When we started Willinglee under the name Little Boxes, Alex and I were initially only looking for local-to-Austin artisans. Jae Benjamin was one of our first connections, and she and her products have been a constant customer favorite since day 1.

Butter + Lye’s skincare products are some of the best sellers in our store—and for good reason! Monique is a biochemist who took her knowledge of chemistry and fused it with her desire to make all-natural products that promote healthy skin.

Abby and I found her entrepreneurial spirit especially contagious, and that combined with her focus on producing incredible products makes us especially excited for the future of Butter + Lye.

For our 3rd episode, we spoke with Michelle from Pantry Products, a natural skin and body care company in Reno, NV that strives to create products that make their customers and the planet happy. Their line of small-batch wellness essentials is 100% natural and the team provides wellness education to health-conscious consumers.

For this 2nd episode, we sat down with Abdah Emporium, a skincare company in Grand Rapids, MI. Led by Naseerah Hutcherson, her soaps and scrubs are produced entirely by hand, and the look and smell are amazing. We were intrigued to hear about how she started her business and are impressed by the level of detail and expertise that go into her craft.