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A WORLD OF SCENTS Stacy Bee’s Founding Journey of Bee Apothecary BY MARI HERNANDEZ RUBENSTEIN
HAUTE LIVING SITS DOWN WITH STACY BEE, THE founder of Bee Apothecary, to discuss her journey in creating a brand that blends her cultural experiences and entrepreneurial skills. From her inspiration drawn from her time in India to the influence of the Bush family, Stacy shares how her unique background shapes her brand’s ethos. Join us as we explore her vision for Bee Apothecary, her personal connections to the fragrances, and her insights into balancing motherhood, career, and her love for golf. Haute Living (HL): Bee Apothecary seems to be the culmination of all your lifetime diverse experiences, blending aromas, cultural immersions, and your entrepreneurship skills. What motivated you to start it, and how do you integrate your background into the brand’s ethos and product development? Stacy Bee: The idea for Bee Apothecary goes back to my time in India. Some of my board members were essential oil manufacturers, and I met a chemist who taught me blending and formulation. Fragrance has always been a passion, along with essential oils and aromatherapy. I wrote the business model while in India, and after returning to the US and starting a family, I launched Bee Apothecary. The brand reflects my experiences around the world, blending memories, cultures, and my entrepreneurial skills.
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