What does it look like to build a brand rooted in memory, meaning, and the natural world — not just margins and market share?

In this episode of Women Who Make It, Angela sits down with Taylor Clarke, co-founder of Amborella Organics, to explore the unconventional journey behind the seed-bearing lollipop brand that’s redefining what “sweets” can stand for. What started as a feeling — inspired by memories of gardening and the scent of tomato leaves — evolved into a product that invites people back into the garden, into connection, and into intention.

Taylor shares how she went from studying journalism and preparing for the Peace Corps to building a decade-long food and beverage brand with proprietary seed-bearing technology. Together, she and her husband Brennan created a product that doesn’t just get consumed — it continues to grow.

This conversation goes far beyond product development. Taylor opens up about the realities of scaling a mission-driven brand, navigating sustainability trade-offs, protecting brand integrity with major retailers, and how motherhood reshaped her identity as a founder. She reflects honestly on what it means to let go of control, build a business that can thrive without her constant presence, and redefine success throughout the seasons of her life.

From viral growth and retailer learnings to deeply personal customer stories about grief, memory, and healing through gardening, this episode is a powerful reminder that brands with soul don’t just sell — they resonate.

If you’re building something meaningful and wrestling with how to scale without losing yourself (or your mission), this episode will stay with you long after the final listen.