The Checklist
Mother Founded
Meet the mothers behind these beautiful companies.
Material Kitchen
Eunice Byun created Material Kitchen after struggling to find the right kitchenware as a modern at home, after work cook. The result is a set of expertly crafted, sublimely designed and fairly priced tools that feel like they were made just for your kitchen counters. Shop Material Kitchen
Eu'Genia
Mother daughter duo Naa-Sakle and Eugenia Akuete created Eu'Genia after noticing how many skincare products were filled with chemicals and petroleum jelly. Antioxidant and vitamin rich, Eu'Genia's shea butters are a beautiful, pregnancy-safe balm for all moisturizing needs. Shop Eu'Genia
Apiece Apart
Laura Cramer and Starr Hout's Apiece Apart is an ethical clothing brand created to be as versatile as the woman who wear their clothes. They are both mothers who believe in supporting, inspiring and bringing women together through clothing. Shop Apiece Apart
Moon Juice
Amanda Chantal Bacon started Moon Juice after personally discovering the healing power of simple daily practices while battling an autoimmune condition. Moon Juice has evolved into a global source for well-being. Her words about motherhood are some of my favorite out there. Shop Moon Juice
Novel Swim
Designer Laura Paulino Rosenbaum's Novel Swim offers her signature one-of-a-kind prints in a swimwear line that is equal parts cool and comfortable. The line is produced ethically and locally in New York. Learn more about Laura in our interview with her here and use code RALLIER10 through May 31st for 10% off your order. Shop Novel
Earth Mama Organics
Melinda Olson's Earth Mama makes some of the safest care products on the market using nature as its pharmacy. Shop Earth Mama Organics
Violet Grey
Cassandra Grey's Violet Grey is a highly curated world of beauty. Every product on their site is tested and vetted. The company provides educational content too, including an article about pregnancy skincare I've shared with friends and family for years. Shop Violet Grey
Alexandra Elle
Alexandra Elle is an author whose words heal. After the Rain, Neon Soul, and Today I Affirm: A Journal That Nurtures Self Care are among her published books and journals. She is also one of my favorite people to follow on Instagram! Shop Alexandra Elle
Parachute Home
Beyond Yoga
Michelle Wahler is a mom of two and the co-founder of Beyond Yoga. The company is female founded, female led, made responsibly and makes some of the best yoga pants out there. Shop Beyond Yoga
Herb Folk Shop
Erin Wilkins founded Herb Folk to spotlight Asian American herbalism and to serve her community by making holistic health care more accessible. Her products are a beautiful representation of Asian American herbalism culture that integrate centuries old healing traditions. Shop Herb Folk Shop
Kosas
Sheena Yaitanes created Kosas to redefine makeup on her own terms. She's created a collection of clean, skin-loving, botanical formulas and expert color pigmentation to honor the beauty in every layer of self. Shop Kosas
Sunday Morning
Ilana Seid founded Sunday Morning on the simple idea that you shouldn't have to choose between high quality, great design, fair pricing and doing good. The result is a collection of cozy pieces inspired by the restorative energy of Sundays. Shop Sunday Morning .
Follain
Tara Foley created Follain to take a stand against toxins in the personal care industry. She's building a world of better beauty that's safe, effective and luxurious. Shop Follain
Lulu and Georgia
Sara Sugarman's Lulu and Georgia designs and curates a gorgeous world of interior design. Her buyers source globally to deliver an edit of one-of-a-kind vintage, found, and new treasures for every room in your home. Shop Lulu and Georgia
Jade Swim
Brittany Kozerski created Jade Swim after a career as a fashion editor and stylist. The result is a line of sustainable swimwear that combines her minimalist aesthetic with innovative silhouettes and design details. Shop Jade
Rallier
I went back and forth about whether or not to include myself in this list but here I am! Rallier is a place to find beautiful, ethically made pieces for yourself, your home and your family. Our curation is inspired by our own journeys as creatives, mothers, partners, sisters and friends. Shop Rallier
Alexa de la Cruz
Alexa de la Cruz is a fine jewelry studio based in Mexico City. Using fine reclaimed metals and thoughtfully selected gems, she creates poetic jewels to become adored pieces and future heirlooms. Shop Alexa de la Cruz
Frog Hollow Farm
Co-owned by Chef Becky Courchesne and Sarah Coddington, Frog Hollow Farm brings beautiful, organic produce to people everywhere with the least impact on land, people and community. Committed to regenerative agriculture, the farm ships organic fruit subscriptions and gift boxes nationwide. Shop Frog Hollow Farm
Ilia Beauty
Sasha Plavsic sees skincare and makeup as one. Ilia leads the clean beauty movement with an impressive range of potent formulas designed with active, non-toxic levels of skincare ingredients Shop Ilia
Baggu
Emily Sugihara created Baggu with the goal of making every bag you need for your daily routines. The company designs with sustainable materials, minimizes waste, and produces ethically. Shop Baggu
Kindred Bravely
Deeanne Akerson founded Kindred Bravely to make the journey of motherhood easier through nursing and maternity clothes that are beautiful, useful and comfortable. Their entire team works remotely in order to provide a culture of flexibility for working parents. Shop Kindred Bravely
Ursa Major
Emily Doyle's Ursa Major crafts natural skincare products inspired by the great outdoors. Free of toxic chemicals, their products contain powerful active ingredients for all skin types. Shop Ursa Major
HigherDOSE
Lauren Berlingeri and Katie Kaps want you to "get high naturally." Their products bring the sauna experience to your home allowing for relaxation, less pain and soreness, and glowing skin. Shop HigherDOSE