Wow, what a journey it’s been to get to this point. Launching Leaf and Petal Wellness has been a years-long labor of love: full of joy, sweat, devotion, and, at times, confusion. There have been stops and starts, moments of reworking and reimagining, but every step has been worth it to bring this baby into the world.

Let’s start from the beginning, shall we?

Leaf and Petal began as a tiny seed of an idea back in 2023. At the time, I was overwhelmed by the demands of my nonprofit career and found myself leaning into unhealthy coping mechanisms. Building on patterns I’d picked up in college, I turned to alcohol to “soothe” myself, sometimes drinking upwards of four drinks in a night just to shake off the stress and anxiety of the day. Then I’d wake up the next morning and do it all over again.

I was stressed, depressed, and exhausted. I felt deeply disconnected—from myself and from other people. Alcohol was a band-aid, a temporary solution to something much deeper that was affecting every part of my life. I wasn’t thinking about the long-term impact on my body, mind, or spirit. I wasn’t noticing the patterns of avoidance showing up elsewhere. I was just trying to escape, rather than trusting that what I needed to break free from the cycle of chronic stress was already within me.

Or more precisely, in my pantry.

I started with the tea I already had on hand, slowly working my way through the Traditional Medicinals packets tucked in the back of my cabinets. Little by little, I began passing up the wine aisle and choosing herbs instead. Sauvignon Blanc gave way to ashwagandha and lemon balm tea. Yoga and meditation became non-negotiable parts of my routine.

By the time the idea for Leaf and Petal Wellness dropped into my spirit, I had begun cultivating a rhythm that supported me far better than what I had before. I had rooted myself in wellness—imperfectly, but intentionally. And from that grounding grew a commitment to create teas and tinctures that support us through life’s stresses.

I hope you stay with me as Leaf and Petal continues to grow and evolve. I hope you find what you need here—and that, in time, it begins to feel like a space that belongs to you, too.

With care and love,
Ty <3