We had the good fortune of connecting with Carla Joseph and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Carla, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I started using CBD myself when I was dealing with anxiety. I was introduced to it by a colleague and it revolutionized my life. I experienced the best sleep I had in a long time and I noticed that my anxiety improved dramatically. I said to myself ‘everyone should know about this!’. That led to the birth of Zula Essentials and my mission to source the best, high quality hemp and formulate premium, vegan CBD products for those who want to make self care a priority.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
CBD Is Life! Literally. I was Introduced to CBD in 2018 and I used It to help with anxiety. It immediately made me feel more balanced and
calmer and I had some of the best sleep I had in a long time. Once, I
started to use It I knew that I just had to spread the knowledge and
joy of using CBD with others and that led me to founding Zula
Essentials Premium CBD. The story of the name Zula is really near
and dear to my heart. It is a combination of both of my daughters’
names, Zuri and Kamila. It was really Important to include them in the
narrative as this brand was primarily founded with women in mind and
I want them to embody all of the qualities that Zula
Represents—Harmony, Education, Equilibrium and Authenticity.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’m from Miami, which is literally a year round vacation spot. I’m also vegan and foodie so the first thought that comes to mind is definitely food and restaurants. My favorite place to eat is actually in Davie, about 30 mins from Miami. The restaurant is called Burgerhive and they have the best plant based burgers and the vegan milkshakes are amazing! Next, I would hit up Little Haiti and show my friend the Cultural Center, maybe catch a show, buy some artwork and check out the murals that are painted around the neighborhood. Lastly, I would end the night on the beach. I love seeing the ocean at night, it’s so grand and majestic. And of course, I would have my Zula Essentials CBD oil with me so I can take it whenever I need to!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Definitely my village! Everything that I am and the lives I have been able to impact through Zula Essentials would not be possible without my husband, mother and close family who really help me so much as a busy mom, wife, healthcare professional, etc. It would be very difficult to launch this company without their help.

Website: www.zulaessentials.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/zulaessentials

Facebook: www.facebook.com/zulaessentials

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