Donie Yamamoto

CEO

VITAL PET LIFE

“After the isolation of the pandemic, I now catch up with friends and colleagues, often in person, as a way to treat myself. Today we spend so much time on screens, which can lead to feeling disconnected. Unplugging and connecting with friends is a stimulating kind of self-care that allows you to come together and recharge. Reconnecting with your community is a way to stay curious, collaborate, and share dreams and aspirations. After more than two years of Zoom calls, this is the kind of self-care that feels like a well-deserved treat.”

Yamamoto’s Los Angelesbased pet wellness product company made the Inc. 5000 in 2021 and 2022.