392: The Wellnest Shop: Building Community through Clean Products

The Startup Junkies Podcast

Summary

In this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Claudia Scott and Daniel Koonce are joined by Stephanie Sirianni and Caitlin Livingston, co-founders of The Wellnest Shop, a brand that brings you the best in authentic health and healing, and products to support self, family and home. Founded in 2022, The Wellnest Shop stands as a beacon of holistic wellness and community support, providing a range of services like workshops, events, and a wellness home program.

The Wellnest Shop also has an in-house essentials line and offers unique product categories including but not limited to cosmetics, house and home, personal care, pets and animals, and toys and games. With these products, The Wellnest Shop isn't just a place to purchase goods, it’s a nurturing space where monthly birth meetups and community support groups are held, all aiming to prioritize bio-individuality for their customers.

Additionally, Caitlin and Stephanie run a podcast named The Wellnest Mamas and are active on social media and YouTube, providing a platform for alternative health and wellness information. Future ambitions include launching a second location in Fayetteville and developing a franchising program. Their journey underlines the importance of dreaming big and fostering a supportive community environment, encouraging others to pursue their dreams and contribute to a healthier lifestyle!

Show Notes

(0:00) Introduction

(0:48) About The Wellnest Shop

(2:46) Top Three Non-toxic Products You Should Have at Home

(4:44) About Non-toxic Product Sourcing

(5:53) Erasing Non-toxic Stigmas with Brick and Mortar Consulting

(7:06) Making Non-toxic Products Attainable with Community Based Entrepreneurship

(7:45) The Wellnest Shop’s Community Support

(8:38) The Wellnest Mamas Podcast

(10:16) The Wellnest Shop’s Startup History

(11:30) The Wellnest Shop’s Workshops and Events

(13:41) Advice for Starting a Non-toxic Journey

(16:55) About The Wellness Home Program

(18:05) The Wellnest Shop’s Recent Relocation

(22:21) The Meaning Behind The Wellnest Shop’s Name

(23:02) Stephanie and Caitlin’s Upcoming Wellness Services

(26:10) What’s Next for The Wellnest Shop

(27:02) Advice to Younger Selves

Links

Claudia Scott

Daniel Koonce

Startup Junkie

Startup Junkie YouTube

Caitlin Livingston

Stephanie Sirianni

The Wellnest Shop