CARE + IDENTITY

Chelsey Montgomery-Gusta, owner of Knallhart Kennels & Training Academy, is in the business of helping dog owners train and communicate with their companions. She says that being a Black woman entrepreneur is part of her identity, and she hopes to inspire young women to chase their dreams.

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Filming 🎥 Heidi Kraus and Nik Heftman | Editing 💻 Heidi Kraus

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