The Impact of Our Work

Throughout Claire’s diverse and extensive career, she has worn many hats, including being a former model, a former director at a prominent American Fortune 500 company, a mindset coach, a motivational speaker, a mental health advocate, and a proud business owner at www.itopiacoaching.com. Despite the variety in her professional journey, there has always been a yearning to merge her deep affection for animals, especially cats, with a fulfilling occupation. Claire’s passion for animals knows no bounds, and her travels have taken her to over 70 countries, several of which she has called home. During her adventures, Claire dedicated her time to feeding and rescuing cats in places like Turkey, Greece, Japan, Bermuda, Jordan, Laos, Thailand, Indonesia, and more. Moreover, she been a steadfast supporter of the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) for over two decades. Mary Bullock, a counselor at the Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center, has proven to be an invaluable asset to me and my business. Without my knowledge, she proactively showed a keen interest in both me and my venture. Recognizing that my cat cafe could benefit from a financial boost, she took the initiative to reach out, introduce herself, and, over the span of a few months, provided me with several grant opportunities that she believed would be advantageous for my business. As a result, I subsequently applied for and received two grants, one from NGLCC GrubHub and another from the State of California Department of Rehabilitation. These grants have played a pivotal role in fostering the growth and expansion of my business. I am immensely grateful to Mary and wholeheartedly endorse the Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center.