Occupation: CEO and Founder of Nara Organics
Mom of: Nara, 8 year old daughter
Can you tell us a secret no one would guess about you?
I got into astrology last year after getting my birth chart read. I’m a Virgo sun, Virgo moon, Capricorn rising. After learning this fact, for the first time, I understood why I’m such a perfectionist to the extent that I am extremely extra. Every new moon, I get together with a group of ladies and we do something called SoulCollage, where we reflect and listen to what the new moon has to tell through collage. I believe in the power of intention setting and manifesting – in 2018, I wrote pen to paper my first intention during a Capricorn new moon that I would start an infant formula company and it really happened.
One meal you could eat everyday?
Dungeness crab.
One vice you wont give up?
Occasional overachiever at happy hour.
Late riser or early bird?
Early bird.
Morning routine you swear by?
Coffee and tennis. I played tennis for the first time two years ago and became an instant addict. I play at least five days a week. Tennis uses bilateral movement, which activates the neuropsychological part of the brain, helping me process emotions and thoughts, especially those related to running my business. There are a lot of analogous lessons I learn from tennis like the role of self doubt, being present, scarcity/abundance mindset. It’s become almost a form of self guided therapy for me, and is the perfect opportunity to be introspective before diving into a busy day.
One day I hope…
That every parent feels supported, informed, empowered, and confident throughout their feeding journey and every single decision they make for their baby and their family.
More the merrier or less is more?
Really depends on the context, I swing both ways.
Cool brands you love?
Patagonia, Jesse Kamm, Jungmaven, Anker, Fellow.
On the horizon: what’s coming soon?
I’m thrilled to share that after seven years, we are launching Nara Organics, a no compromise infant formula I wish I had when my daughter Nara was born. When I became a new mom, I quickly realized how hard it was to find a formula with all the nutrients my baby needed to thrive from the best natural, organic sources for those nutrients. What I was looking for simply didn’t exist in the U.S., so I decided to create it.
Developing Nara Organics is a testament to being a Virgo sun, Virgo moon, Capricorn rising. We created a unique patent pending formulation, sourced ingredients from suppliers who met our extremely high quality standards, successfully completed a first of its kind, large scale double blinded clinical trial, and fully registered with the FDA. This Summer, I’m so proud to say we are finally bringing Nara Organics to families everywhere.