ANGELA'S STORY

I was raised in a family with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, where doing whatever it took to keep food on the table was a way of life. That included putting me, the youngest (at 7 years old), to work early on. As I grew older, I ventured into the corporate world in my 20s, a path I followed until 2020. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and I lost both my job, and my sense of identity, I seized the opportunity to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming my own boss. This is how Gritz n Glitz, my original skincare company, was born.
I quickly realized that manually producing countless batches of products was taking a toll on my health. Despite starting with just a few products, the physical demands of hand-mixing were already straining my hands, wrists, and arms. After undergoing three carpal tunnel release surgeries, dealing with cubital tunnel syndrome in both elbows, and finally, being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, it became clear that I needed a solution to continue growing my business without compromising my health.
I began exploring natural pain relief alternatives and found CBD to be the most effective and natural option. After several months of using CBD balm myself, I decided to create my own. Following a thorough blind trial, I launched CBD Naturals. I started with CBD Isolate balm, which is non-intoxicating and free of THC. The relief I and my customers experienced was remarkable. A few months later, I introduced T Free Full-Spectrum balm, which proved even more effective. The relief I’ve gained from CBD has been transformative. It allows me to manage pain and inflammation, keeping me active and engaged in life and my businesses. Without the benefits of CBD balm, neither CBD Naturals nor Gritz n Glitz, or even my latest venture, Tatted UPkeep, would have been possible.