TL;DR

Welcome to Tails and Tones, the short, fun podcast for busy pet parents who want to raise happy, healthy pups without the stress or second-guessing. Host Mariska Nell introduces the show, her background in sustainable design, and her rescue French Bulldog, Piper, ahead of the podcast's launch on July 4th. The show originally released new episodes every Friday, though it's currently on a once-a-month cadence while Mariska focuses on the upcoming product launch, with a return to more frequent episodes planned afterward. Each episode is packed with helpful tips, heartwarming stories, and honest reviews.

During This Episode:

• Introducing Tails and Tones, launching July 4th
• Meet Mariska Nell, founder and host of Tails and Tones and Mama Earth Talk
• Mariska's background in design and environmental science, including her Master's in Sustainable Design with a focus on the pet industry
• Meet Piper, Mariska's rescue French Bulldog and the real boss of the show
• What to expect from each episode: quick, practical tips, heartwarming stories, and honest reviews
• A note on release schedule: originally weekly on Fridays, currently once a month while Mariska focuses on the product launch, with more frequent episodes planned afterward
• From "should I really buy that pet stroller?" to the "wish I knew this sooner" moments every dog parent goes through
• Mostly solo episodes, with occasional guests sharing their own stories and expertise
• Where to find and subscribe to Tails and Tones

Takeaways:

• Tails and Tones is a short, fun podcast for busy pet parents. It's designed to help you raise happy, healthy pups without the stress or second-guessing.
• Host Mariska Nell brings a background in sustainable design. Her Master's in Sustainable Design, with a focus on the pet industry, shapes how she approaches the show.
• Piper, Mariska's rescue French Bulldog, is the real boss of the show. Her personality and needs are woven throughout the podcast's content and mission.
• The show originally released new episodes every Friday. It's currently on a once-a-month cadence while Mariska focuses on the upcoming product launch, with a return to more frequent episodes planned afterward.
• Every episode is quick and practical, covering everything from product reviews to lessons learned the hard way.
• Most episodes are solo, with occasional guests. When guests do join, they bring their own stories and expertise to the conversation.
• The show is available anywhere you listen, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Amazon.
• The podcast's tagline captures its spirit: every tail tells a story, and every tone speaks from the heart.

Podcast Launched July 4th 2025

Welcome to Tails and Tones—the short, fun podcast for

busy pet parents who want to raise happy, healthy pups without the stress or

second-guessing.

I’m Mariska Nell, Founder and host of Tails and

Tones and Mama Earth Talk. I’ve got a background in design and

environmental science, and I hold a Master’s in Sustainable Design, with

a special focus on the pet industry. But most importantly, I’m a proud dog mom

to Piper, my adorable rescue French Bulldog... and let’s be honest, the real

boss of this show.

Every month I share quick, practical episodes packed with

helpful tips, heart-warming tails, and honest reviews—from “should I really buy

that pet stroller?” to those “wish-I-knew-this-sooner” moments every dog parent

goes through.

Most episodes are just us hanging out, but every now and

then I’ll bring on a guest or two to share their own stories and smarts.

You can find Tails and Tones on Apple Podcasts,

Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon—anywhere you listen. And if you’d like to

subscribe, head over to Podcat.TailsandTones.com/listen.

Because every tail tells a story, and every tone speaks

from the heart.

FAQ

When does the Tails and Tones podcast launch?

Tails and Tones launched on July 4th 2025. The show originally released new episodes every Friday, and is currently on a once-a-month schedule while Mariska focuses on our first product launch (A Food and Water Bowl), with more frequent episodes planned afterward.

Who hosts the Tails and Tones podcast?

Mariska Nell hosts Tails and Tones. She's also the founder and host of Mama Earth Talk, with a background in design and environmental science and a Master's in Sustainable Design focused on the pet industry.

What kind of content can I expect from Tails and Tones?

Expect quick, practical episodes packed with helpful tips, heartwarming stories, and honest reviews, covering everything from pet product reviews to the lessons every dog parent wishes they'd known sooner.

Does the podcast feature guests?

Most episodes are solo conversations with Mariska, but we also brings on a guests to share their own stories and expertise.

Where can I listen to Tails and Tones?

Tails and Tones is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, or you can subscribe directly at podcast.tailsandtones.com/listen.

Who is Piper?

Piper is Mariska's rescue French Bulldog, whose journey and personality directly inspired the creation of Tails and Tones.

About the Author: Mariska Nell

Mariska is the founder of Tails and Tones, a design-led, sustainable dog product brand. She's also the host of the Tails and Tones podcast, where she explores dog health, product design, and intentional pet parenting with experts, veterinarians, and fellow dog parents.

Background: Mariska holds a Master's degree in Sustainable Design, a Bachelor's in Interior Design, and a Postgraduate qualification in Environmental Science. She's spent over 10 years working as a sustainability designer and strategist across the UAE, Australia, South Africa, the UK, and India. Her previous work includes collaborations with brands like Nespresso, Costa Coffee, and Dubai Airport, and she founded Design By Mariska, known for trash-to-treasure art exhibited at Dubai International Airport. She's also the host and founder of Mama Earth Talk, a sustainability podcast with 200+ episodes on zero waste and climate action, featuring guests including Dr. Sylvia Earle and the late Dr. Jane Goodall. She created the free Living Lighter course for practical sustainable living.

Piper: Mariska shares her life and work with Piper, her French Bulldog rescue dog. Piper joined the family in 2021 at 5 months old and has been the Chief Paw-duct Tester for everything Tails and Tones creates. Piper's journey, including cleft palate repair, luxating patella, arthritis risk, and recent mobility challenges, directly shaped the founding mission of Elevé (Tails and Tones' first product: a modular, height-adaptive feeding system).

Mission: We are on a mission to help modern dog parents simplify everyday care and elevate life with their pets, without sacrificing style or sustainability. Tails and Tones exists to build products that show up for dog parents, beautiful, sustainable, and robust enough to support you on the worst days. Not just the easy ones.

You can find Mariska at @tailsandtones on Instagram, or visit tailsandtones.com to learn more about Elevé and the Tails and Tones mission.