Meet the woman behind Go Natural Baby, one of my #blogher sponsors

I found Justyn’s blog and entered her giveaway a while back, I was instantly in love with her store Go Natural Baby and their beautiful organic clothes and goods.  Then we connected on Twitter and the rest is history!  She’s got a love for Hawaii so we had an instant connection.  I am so stoked to have her as one of my Blogher sponsors!  She’s also sponsoring CanCan at Mom Most Traveled (love her too!).

Let’s learn a bit more about Justyn….

Your Name: Justyn LeDrew
Your company’s name: Go Natural Baby
Your URL: http://www.gonaturalbaby.com
Twitter name: @gonaturalbaby
Have a facebook page? Go Natural Baby+ Zah Organics: organic cotton children’s wear and soap Info | Facebook

Describe your product(s) In our line of certified organic cotton childrens wear, zah organics™, one of my fave’s is our signature kimono set. I love helping new parents get the best organic bedding, cribs, and clothes for their baby. It is fun to hear their excitement!

You are a woman entrepreneur…how did you get started, what made you take the plunge and go into biz on your own? I was inspired by my son’s birth to start my own business so that I could stay home with him while he was growing up- he is the inspiration for pretty much everything I do. It was also important to me to have the best products that I could manufacture because I wanted to do the least amount of harm to the earth and its people. My garments are certified organic from seed through the last stage of manufacturing. I also use a certified fair labor factory because  how the people who make the garments are treated is a priority in my business.

What would be your number 1 piece of advice to other women looking to start a business of their own? Hmm, great question. I think it depends on the kind of business someone wants to start. My two best pieces of advice would be do your homework (research the kind of business you want to start and make sure you understand what it will take to make it happen) and do something that you love!

Do you have kids? I have one seven year old boy- who is the light of my life!

If so, how do you balance working for yourself and family?
This has been a struggle for me as I am and have been a single parent.  My son is my priority so I work around his schedule for the most part and this will lead to working 6+ days a week and very late hours. This year I am trying not work weekends.

Let’s have fun…

What’s your favorite quote? “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver
What is one place you dream of traveling to? Alaska to see the glaciers.
What is one thing you never leave home without? My sunglasses (ironic since I live in Portland).

Let’s get crazy…
What is one daring thing you’d add to your bucket list?  (ie sky diving,  scuba diving, getting a tattoo etc etc)  Maybe you’ve already done it! Share!

I have done a lot of things that I have wanted to in my life and I feel so grateful for that. I would also  like to scuba dive with sharks.

Let’s get smart…
What are you reading right now? Living Universe by Duane Elgin
What is your fave book of all time?
I don’t have one! Here are a few: Edward Albee Plays, Pride and Prejudice, Who Dies?:An Investigation of Conscious Living and Conscious Dying, The Essential Rumi.

Head on over to Justyn’s shop, Go Natural Baby to check out all of her gorgeous goods!!  They are not only pleasing to the eye and touch but they are good for the earth and our kid’s future! Mahalo Justyn!!

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