347: Managing a Crisis with Cheyenne Williams

Have you had to handle a crisis in your business? From personal issues to extreme weather, we're tasked with handling whatever comes our way. We often don't recognize the toll it takes on us mentally, physically, and emotionally. Cheyenne Williams, owner of Shiney Day Specialized Pet Care, shares how she tackles the mental toll of natural disasters, why paying attention to your mental health is crucial, and resources available for those struggling. Main topics Hurricane Ian Addressing burnout Mental Health Main takeaway: Burnout means that something needs to change. About our guest: My name is Cheyenne Williams I am a pet care professional in Sarasota, Florida. My husband and I have two daughters who are being raised to have a passion for animals and technology. We also have 3 dogs and 3 cats, all of which are special needs pets. In the very beginning, while working in the local emergency hospital, I would often witness owners facing not only the stress of their beloved family member's diagnosis, but also wondering "Who will watch my pet while I'm away" and who can I trust. We started with two pets who needed specialized care. I grew a passion for knowing my patients were safe away from the hospital. April 4th, 2015, Shiney Day Pet Sitting was founded. I am continuing in my Bachelors for Veterinary Medicine, I am a Certified Professional Pet Sitter through PSI, and am keeping up on CE in animal welfare. While I take this journey I am also educating other sitters and pet parents about pet preparedness. Where does the name Shiney Day come from?While in school, I participated in a duel enrollment program that allowed students to obtain a higher degree and was able to complete the program as a Certified Veterinary Assistant before graduating. On November 11th, 2011, I was placed in a Veterinary Practice for my internship, the doctor I worked for insisted on calling me "Shiney" instead of Cheyenne because I was very outgoing and was the "sunshine" to everyone's "day." 9 years later, I have grown into a technician at a 24 hour Emergency and Specialty Hospital and the name stayed with me. Links: Previously on https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/062-specialized-pet-care-with-cheyenne-williams Shiney Day Specialized Pet Care: https://www.instagram.com/shineydayyy/ Her website: https://shineydaypetsitting.com afsp.org TALK to 741741 The Body Keeps the Score: https://amzn.to/3CMNHiX Florida Disaster Fund: floridadisasterfund.com texts disaster to 2022 Buy PSC Merch Give us a call! (636) 364-8260  Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Email us at: [email protected] Full show notes and transcript   Sponsored by: ❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters Time to Pet Visit: https://timetopet.com/confessional Code: 50% off first 3 months Pet Perennials Visit: petperennials.com/pages/gps Code: 'PSC' when registering for a $2 off coupon on any purchases in the 1st 90 days