I’m excited to share a conversation with Ava Dorsey who started her brand Ava’s Pet Palace as a kid-reprenur when she was just 8 years old. Now she’s 15 years old and her USDA certified organic pet treats are carried in over 200 stores around the United States.

In this interview we talk about how she got started with her very first recipe and what Ava’s big dreams are for the future… She sees Ava’s Pet Palace being a real in-person destination that might include a pet restaurant and other fun attractions.

That sounds so amazing but there’s also some big things happening right around the corner. We talk about the upcoming SuperZoo event in Las Vegas where Ava will be introducing her new line of cat treats in the new product showcase! Up until now her mom was still making their cat treats by hand at home!

At the end of our chat, I also asked Ava what advice we could share with young girls in our lives who want to start their own businesses. Her sage advice applies to women of any age - just go for it!