Rodney Habib is a sought-after public speaker, filmmaker, multiple award-winning content creator and founder of Planet Paws--the world's largest pet health page on Facebook--and most importantly, a pet parent. Driven by a passion for citizen science, Rodney established the non-profit organization Paws for Change Foundation to further education and research in the area of animal nutrition and lifestyle. Rodney's first TEDx talk on pet health stands as the highest viewed TED talk in history pertaining to dogs. He is the creator of the documentary The Dog Cancer Series: Rethinking the Canine Epidemic, and his educational online video posts have been viewed and shared millions of times the world over.He was recently honored by the Canadian government as having one of the most influential platforms in Canada
Dr. Karen Shaw Becker's deliberate, common-sense approach to creating vibrant health for companion animals has been embraced by millions of pet lovers around the world, making her the most followed vet on social media. She has spent her career as a small animal clinician, empowering animal guardians to make intentional lifestyle decisions to enhance the wellbeing of their animals. Dr. Becker writes and lectures extensively and serves as a wellness consultant for a variety of health-oriented organizations. She is the first veterinarian to give a TEDx talk on species appropriate nutrition, which has been a lifelong passion. In 2023 she received the Stange Award for outstanding professional achievement in veterinary medicine, the highest award granted by the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine.
