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

Hi Jessica, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I have a HIGH tolerance for risk especially when I know my PURRpose is not being fully realized. I excel at brand awareness and social media marketing and FINALLY decided to go all in on ME. Gal on the Prowl is a brand encompassing encouragement and hope and a rally cry for other Felines to go all in on their dreams and not settle for less than they’re created to achieve and give in their lifetime.

As far as in my ‘life,’ I continually approach a project with an attitude of PAWsibility believing the time, energy, money, invested will pay off by adding value to the world.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’m formerly ‘Instagram Cat Mom,’ a crazy cat lady having fun making short films and having enjoying my FURRst children’s book ‘The Christmas Kitten.’ I took some time off of the ‘Dallas scene’ to recover from a stalker, but that’s another story.

My passion is to help others know that you can go from giving-up to Getting-UP and pounce on your potential! I have survived a divorce, bankruptcy, a STALKER (do you know how hard it is to get that to court…he took a 6 year probation guilty plea deal), and most recently a spine surgery as a result of trying to carry an event tent for work (I took a ‘job job’ for 3 years…NOT worth it).

So, here I am, embracing my ‘unplanned grand rebrand.’ I was working on side projects while I recovered from surgery and they became my main projects. After taking my boss to HR to see if we could work through things, I knew I had no other option. I put my 2 weeks notice in and walked away with no real plan.

Thankfully I was launching ‘Gal on the Prowl’ which is a company that focuses on creating content that is congruent with my life themes of “Heart, Humor, and Hope.” My company handles content creation, social media strategy, and brand management. I also enjoy doing interviews at red carpet events and genuinely learning other people’s stories and ‘why’s’ behind their projects as well.

The podcast life’s toughest questions! Have you ever been knocked down and considered staying there? Have you gotten back up only to be pummeled right back to the floor? For times when life derails your plans, Gal on the Prowl is here to help you find your fire again.

I hope to inspire others to stay encouraged, stay hopeful, and stay CLAWsome!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I adore the Lorenzo Hotel in Downtown Dallas! I’d make a stay-cation out of the visit and showcase their amazing art from local artists as well as relax poolside with all the crazy looking blue people up in the rafters. The story is so interesting, as it originally was the Ramada Inn that Tina Turner ran to, fleeing the Statler Hotel to escape Ike.

After that I would visit Dragon street and see the local art. There is so much creativity in Dallas and beauty. Of course seeing a flick at the Texas Theatre where lee Harvey Oswald was captured. That area in Oak Cliff is booming and vibrant with new restaurants! Lastly, I would go to the Kava Bar Oak Cliff which is only 4 doors away from Texas Theatre. Kava is a fun thing I have recently discovered as I have been sober for 3 1/2 years now. It’s a great way to feel like you have the social life in a fun and engaging environment. They just opened on February and I HIGHLY recommend a visit!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Shoutout to my amazing illustrator for taking on a second project with me and my co-author Vicky Lawrence, to create ‘The Vacation Kitten.’

Also Jeff Crilley and his daughter Sarah for their podcasting studios, Real News PR, that make the process seamless.

Additionally, Sean Cannell with ‘Think Media’ for hosting the Vide Ranking Academy which I am a client of as I learn more about YouTube and the PAWsibilities there.

Website: https://www.galontheprowl.com

Instagram: @galontheprowl

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicspawn/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.spawn

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@galontheprowl

Other: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4ml1Hqh
Apple: https://bit.ly/APPLEpodGalontheProwl

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