For former reality TV star Layla Flaherty, the answer was to take an idea and run with it — all the way to the top.
In the latest episode of Nailing It, Layla joins host Jay Hynd to share her extraordinary journey from the unfair fallout of Desperate Scousewives to founding Urban Paws, now one of the UK's leading animal talent agencies.
Facing public backlash and struggling to find work, Layla hit rock bottom. But this determined Galway girl had no intention of giving up. Instead, she channelled her love of animals and media knowledge to carve out a niche no one saw coming. Today, her agency supplies animals for film, TV, fashion and ad campaigns for global clients like Disney, Gucci, Stella McCartney, Rihanna, and even the Andrex puppies.
In this honest and inspiring episode, Layla opens up about:
- Why pets can earn more than people (and often are the breadwinners)
- The strict welfare protocols behind animals on set
- How doubt from others fuelled her drive
- The mindset that helped her go from 'cancelled' to CEO
It's a must-listen for anyone with a side hustle, a setback, or a dream that doesn't fit the mould.
"I definitely think anyone can run a business if you've got determination, grit, and self-belief."
Listen now to hear how Layla Flaherty is Nailing It — with an empire built on passion, perseverance, and pets.
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