Today we’d like to introduce you to Leticia.
Leticia, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I have been a vegetarian for over 20 years, so health and wellness have been a part of my life for a while. I have always enjoyed reading about natural products and healthy lifestyles. Growing up with the triad of asthma, allergies, and eczema motivated me to research what worked for my skin outside of the dermatologist typical recommendations of over the counter products. The more I learned about the ingredients in the products I used, the more I learned how they were not healthy for my body, internally, or my skin. More irritants and other problem ingredients like alcohol were entering my body. I started researching natural oils like grapeseed oil, almond oil, essential oils, etc. I learned their benefits and started experimenting with different recipes and that is how Sugar & Spice Wellness began.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It has been a process and growing experience. Some of the challenges I have had are common; having a reliable support system, emotional and physical, guidance and mentorship. Pursuing our passion goals can be emotional because this is usually ones passion and aligned purpose, so we put our heart into creating something that reflects who we are that we can share. I would recommend identifying what you are passionate about trying out how you want to share your passion with the world or community then write down about four micro goals per day. Work towards those goals. When you start crossing them off the list as they are completed, reflect and celebrate those wins weekly.
We’d love to hear more about Sugar & Spice Wellness.
I created and developed natural beauty products to enhance our natural beauty. We specialize in natural limited ingredient moisturizing, cleansing and bath products. What sets us apart is that all our products are limited in the ingredients we use to create them. I wanted to create products that had labels with readable ingredients. Our signature products are our Sugar Scrubs and Body & Massage Oils, which clients love. They come is oil blended scents. As an organization, I am proud of what I created as a whole from the products to the wellness education. I am excited about where we are heading.
Do you feel like there was something about the experiences you had growing up that played an outsized role in setting you up for success later in life?
I do feel that my early experiences played a role in my success. I grew up in Watts, Los Angeles, CA and have had many challenges because of my environment. I saw a lot of things I did not want or my life in my surroundings. I learned what I did want for my life very quickly and I worked towards it, I can remember my first business was at 11 years old. It failed and I learned that failing is something to learn from not fear.
Pricing:
- Sugar and Sea Salt Scrubs range $5 to $12
- Facial, Body & Massage Oils $7 to $12
- Bath Soaks range $10 to $17
- Lips Scrubs $5
- Body Butters and Facial Scrubs $8
Contact Info:
- Website: www.sugarandspicewellness.com
- Phone: 470-444-9840
- Email: sugarandspicewellness@gmail.com
- Instagram: SugarandSpiceWellness
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SugarandSpiceWellness/
- Twitter: SugarSpiceWell
Image Credit:
@MissJoyElle for Joy Elle Media Group
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