Whether it is calm, or inviting, or meditative, or energizing… creating spaces with any of these qualities enhanced implies that a space is being transformed from its original state to something better.
Amy Dagliano and Kate Janich had created a productive and inspiring space called Rowan Tree. While their physical space doesn’t exist anymore, the community they fostered continues to thrive.
In this post, I highlight other entrepreneurs from Rowan Tree who I came across (there are many more!), who go into various spaces - homes, offices, human minds, human bodies - and create better spaces! (Note: this blog is my observation and appreciation of their work, not a review of their businesses.)
Simply Enough: Own less. Live more.
Amy Slenker-Smith is the owner of Simply Enough. She primarily helps empty nesters and working moms go from overwhelmed, unmotivated, and disorganized to the feeling of a weight lifted in a clutter-free and organized home. This could include physical spaces in your home, or even apply to habits and behaviors when it comes to how you gather things in your living areas! Her courses and services bring about calm and centeredness in this chaotic world.
Erin Gibbens s the business coach every ambitious mom wishes she had sooner. She helps women cut through the overwhelm of big ideas and endless “what-ifs” by creating simple, realistic action plans. Erin’s genius lies in designing business models that align with real life - answering all the toddler 'why' questions, school runs, dinner duty, and all - so success feels sustainable, not exhausting. She guides you from idea to income with clarity and encouragement, reminding you that business growth doesn’t require hustle culture. With Erin, you gain both strategy and confidence, building a business that works for your life instead of running it.
Megan Carte is the creative founder of CarteHaus, a fragrance-forward lifestyle brand that transforms the everyday into something intentional. Her small-batch candles, made with 100% soy wax and double cotton wicks, pair unique scent blends with a luxurious, sleek, and sustainable design. Megan believes self-care isn’t a luxury - it’s essential - and her candles invite you to pause and savor the present moment. She’s as mindful about what goes in the candles as what stays out: no parabens, phthalates, or animal testing. With CarteHaus, Megan gives us more than candles... she creates daily rituals of self-care, sustainability, and joy.
I have long benefited from essential oils, especially peppermint, which helped support my debilitating migraines. Athena Scalise Waitt knows holistic health and the role of essential oils better than anyone I’ve met. As a doTERRA Wellness Advocate for over 10 years, she understands their products in depth, and demystifies how to simply incorporate Essential Oils for wellness, prevention and the first line of defense when challenges occur. By helping people feel better, she puts them in better spaces in their lives!
Last, but not in any way the least, meet Samantha Ellis Spittle. Sam is the epitome of vulnerability combined with strength and kindness. Flushing It Out’s mission is to connect people, helping them feel seen by sharing common experiences, thoughts, feelings, and more. They aim to accomplish this by having a fun conversation and getting to the “real stuff,” usually the thoughts and feelings we keep from other people. Over time, people see the power of having conversations in their own lives and how being vulnerable and open can lead to genuine connection. Talk about clearing the spaces to invite more joy!
