Theresa Cangialosi was drawn to essential oils in the 1980s, long before they were readily available in the United States. She was one of the first people to start an aromatherapy bar in the U.S. and has had some iteration of this type of retail space for more than 30 years.
Today, SoBotanical, Theresa’s aromatherapy apothecary in Baltimore, has two retail locations and a warehouse; carries essential oils, as well as its own skincare, haircare, and specialty lines; and offers education and events on a variety of topics related to aromatherapy.
In this episode, Theresa talks about:
Her connection to essential oils, what it was like being one of the first people in the U.S. to open a business that focuses on aromatherapy; and how her business has evolved over more than three decades;
The benefits of essential oils, particularly during end-of-life care;
What she wishes she knew when she started her business;
Her advice for other small businesses owners (hint: don’t let the need for perfection keep you from getting your thing out there); and much more.
Links Mentioned in This Episode:
- SoBotanical (Aromatherapy + Apothecary)
- SoBotanical’s SoBo Black Soap
- SoBotanical Deep Repair Hand Cream
- SoBotanical Soaps (I’m actually not sure they offer the “soap bar” as mentioned in this episode, but here’s the collection of their soaps that are available online)
- SoBotanical Roman Chamomile Hydrolat
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