In this month’s episode, we’re diving into something that so many of us struggle with but rarely talk about honestly: stepping away from social media.
Over the Christmas break, we take time to slow down, log off, and re‑focus, and this episode is all about what that really looks and feels like.
Macie talks in depth about her own challenges when she stopped posting. What led her to take a break, the fears that came up around being “invisible” online, and how that decision affected her mental health, her work, and her relationships.
We’ll also explore how stepping back from the scroll has helped us reconnect with our real communities, sharing our knowledge in person, being more present with our clients, our dogs, and the people we love, and finding joy in moments that never make it to a feed.
Joining you this month are:
Together, we’re unpacking the pressures of always being “on,” why it’s okay to step away, and how taking a social media break can help you re‑align with who you are.
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Meet the four of us—Mel (Shark Tank), Zach (Big Brother), Jacqie, and Macie (Pooch Perfect winner)—all professional dog groomers—sharing candid stories from auditions to callbacks, life on reality TV, and what happens after the cameras stop.
We dig into grooming careers on and off TV, casting tips, behind-the-scenes truths, mental health, career pivots, and building a brand post-show. If you’re curious about Shark Tank pitches, Big Brother gameplay, or the path to winning Pooch Perfect, this episode delivers real lessons, laughs, and takeaways for aspiring contestants, groomers, and fans.
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