Step inside the Clean Living Collective Marketplace at Newtopia Now 2025! Cassandra McClure, creative director of Clean Living Magazine, spotlights the groundbreaking brands she’s bringing to Denver this August 20–22.

From Maison Palo Santo’s grounding rituals to Good Kitty’s UTI Biome Shield, discover clean beauty, wellness, and lifestyle innovators like Sweet Leilani Cosmetics, Masami Hair, Caire Beauty, Karma Nuts, and more.

✨ PLUS: Cassandra shares how emerging founders can still join this lineup — for under $1,000 — to get their products in front of buyers, retailers, and media from Albertsons to The Vitamin Shoppe.

🎧 Whether you’re a buyer, founder, or clean living enthusiast, this episode is your exclusive preview of what’s shaping the future of conscious brands at Newtopia Now.

Register here.

Learn more about the founder retreat

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In this very special episode of The Clean Living Show, host Cassandra McClure pulls back the curtain on what may be the most transformational experience of the year:

The Clean Living Founder Retreat happening August 20–22, 2025 in Denver, Colorado—during the national wellness tradeshow Newtopia Now.

This isn’t just another conference. It’s a high-vibe, founder-first retreat designed for women in wellness, beauty, sustainability, and conscious business who are ready to reset, reconnect, and rise.

✨ You’ll get the full rundown on:

• Who the retreat is for (and not for)

• Where we’re staying and what you’ll experience

• Day-by-day details: from morning rooftop yoga and garden meditations to pitch panels, strategy circles, and founder slumber parties

• The debut of the CLEAN LIVING District: our signature city-style concept store inside Newtopia

• Opportunities for media exposure, real-time product feedback, and aligned collaboration

🎁 And if you have a product or idea? Bring it. We’ve designed intentional time for feedback from founders who’ve built, scaled, and exited companies—mentors who want to give back and help shape what’s next.

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💌 Apply to Join Us:

Spots are limited and carefully curated.

👉 Apply now at cassandramcclure.com/cleanliving-experience-summer

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🔗 Connect With Cassandra McClure:

🌐 Website: https://cassandramcclure.com

📩 Email: cassandra@cleanlivingmedia.com

📸 Instagram.com/cassandramcclure

💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cassandramcclure

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📝 Want a Preview?

Check out the blog posts and past retreats referenced in this episode:

• ​Clean Living Magazine Retreat over Oscar weekend

• Empowered & Elevated: A Day With Pvolve Clean Living in L.A.

• FounderMade: Women Empowering Women in Clean Living

In this powerful solo episode, Cassandra McClure recaps the unforgettable Empowered & Elevated event hosted at Pvolve Los Angeles—a gathering that brought together founders, healers, and clean living leaders for a day of movement, nervous system healing, and authentic connection.

From somatic exercises and pelvic floor awareness to behind-the-scenes reflections and clean brand spotlights—this 15-minute recap shares why this event was more than just a workout. It was a reset.

✨ Want to join our next experience?

View and RSVP for upcoming clean living events:

👉 https://lu.ma/CassandraMcClure

🌿 Apply for our July 18th Retreat in Los Angeles:

👉 https://cassandramcclure.com/cleanliving-experience-summer

💌 Subscribe to the blog on Substack for exclusive updates:

👉 https://cassandramcclure.substack.com

📲 Follow Cassandra on social for clean living tips and event highlights:

👉 Instagram.com/cassandramcclure (don’t forget to tag this episode, I’ll reshare!)

💼 Let’s connect on LinkedIn:

👉 linkedin.com/in/cassandramcclure

📬 Questions or collab inquiries?

Email Cassandra directly at: cassandra@cleanlivingmedia.com

In this episode, Kat is chatting with Stacy Poa, founder of Vaihea Skincare, to discuss how she is building the brand, how her corporate career has prepared her for the journey as an entrepreneur, and why simplicity and effectiveness with a touch of indulgence is essential in her signature skincare routine. Stacy shares the inspiration behind Vaihea, from her years in the beauty industry to drawing on the beauty of Hawaii to develop products like their reef safe and luxurious SPF drops. They dive into the importance of multifunctional skincare products, sustainable ingredient sourcing, and Stacy’s vision of providing high-quality products that are both effective and sustainable. Stacy also shares how her experiences in Australia and Hawaii influenced her holistic approach to beauty, and how she’s integrating sustainability in every aspect of her business.

Key Takeaways

1. How Stacy’s corporate career influenced her journey to becoming a beauty founder driven by a passion for clean and sustainable beauty.

