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.

For a decade, the family-owned skin-care and cosmetics business Mad Hippie of Portland has carefully crafted products free of harmful ingredients while remaining a dedicated steward of the environment. Owners Sam and Dana Stewart rooted their company in “the less is more” philosophy, borne back in the days they lived and played in the “harsh equatorial sun” on the beaches of Central America. Concerned about the lack of clean, natural products available to protect surfers’ sun-damaged skin, they developed a stripped-down line of skin-care products and cosmetics, free of harmful ingredients, parabens and preservatives. Made with a clean base, these vegan, cruelty-free products are packed with antioxidants, peptides and vitamins—what the Stewarts call “rejuvenating actives.”