We had the good fortune of connecting with Ericka Mollinedo and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ericka, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE! Life is precious so take all of the chances, start your own business, love on you family, friends and pets and don’t let anything keep you from following your dreams!

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Stormi’s Furever Friends was inspired by a trip I took back home to Sweden to visit my family and friends. I visited a pet shop featuring infinity scarves that I had never seen before. I knew I had to bring this style back to the states. When I returned from my trip, I started collecting high quality fabric and unique prints to bring these scarves to life. Since then, our style has evolved to feature pet accessories of all kinds. What once was a few prints of infinity scarves and bandanas has become full collections to fit any furry friends.

Our brand launched at local farmer’s markets where Stormi and I got to know the San Diego dog community. As our connections and following continue to grow, we have become part of several pet retail stores throughout San Diego and a featured brand at dog events and markets. We are proud to say all of our items are handmade right here in San Diego.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Stormi and I go everywhere together so whenever someone comes to visit, I love to show them all of the best dog spots in America’s finest city!

We would start our day at the dog beach, our city has so many to choose from! This is the perfect way to see the sunrise or sunset with your furry friend.

Next we would head to Coronado to see the iconic, dog friendly Hotel Del. No trip to Coronado Island is complete without stopping in to see our friends at Wag’N Tails and grabbing a delicious treat.

We would then head in land to The Dog Society. This place is packed with fun for pets and people. We could grab a bite here while Stormi plays with puppy friends. It is the perfect place to catch a gameday!

Pure Pawsh would be our final stop of the day. This amazing spot in North Park has all kinds of doggie and me events like Puppy Yoga and more. Stormi can even get groomed, while we enjoy a drink at their quaint bar.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My biggest inspiration for my brand was my first dog, a Yorkie Pomeranian mix, named Bella. Her and I went everywhere together. She loved to be dressed up, which sparked my initial interest in pet fashion. While Bella never got to see the creation of my brand, her sister Stormi is able to carry on her legacy.

Website: https://www.stormisfureverfriends.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stormisfureverfriends

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stormisfureverfriends

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