About The Plant Based Punani
At the Plant Based Punani, our mission is very simple: to encourage Self Love and optimal health. How do we do this? By creating and promoting products that encourage and inspire Whole-Being Wellness. That is — wellness of the Mind, Body, & Spirit. We believe that there is divine power in the act of Self Love and that wellness is an inalienable right of all Beings. We know that with proper education, access to healthy nutrition, natural self-care products, and positive messaging,
We ARE Better and Can DO Better! Asé
The Plant Based Punani is a 100% woman- and black- owned and operated business. We take pride in servicing our community and supporting other minority owned businesses.
Meet The Founder
I was very fortunate to have grown up in a Caribbean home in New York City where delicious home-cooked meals were the norm, and eating plenty of fruit and vegetables was encouraged. My path to wellness began, however, in college when I was dissatisfied with the food options on campus. I decided to withdraw from the meal plan and began cooking all my own meals.
As a broke college student, I had to look for ways to cut food costs, which led me to my first try at veganism. I also began to be more conscious of the harmful ingredients in store-bought beauty, skin, and hair care products. Taking charge of my wellness wasn’t always easy but I felt empowered by the experience. I enjoyed cooking for my friends and demonstrating how beneficial it was to live a healthier, plant-based lifestyle. Fast forward a decade, a few more bouts with animal products, a move to Atlanta, and two beautiful, healthy (mostly plant-based) children, I now have more knowledge and experience with what it means for me to live an authentic, conscious, and spiritually full life.
I made the decision to explore entrepreneurship with the vision to encourage others in their journey to optimal wellness and self-love. I truly believe in the power of wellness. Wellness of the mind, body, and spirit has the power to heal you, me, our communities, our planet, and all Beings.