Built from Burnout.

For years, I lived in high gear.

I balanced a demanding career, raised a family, and spent most of my days moving from one responsibility to the next. I knew how to push through. I knew how to get things done.

What I didn't know was how to stop.

Like so many people, I treated recovery as something that happened if there was time left over. Most evenings ended the same way: mentally exhausted, physically tense, and already thinking about tomorrow.

Eventually I realized that performing well wasn't my problem.

Recovering well was.

It Started at the Kitchen Table

Six years ago, my children asked if we could make candles for a local school fair.

What began as a fun weekend project quickly became something much bigger.

We weren't just melting wax. We became fascinated by soy wax, fragrance safety, burn quality, and how small details changed the experience. We spent evenings testing, learning, and making each batch a little better than the last.

When we sold out at the fair, my kids asked,

"Can we do this again... but better?"

That question became the foundation of Drymint.

More Than a Candle

As I continued making candles, I realized I wasn't interested in creating another home fragrance brand.

I wanted to create products that helped people transition from the demands of the day into genuine recovery.

Our massage candle became the turning point.

It wasn't just something that smelled good. Lighting it, waiting for the warm botanical oil to form, and taking a few minutes to massage tired shoulders or hands became a small ritual that marked the end of the day.

When customers began telling me it had become part of their nightly routine, I knew we were creating something much more meaningful than candles.

We were creating recovery products.

Completing the Ritual

That same idea shaped every product that followed.

When I looked at what I wore after work, almost everything was synthetic, restrictive, and designed with everything except comfort in mind.

So we created recovery wear from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton. Soft, breathable clothing designed for the hours after, when your body deserves as much care as your work received during the day.

Every product we make has to answer one question:

Does it make the transition from performance to recovery more intentional?

If it doesn't, we don't make it.

Why Drymint

The name Drymint represents enduring freshness.

The belief that no matter how demanding life becomes, there's always a way to reset and begin again.

Today, Drymint is still built around that same idea.

Thoughtfully designed recovery products that help you slow down with intention, so you can show up fully for whatever tomorrow brings.

Beyond the Products

Recovery has always meant more than what we make.

As Drymint grows, so does our commitment to creating meaningful employment opportunities for survivors of domestic abuse and helping fund education for underprivileged girls.

Because recovery isn't only about restoring ourselves.

It's also about creating opportunities for others to rebuild.

Thank you for being here.

I hope Drymint becomes a small but meaningful part of the hours after your day is done.