In her early childhood Rachael Rapinoe suffered from anxiety and panic attacks. Her mental distress was later compounded by physical pain and injuries she endured in her collegiate and professional soccer career. Having a family history of undiagnosed mental illness and addiction, Rachael was determined to find a natural remedy for her physical, mental and emotional challenges. That’s when she discovered the medicinal benefits of hemp-derived CBD (a non-impairing derivative of the cannabis plant), and a new passion for helping others like herself stay balanced, naturally. Rachael set out to design plant-powered CBD products that would be more widely accessible, approachable and trusted– thus, Mendi CBD Solutions was born. In the beginning, Mendi focused on creating products for elite female athletes to feel their best and manage pain naturally. However, recognizing a growing demand in the market, Rachael expanded the brand focus to include all people with active lifestyles who want to improve their quality of life in the most natural way possible.

Since 1979, Herb Pharm has created high-quality liquid herbal extracts to support people’s physical well-being, while also focusing on the health of communities and the environment. Located in Williams, Oregon, Herb Pharm is the leading maker of liquid herbal extracts in the United States. Company co-founders Sara Katz and Ed Smith started the company from the ground up, literally. When they couldn’t find herbal products that met their high standards, they began to make them themselves. In the process, they established themselves as pioneers in a renaissance of ancient herbal wisdom. Sara and Ed’s root values are to serve plants, people and the planet, from soil to shelf.  The company uses more than 250 plants for its products and has developed a custom extraction process for each one! Their liquid herbal extracts are minimally processed, certified organic, Non-GMO and vegan.