How would you describe the work you do now, and why do you think this work is so needed in the world? How has becoming certified impacted your career?
I started formulating my own protein powders out of a desire to create something that really is pure, clean, and easy to digest. For my own health reasons I cannot eat gluten or dairy, so whey proteins and other highly processed plant-based options left me feeling inflamed and bloated. I wanted to use my favorite herbs to help nourish the body and make it easy to add good quality ingredients, without sugar into your daily routine. There is a lot of greenwashing in the health space and I think it’s important to create products that actually make an impact on people’s overall wellness.
My certification through Oh Baby School of Holistic Nutrition fuelled my passion for nourishing women postpartum and gave me the education and understanding of how important food is in our overall well-being. This education helped me create balanced products that nourish you not only postpartum, but that support you throughout your family’s journey.
I am very grateful that I now get to share products with my community that help women feel good and that nourish their bodies at the same time. My powders are a base of organic Canadian hemp protein powder and incorporate different herbs like ashwagandha, reishi mushroom, nettle leaf, elderberry, spirulina, and more. We’ve also just launched a marine collagen powder, formulated with vitamin C for max absorption. Another key element during my postpartum journey that made a big positive impact on my hair and skin.
Have you been able to incorporate anything you learned from your program into your own life, your baby’s, or your family’s?
My education at Oh Baby gave me the tools to support my own body through nutrition during my second pregnancy and I believe this was a big contributor to my beautiful home birth with my son. Taking proper care of my body post-birth and paying attention to the essential nutrients needed, played a key role in my healthy and successful breastfeeding journey and influenced how I feed my family. We are extremely conscious about the food we eat, how to consume balanced meals, and understanding where our food comes from. Thanks to OBN, my kids are big fans of sauerkraut, spirulina (which I’ve incorporated into my Queen of Green powder), bone broth, and many other staples we continue to use in our household.
