Finding joy and purpose, every day!
Amber and her boys share an unbreakable bond rooted in compassion and connection. Together, they inspire others to nurture deeper, more meaningful relationships with the animals they love.
My journey with the boys has shaped every part of who I am. Simon, my Wonder Dog, walked beside me through some of the darkest chapters of my life, teaching me loyalty, healing, and the quiet power of unconditional love. Hamilton came barreling in with joy, laughter, and a reminder that life still has light to give, even when the heart is tender. Together, they’ve been my family, my teachers, and my greatest companions—showing me how to rise, how to soften, how to give, and how to love without limits. Everything I create, everything I serve, everything I speak comes from the lessons they placed in my hands and the pawprints they left on my soul.
Tap on the image of the legendary David Naster to hear the first of four interviews featuring Amber on his podcast!
Chef Amber was named to both Who's Who in America and Who's Who of Professional Women 2024 - 2025
Founder, CEO, Speaker, International Author, Philanthropist, Dog-Ma!
Chef Amber sits on the Advisory Board for the Women in Leadership Program at Avila University
Prior Executive Chef Lake Regional Health System
Member International Association of Women
Prior Executive Chef Project Manager: The Compass Group USA/Operations Optimization Team CCL-HG
Prior Executive Chef of the historic Uptown Theater Complex
4x International Author
Motivational Speaker
Who’s Who of Professional Women
US Air Force Veteran
Empowered Woman of the Year by IAOTP
Lifetime Member: Girl Scouts of the USA
Who’s Who in America
Former Affiliations: ROTC and Civil Air Patrol 
CMM - The Chief Maker of Merriment & Mayhem
Magic, Merriment and Treats Supervisor
Rescued No-Kill Shelter Dog
Court Jester
Excellent Student
Simon's Best Friend 
CTO... Chief Tasting Officer
Quality Control Supervisor
Rescued No-Kill Shelter Dog
Deep Thinker
Extensive Traveler
Best Friend 
Currently our goal is to raise enough funds to help the No-Kill shelter where Simon grew up to obtain a new(er) transport vehicle for the dogs and puppies they serve. Simon grew up at the Against All Odds Animal ResQ in Hamilton Missouri. It is a 501C3 nonprofit organization and has been rescuing animals for over 30 years. A portion of the proceeds from every sale go to this great rescue shelter!
Once this goal has been accomplished, we will assist more No-Kill shelters and are accepting suggestions and applications for great No-Kill shelters who are in need. Please email us to inquire about this process.
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