2. Why multifunctional skincare products, like Vaihea’s SPF drops, are essential for both effectiveness and sustainability.

3. How Stacy’s global experiences in Australia and Hawaii shaped her approach to skincare and sustainability.

4. How Vaihea is committing to sustainability includes eco-friendly packaging, refillable products, and supporting ocean cleanup efforts.

5. Stacy’s tips for self care and sustainable living

   
   

Learn more about the Vaihea ⁠HERE⁠ and shop my favorite SPF drops.

Follow Vaihea on Instagram and TikTok.

Connect with Glo Eco ⁠HERE⁠.

Follow the Clean Living Show⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠.

LIVE from the Clean Living Podcast set!

Join host Cassandra McClure in this special behind-the-scenes episode with Danielle Foster, founder of Wellness Affair, as she shares the exciting details of her upcoming partnership with The Yoga Expo, happening May 13th in Pasadena, CA.

We go deep into how this intentional collab is uniting conscious brands, wellness experts, and a vibrant community of yogis — all under one roof. Danielle talks about the mission behind Wellness Affair, what to expect from this year’s Yoga Expo, and how events like these are shifting the narrative around clean living, movement, and holistic connection.

Whether you’re a wellness founder, mindful mama, yoga lover, or conscious creator—this one’s for you.

Subscribe now and don’t miss the full episode drop!

Tap in, ask your questions in the chat, and let us know if we’ll see you in Pasadena this May.

LINKS:

Wellness Affair: https://www.wellnessaffair.co

The Yoga Expo: https://theyogaexpo.org

Follow us @The_wellness_affair and @CassandraMcClure for more.

In this episode, Kat chats with Stephanie Bastow, founder of Active Beauty, a wellness and beauty supplement brand designed to enhance skin health and overall wellness. They dive into the unique ingredients in Active Beauty’s products, particularly astaxanthin and marine collagen, and how these support a healthy, active lifestyle for the modern wellness woman. Stephanie shares her personal wellness journey, her approach to longevity, the importance of sustainability in ingredient sourcing, and her vision for creating the best products to support women in their active lifestyles. The conversation highlights the power of multifunctional supplements and a holistic approach to health.

Key Takeaways

1. How astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant from microalgae, benefits skin health and overall wellness.

2. Why gut health is essential for collagen production and overall well-being.

3. How Stephanie's commitment to wellness and longevity led her to create Active Beauty.

4. The role of sustainability in sourcing ingredients for Active Beauty’s products.

5. Why multifunctional supplements can simplify your wellness routine and improve outcomes.

Learn more about the Clean Living Experience⁠HERE⁠.

Shop Active Beauty.

Connect with Active Beauty on⁠Instagram.

Connect with Glo Eco⁠HERE⁠.

Follow the Clean Living Show⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠.

In this week's founder series Kat is sitting down with Danielle Foster of the Wellness Affair, to talk all things wellness, health, and clean eating. Danielle shares her journey from facing personal health challenges to building a thriving wellness community. They discuss the importance of clean eating, how sustainability plays a role in wellness, and the power of authentic connections among women. Danielle also gives us a sneak peek into The Wellness Affair’s upcoming event in LA, where attendees can expect a transformative experience focused on meditation, stretching, and community building.

Key Takeaways

1. How Danielle discovered a path to health and wellness that works for her.

2. Danielle’s approach to wellness and clean eating to feel your best.

3. Why creating authentic connections among women is essential for personal and community wellness.

4. Why wellness is the cornerstone of Danielle’s approach to sustainability.

5. The connection between sustainability and wellness.

6. What to expect from the Wellness Affair at the Clean Living Experience.

   
   

Want to be part of the event?

Learn more about the Clean Living Experience⁠HERE⁠.

Connect with Danielle on⁠Instagram.

See upcoming events for The Wellness Affair.

Connect with Glo Eco⁠HERE⁠.

Follow the Clean Living Show⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠.

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In this week's founder series Kat is chatting with Cassandra McClure, to go behind the scenes on the Clean Living Experience. They explore the challenges posed by the LA wildfires and how the event has been rebranded to better serve the community. The discussion emphasizes the importance of supporting small, women-owned businesses and creating a safe space for connection and empowerment. Cassandra shares insights on the event's new direction, which includes a focus on wellness and community support, and highlights the need for marketing and exposure for small brands in a competitive landscape.

Want to be part of the event?

Learn more about the Clean Living Experience⁠HERE⁠.

Connect with Cassandra on⁠Instagram⁠ and⁠LinkedIn⁠.

Connect with Glo Eco⁠HERE⁠.

Follow the Clean Living Show⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠.