lives of not just humans but animals. As these natural disasters become more devastating, countries around the world have recognized the importance of including pets in their disaster planning. Today, we share a few tips to help you keep your pets safe and give you a greater sense of calm to avoid panic in the event of a hurricane in your country. Stay well and thank you for listening! SOURCE - Page 23 http://www.odpm.gov.tt/pdf/20...

Tall Tails Ep. 26- In Their DNA

Meet Chevonne Attale, a 28-year-old account manager at the startup design agency, Backyard Design in Trinidad & Tobago. She's also an avid animal lover although she's never been able to have pets of her own because sadly, she's never lived in a pet-friendly residential townhome. The closest Chevonne ever gets to enjoy the company of a pet is when she's dog-sitting for her friends, which she does very eagerly and willingly. Recently, Chevonne and her sister, who is an even more avid anima...

Tall Tails Ep. 25-For the Love of Life

Meet Dr. Asha Moosai, a vivacious, passionate, yet purposeful young woman on a mission to implement Trap Neuter Release (TNR) practices in her home country of Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and the wider Caribbean. Like so many animal love stories, Asha's began with a not-so-chance encounter with her now 4-year old Lilo one late rainy evening after a long day of studies, while she was yet a medical student in Barbados. What began as an act of kindness with a clear plan to turn him over to th...

TALL TAILS-Ep. 24 - Cause An Effect

Laura Escayg is one half of the powerhouse husband and wife team that founded Cause An Effect, a Trinidad & Tobago Non-Governmental Organization (not for profit) that was birthed out of their desire to provide over the long-term, a progressive living-assisted arrangement for their 17-year-old son Isaiah, along with other young people living with severe disabilities. In this episode, singer/songwriter Laura Pierre-Escayg shares with us the evolution of her emotional and spiritual journey, gr...

TALL TAILS Ep. 23 - Somebody to Lean On

Meet Rob Lohman. Sober since 2001, Rob currently helps people suffering from substance abuse to find freedom from addiction and incarceration.  He does this through sharing his testimony, Professional Interventions and Recovery Coaching, Advocacy, Self-Published Author and being the host of Beyond The Bars Radio Podcast and Addiction, Freedom & Faith Podcast Rob has been through the wringer, AND keeps bouncing back.  His rap sheet includes alcohol and drug addiction, gambling addiction, di...

TALL TAILS Ep. 22- RECAP: Animal Love Stories-Pocket Sized, PT 4

Here's our final recap of conversations with four of the most dynamic women who are blazing trails in their individual industries and each committed to sharing their hearts and homes with animals that have come into their lives either by their decision or by being adopted themselves by an animal. Meet Ava Dorsey, the founder and CEO of Ava’s Pet Palace - a fun, health-focused pet treat company passionate about using organic and natural ingredients with no preservatives. With her pets Pumpki...

Tall Tails Ep. 21 - Montego Bay Animal Haven: The Last Chance for Hope

Tammy Browne is the founder and CEO of Jamaica's registered NGO, the Montego Bay Animal Haven, and is truly a force of nature!  With a huge heart, creativity, and the pure determination and grit to make things happen, Tammy is giving stray dogs and cats in her homeland the last chance at a life that they deserve! Caring for 300 animals is no mean feat, however through the generosity of benefactors; vets, vet technicians, community partners, her support staff, and visionary corporate partne...

TALL TAILS Ep. 20 - RECAP: Animal Love Stories-Pocket Sized Pt 3

This week we grabbed some of the most memorable sound bites from our engaged conversations with four of our friends who are not only passionate animal-lovers but also at the top of their game in their individual spheres of influence. Andrew Dhanoo is a lecturer of Biochemistry at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago and President of the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago.  Andrew has worked as a Research Associate/Project Coordinator on projects with Johns Hopkins Un...

TALL TAILS Ep. 19 - RECAP: Animal Love Stories-Pocket Sized Pt 2

In this week's recap, we deliver sound bites from another four of our amazing guests from our earlier episodes; all sharing their wisdom and great animal care tips. We hope that you'll love them even more the second time around! RANDALL WADDEL - Randall Waddell is the Principal Designer of the Award Winning (International Property Awards 2021) full service Interior Design firm HomeWork Design Studio which is also a proud member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and HGTV’s...

