Where are you from and does that affect your work? I’m from Southern California. I love playing up southern California botanicals in our products, from Citrus to eucalyptus and Rosemary.

How did you get your start? While working my before job, I was on an audit and my manager at the time told me she made her own soap. I have a sister with severe psoriasis, and my husband, son and father all have eczema, I thought this could help! Crazy as it was that was the beginning in 2014…She came over and showed me how to make soap and from that point I could not stop. I was addicted and evidently on a mission to make the best bars I possibly could. I developed my recipe in 2018 and went to a craft show. It rained and we still did amazing. Some of those customers are still with us today. In 2018, I met Amanda from Me Mother Earth at a craft fair and began making soap for her company. I love her mission and business model. Amanda gave me an opportunity to take what I was doing and make it better. Better for the earth, too! She challenged me to source my ingredients sustainably (not greenwashed, but sustainably), use no plastic in our packaging and to make products that I wasn’t even familiar with yet. Like solid dish soap, stain remover and pet shampoo in a bar. This aligned with my values and pushed me to be a better version of myself.

What would you say is the hardest part of your creation process? Now the hardest part is getting the time to create new items. But when we do it it’s always exciting. Our newest creation is our Cashmere soap! But we have a list of others that we can’t wait to do.

What is your favorite item that you have created and why? for me it’s the Peppermint and Tea Tree bar. It was the first bar that I replaced full fat organic Coconut milk in place of goats milk. The coconut milk and shea butter was a game changer in the bar. A super punch to the lather and to the moisturizing properties of the soap.  I’ll never go back and now our bars are plant based and vegan, with the exception of beeswax in a couple products.

What do you love most about Pasadena? A lot, but it was at Jackalope under the giant trees with the grass under my feet in 2021 that I made the decision to leave my career and follow my heart. I have not regretted it once. The community at Jackalope gave me the confidence to pursue my passion full-time and the art faire helped me grow my customer base.

What is a fun fact about yourself that others may not expect? I am a certified Public Accountant gone rogue! What I do now is so much more fun. I have been a girl scout and scout leader for most of my life, this path in some ways feels like a continuation of it. Doing the right thing, this feels like I am exactly where I am supposed to be.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Hopefully opening another Feel Good Market with my amazing team. I am not alone in this anymore!  In five years, I’d like to know that I made a difference.

Any advice for someone just starting off on their own?
2 things - Learn from everyone, and never stop pursuing how you, your business or your art can become better. I asked people what they wanted and tried to incorporate my customers’ needs into my craft. Have a plan - My business started as a side hustle until I was able to leave my job. It was scary but was totally worth it.

Anything special that you would like to share? My little soap business started as Mama’s Handmade Sudsy Soap, a way to get my kids to make money selling soap, but it has grown into Feel Good Market, a Soapery, Refillery and Boutique. A sustainable store that I am so proud of!  I get to do what I love, to promote living sustainably, provide jobs and security for others, and to support other small businesses and artisans!  I never, in a million years, thought that this is where I would be, but I am so glad that I am here.

We love being able to watch you take on this journey!

Find Feel Good Market at Jackalope Pasadena on November 15th & 16th.

Website: www.feelgoodmarket.com/

Instagram: @feelgoodmarket_

Where are you from and does that affect your work? I live in Mariposa, CA, a foothill town in the Sierra Nevada, right along the boundary of Yosemite National Park. This landscape shapes everything I do. The seasons here are dramatic—summers and autumns bring fire and renewal, winters bring rain, snow and rockfall, and spring is an explosion of wildflowers and rushing rivers. Living in this kind of environment has taught me that beauty isn’t something static; it’s born of change, cycles, and resilience. The mountains and rivers are my teachers, and every perfume or hydrosol I create carries their imprint. 

How did you get your start? I’ve always been drawn to plants—their beauty, their fragrance, and the way they connect us to something beyond words. When I became a mother in 2009, I turned to herbalism and aromatherapy as a way to care for my family naturally. I studied under Jade Shutes at the School for Aromatic Studies, and what began as a personal interest soon grew into a lifelong path.

That curiosity eventually led me into gardening and distillation then, later, into the world of natural perfumery. My first perfume class was in 2019 with the late Jeanne Rose in her San Francisco home, followed by studies with Mandy Aftel. With my background in aromatherapy, I was captivated by the expanded palette perfumery offered and enchanted by the artistry of scent itself.

During the pandemic, I immersed myself in hundreds of oils—training my nose, watching how each one evolved, and noting the emotions and memories they stirred. In building this personal “scent library,” I came to see just how deeply smell connects to the limbic system, where memory, emotion, instinct, and intuition live. That study unlocked something profound—my intuition sharpened, my perspective shifted, and I began experiencing the world in an entirely new way.

That was the turning point: I realized scent isn’t just about smelling good. It goes straight to the heart of who we are—able to shift mood, awaken memory, expand awareness, and spark transformation.

Resonance Perfumery was born out of more than 14 years of study and personal evolution. 

What would you say is the hardest part of your creation process? Patience. Plants move on their own timeline, and perfumes are the same way. Some blends come together quickly, while others can take months—or even years—to find their true harmony. My role is to listen, to wait, and to let the materials show me when they’re ready. It’s a constant practice in surrender and trust.

Radiance

What is your favorite item that you have created and why? Radiance, my first perfume, will always be my favorite. It came together so effortlessly and has become the one I wear most. Bright with citrus, elegant with neroli, and softened by botanical musk, it feels like stepping into your own golden hour. For me, Radiance is a reminder that we all carry an inner light—we just need a little help remembering it.

What do you love most about Pasadena? What I love about Pasadena is its balance between heritage and innovation—it feels a lot like Resonance in that way. The city honors its roots through its gardens, architecture, and historic charm, but it also has this fresh, creative energy that celebrates new ideas and artistry. For me, that mix is inspiring. It’s the perfect backdrop for bringing makers, seekers, and community together.

What is a fun fact about yourself that others may not expect? Something people are often surprised to learn is that I’m also a Master in Intuition Medicine®. That means I’ve trained to read and understand subtle energy—like energy literacy. This work allows me to sense the vibrational language of plants and the world around me, which directly influences how I create perfumes. I don’t just build them as fragrances, but as companions that can support emotional and energetic balance.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In five years, I see Resonance Perfumery blossoming into a full apothecary studio—a space where people can explore not just perfumes, but the living waters of plants, workshops, and rituals designed to reconnect us with ourselves and with the Earth. My hope is for Resonance to be both a perfume house and a sanctuary for healing, community, and creative alchemy.

Any advice for someone just starting off on their own?
Trust your own pace. It’s easy to feel pressure to be everywhere at once, but the most authentic work comes when you slow down and really listen—to yourself, to your craft, and to what feels aligned. Growth that’s steady and rooted in authenticity will last far longer than growth that’s rushed.

Anything special that you would like to share? This November’s fair will be my Los Angeles debut, and I’m so excited to share my perfumes and freshly distilled hydrosols with this community. Each bottle is created as more than a fragrance—it’s an invitation to pause, breathe, and come back into resonance with yourself and the natural world.

We are so excited to smell everything so soon!

Find Resonance Perfumery at Jackalope Pasadena on November 15th & 16th.

Website: www.resonanceperfumery.com

Instagram: @resonanceperfumery