EP10: Designs that Bark - Inside the Creative World of Natasha Thompson, Frenchie Friends Brand

Welcome to the tenth episode of Mother of Dogs. Tina is joined by Natasha Thompson, founder of Frenchie Friends Brand.

About Natasha and Chewy:

Natasha, affectionately known as Tashi, along with her charismatic French bulldog, Chewy, are the dynamic duo behind the Frenchie Friends Brand.

Established in 2018, the Frenchie Friends Brand found its roots in a vibrant French bulldog meetup community in the heart of Miami, FL. What began as a passion project for Natasha and Chewy quickly transformed; by 2020, their side hustle had evolved into a flourishing full-time business.

Initially, Frenchie Friends was a delightful hobby, where we crafted unique designs catered to our fellow French bulldog enthusiasts. Today, it stands as a beacon for all French bulldog lovers, offering whimsical, vibrant, and one-of-a-kind designs that are unparalleled elsewhere.

Each product from the Frenchie Friends Brand is meticulously hand-drawn, echoing our commitment to quality and our deep appreciation for our French bulldog clientele.

Topics Covered:

• Discussing how the “Frenchie meet-up” group she founded with Chewy, and the accompanying merchandise she made for that group as gifts, propelled her to start Frenchie Friends Brand.
• The incredible effort and dedication of learning different tailoring techniques and crafting all the products herself – starting with the simple Cricut and evolving to multi-needle embroidery machines and heat presses.
• The wonderful community of people that love Frenchie Friends Brand, and how their continued support of the business (and word of mouth marketing) has contributed to its growth over the past 3 years.
• The challenges of managing the limited amount of time in a day and intentional business growth. 
• Her unconditional love for Chewy and how he has taught her to balance her dedication as a small business owner with setting aside time and energy for herself, family and friends, and of course – Chewy!

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