# Reinventing Success over 50: Dawn LaFontaine on Ageism, Entrepreneurship, and Empowering Women in the Pet Industry on the FxCK You 50s

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Podcast: [The FxCK YOU 50s](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fxck-you-50s-7195612)
Published: 2025-07-30T08:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2625

## Resource

Dawn LaFontaine is a lifelong animal lover who always seems to have a little pet hair in her keyboard. Her blog, Kitty Contemplations, helps cat guardians better understand and care for the special beings they share their lives and homes with. Her cat-products business, Cat in the Box, sells beautiful, well-made, and award-winning products that she designed to meet the biological and psychological needs of cats. Dawn shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to launching her own pet product business, emphasizing the importance of community and mentorship. They discuss the unique needs of cats and the significance of creating safe, high-quality products for pets. The conversation highlights the challenges and triumphs of navigating life as a creative entrepreneur. Connect with Dawn Instagram Facebook Pintrest YouTube TikTok LinkedIn Connect with The F*CK You 50s Podcast Website Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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