Today we’d like to introduce you to Sara Marino.
Hi Sara, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I have a background in education, am a wife and mother of 3. I created the lifestyle brand Tree Hugger In Heels focused on clean, organic, less-toxic living in a fun, chic, and manageable way. I am passionate about sharing information and helping others, am well-versed in clean beauty, family wellness, organic eating, and green products. After receiving many inquiries for guidance on best options for girls who are beginning to explore makeup, skincare & personal care items, Green Girl Goods was born.
Having a young teen daughter myself, when it came time for her to begin using skincare and cosmetics the choices for cleaner products were few and far between, and most brands were marketing to adult women. I had to really look around, and even then, the idea of going through each ingredient and brand value was overwhelming (and I know how to do this!). There had to be an easier way. After looking for a solution and not finding anything, I decided to create the solution and developed the brand Green Girl Goods.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Starting a business on my own has a very unique set of challenges. Not wanting to take on partners or investors in the beginning, I had to do it all myself. Learning the ins and outs of running a business while already having a very full life is not easy. However, I have total control over every aspect of Green Girl Goods and that is a win.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Green Girl Goods is the first clean beauty, self-care, and eco-friendly beauty box just for tweens and teens. We are working to educate the next generation of female consumers to choose products and support brands that have a positive impact on their health and wellness.
We know girls love products and discovering new brands. It is unfortunate most brands for girls this age are full of harmful ingredients. Having a teen daughter myself, nothing is worse than going into another store and seeing all the sparkly, fun, scented products marketed to her, knowing that I can’t in good faith allow her to use them. Green Girl Goods is changing that. We are providing a box of beauty, wellness, and self-care products that we can feel good about our girls using and educating them about safe products in a fun and engaging way.
Pricing:
- One-time orders begin at $53
- Subscriptions begin at $49
- Custom boxes begin at $45
Contact Info:
- Website: BeAGreenGirl.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/BeAGreenGirl
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeAGreenGirl
Image Credits
Sarah Beirne Photography
