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Daily Inspiration: Meet Keli Murphy

Today we’d like to introduce you to Keli Murphy.

Keli Murphy

Hi Keli, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
AS A MULTI-PASSIONATE ENTREPRENEUR, I have reinvented myself several times throughout my journey! A Professional Dancer and Stuntwoman for 25 years turned Beauty Professional with 20+ years in the beauty industry as a Master Stylist, Salon Owner, and Kevin.Murphy Educator. Somewhere within that mix I also earned my degree in Japanese and became a Jewelry Designer. WHIMSY SUGAR SCRUBS launched in 2020 and is an eco-friendly line of scrubs, candles, body oils + shampoo/body bars. Born from a passion project too good not to share, this was my silver lining in the midst of a pandemic while my salon endured a 20+ week shutdown. Staying open, being flexible, and adapting to change is something I know very well and how I continue to push through even the toughest of challenges.

I consider myself a DAY MAKER…making people feel good when they are in my chair and love that my clients feel as good as they look when they leave my salon. Now, with my WHIMSY SELF-CARE line, I can extend that feeling so others can experience the WHIMSY LOVE! Offering at-home moments for some well-deserved self-care is at the heart of what I do and am thrilled to have this opportunity to serve others beyond my salon 🙂

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Embarking on the mission to create a natural, sustainable, eco-friendly, and clean self-care line was no easy task. Thankfully the gift of time (20+ weeks), during my salon shutdown due to the pandemic, allowed me the time needed to figure things out! As a new brand with so many options at hand, sourcing locally and maintaining the integrity of a natural + sustainable brand is at the core of all I do. The road has not been easy as it has presented unique challenges, but holding on to my WHY every step of the way has carried me thru to accomplish a product line I am incredibly proud of 🙂

My WHY: Create the opportunity to offer the experience of self-care beyond my hair salon. Natural, sustainable products you can feel good about with scents so true they transcend you! None of that came easy and I often look at all I’ve created and ask how did I do that?!!! Starting something new brings its challenges, but once you dial it in…it starts to fall into place and becomes that much easier.

WHIMSY SUGAR SCRUBS is handcrafted in Redondo Beach, CA + is naturally made with you and Earth in mind! Through lots of trial and error and a continuous learning curve (which I have loved every step of the way)… Whimsy has overcome many challenges. From supply chain issues (yes, I launched during a pandemic) to endless testing of packaging and shipping (being plastic-free and sustainable made this no easy task) to operating as a one-woman show (I love it ALL but can’t wait to grow and build a team so I don’t have to wear all the hats).

The bumps in the road are where we grow and gain momentum to plow thru and get to where we are meant to go! These challenges force us to widen our lens, take a deep breath, and embrace what comes our way to create solutions. It never ceases to amaze us what we must go through….but as we overcome such obstacles, we are able to achieve more than we could have ever imagined!

I am a positive quote junkie, so had to share these 🙂
“There is no elevator to success, You have to take the stairs.”
“The most breathtaking view comes after the hardest of climbs.”
“Don’t be afraid to start all over again…You may like your new story better!”
“No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying!”

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Are you ready for some well-deserved self-care?! We all need those extra moments in life to keep us going! Even better when we can use something that not only feels good + makes us feel better, but is also natural, sustainable, and eco-friendly too! Sound good?! You have come to the right place.

WHIMSY SUGAR SCRUBS

It all started as a passion project to create the perfect sugar scrub recipe!

My Mission: Concoct a scrub that I could use AFTER my body wash that wasn’t greasy but a silky soft finish instead! Use simple, natural ingredients with a “what you see is what you get” concept. After several weeks and pounds of sugar later, I was thrilled with my creation and knew it was too good not to share! Now I can’t stop!!!

SO MANY THINGS HAVE POURED INTO WHAT STARTED AS ONE PRODUCT, AND NOW THERE ARE FOUR!

*My LOVE FOR BAKING (yay, I get to work with more sugar, and you will love all the benefits sugar has for your skin)

*My PASSION FOR CHEMISTRY + CREATIVE CONCOCTIONS (as a Master Colorist for hair (20+ years), I can really geek out on the notion. My love for ratios + getting it perfect really helped with making this exceptional)…you will love our many scents that will give you those at home spa moments!

*My KNOWLEDGE OF ESSENTIAL OILS (as an Educator for Kevin.Murphy + understanding the concept of skin care for hair using essential oils ~ all this and more transfers deeply into my products)…and

*My INATE BEING TO EXPRESS MYSELF CREATIVELY, enjoying the process every step of the way!

I hope you enjoy your WHIMSY PRODUCTS as much as I love making them!!

Your skin will thank you too.

WHIMSY OFFERS SUGAR SCRUBS, SOY CANDLES, SCENTED BODY OILS + ALL-IN-ONE SHAMPOO/BODY BARS

From the vision to the shelf (+ beyond)…Whimsy Sugar Scrubs has the best interest of You and Earth in mind!

WHIMSY stands behind all our sources using the best, high-quality ingredients (pure, natural + organic)

that we can find. Sustainable, natural, cruelty-free, paraben-free, reusable, recyclable, made in the USA

Handcrafted in small batches with love!

Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
Follow me on IG @whimsy4you Shop + Sign up for my newsletter https://www.whimsy4u.com

Pricing:

  • Sugar Scrubs 30
  • Candles 30
  • Scented Body Oils 32
  • All-In-One Shampoo/Body Bars 16

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