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I was introduced to @ninaobrecht and the unique @riciniol line when I was judging CHFA’s Launch Pad in Toronto last year (@cahealthfood ). After sampling Riciniol and hearing Nina speak on the benefits of the patented bio-advanced castor oil, I knew these products would quickly become part of my day-to-day routine.![]()
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About Nina & Riciniol:![]()
Nina is an entrepreneur based in Toronto. She began her journey as a designer running a small freelance studio. In 2012 her first child was born. She decided then, that by 40 years old, she would transition to a product-based business. Build something bigger than herself. Teach her kids to follow their dreams. On May 30, 2020 – Riciniol launched. In starting this business, Nina wanted to share the magic of Riciniol with other mothers.![]()
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Mothers who take proactive control of the health and well being of their families.![]()
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Mothers who want to avoid toxic filled “solutions”.![]()
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Riciniol was first created in 1983 by a molecular biologist, Olga Martsinkevich. Her baby suffered from very sensitive skin, rashes, and hives. ![]()
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Olga’s devotion to help her child led to the creation of Riciniol – a bio-advanced variant of traditional Castor Oil. Riciniol now has a line of patented formulations to treat specific skin concerns.![]()
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This “magic potion” is essential in Nina’s home. ![]()
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She uses Riciniol daily for everything from the common cold to dry skin, eczema, burns, and bug bites. ![]()
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It’s food grade, harmless, and very effective.![]()
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Kids love it because it never stings.![]()
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Mothers love it because it works.![]()
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Join Nina and I live here on Instagram:![]()
✨ Founder Chat featuring Nina Obrecht, CEO of Riciniol![]()
📅 Tuesday, April 15![]()
⌚ 11AM Pacific Time / 2PM Eastern Time![]()
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#founderchat #riciniol #caitlynvanderhaeghe #iglive #live #podcast #womeninbusiness #supportsmallbusinesses #entrepreneurship
Time to chop! 💇🏼♀️![]()
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It’s taken me since November 2022 to grow my hair to where it is today. This will be my third time chopping off 10+ inches of hair to donate to @wigsforkidsbc! ![]()
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Did you know it takes 10-12 10” donations to create ONE wig? Wigs for Kids is a wonderful organization that partners with @evaandcowigs to create custom-made wigs for children and teens at @bcchildrens who have suffered hair loss due to cancer treatment or other serious illness. ![]()
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Donations to Wigs for Kids also help families pay for essential medications and feeding supplies not covered by medical. ![]()
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✨ Any support helps! Share this post, spread the word, send our superhero page link to your friends, family & colleagues, and donate if you can.
Next on the Founder Chat, I am very excited to welcome… Paige Cey and Julie Letizia, Co-Founders of Benny @drinkbenny !![]()
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Paige, Julie, and I all recently met as fellow semi-finalists in the Odlum Brown Forum Pitch 2025 (@theforumca ). After hearing their story and learning more about them and Benny, I knew I had to get them on the Founder Chat to give them an opportunity to tell their story and offer their insights on co-founding and running a business so far.![]()
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A bit about Paige and Julie – ![]()
Paige Cey and Julie Letizia are the cofounders of Benny. After connecting in university and bonding over a shared love of wellness, Paige and Julie hit a mutual “rock bottom” in their physical and mental health. Their symptoms were exasperated by excessive caffeine, essentially sending them into a state of fight or flight. They partnered with a Naturopathic Doctor to create Benny, the energy drink they always wished existed, created with “caffeine conscious” consumers in mind. Since launching Benny 18 months ago, Benny can be found in 500+ stores across Canada, with features in Forbes and Inc Magazine. ![]()
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Join us live here on Instagram on March 27, 2025 at 11AM Pacific/2PM Eastern. If you have any questions for the three of us, leave them in the comments below, send them over as a DM, or ask them in the live chat! We hope to see you there 💬📱![]()
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#founderchat #benny #caitlynvanderhaeghe #iglive #live #podcast #womeninbusiness #supportsmallbusinesses #entrepreneurship