Petting All the Dogs | Renee Colvert | Co-Host of Can I Pet Your Dog

Renee Colvert has built a career around following her curiosity. It’s led her from musical theater stages to podcast studios, with a few unexpected detours along the way. As co-creator and co-host of Can I Pet Your Dog, she’s interviewed everyone from Lin-Manuel Miranda to fellow dog lovers across the globe. Alongside her four-legged sidekick Tugboat, Renee talks about the winding path that brought her here, the mentors and moments that shaped her, and how embracing joy has opened doors she never saw coming. This episode is full of stories about creativity, risk-taking, and letting your passions point the way. Chapters: 00:00 From Colorado Springs to the big stage 02:15 Chasing musical theater dreams in NYC 05:30 Lessons from working theme parks and Broadway 08:00 Moving into writing and content creation 10:45 Becoming a podcast host 13:20 The story behind Can I Pet Your Dog 16:00 Landing Lin-Manuel Miranda as the first guest 18:30 Life with Tugboat the dog 21:00 Building community through podcasting 23:45 Mentors who shaped Renee’s career 26:10 How joy has guided every pivot 28:30 Overcoming self-doubt in competitive industries 31:15 The reality of creative entrepreneurship 34:00 Advice for pursuing your passion 36:30 The next chapter for Renee Colvert The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices