From Cuba to Miami, Grooming Changed Everything | Yoe Molina Perez
Growing up in Cuba, Yoe imagined his future would involve computers, technology, production, and editing—not dog grooming. His journey eventually took him from Cuba to Mexico and then to Miami, where an unexpected job opportunity introduced him to an industry he knew almost nothing about.
After months without work, Yoe began bathing dogs for around $8 an hour. The money was limited, but he quickly became fascinated by the transformations and by the happiness owners showed when they picked up their pets.
A friend already working as a groomer began taking Yoe along to appointments, lending him tools, and giving him opportunities to practice. What started as a way to survive slowly became a creative passion and the beginning of an entirely new life.
After months without work, Yoe began bathing dogs for around $8 an hour. The money was limited, but he quickly became fascinated by the transformations and by the happiness owners showed when they picked up their pets.
A friend already working as a groomer began taking Yoe along to appointments, lending him tools, and giving him opportunities to practice. What started as a way to survive slowly became a creative passion and the beginning of an entirely new life.
