Today we are discussing all things skincare and Shea Butter. Karite is the french word for Shea Butter and MyKarite is an eco-luxury skin care brand based on the potent ingredient. MyKarite is the brainchild of 3 sisters and today we have the pleasure of hearing from Naana Boakye, the eldest of the 3 sisters. A dermatologist with a thriving practice, Naana is the CEO of MyKarite.

Today I am thrilled to share an in-depth interview with one of my formulator/businesswoman crushes, April Gargulio. Founder of the coveted brand VINTNER’S DAUGHTER, her Active Botanical Serum has a cult like following and it looks like her 2nd product, Active Botanical Essence is on the same track. April has shown us what we fundamentally know to be true, that if you have a vision and as she says a NORTH STAR to follow; you ultimately have the patience and the conviction it takes to make your vision a reality.

Meet Latham Thomas, Maternity lifestyle maven, world renown wellness leader and master birth doula. A graduate of Columbia University & The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Latham is a Named one of Oprah Winfrey's Super Soul 100, Latham is bridging the gap between optimal wellness, spiritual growth, and radical self-care and is the go-to- for those seeking a modern holistic lifestyle for women. More importantly Latham’s energy is pure magic, and I am so excited to share our conversation.

Meet Shiva Rose, author of the blog The Local Rose and book Whole Beauty: Daily Rituals and Natural Recipes for Lifelong Beauty and Wellness. Not to mention, the formulator of her exquisite line of products: Shiva Rose Beauty, and the creator of her newly launched program, THE MOON & YOU.

Our first guest on the podcast is Holistic Nutritionist, Tara Curran.

Tara is a licensed and practicing holistic nutritionist, with a wellness platform called, Skin Food by Tara. I highly recommend taking her online quiz and signing up for one of her digital workshops. As an extension of her business, Tara also creates experiential events for beauty, wellness and hotel brands, using her passion for wellbeing to creatively hold space for others.

A little intro to the Brand and Store we love so much! What the term "Clean Beauty" means to us and how we are nothing without our Botanica Community.