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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 29 MIN

How Benji Inspired a Pet Wellness Brand and Children’s Book

from insPAWed · host insPAWed - Produced by Cyndie Morgan

In this episode of insPAWed, we sit down with Michael Mulkern of Mulkern Ventures LLC to explore how his dog Benji inspired both a pet wellness brand and a children’s book.Benji, a beloved Cavapoo and Michael’s best friend, became the inspiration behind Benji’s Blend, a CBD pet line created with the goal of supporting pets through wellness-focused products. Benji also became one of the main characters in the children’s book Maverick & Benji’s Brave Adventure.In this conversation with host Cyndie Morgan and her four-legged co-host, Nigel, we explore how the bond between humans and animals can spark creativity, business ideas, and meaningful purpose.Learn more about Michael Mulkern and Benji’s Blend:https://www.mavznaturals.comhttps://www.maverickandbenjiofficial.comLearn more here: https://cyndiesthoughtmovement.com/inspawedDo you have a story? Apply to share it in the studio.

In this episode of insPAWed, we sit down with Michael Mulkern of Mulkern Ventures LLC to explore how his dog Benji inspired both a pet wellness brand and a children’s book.Benji, a beloved Cavapoo and Michael’s best friend, became the inspiration behind Benji’s Blend, a CBD pet line created with the goal of supporting pets through wellness-focused products. Benji also became one of the main characters in the children’s book Maverick & Benji’s Brave Adventure.In this conversation with host Cyndie Morgan and her four-legged co-host, Nigel, we explore how the bond between humans and animals can spark creativity, business ideas, and meaningful purpose.Learn more about Michael Mulkern and Benji’s Blend:https://www.mavznaturals.comhttps://www.maverickandbenjiofficial.comLearn more here: https://cyndiesthoughtmovement.com/inspawedDo you have a story? Apply to share it in the studio.

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