10:30 A.M. >> THE 3% MISSION Bundle x Joy donates 3 percent of sales to support women in entrepreneurship and in our local community. We do this in a couple of different ways. Throughout the year, I provide mentorship or support to other founders and also volunteer with the nonprofit Young & Empowered Women. I mentor a cohort of women in the pet food industry about career transitions and planning. I am one of the relatively few women in the country who have founded pet food companies. When I started Bundle x Joy, I wanted to launch a female-forward brand in a male-led industry. We donate small bags of our dog food to The Arizona Pet Project, a woman-led nonprofit. We do our best to provide dog food for all their community partners and initiatives. They have found that providing dog food in resource centers creates an opportunity for people to come in and get support and resources in other areas. NOON >> PURPOSE-DRIVEN I picked 3 percent as the amount for our give-back initiative because just 2.4 percent of traditional venture capital funding went to women when I started the company in 2022. I thought that if we could move that number above 3 percent, the impact would be significant. 2025 data indicate funding has dropped to 1.2 percent, and for women of color, it’s minuscule. I have raised $3 million to date and continue to fundraise. This is the hardest part of my job — it’s grueling and taxing. In many ways, the cards are stacked against us as female founders. I can’t wait until the day when I can focus on growing the business, but I don’t think that’s ever the reality in a startup. They say once you finish a raise, celebrate, do a toast and get ready for your next one. 1:15 P.M. >> UNLEASHING HAPPINESS Bundle x Joy is centered on the pet person as well as the pet, and that’s a huge differentiator. We are all about helping you unleash a happier gut for your pup. We prioritize gut health so you can have more moments of joy together. At the end of the day, we’re trying to build a community of people who support each other and also provide solutions that have a gut- health benefit that makes a difference in their overall health. 2:30 P.M. >> LEADING THE PACK I have a lean team, and we wear all the hats. Whether it’s jumping on the forklift, packing an order or standing at a Costco table for 12 hours, we do it all. I travel 50 percent of the time and am looking for ways to make it more impactful. For example, while my team will be focused on selling products and talking to retailers at a big trade show, I am shifting my mindset to focus on investors, networking and making connections while I’m there. 4 P.M. >> CHASING A DREAM We have a big goal of doubling the business this year. We plan and dream big. In the beginning of your journey, you say yes to everything and run in every direction. For us, 2026 is about taking a pause to have conversations about areas of the business where we need to start, stop or continue. I’m excited about a laser-focused intention to support our community, continue growing and strengthening our retail presence, and find ways to get our name out there as a small Arizona-based brand. 6 P.M. >> LIMITLESS GRATITUDE Because I have such insane days, I always need a little unwinding. We try to have a family dinner every night. This is something I didn’t have as a kid, so I feel grateful that we take the time to talk about our day. I’ll binge a Netflix show and then jump back on my computer to wrap up my day and plan for the next. I’m honored and grateful to do what I do, and it has been both the most rewarding and the hardest thing I have ever done. I hope over time I can continue to tell more of my story that encourages people and lets them know you don’t have to have it all figured out. To learn more, go to bundlexjoy.com . | 12 | FURRY FRIENDS 2026

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