TALL TAILS Ep.18 - RECAP: Animal Love Stories -Pocket Sized Pt 1

What if we could give you your dose of animal love stories in a 15-20 minute collection of sound bites? Would you love it as much as you did the original long format version? We've extracted some of the memorable parts of the stories from some of our favourite guests from December 2020. We hope you'll love them all over again and hope that their words and sentiments resonate with you today and beyond! Let us know what you think! Chair, Venus: Doggess of Love - Elspeth Duncan - Animal Assist...

TALL TAILS Ep. 17 - All That Matters

MEET VICTORIA D. WALKER. As a Christian Author, Thought Coach, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, Director & Educator at Choose 2 Think Academy, Speaker & University Spanish Instructor with nearly 30 years of teaching & advising experience, Victoria's mission is to coach women how to live their best thought life and how to launch successful businesses.  Her proven methods help the frazzled mom, the struggling wife, the overworked nana and the anxious single entrepreneur deal with toxic thoughts and th...

TALL TAILS Ep.16 - Mental Health: Well-being, Resilience and an Unexpected Friendship

Meet Marteka Swaby the Founder of Benevolent Health & Mind Hubs. She has over 15 years experience improving emotional wellbeing and is passionate about sharing diverse narratives to increase awareness of Mental Health. Marteka is a psychotherapist with 10 years clinical expertise, alongside delivering a range of online summits, workshops and training programmes to increase resilience, belonging & wellbeing.  Marteka has also delivered talks in the UK and Europe for the Women in Tech Conferen...

TALL TAILS Ep. 15 - The Heart of a Volunteer

We've often heard that Volunteerism is part of the Canadian DNA.  Well, SAMANTHA CANNON is truly a exemplary of that viewpoint.  Sam is a passionate and seasoned campaigner in the animal rescue and therapy space in Ontario, Canada. With her animal family, Tilly the horse, a dog named Bear, and a few other small animal friends, this 19-year old volunteer powerhouse has racked up countless hours building a foundation of solid experience that ranges from TNR to office duties at one of her favo...

Tall Tails Ep. 14 - A Princess Cooks up Healthy Feasts

Meet Ava Dorsey, the founder and CEO of Ava’s Pet Palace - a fun, health-focused pet treat company passionate about using organic and natural ingredients with no preservatives. With her pets Pumpkin, Lacy and family by her side, this 13- year-old entrepreneur is on a mission to educate pet owners about pet food and help them explore options that simultaneously promote animal health and taste-bud satisfaction. She now has customers in all 50 United States and Canada and has even shipped her t...

TALL TAILS Ep. 13 - SPOTLIGHT COMMENTARY

TALL TAILS Ep. 12 - The Bomber Effect

Meet Paul Jackson, Pet Management Consultant, Pet Containment Specialist, Dog Trainer and local franchise holder for DogWatch® Hidden Dog Fence systems. Paul has invested the last nine (9) years of his life providing pet safety solutions and training products in Trinidad and Tobago through his company Trini DogWatch. Paul's passion for animals was developed during his early childhood however, the sudden and tragic death of his family's twelve year old dog, Bomber left an indelible mark on P...

TALL TAILS Ep. 11 - People, Planet, Profit: Striking the Right Balance

Meet Derval Barzey,  an Environmental Management Professional with experience spanning the industrial and regulatory side of the Trinidad and Tobago energy sector. Her expertise includes Risk Management, Environmental Impact Assessments, Management Systems, stakeholder Engagement and Sustainable Energy Policy and Project development.  Derval holds an MBA in Sustainable Energy Management, and a BSc in Environmental and Natural Resources Management, and Agribusiness from the University of the...

TALL TAILS Ep. 10 - A Committed Relationship

Meet Lara Quentrall-Thomas, Chairman of Regency Recruitment and Resources Limited and President of the Trinidad & Tobago Coalition of Services Industries. Lara serves as a Board member of Youth Business Trinidad & Tobago as well as the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain. This dynamic businesswoman also invests her time supporting the Trinidad & Tobago SPCA and the Animal Welfare Network. Lara's name is synonymous with leadership but make no mistake, at home her rescue cat Bella is the Boss...

TALL TAILS Ep. 9 - You've Got to Work for It

Meet Andrew Dhanoo, lecturer of Biochemistry at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago and President of the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago. He is currently a doctorial candidate at the UWI St. Augustine Campus, pursuing a PhD in clinical biochemistry and diabetes research. Andrew has worked as a Research Associate/Project Coordinator on projects with Johns Hopkins University under the Trinidad and Tobago Heath Sciences Initiative (TTHSI).  It would be accurate to ...

