As a seasoned dog lifestyle expert and longtime digital marketing pro, I love sharing my knowledge with passionate audiences. With my diverse background as a model, actress and spokesmodel for over 10 years, I bring a special flair to every conversation. I often speak at conferences and online summits about growing a niche business in the pet industry and how to leverage social media.

Let’s share stories, swap tips and inspire each other at your upcoming event! Looking for a unique, four-legged cameo appearance? My dog Lucy is a certified Therapy Dog and AKC Trick Dog who adds a ton of personality to any event! What about Burt? He’s better at working the room than standing on stage!

Topics I love to talk about

  • Social media marketing for the pet industry
  • Growing your business by niching down
  • Mindset shifts to empower you to pursue a fulfilling career
  • Building a vibrant community within your niche
  • The importance of amplifying women’s voices

Upcoming Speaking Events

  • Pet Sitter World Conference: Mastering On-Camera Confidence: Engaging pet parents through social media videos +

     Is an Online Course Right for Your Pet Business? Exploring the potential and possibilities, September 2024

  • BlogPaws LiVE: Diversifying Success: Building a Sustainable Career as a Pet Content Creator, November 2024

Previous Speaking Events + Workshops

  • Dog Owners Summit: What is Canine Enrichment and 3 Games to Play with Your Dog, March 2023
  • Pet Sitter World Conference: Using a Lead Magnet to Attract Email Subscribers for your Local Service-Based Business, October 2022
  • SuperZoo: Driving Awareness and Sales with Influencer Marketing in the Pet Industry, August 2022
  • Pet Sitters International FOCUS Conference: What to Say and How to Say It: Easy tricks for writing social-media posts and e-newsletters, March 2022
  • Association of Pet Dog Trainers UK: Pinterest Success for Pet Industry Professionals, March 2022
  • The Pet Summit: Panel with Professional Pet Bloggers, September 2021
  • The Pet Summit: How to Utilize Pinterest to Increase Web Traffic, Creating Merchandise to Monetize Your Following and Build Engagement with Your Audience, October 2020
  • Dox Design Speaker Series: Master Your Brand, February 2020
  • Pittsburgh Pet Expo: Dogs of Instagram Panel, November 2019
  • Empowered Petpreneur Interview Series, July 2019
  • Alt Summit: From Niche Blog to Multi-Media Brand, March 2019
  • Alt Summit: Sisters Beyond the Summit Panel, March 2019
  • BlogPaws: Use Instagram Stories to Boost Engagement, April 2018
  • Bambini Soiree: How to Strategically Grow Your Instagram Following, August 2018
  • Video for Bloggers Workshop, March 2017
  • BlogPaws: Using Instagram Stories to Boost Engagement, April 2018
  • BurghBirdes: Instagram Workshop for Wedding Pros, April 2018
  • PodCamp Pittsburgh: Fashion Blogging in the Worst-Dressed City in America, August 2016
  • PodCamp Pittsburgh: Using Video in Your Social Media Strategy, October 2014
  • So High Solo: Panel on Women’s Entrepreneurship, August 2013
  • PodCamp Pittsburgh: Panel on Social Media Strategy, October 2013
  • HandsOn Tech Hosted by Google Pittsburgh: Social Media for Nonprofits, April 2012


I’d love to speak at your next event. To inquire about availability, please reach out: tori@torimistick.com