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

Hi Carla, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I grew up being exposed to a variety of activities; from dance, piano, singing, horse back riding, karate and so much more. I took several languages in high school and studied abroad to Madrid in college. I grew up traveling and have had exposure to different cultures. I’ve always been creative so it made sense to pursue a creative career.

Opening my LLC in February of 2024 was the first step to being self employed. I have tons of ideas on where to go with my small business, but the photo op teepee tent for dogs is just the start of it. I also offer other hand made goods for both humans and dogs with the hopes of expanding the inventory in 2025. I also run a dog meetup group and our small business offers events and party services for dogs and humans. When I am not hosting, I am tapping into my adventurous side, exploring South Florida to find dog friendly places.

The photo op teepee tent has a variety of exciting looks, one look for each season and holiday. It’s a great way to satiate my creative brain and it’s even better to see it come to life while the dogs and their owners enjoy creating memories.

Make sure to check out my website DiscoverFunLife.com to check out our party packages, hand made goods and my blog.

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.
My love of travel, living in different places and engaging in a variety of activities has made me a well rounded and interesting individual. I apply these strengths to my professional and personal life. I like setting goals and working towards achieving them.

I’m excited to see where the life of a small business owner will take me. To discover what lies ahead and navigate this part of my journey will be amazing. I look forward to what I will learn about myself along the way.

Life is crazy, full of twists and turns, but I am fearless, resilient and when I fall I get back up and keep going.

The biggest lesson I’ve learned is no matter what life hands you, you have to wake up each day and keep conquering your goals. Don’t be afraid of change because change means you are growing. Take risks, do things that push your buttons and make you uncomfortable. Don’t settle.
I’d like the world to know that I enjoy bringing people together to offer a place for them to create memories, especially with their dogs. Opening my LLC and running my South Florida Yorkies group allows me to do that. When I am hosting an event, I pay attention to every detail, so that there is something for everyone to enjoy. You just have to look a little bit longer to realize the intricacy of what I offer.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
To start, I would spend the day at Hollywood beach, rent a bike, enjoy the sunshine and ocean. We’d stop over at Quarterdeck for a quick bite to eat before returning the bikes for the day. At night, we would head over to Las Olas to enjoy the various restaurants on the strip.

The next day we’d head over to Naples to stay a few nights. We would enjoy the white sandy beaches, walk the city center and grab some food at one of the adorable restaurants. We would do a few day trips, visit Marco Island to collect beautiful seashells, Sanibel and Captiva and the Ten Thousand Islands.

We’d finish the week by checking out Wynwood. We’d enjoy brunch then walk around to enjoy the incredible murals, funky stores and hidden restaurants.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My parents have always provided opportunities and support for me to explore my interests. They are my biggest cheer leaders and I’m thankful for everything they’ve done to help me get where I am.

Website: https://Discoverfunlife.com

Instagram: @southfloridayorkies @discoverfunlife

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