Mae
Our Founder and Creator
Hi! I am Mae.
For over a decade, I worked as a biochemist developing everything from cancer treatments to sustainable energy solutions. After experiencing misalignment with my purpose, I left the corporate pharmaceutical world to create a product I believe in. I wanted to combine my passion for the outdoors and love for the environment and created Maeday Naturals.
Climber, chemist, creator, trail-runner, yogi, snowboarder, tree hugger, hippie
mom
Gerard (G)
Our Inspiration
Gerard or G
G is what started it all. He’s been a beekeeper for years and consistently preached about the benefits the bee brings. During the day he is running a machine shop, where he tears up his hands. One day, he heard about Mae’s body butter experiments and requested his sister make him a salve, insisting she use some of his beehive ingredients.
Retired wildland firefighter, car-enthusiast, beekeeper, creator, burner, best uncle ever
my big brother & inspiration
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Our story
We started with a simple idea: nature has everything we need. After my brother so kindly influenced me to create a solution for his battered hands, I began my crafting and testing my formula: filling it with medicinal herbs and bee products. While testing, I handed my balm out to everyone I knew; including my climber buddies, my friends in healthcare, and numerous trade’s workers. They became obsessed and the entire company became dedicated to them.
Bee grateful
Wear grattitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life. ~ Rumi
I give thanks to…
Phil Bone - My climbing buddy who introduced me to this sacred herb on one of our climbing shenanigans.
Angela Milash - Bestie, product manager who excels at bringing vision to life, including mine. She has been there every step of the way and gave me the confidence that I could do this.
Kimberly Creager (BeesKneeds) - For her commitment to the bee population and her generous giftings of honeycomb, duck eggs, wisdom, and more.
Climbing - Without climbing, I would never have dreamed of creating this product. This community has been instrumental, offering support, testing, and invaluable feedback.
G for geeBees - My brother who gave me the crazy idea to use bee products, start a company, and kept repeating, “Mae, just make the product.”
A special thank you to my daughters - one for sharing the product with her world, another for her guidance in website and branding, and the third for sparking ideas for new products. Their support and creativity are at the heart of my success.
To my mom - Thank you for putting up with my mess in your kitchen and playing chemist (because you are) with me. I could not live without your unwavering love and support. I love you.
Photo credit: Tom Evans renowned Yosemite Big Wall Photographer. Thanks Tom!
Every ingredient is considered when being added to our products.
Pure Essential Oils
Wild crafted Herbs
Honeybee wax
Bee Pollen
Oils & Butters
Eco-packaging