EP11: Canine Connections - How Lindsey and Coco Became a Dog Mom's Best Friend with Lindsey

Welcome to the eleventh episode of Mother of Dogs. Tina is joined by Lindsey, founder of Lindsey and Coco.

About Lindsey:

Lindsey is the proud pet parent and dog blogger behind the acclaimed LINDSEYANDCOCO.com, crafting a unique blend of canine culture and high fashion from her Atlanta, Georgia base, though her roots lie in Connecticut. Her dog family includes the spirited Yorkie, Paris, who at nine years old still exudes the charm of a puppy, alongside the dynamic duo of three-year-old chihuahua mixes, Dylan and Delilah, affectionately dubbed 'The Twins'.

Launching her blogging journey amidst the 2020 pandemic, Lindsey found solace and purpose with her then 15-year-old chihuahua companion, Coco. While Coco has since crossed the rainbow bridge, his legacy endures through Lindsey's blog, which is a vibrant tribute to their shared adventures and an ongoing celebration of his life.

Identifying an unmet need within the pet lifestyle sphere, Lindsey ingeniously fused her passion for pooches with the polished aesthetics of fashion powerhouses like VOGUE, ELLE, InStyle, and Harper’s BAZAAR. The result? A sophisticated, editorial-style blog that caters to the discerning tastes of stylish pet parents.

LINDSEYANDCOCO.com has not only captured the hearts of readers but has also garnered acclaim, featuring prominently in prestigious outlets such as CURATEUR, SirDogwood.com, ShoutoutAtlanta, The Pet Summit, Gals Best Friend, and FriendshipCollar. In her innovative space, Lindsey continues to redefine pet parenting, one chic paw print at a time.

Episode Summary:

In this engaging conversation, Lindsay, the founder of Lindsay and Coco, a dog mom lifestyle blog, shares her journey in the pet industry. She chats about her experiences since establishing the blog in 2020, including her surprise invitation to speak at a virtual pet summit early on, how her posts on being a dog mom, identity, and self-empowerment have resonated with readers, and her future goals of expanding Lindsay and Coco into a full service product-based brand. Lindsay also underlines the importance of authenticity, patience, and understanding your lifestyle when integrating pets into your life, and drops a few dog mom hacks along the way.

• 00:00 Introduction and Meeting Lindsay
• 00:14 Discovering Lindsay's Journey into Blogging
• 01:02 Reminiscing about Connecticut and Favorite Local Foods
• 04:27 Discussing the Lindsay and Coco Story
• 07:50 Exploring the Meaning of Being a Dog Mom
• 17:55 Life Before Lindsay and Coco
• 39:35 The Evolution of Lindsay and Coco
• 57:46 Challenges and Triumphs in Content Creation
• 01:07:19 The Future of Lindsay and Coco

Lindey’s Links to Dog Mom Hacks Mentioned:

Petsafe Busy Buddy Bristle Bone: https://rstyle.me/+SsGFz_jLFSm59QSnjoKzPA

Clear Dog Gate: https://rstyle.me/+bF_c0vjO_UuB3lyzBDfQ3w

Ruggable: https://rstyle.me/+oUWQMpFg4RHBCe5_ZY5BkA

Lindsey and Coco’s Blog Posts Mentioned:

The Great Dog Mom Backlash [Why Dog Moms Deserve A Break…And More Respect]: https://lindseyandcoco.com/blogs/babe-for-dog-moms/the-great-dog-mom-backlash-why-dog-moms-deserve-a-break-and-more-respect?_pos=2&_sid=b9f8c2291&_ss=r

Black Women & Dogs [Our Love Story]: https://lindseyandcoco.com/blogs/babe-for-dog-moms/black-women-dogs-our-love-story

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