S2 Episode 2 Davina Kaonohi; The Seastar Goddess of Plant Based Wellness Mission
Happy Quarter-ish Moon! We are still getting our footing with the scheudle and the new season. Whatever moon phase it is....We are launching the new season on magical moon calendars, with stellar Seastars. Let's howl and heal together! We aim to air on new, quarter and full moons. We don't strive for perfection so we might not be perfectly in sync with that but we will be close! Progress, not perfection! September 24 was the Last Quarter Moon in Gemini of the Harvest Moon. September 25th is the Waning Crescent in Cancer of the Harvest Moon.
In this episode Mel Rose introduces guest Davina Kaonohi from Element Apothec, a business focused on botanical wellness and cannabinoids for wellness using hemp derived cannabinoids and plant magic. The episode highlights Davina's transition from a tech career to founding Element Apothec, inspired by her great aunt's homemade plant-based remedies and curing autoimmune diseases largely in thanks to the creations in her great aunt's kitchen. The discussion covers the science behind cannabinoids, alternative health remedies, and the hurdles and challenges of female-led businesses. Melrose and Davina emphasize the importance of non-toxic products, integrative health practices, and ongoing education around these topics. They also introduce the Decision Society initiative, aimed at connecting female entrepreneurs with skilled operators to overcome challenges in scaling their businesses without the need of time consuming raises that often do not meet their goals. In closing, they discuss a special 25% discount on Element Apothec products for podcast listeners from now until March 2025, using code MELROSESHOW. If you enjoy this content, please subscribe and join in [or around] every Sunday/Monday for new episodes. Davina's company Element Apothec can be seen at: https://elementapothec.com/
Highlight Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yRjhHYsnpA
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/2X19FmsH3N8
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7G9Hz5OOSjQVE1XDqE7hrg?si=a83abd1162b347fe
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