Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Jazmine Stinson, founder of Little Tree Wellness & Apothecary, located in Toronto, ON, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Little Tree Wellness & Apothecary specializes in handcrafted organic botanical skincare and wellness products for families. Our products are designed to bring comfort, nourishment, support, and ease common challenges found in new parenting and growing families. Our brand is eco-conscious and cultivates a connection between each other and our environment through thoughtfully crafted herbal-based products. Our products range from curated gift boxes such as our MamaCare Subscription Box and luxurious self-care products to herbal wellness teas and family apothecary items.
Tell us about yourself
I am a Holistic Nutritionist (CNP), Clinical Herbalist (RH), and mama of two beautiful kids. Over the last decade, I have studied and supported women and family wellness. My business journey began when I was pregnant with my first baby Linden and was looking for safe and effective ways to support myself and my family naturally. At the time, I was spending a lot of time creating herbal products in the apothecary for myself and my clients. I fell in love with the art, science, and creativity behind product formulation. Every day I am inspired by plants, their beauty, benefits, traditional and modern uses, as well as our interrelationships to them and our environment. It's a wonderful thing to be able to create plant-based products that are safe effective and help support people's wellness in the process.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
A highlight of being a business owner for me is in the relationships I have made. I have the pleasure of connecting with wellness practitioners, clinic/studio owners, new mothers, families, farmers, educators, birthing communities, as well as individuals who are generally curious about herbs and holistic living. It's beautiful to be a part of a supportive community where there are common interests and goals.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
For me, it's mastering my mindset and attitude so that no matter what circumstance I may find myself or my business in, I can handle it.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Find inspiring people, coaches, and business owners who lift you up and allow you the space to grow and think big.
- Find your zone of genius and try to spend as much time as you can work on that. Look for ways you can outsource time-consuming activities that you don't enjoy to someone who would enjoy them!
- Work on your mindset. Being a successful business owner has a lot to do (if not most) with having a great mindset. Having the right people, systems, processes, strategies, etc. are important, but if the mindset piece
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Believe in yourself and your capabilities. If you can think it and truly desire it, you can achieve it.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.littletreewellness.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littletreewellnessandapothecary
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littletreewellness/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/littletwellness
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