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E69 Spargassum Brand Ambassador: the magic ingredient is Sargassum
Manage episode 389513623 series 2858898
In this episode, Gennike Mayers, chief interpreter for Interpreting Your Needs and co-founder of Geli Pedi Ltd, takes us on a journey into the world of Sargassum spa products. From its importance to her, its impact on Tobago and its benefits in cosmetics, Gennike covers key aspects. The discussion includes concerns about heavy metals, its taste, the production process and recommendations for use. Tune in for a brief but insightful exploration of environmental entrepreneurship and the unique qualities of Sargassum.
4:27 Introducing our guest Gennike
5:15 What Sargassum means to Gennike
6:20 How Sargassum affects Tobago
8:15 Benefits of Sargassum for cosmetics
11:10 The possibility of heavy metals in Sargassum used for cosmetics
15:05 What about arsenic
16:09 The taste of Sargassum
22:40 What about the production process
30:05 Recommendation for people to use sargassum
33:45 Negotiations, dealing with people
41:17 How to be a woman in business
51:50 Final thoughts from Fran and Evelyn
Relevant links
https://plantingseedscaribbean.com/search?q=spargassum
LinkedIn:
(33) Gennike (GeM👑) Mayers | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/howell1banker2importer3publish/
FB: @Spargassum
Instagram: @Spargassum
The Sargassum Podcast is made possible through funding by the Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity Programme (RESEMBID). Financed under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories Regional Programme, RESEMBID is being implemented by Expertise France, with the primary stakeholders being the 12 Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories.
82 episodes
Manage episode 389513623 series 2858898
In this episode, Gennike Mayers, chief interpreter for Interpreting Your Needs and co-founder of Geli Pedi Ltd, takes us on a journey into the world of Sargassum spa products. From its importance to her, its impact on Tobago and its benefits in cosmetics, Gennike covers key aspects. The discussion includes concerns about heavy metals, its taste, the production process and recommendations for use. Tune in for a brief but insightful exploration of environmental entrepreneurship and the unique qualities of Sargassum.
4:27 Introducing our guest Gennike
5:15 What Sargassum means to Gennike
6:20 How Sargassum affects Tobago
8:15 Benefits of Sargassum for cosmetics
11:10 The possibility of heavy metals in Sargassum used for cosmetics
15:05 What about arsenic
16:09 The taste of Sargassum
22:40 What about the production process
30:05 Recommendation for people to use sargassum
33:45 Negotiations, dealing with people
41:17 How to be a woman in business
51:50 Final thoughts from Fran and Evelyn
Relevant links
https://plantingseedscaribbean.com/search?q=spargassum
LinkedIn:
(33) Gennike (GeM👑) Mayers | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/howell1banker2importer3publish/
FB: @Spargassum
Instagram: @Spargassum
The Sargassum Podcast is made possible through funding by the Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity Programme (RESEMBID). Financed under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories Regional Programme, RESEMBID is being implemented by Expertise France, with the primary stakeholders being the 12 Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories.
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