Tonight’s webisode is the eighth in our 13-episode series and features Sharon Jones, inventor of the Cool Cot House, along with our talented, and often hilarious, team of Creationeers!  Join the “Dare to Invent” house party on YouTube and at Davison.com now!

Sharon, a small-town homemaker and self-published poet, got tired of seeing pets in stuffy, dirty doghouses or, worse yet, out in the rain and sweltering sun, where there was no comfortable spot to stretch out on.  

The animal lover, who often took her pet cats on walks and even camping trips, devised her own way to protect Fido, Lassie and Fluffy Kitty from bad weather and stinky shelters.

She brought her innovative idea for a comfortable, portable “tent” to Davison, where our team began working on an extreme pet home makeover that resulted in Sharon’s Cool Cot House!

Equipped with a comfortable raised pet bed that can be used indoors and out, the Cool Cot House is lightweight, portable and features a heavy-duty, water-resistant canvas cover with mesh vents to protect pets from the rain, while increasing air flow.

The end result?  Pets stay cool and dry!

Sharon’s Cool Cot House was licensed by Hugs Pet Products and has sold in SkyMall, Sam’s Club and several other retailers.  Sharon and her product were also featured on Lifetime’s “The Balancing Act.”

Find out why Sharon says our team “went above and beyond the call of duty.”  Tune in as Sharon “Dares to Invent!”

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This year’s theme is thanks to a very recent phenomenon… the number of women in American colleges now outnumbers the number of men!  Read more about this year’s theme and the journey that women took to get to the head of the class at the National Women’s History Project webpage!

And, talk about empowering…  Sarah Blakely, the inventor of Spanx, is the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire!  What are Spanx?  They’re body-shaping innovations that range from undergarments to swimsuits, acitvewear and men’s undershirts!

Just like every inventor, Blakely’s invention has a great story to accompany it as well.  According to Spanx.com, “… Blakely was getting ready for a party when she realized she didn’t have the right undergarment to provide a blemish-free look under white pants.  Armed with scissors and sheer genius, she cut the feet off her control top pantyhose and the Spanx revolution began!”

The company now offers over 200 products; but, don’t be fooled.  Like many inventors, Blakely’s first attempt at success ended in failure.  But, that certainly didn’t stop her!

“People have million dollar and billion dollar ideas daily; and, you have to trust your gut.  Go for it and if you fail at it, that’s great… because it just means… change something, do something a little bit different.  I mean, every failure is definitely a gift and it should just not stop us in our tracks,” said Blakely.

Take a few minutes and hear it from Blakely herself!  ABC News recently showcased Blakely as their “Person of the Week” and her story is one you must hear!

What an awesome inspiration for Women’s History Month!

We’d also like to highlight some of our very own female inventors and their inventions.  Read about their products by clicking on the links below:

You can also see more about each of these inventors in our Dare to Invent webisode series!  If their inspirational stories have not yet aired, stay tuned for upcoming releases!

Congratulations to female inventors and innovators everywhere!  Happy National Women’s History Month!

Sources:  National Women’s History Project, Spanx, ABC News

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