PRESS

A woman with dark hair in a bun, wearing a sleeveless blue dress with a bow at the neckline, standing in front of a lavender background with horizontal lines.

“For Erika Sinner, empathy is more than understanding another person’s perspective.”

Five pets: an orange cat in the grass, a small dog with long hair, a white cat with green eyes, a black dog lying in the grass, and a tan and white cat lying on a patterned surface.

“They are best friends who are with us through all of life’s ups and downs. They love us unconditionally, even when we aren’t our best selves.”

A collage of five images: a woman in a blue dress, a child with a superhero cape, three women shopping at a convenience store, children with superhero capes walking in a mall, and women working at a laptop in an office.

Play isn’t just for kids. Increasingly, it’s being recognized as a powerful strategy for creating healthier, happier, and more productive workplaces.

MEDIA

Three women talking on a news morning show with colorful background, sitting at a desk with mugs, tablets, and papers.

A woman in a white blazer giving a presentation on stage, with a large screen behind her displaying an image of a man and a dog. A purple banner at the bottom reads 'Own Your Worth Keynote'.

Erika Sinner, CEO and Founder of Directory, appears on a financial news show in the New York Stock Exchange with stock market screens in the background.

A woman with long dark hair wearing a yellow shirt, sitting in an office or studio setting with colorful artwork and various items in the background, including a small table with a red bag and posters.

Television interview screenshot showing two women in colorful dresses, talking about pets being family, with a photo of a woman with a large dog outdoors.

Three women sitting on a couch during a TV talk show about pet bereavement policies at work. Two women are on the left, and one woman, wearing a white blazer and blue dress, is on the right. There are colorful pillows and a bouquet of flowers on the

A woman with dark hair and a black shirt sitting in a TV studio next to a large poster for a book titled "Pets Are Family" by Erika Sinner. The studio has a yellow and orange color scheme and a news banner at the bottom reading "Pushing for Pet Berea

Television news broadcast with two male hosts on the left and a female guest on the right. The show's name is 'Spreading News for States' and the segment titled 'Pet Bereavement.'

A split-screen image with a woman in a blue top on the left speaking during a Fox 19 Now news broadcast, and another woman in a black top with a floral collar on the right participating via video call. The news ticker at the bottom discusses pet bere

A woman with dark brown hair and a yellow shirt speaking on a television news segment about pet appreciation, with a colorful background and a red gift bag with stickers on a table behind her.

News anchor in a blue dress talking to a guest appearing on a large TV screen, with a news ticker at the bottom about advocating for pet bereavement.

Screenshot of a TV news broadcast discussing exploring pet bereavement leave, featuring two women, one in a newsroom and the other in a home office.

A woman identified as Erika Sinner, CEO of Di Design, being interviewed on a TV news program. She is sitting on a beige couch, wearing a white blazer with black details and a green top, with a gray patterned background behind her.

Screenshot of a TV news interview split screen, featuring a news anchor on the left and a woman on the right. The news anchor has short, light brown hair and is wearing a teal blazer, with a colorful patterned shirt. The woman has long dark hair and

Screenshot of a TV interview with two women, one on each side of the screen. The woman on the left is wearing a pink and white striped shirt, and the woman on the right is wearing a yellow sleeveless top. Both are smiling, and the background shows a

Television news broadcast with two women, one in studio and one via video call, discussing pets on National Love Your Pet Day, with captions indicating location in Las Vegas and Chesterfield, Missouri.

TV news broadcast with two anchors on the left and a woman being interviewed via video call on the right, with a news ticker at the bottom.

Two women are on a video call, seated indoors with a plain background, smiling at the camera.

PUBLICATIONS

Background of an article webpage titled 'The 'culture-changing' effect of pet bereavement leave' with a woman and a dog in a cozy room, and a 'Read More' button.

Overlay with the text 'How to Advocate for Pet Bereavement Leave in the Workplace' on a blurred background of a webpage.

Overlay of text on a purple background, reading '3 Ways Employee Can Express Their Needs At Work When Grieving Loss Of Pets' and a large white button with purple text saying 'READ MORE'.

Overlay text reading, 'Rise Of Pet Bereavement: Should Have Time Off To Mourn Beloved Animals?'. Background shows a person comforting a pet owner, with additional article headlines and images faintly visible beneath.

Overlay text from a website article about Olivia Benson, a famous pet, with a purple background and a "Read More" button.

Screenshot of a news article about pet bereavement leave policies rising across the US, with a prominent overlay text saying 'Push For Pet Bereavement Leave On The Rise At Companies Across US' and a 'Read More' button.

Purple overlay with text discussing challenges related to the 'Great Regret', featuring a white text box with 'READ MORE' and a background of faint text.

A website article titled '5 Ways to Honor Your Pet After They Pass' with a purple background and a large 'READ MORE' button at the bottom.

Overlay text on a purple background reading 'Navigating Pet Grief with EMDR Therapy and Vulnerability To Come Out Stronger Than Ever', with a 'READ MORE' button at the bottom.

PODCASTS

A white cat sitting on a crescent moon with stars around it, and the text 'Wolfie's Wish' below.

Pixelated black and white graphic with the stylized text 'You' in large font.

A woman with a short blonde haircut smiling, sitting in a room with bookshelves, a microphone in front of her, with the text 'Leadership is Feminine' and 'Hosted by Kris Plachy' at the bottom.