We were lucky to catch up with Matha Vang recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Matha, thanks for joining us today. Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should we know?

Chanior Posh Paws’ mission is to create products and services to support pet owners in living healthy lifestyles. This mission stems from my personal experience as a dog owner. One of my biggest fears has always been losing my best friends, my dogs, whether due to improper pet gear or the demands of a busy life.

As a full-time working mother of two boys and an owner of two dogs, ages 14 and 3, my dogs are my companions and complete our home. However, balancing work, motherhood, and caring for my dogs hasn’t been easy. Financially and physically, it has been a juggle. I’ve struggled to find a balance and lacked the resources to continue caring for my dogs while being a mother to my boys.

I’ll never forget the times during walks when, pushing my double stroller, my dogs escaped from their gear. I found myself unable to decide whether to abandon my boys in their stroller and run after my dogs. Standing there, watching my dogs run off and my boys screaming for them to come back, was terrifying. Fortunately, my dogs always followed me home.

This experience inspired me to create Chanior Posh Paws products with the purpose of combining style and security. Our pet gear helps reduce the chance of escaping while being comfortable and secure. Our everyday stylish products ensure you can walk your dog with peace of mind.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Chanior Posh Paws started when I learned to sew for my dog, Chanel, who needed new collars and clothes due to illness. Inspired by my love for Hmong designs, I created unique pet products that quickly gained popularity.
Today, at Chanior Posh Paws, we create high-quality, functional, and beautiful pet products with unique Hmong designs. Our range includes pet harness, collars, walker bags, leashes, accessories and more, all crafted to enhance the bond between pets and their families.
Our brand focuses on celebrating the Hmong designs onto our products in forming a family when welcoming a pet into your home and providing platforms for all pet enthusiasts.
Despite some recent challenges, we’re dedicated to continuing our mission of enriching the relationship between pets and their families with our thoughtfully designed products.
Our vision is to provide an educational hub of professionals and pet owners to grow and learn together with their pets. As life happens, you don’t need to give up what you love for you and your pet. We got you covered with our products and services.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

One story from my journey with Chanior Posh Paws that illustrates resilience is how it all began. In 2020, my dog Chanel became ill and lost a significant amount of weight. As a result, she needed new collars and clothes. Instead of buying new ones, I decided to learn to sew and create these items myself. Inspired by my love for Hmong clothes, I started making unique Hmong-designed products for Chanel. Despite the challenges of learning a new skill and balancing my responsibilities as a Project Manager consultant and a mother, I persevered. This creative outlet not only helped Chanel but also led to the birth of Chanior Posh Paws. Through determination and dedication, what started as a necessity turned into a thriving business that celebrates cultural heritage and strengthens the bond between pets and their families. This experience taught me the value of resilience and how challenges can lead to unexpected and rewarding opportunities.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

One significant lesson I had to unlearn while growing Chanior Posh Paws was the idea that I had to do everything myself to ensure success. The backstory of this lesson goes back to the early days of the business. Initially, I believed that my hands-on involvement in every aspect, from designing to sewing, marketing, and customer service, was crucial to maintaining the quality and vision of Chanior Posh Paws.

However, as the business grew, this approach became unsustainable. I found myself overwhelmed, struggling to balance my roles as a Project Manager consultant, a mother, and a new business owner. The turning point came when I realized that my perfectionism and reluctance to delegate were holding back the potential growth of Chanior Posh Paws.

I learned that trusting others and building a capable team was essential. By hiring skilled individuals who shared my passion for the brand, I could focus on strategic growth and creative direction. This shift not only relieved the immense pressure on me but also allowed the business to flourish in ways I couldn’t have achieved alone.

Unlearning the need to control every detail taught me the importance of collaboration, trust, and the value of diverse skills within a team. It was a humbling yet empowering lesson that ultimately strengthened Chanior Posh Paws and allowed it to become the successful brand it is today.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://chaniorposhpaws.com/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/chaniorposhpaws?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChaniorPoshPaws

Image Credits

Photo credit to Bao Yang