It's official, 2019 is here and it's time to conquer self care. Whether you save it for Sunday's or consider it a daily practise, Natalie Jepson is your answer to deepening and habituating your soul feeding routine. Founder of RitualKind, a brand focused on encouraging, educating and endorsing self love. Natalie creates intricate, locally-sourced smudge sticks which will gently elevate your intentions by making sacred something women usually consider a luxury... our time. Without further ado...

NAME: Natalie Jepson
DAY JOB: Online & Retail Manager at Dear Rea
SOCIALS: @nats_jepson & @ritualkind

WHAT’S THE CLOSEST THING TO REAL MAGIC?

DESCRIBE YOUR GIRLBOSS MOMENT
Taking a leap of faith and starting RitualKind.

HOW DID YOU LEARN WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A WOMAN?
When I stopped taking the Pill and started really tapping into my body and listening to what it needed and wanted. 

WHO TAUGHT YOU WHAT LOVE IS? 
Without a doubt Neil. Kind, patient and real. He has never given up on me and in good times and bad his love has never faltered. He sees the good in everyone and everything.

WHAT IS INTIMACY?
Being vulnerable, gentle face kisses, hand holding in the car, falling asleep at night and telling Neil how much he means to me.

WHAT DID YOUR MOTHER TEACH YOU?
That the ability to stand alone as your own person is much more powerful than hiding and shrinking into a crowd. 

Gratitude and kindness always, to yourself and others.

TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR BODY THAT YOU WISH YOU’D ALWAYS KNOWN?
That it is a beautiful magical vessel capable of so much more than I give it credit for.  Love every part of it because you only have one body and one chance to appreciate it.

ULTIMATE MAKE-OUT PLAYLIST?
Title: Hold Me Close 

WHO SHOULD EVERYONE BE FOLLOWING RIGHT NOW? 
People who align with your values and share authentic experiences and real trust. People who stand up for what they believe in and help educate and inform you.

Thank you Natalie for sharing your thoughts and feelings with the OSKE community. Follow the RitualKind Instagram account for announcements of new smudge stick batches, each created with a unique intention. 

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