TALL TAILS Ep. 8 - Ask the Animals

Meet Gloria Bradford, accomplished author of ten works of fiction, teacher and spiritual intercessor. She launched her fiction-writing coaching academy in 2020 to support aspiring authors whose greatest desire is to find their true voice and bring their unique stories to the world. While Gloria's experience with animals has been limited, she has been inspired with new knowledge which has found alignment with the eternal truths enshrined in the Bible. In this episode we talk about -  The Gre...

TALL TAILS Ep.7 - Lessons to the Heart and Soul

Deborah Love Bradshaw is TEDx Speaker, Resilience Mindset Coach, Cultural Communication Consultant and an Inspirational Speaker. Deborah is the founder of a social media company and the author of 5 books including her latest title, “When I Ordered You.”  She is a long-time pet lover and rescuer of animals who has experienced first-hand the difference pets can make in the lives of the elderly, those with special needs, those who suffer from anxiety and in the lives of everyone.  Her hope is t...

TALL TAILS Ep. 6 - An Eye for the Details

In this episode of the Tall Tails podcast we chat with our friend Christine Salandy. Christine is an award-winning hotelier and the Managing Director of Trinidad and Tobago's newest Retirement and Living Assisted Residences, Château Savane .  Today, we talk about - In the Beginning - Born in the Caribbean island of Dominica Christine migrated to Trinidad in the early eighties. She worked in Banking and Finance for over 25 years before turning to a career in hospitality which became her pas...

TALL TAILS Ep. 5 - Canine by Design

On today's podcast we are thrilled to welcome our friend and avid dog-lover, Randall Waddell. Randall is the Principal Designer of the Award Winning (International Property Awards 2021) full service Interior Design firm HomeWork Design Studio which is also a proud member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and HGTV’s Professional Designer Network. In this episode we talk about: The beneficiary of Joy - Randall's work and the most valuable gift he receives from his clients ...

TALL TAILS EP. 4- You are Not Alone

Crystal Leila Matar had a very traumatic childhood. Her journey from bullying, abuse, a failed suicide attempt at 11 years old to rededicating her life to Jesus Christ and becoming a Purpose and Life Coach is one that will deliver Hope to those who feel challenged at this time in more ways than one. This Christian powerhouse is using her experiences, voice and her deep abiding faith in God to bring hope to thousands. Hear about Crystal's life story and the cats that have always been there t...

TALL TAILS Ep. 3 - The Beginning of Wisdom

A famous quote attributed to the Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy,  Socrates  states, "To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom." This philosophy resonates throughout our conversation with guest, Certified Professional Coach, Susan Shim  who, after over the course of 30 years of designing, programming and implementing software solutions, became a Certified Professional Coach in 2015.   Susan has a life-long love of, and connection to animals.  She j...

TALL TAILS Ep. 2 - Leader of the Pack

In this episode of Tall Tails we chat with Captain Wendy Yawching about her upbringing, becoming Trinidad & Tobago's first female airline captain, loving and caring for her four large breed dogs and the role her Feng Shui practice plays in impacting animals and the humans who seek her out to bring energetic balance to their spaces and harmony  to their relationships.   After 28 years of flying airplanes, travelling the world and running an eco-adventure company, Wendy is now retired and liv...

TALL TAILS Ep. 1 - Animal Rescue 868 with Venus Doggess of Love

In this episode of Tall Tails we chat with Elspeth Duncan, Founder and President of the non-governmental organization, Venus Doggess of Love. Her commitment to rescuing and rehabilitating strays and abandoned animals on the island of Tobago has garnered her a  prestigious Angostura award for her work with animals and fans and supporters in many parts of the world. It must have been Destiny - While on assignment as a writer for a local newspaper Elspeth Duncan visits an animal shelter to sho...

TALL TAILS LAUNCH TRAILER

Here's a sneak peek of our launch episode. Host Christine Francois chats  with Elspeth Duncan,  award-winning film-maker, newspaper columnist and Founder and President of the Non-Governmental Organization, Venus Doggess of Love located on the island of Tobago.  Elspeth talks about her work rescuing animals and one recent particularly horrifying incident.