Ana is the founder of MIOMBO, which was founded in to elevate the standard for luxury skincare combining wild harvested ingredients and skilled craftsmanship in Mozambique. MIOMBO is built on the principle that the resources of Mozambique, both natural and human, should be conserved. In this epsiode Ana and I discuss the importance of having a business that makes the most of natural resources without depleting them, as well as the challenges involved in such an entrepreneurial venture.
Seed to Skin
MIOMBO works with rural communities throughout the country to collect and process underused oilseeds to press into the highest quality virgin oils. Community harvesting of the oilseeds brings income to marginalized people in the heart of Mozambique. Families can send their children to school, purchase food and make other investments to improve their lives.