By: Art Campomanes Staff Writer for World Liberty TV

Pics BY: AL CAPLAN FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHY 

The Following exhibitors participated in the Healthy Brand Showcase:

 Zesty Z: Zesty Z is a new Mediterranean spread and condiment whose main ingredient is za’atar. Zesty Z is vegan, GF, and all natural. Customers love that it’s healthy, can be enjoyed at every meal or on it’s own, and never requires refrigeration. Zesty Z was founded in 2016 by mother-son duo, Lorraine and Alexander Harik, and is proud to be made in Brooklyn, NY.

Luxe Beauty: Luxe beauty was inspired by founder Jane May Graves when her mother was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. With a passion for healthy living, Jane put her degree in chemistry to good use after experiencing her own frustration with the personal care industry. Luxury meets purity with Luxe beauty. It is a completely unique skincare product. Jane believes in the power of plants and using nature’s intelligence to improve the skin’s appearance by using antioxidants, powerful rich oils, plant extracts, vitamins and collagen boosting ingredients to awaken your skin’s natural radiance. All Luxe beauty products are Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Dimethicone Free and Soy Free.

 Zeel ; With Zeel, you can get a spa-quality massage at home, a hotel, or your workplace in as little as an hour from the time you book. Download the Zeel app or book via zeel.com – choose the preferred gender of your therapist, duration of your massage and preferred type of massage, and a licensed, vetted and insured massage therapist will come to you with the massage table, tunes – everything you need to transform any room into a five-star spa!

Aloe Gloe ; Aloe Gloe is a certified organic aloe water that is made in California. Aloe Gloe contains ethically sourced organic aloe vera from North America and is lightly sweetened with certified organic cane sugar and stevia. Aloe Vera contains over 200 biologically active amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes and minerals that have been clinically proven to improve skin and cardiovascular health. Aloe Gloe contains zero preservatives, is gluten free, OU Kosher, low in both calories and sugar, and is available in 4 delicious flavors: Crisp Aloe, White Grape, Coconut, and Lemonade.

Pukka Tea ; Pukka create delicious organic herbal teas that help you on your journey to a healthier and happier life. Pukka uses only the finest grade organic herbs sustainably sourced and fairly traded. Their passion to connect people, plants and planet starts with a cup of delicious herbal tea.

INVO Coconut Water: Available in three refreshing flavors, INVO Coconut Water is bottled at source in Thailand where the best tasting coconuts are grown. INVO Coconut Water is never made from concentrate and the High Pressure Process ensures they capture and retain all the natural ‘fresh taste’ and nutrition you enjoy. INVO Coconut Water is bottled within minutes of opening the coconuts, cold-crafted and high pressure processed (HPP).

WELLA BAR: Earthy and intentionally simple, Wella Bar’s nut-based protein bars are made to enjoy on the go. Every batch of these organic, gluten-free bars begins with fresh ground nut butter and wildflower honey. Nutrient rich, slightly addictive, and super satisfying, Wella is raising the bar on a fresher way to snack.

SANRE ORGANIC SKINFOOD: SanRe Organic Skinfood is a family owned and operated USDA Organic certified skincare company. Created by a mother and daughter, the extensive line utilizes pure, organic superfoods and herbs to create moisturizers, eye creams, cleansers, toner, face masks, and lip balms.

The Event The Healthy Brand Showcase  present their spring 2016 media showcase on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in Midtown Manhattan. For one-day-only,where national health, wellness, beauty and fitness brands as they traveled  to New York to present their latest product collections for the spring/summer months. Demo products  were on-site,  press kits, product samples and gift bags were given to all attendees.

These  events are the brain child of the Dynamic Duo:

Amanda Leesburg : Amanda Leesburg is the president of Leesburg PR, a strategic public relations company, specializing in consumer, environmental, entertainment and lifestyle communications services. Capabilities and expertise include New York and Los Angeles media tours, national broadcast placements, new product launches, product branding & development, and celebrity red carpet events. As a national media relations expert, her product placements have included: New York Times, CNN, Fox & Friends, Family Circle, Better Homes & Gardens, USA Today, People Magazine, Rachael Ray, Real Simple, Men’s Health, Wendy Williams Show, LA Times, Today Show, The Talk, Woman’s Day, OK Magazine and more. Atlanta-based Amanda brings the Southern charm and hospitality that makes everyone feel welcome at Healthy Brand Showcase.

Paige Wolf:  Paige Wolf is a publicist, author, and green living expert who uses her media savvy and personal moxie to promote manageable eco-chic living. Paige is the owner of Paige Wolf Media and Public Relations, a B Corporation certified eco-friendly PR firm focused on sustainable clientele. Her clients have appeared on NBC, ABC, CBS/KYW, Fox, Better TV, MTV, and TLC, and in Lucky Magazine, Marie Claire, Redbook, In Style, Glamour, Vanity Fair, Shape, Elle, Self, Allure, Health, Kiwi, Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, Entrepreneur, The Los Angeles Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Magazine, Philadelphia Style, The New York Times, The New York Daily News, American Spa, The Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal, Treehugger, The Style Network, NBC’s “The Today Show,” and more. She is also the author of Spit That Out! The Overly Informed Parent’s Guide to Raising Children in the Age of Environmental Guiltand regularly appears on television as a green living expert. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, two children, and American Hairless Terrier.

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