Today we’d like to introduce you to MaryBeth Powers.
Hi MaryBeth, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
MaryBeth Powers is the creator of Teddy’s Turmeric Tamer, a holistic pet wellness company born from a determined fight to save her beloved dog. After a successful 30-year career in the event planning industry, MaryBeth faced a life-changing challenge when her dog, Teddy a 100-lb Newfie mix, was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer and given only weeks to live. Refusing to accept that prognosis, she immersed herself in researching natural herbs and spices, ultimately creating an all-natural remedy that helped Teddy live three more years. Teddy’s remarkable journey has since helped hundreds of pets facing various health ailments such as joint pain, inflammation, allergies, cancer and other health challenges.
Today, MaryBeth is passionate about bringing greater awareness and credibility to natural pet wellness solutions by offering pet owners all-natural, non-GMO remedies free from chemicals, artificial additives and preservatives. Based in Virginia, she continues to advocate for the health and well-being of “fur babies” everywhere, demonstrating how compassion, perseverance and the love of a Pet can work together to create extraordinary outcomes. Her transition from hospitality professional to pet wellness entrepreneur is a powerful example of how personal passion and purpose can evolve into a meaningful and rewarding legacy.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Definitely not. Like many small businesses that come from a personal passion project, Teddy’s Turmeric Tamer was built through a lot of trial and error, emotion, and persistence. I was desperately trying to help him, I was also researching ingredients, revising formulations, and learning an entirely new industry outside of my hospitality and event planning background.
Another challenge is educating people about natural wellness products for pets. Many pet owners were skeptical at first or unfamiliar with ingredients like turmeric, medicinal mushrooms and black pepper and how they work together. Building trust takes time, testimonials and consistent education.
Financing everything is also a major challenge. As a small business owner, there isn’t always unlimited funding behind an idea, so much of the business was built through personal investment, sacrifice, and reinvesting back into the company.
There are also the normal hurdles of running a small business — handcrafting each batch, managing growth and learning how to market and scale a product from the ground up, licensing and insurance. But every struggle became worth it when I started hearing stories from pet parents whose dogs experienced relief, improved mobility or simply a better quality of life.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
After a successful 30-year career in the event planning and hospitality industry, I made an unexpected pivot into the pet wellness industry — all because of the love we had for our dog, Teddy. What started as a deeply personal mission to help save our beloved dog during his battle with aggressive cancer, eventually evolved into a business dedicated to helping other pets live healthier, happier lives. The COVID pandemic ultimately accelerated that transition, as the pause in planning meetings and events for nearly two years gave me the opportunity to pursue a new path. At the beginning, this was never about creating a company or selling a product. It was about saving our dog, when we were given no other choice.
Years later, we have helped hundreds of dogs facing challenging ailments such as cancer, arthritis, inflammation, allergies and other health conditions. Hearing testimonials from pet parents about how our products have helped their dogs continues to inspire me every day.
Transitioning from hospitality and event planning into pet wellness has certainly come with a steep learning curve, but my entrepreneurial background, passion for helping others and the determination to make a difference have carried me through. We have since expanded our product line and remain committed to offering natural products made without chemicals, pesticides, preservatives or artificial ingredients. We are also proud to donate a percentage of all sales to help animals in need. Lastly, I will be featured in an episode of Women in Power, a docuseries available on the Inside Success TV app. The episode highlights my upbringing, entrepreneurial journey and, of course, the creation of Teddy’s Turmeric Tamer.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
Never give up! Despite the times when there was — and still is — a lack of support, obstacles and financial challenges, I’ve learned to lean on my own belief in the mission and keep moving forward. My motto is: “When you lead with passion and purpose, the impact you create is both meaningful and rewarding.”
Pricing:
- 10 oz Teddy’s Turmeric Tamer $36.96
- 6oz $21.95
- Trial $9.95
- Tick Tonic $12.95
- Paw Protector $14.95
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Teddysturmerictamer.com
- Instagram: teddysturmerictamer
- Facebook: Teddy’s Turmeric Tamer
- LinkedIn: Teddy’s Turmeric Tamer
- Other: Tik Tok – Teddy’s Turmeric Tamer
