In this episode I had a wonderful time chatting with Shannon Jackson who is mom to the one and only Smush!
It was such a fun interview and Shannon was so warm and friendly that the time passed so quickly and we both had fun. I also got to "meet" Smush on camera so that was also a highlight!
Shannon told me about her early days and how she became a photographer. Some of her work can be found on shannon jax productions, photography by Shannon Jackson
Shannon shared much about little Smush including her bad start in life when she was found very sick and needed round the clock care to when she was lucky enough to adopt her and bring her home. Smush has such a great personality and is quite feisty too. Shannon explains how there are sometimes 2 versions of Smush, the internet one where everyone things she is so sweet and adorable (which by the way she is) but also her attitude and wild spirit which she expresses freely with Shannon. Smush is Shannon's soul cat and you can see it when she talks about her and her face is positively beaming like the proud mom she is!
Shannon shared news of her upcoming projects where she will use her amazing photography skills to help shelters find homes for the animals and raise awareness. She also will soon go to Vietnam where she will help in an ongoing programme which helps raise awareness of the cat and dog meat trade industry in the Far East. Working with Animal Charity - Animal Welfare Organisation - FOUR PAWS UK (four-paws.org.uk) #FIGHTFORCATS is a work in progress to try and end this awful trade indefinitely. With around 30 million animals killed every year in Asia with many stolen or trafficked - many of whom are pets! this has to stop so Shannon is using Smush as a platform to reach more people and try and make a difference.
Shannon also started her own podcast recently with Sterling Trapking Davis called Same Team and they are enjoying "smushing the beef" about serious issues within the rescue field! Please find them on Spotify and give them a listen too : https://open.spotify.com/show/6lf0thqBGIBo7tam3O3KLS?si=6d5693e766c24fd0
Smush also has her own book called Smush for President and Shannon told me all about how the concept came up and a little of the story, which included Smush's love of bread!! You can find the book on Amazon!
This is just a heart-warming episode which felt like 2 friends catching up on old times. Please follow Smush if you don't already and see what a courageous girl she is online here smush official and Facebook Smush | Facebook and Instagram Smush 🐈🍞 (@smushofficial) • Instagram photos and videos where she is a Warrior Queen! For some Smush goodies please feel free to shop online at https://shop.smushofficial.com
Smush is an inspiration after her bad start in life but shows everyone that true love can be found with your special someone and the rest the say is history!!
Thanks for listening!
Fiona X