Smart Cookie: Kailah Shannon, Founder Of MG Naturals

1)  Could you tell us a little about yourself and what’s your business about?

My name is Kailah & I’m the founder & formulator at MG Naturals. I never wanted to formulate & manufacture my own beauty products. I would have been so happy curating & selling other peoples makeup.

The thought of making my own products, made me feel queasy (it still does some days). I was more than a little scared of what was involved. All the research, All the work, All the new things to learn & master.

But all the so-called “green” makeup brands used ingredients that I wouldn’t & couldn’t use on my three girls. And if I wouldn’t use it on the skin of my little loves. How could I ask you to put it on your skin & the skin of your loved ones.

I couldn’t! and that is how MG Natural’s came to be.

2)      Do you have a morning routine? If so, what is it you do to set yourself up for the day ahead?

In the mornings (in all honesty) it’s often a mad rush to get everyone ready & out the door. But once I am at my desk I take time to prime my day with a green tea & a little meditation, I also write my top 5 goals out each morning & list 10 things I am grateful for to start my day out on a positive note.

3)      Why did you choose to go sustainable and eco-friendly?

4)      What was the hardest part of starting your own business?

5)     One book and/or documentary everyone should read/watch? Why?

6)       Best piece of advice you have ever received?