Beyond the "Chemical Cocktail": How Andrea Ort Built Roxy Grace into a Household Name

Send us Fan MailHow do you make all-natural products exciting for kids without relying on toxic synthetics? In this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, host Wanda Malhotra welcomes Andrea Ort, the scientist and founder behind The Roxy Grace Company.Andrea’s journey began 11 years ago with a simple goal: creating a safe, skin-friendly solution for her son’s eczema that also encouraged screen-free family bonding. Today, Roxy Grace is a leading name in all-natural bath and beauty, known for its small-batch integrity and "food-grade" ingredients.In this candid conversation, Andrea reveals the reality of bootstrapping a brand, the education gap in the "clean" industry, and the pivotal moment she chose mission over marketing trends. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a parent striving for a non-toxic home, this episode offers practical guidance on living—and building—with intention.In this episode, we explore:The transition from a 30-year dental career to small-batch manufacturing.Why the "open pore" vulnerability makes bath water quality critical.Navigating the challenges of eco-friendly packaging in a small business.Support Andrea:Instagram: @theroxygracecompanyWebsite: roxygrace.com🌿 Join us as we celebrate innovation, empowerment, and the movement toward a more mindful, compassionate future. Subscribe to Mission-Driven Founders on your favorite platform and never miss a story that inspires change!📖 Get your copy of Women in Wellness on Amazon or on our website:  🌍 Explore Crunchy Mama Box and discover certified wellness products: ✨ Learn more about the CMB Certification Program🎧 Subscribe to Mission-Driven FoundersSpotifyAppleDiscover how the CMB Certification Program empowers brands, giving them the recognition they deserve for creating clean, eco-friendly, and socially responsible products. The certification empowers consumers to make informed choices about their health by guiding them toward truly green products.Join us as we elevate wellness and sustainability into a global movement—because together, we can make ethical living the norm, not the exception.Support the show