"I feel so blessed that OrganiBrands was able to operate throughout the pandemic and that our sales remained consistent. As a minority-owned business, we received incredible support throughout the Black Lives Matter movement last summer, but just like every other business owner, my company has seen its share of struggles over the last year that I had to answer to for my team.
Some unexpected obstacles like bottle shortage because everyone was buying in bulk pre-lockdown depleting our inventory, so when lockdown happened and our manufacturers and factories were closed, we were kind of at a standstill. We were still operating as an essential business, but we couldn't get what we needed to fulfill orders for in-demand products like our sanitizer and hand soap. Another interesting hurdle was hiring: the company had four open positions at one point, and I wasn't getting any applicants due to a combination of reasons like high unemployment payments, parents at home with kids acting as teachers and enjoying the gift of time with them, etc. We also struggled with shipping delays.
Something I'm particularly proud of that came out of the pandemic is our Peace Pills, an all-natural supplement that supports your overall mood and manages stress and insomnia. Last year was stressful, and we still have tough months ahead. Stress leads to lack of sleep and ultimately a compromised immune system. If you're not taking care of your healthy self, how can you care for yourself, your child, or a loved one with the virus? The Peace Pills are something I've used for a while, and I immediately made it a priority to get them into our product line and available to everyone."
