Aging is all about perception. For me, every year is a new opportunity to learn and evolve, which means I approach getting older with a completely different frame of reference.

For me, confidence is the most attractive thing. I feel confident when I accept my flaws and lean into my authentic self. OSEA embraces this philosophy completely—we aren’t about changing anyone because we are all perfect just as we are. We want to make space for people to take care of themselves and the planet, honoring the beauty in both.

We believe in quality over quantity. My Mom, Jenefer, still formulates all our products herself, which can sometimes take years. She’s a perfectionist and won’t sign off on a formulation until it exceeds her expectations.

I feel incredibly blessed that I get to manifest OSEA into reality alongside my favourite woman, my Mom. We are a part of a broader community of female founders who are actively supporting each-other and our businesses. So while there are always challenges to overcome, I feel grateful to be a part of the tidal wave of women helming innovative businesses everywhere.

For us, the only way to operate is sustainably. I was raised to respect nature (we literally grew up sleeping outside 300 nights a year) and while it’s amazing that sustainability is a buzzword now, it’s really a set of life-long choices that respect the ecosystem around us. I’m thrilled to see more brands embracing this idea as we true change will happen when we all band together and provide consumers with meaningful alternatives to the traditional model.

My favorite meditation practice is a dance practice called 5Rhythms. I read a book called Sweat Your Prayers by Gabrielle Roth and am now deeply inspired to sing. Cooking is also a very grounding part of my life and I’m looking to explore Tai Chi more in 2020.