Ep 46: Amanda Ortiz's Powerful Story of Advocacy, Resilience, and Etha Botanicals

This week on Kratom Stories, Madalyn Sklar interviews Amanda Ortiz from Etha Botanicals. Her journey with Kratom is unique; unlike many users who find relief from chronic pain, Amanda utilizes Kratom primarily for its benefits in managing anxiety and improving focus, offering a fresh perspective on the plant's applications. She shares her unexpected path to working at Etha Botanicals, from a non-profit job to unexpectedly joining the burgeoning Kratom company, and her integral role in shaping its marketing and product development. This includes the launch of their popular ReFresh Kratom beverage.

Amanda's story takes a poignant turn as she details how Kratom helped her family navigate an incredibly challenging period marked by multiple personal tragedies and health crises, showcasing the plant's role in providing comfort and support during times of immense stress. She candidly discusses her family's experience with illness and loss, highlighting the surprising and profound role Kratom played in their collective healing process.

From her pivotal role in shaping Etha Botanical's marketing and product line to her firsthand experience witnessing a federal Kratom court case, Amanda offers listeners a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Kratom industry. With her empathetic approach to customer service and deep understanding of Kratom's complexities, Amanda's story is both fascinating and deeply moving. Listen to learn more about her experience, her advocacy for Kratom, and the evolution of Etha Botanicals.

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A Leaf of Faith documentary

Etha Botanicals

Etha Podcast: Live Fully with Kratom

Episode 23: Transforming Lives with Victor Chung of ETHA Botanicals

Episode 24: From Back Pain to Botanicals: Alexander Karp's Kratom Journey

Etha's Kratom tablets (I love these!) - 25% off with code: KratomStories

Etha's ReFresh Brewed Kratom drink - 25% off with code: KratomStories

American Kratom Association

Congressional Briefing on Kratom Science

Hear Amanda talk about the Sebastian Guthery trial on Etha's podcast

Her Plant Wellness on Instagram

Kratom for Women's Health episode on Etha's podcast

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Please note: The views and experiences shared in this episode are personal and unique to the guest. Kratom, while featured prominently in these stories, is a botanical substance that is unregulated in the U.S. and various countries around the world. The Kratom Stories Podcast and its host, Madalyn Sklar, do not endorse, promote, or encourage the use of Kratom. We simply aim to shed light on personal experiences and narratives related to this plant. If you're considering using Kratom, we strongly urge you to seek professional medical advice, conduct thorough research, and comply with all local laws and guidelines.