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<p>Daniela Manderino is a Brazilian expat who has made a name for herself in the US wellness scene. After completing her degree in economics in Brazil, she went on to pursue her passion for nutrition and healthy living, obtaining a certification in culinary nutrition and becoming a certified health coach. </p><p>Leveraging her experiences working with chefs around the world and living in one of the world&#x27;s foremost Blue Zones - Sardegna Italy, Daniela combines her real world experience and education to deliver a holistic, real food approach to wellbeing. Daniela has helped transform the lives of many clients by empowering them to make sustainable changes to their diet and lifestyle and teaching them simple daily habits that she&#x27;s learned from her life experiences and travels. </p><p>Her unique background in economics also allows her to approach wellness from a practical and sustainable perspective. Daniela is dedicated to promoting the importance of nutrition and wellness in achieving optimal health and is a well-respected voice in the industry.</p>

<p>Dan is the chief operating person at Small Axe Peppers. A graduate from The NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Studies with a degree in Social Entrepreneurship. Dan has been leading the expansion into other markets while continuing to fuel operational efficiencies of our expanding range of products.</p>

<p>John has diverse background holding leadership positions in a series of organizations from larger established Governmental entities to startups. Currently in addition to founding a world class hot sauce firm, John and his partners, spend a fair amount of time creating and preserving affordable housing in the NYC metro area . He is a board member of the NYS Gaming Commission as well as NFP Santa Angel’s. His love of gardening was sparked when his older daughter decided to forgo her chance at becoming the next Jackie Mitchell, gardening become the substitute activity for the weekends. He graduated from both college and grad school in reasonable time frames, an occurrence many of his elementary school friend’s still doubt.</p>

<p>Kevin Lang is a licensed Esthetician, horticulturist, master herbalist, and aromatherapist. After studying Biology and Chemistry at the University of Texas, Kevin continued her education in a variety of disciplines including garden and landscape design, Art, Chinese herbalism, and advanced Aesthetics with a focus on anti-aging treatments.</p><p></p><p>With over 30 years of experience in Esthetics, Kevin has taught courses in Microdermabrasion, Light therapy and Microcurrent use, Enzyme facial and body treatments, and European facial with massage techniques.</p><p></p><p>A resident of St. Augustine, Florida, Kevin was born in Japan to a military family, Kevin traveled with her family until graduating from high school in Panama City, Panama. She has traveled extensively since, with an interest in art and art history, and regional wellness techniques. </p><p></p><p>Kevin’s wide range of knowledge from chemistry to horticulture, combined with her extensive practical experience, combine to give her an in-depth holistic approach to skincare, especially anti-aging skin care. </p><p></p><p>Kevin is our specialist who will answer your questions about face care with the latest White Ichigo line. In addition, she has an excellent knowledge of the composition of cosmetics. We recommend and invite you to contact Kevin!</p><p></p>

<p>I’ve always been interested in the great outdoors, the field, the beach, the vernal pool, everything about it is so amazing. Foraging local herbs and flavors in the field, coming up with new ways to make classic flavors these are my passions. New England offers so many options, what’s not to love?Making a crafted seltzer started in my kitchen. Testing flavors with friends and family to see what they liked. This is all personal to me. I couldn’t think of anything I’d rather be doing. Adding CBD seemed like the natural thing to do. Now I can be the designated driver and still drink a craft beverage.</p>

<p>In 2018, Martha founded her company, Storied Goods, makers of infused Sugar Cubes for cocktails, coffee, and tea. In 2019, Storied Goods won a Best of Virginia for the Rose Petal Sugar Cube for Champagne and in 2020, was a finalist in the Garden &amp; Gun Best of the South Awards. Storied Goods Cubes are now found in major retailers and small boutiques across the country. </p><p>Martha Bourlakas is a former instructor for police officers, traffic safety school participants, middle schoolers, high schoolers, and college students. Receiving her MFA in 2012, she published two books, Love Feast: Together at the Table, and Our One Word: Creating Spiritual Joy and Depth. Pre-Pandemic, she led Our One Word spiritual retreats for women across the county. Martha is wife, mother to three daughters, lover of dogs, Maisie Dobbs books, and yellow cake with chocolate icing. </p>

<p>Urban-artist turned Galien-based heirloom tomato farmer, Marie Krane, loves growing heirloom tomatoes. She is the founder of Tomato Bliss, a woman-owned company that makes delicious food from artisanal blends of Michigan-grown, 100% heirloom, tomatoes. She lives and farms on Lotus Flower Farm, a certified naturally grown farm in Galien, Michigan. In addition to growing over 30 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, Marie enjoys converting weed fields into perennial meadows and fruit forests.</p>