About Me
About Smelley Kat: My Story is Your Solution
Built from necessity, Rooted in Faith
My name is Miranda and the journey that led to Smelley Kat began not out of a business plan, but out of a desperate need for relief.
For years I struggled with intensely sensitive skin. I still have sensitive skin. I tried most everything on the market, convinced that the most expensive, trusted brands would surely work. I spent over $60 a month on a day cream and night cream (from a brand in the red jar) only to have them leave my skin with burning, dry patches. Even using baby lotion made my skin hot and inflamed.
Like many of you, I felt frustrated, unheard and hopeless in the face of chemical laden skincare. I finally decided that if nothing available worked, I would create something that did. That led me back to nature's most compatible fat: Pure, rendered tallow.
My Core Commitments
Smelley Kat is a reflection of my life's commitments:
- I am a child of the One True King: My faith grounds everything I do, inspiring a commitment to purity, quality and integrity in every small batch we create. I prayed that God would allow me to find a way to better take care of my family financially and I believe that making and sharing my tallow lotion with the world is where He led me to be. I know by His still waters I'm safe.
- Wife, Mom and Gma: I have been blessed with 26 years of marriage to my wonderful husband who is my best friend and my biggest fan. He constantly pushes me to be the best person I can be and encourages me to reach for the stars. We have 3 beautiful children and now, the joy of a grandchild. Family is everything and I approach every batch of tallow with the same protective care I use for my own loved ones.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) My professional background taught me the crucial importance of health, biology and the careful sourcing of natural elements. This clinical knowledge informs my meticulous rendering and filtering process, ensuring the highest standard of purity goes into every jar.
From Burn To Balm
Smelley Kat was born out of my personal quest to heal my own burning, sensitive skin. I created a solution that is free from the synthetic fragrances, irritating chemicals, and unstable oils that triggered my reactions.
My mission is to share the simple natural and highly effective relief I found in tallow with others who have been failed by the conventional skincare industry. When you use a Smelley Kat product, you are supporting a small, family driven business founded on transparency, faith and the promise of genuine, soothing care.
Welcome to my family. I cannot wait for your skin to feel the difference.