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The Marriage Ended. Their Business didn't – Exclusive Interview With Susan Griffin-Black and Brad Black

Susan Griffin-Black and Brad Black are the co-founders of EO Products and Everyone, two personal-care brands built around essential oils, thoughtful ingredients, and the belief that business can care for people as well as profit. What began in a garage with a stockpot of shower gel has grown into a values-led company with more than three decades of local manufacturing behind it.


Their story is also one of an enduring partnership. Although no longer married, Susan and Brad have continued to lead their business together with trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to their people, products, and community.

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4 Reasons Why Optimism is Your Greatest Act of Defiance – Part 1

Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by problems, worrying about your future or about events that you know you have very little to no influence over? If you do, you are not an exception. In fact, you are...

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Why Do Intelligent, Motivated People Still Struggle to Change Their Eating Behaviour?

“I know exactly what I should be eating. So why can’t I just do it?” It is one of the most interesting questions I hear in my work. The people asking it are often intelligent, informed, and highly motivated...

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How to Own the Room Before You Say a Single Word

Here's an uncomfortable truth for anyone who's ever rehearsed an opening line in the mirror: by the time you actually say it, the room may have already decided how it feels about you. Research into...

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Goals Give You Direction but Systems Move You Forward

I have always been a goal-oriented person. I like knowing where I am going and having something in front of me that I am working toward, whether that is in fitness, business, or my own personal...

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How Gen Z Is Transforming the Workplace and What Leaders Need to Know

Gen Z is more aware of mental well-being than any previous generation. They also feel more anxiety. If your leadership training hasn't been updated recently, you're probably noticing this. By...

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The Hidden Work of Being an Autistic Adult and What Nobody Taught You

You wanted independence. Great. But nobody warned you that adulthood is hundreds of tiny jobs stacked on top of each other: appointments, insurance, groceries, transportation, bills, laundry, subscriptions...

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"Once you start rocking the boat, you have to be prepared that some people may fall out."

How Chasing Rejection Could Change Your Life

What if the thing you’re most afraid of hearing could become the thing that changes your life? Do you ever hold yourself back from pursuing something you want to do because you’re scared? Maybe it is the fear...

How to Use Medical Qi Gong for Healing

This article is the second in a series published by Brainz Magazine, describing how Medical Qi Gong can be used to heal oneself and others using detailed protocols developed over the last 4,000 years...

Why I Don’t Want My Sound Bath Students to Sound Like Me

If everyone who trained with me went away and created exactly the same sound baths I do, I’m not sure I would consider that a success. That might sound strange coming from someone who teaches practitioners.

Why Self-Regulation Needs Friction, Not Just Willpower

We have spent the last two decades engineering friction out of everyday life. One-click purchasing. Autoplay. Instant replies expected within minutes. Every app on your phone has been designed by...

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Brainz Expert Panel

How to Build a Strong and Intimate Relationship

Expert Panelists are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within the areas of Business, Mindset, Leadership, Lifestyle, and Sustainability. Members of The Brainz Magazine community of experts will share their best tips, advice, ideas, and hacks within different topics. 

3. Celebrate your partner

What does it really take to build a strong and intimate relationship? Our expert panelists share their best advice on creating a deeper connection, strengthening trust, and maintaining a healthy, lasting bond with your partner.

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The Marriage Ended. Their Business Didn't - Brainz Podcast with Susan Griffin-Black and Brad Black

Susan Griffin-Black and Brad Black, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of EO Products, join the Brainz Magazine podcast to share how they continued to lead their business and raise a family together after their divorce.

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