Kendra talks with Amber Makupson (@AmberMakupson) about growing up in a small suburban town in Cleveland, OH with her dad and aunt. It was her aunt’s teachings about the importance of proper hair care as part of a wellness ritual that inspired Amber’s passion and formal education in aesthetics. After spending years making and selling her own botanical treatments and getting re-inspired by the lack of clean products for her own child, Amber took the leap and rebranded in March 2020 as Meraki (@Merakiorganics_ ). She remained true to her mission by offering a collection of high performing products that include gems and crystals--a holistic approach to spirituality and empowering women and girls. Amber talks about the organic connections that shaped Meraki and led the brand to the retail space.

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