Ep. 94/ Life Elements: A Heart for Customers, Resilience Against All Odds, Product Evolution, and a Helping Mindset

Update: 2025-10-22

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Get ready to be pulled into the incredible journey of Curt and Martha Van Inwegen, founders of Life Elements, a nature-based skin and body care company built on clean ingredient and relentless perseverance. What started at a 4th of July picnic with other makers in Southern California sparked a path to entrepreneurship that would change their lives forever. Now, 20 years later, Life Elements continues to thrive and serve a loyal community that swears by their products. In this episode, you'll hear stories of grit, growth, and the power of staying true to your values no matter the odds.

Try out some of their products on their website- we highly recommend the healing honey stick!

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Ep. 94/ Life Elements: A Heart for Customers, Resilience Against All Odds, Product Evolution, and a Helping Mindset

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Ep. 94/ Life Elements: A Heart for Customers, Resilience Against All Odds, Product Evolution, and a Helping Mindset