1% Better: The Real Story Behind Everlasting Organics

by Julie, Founder & Formulator | May 28, 2025 | Everlasting Journal | 0 comments

Hi, I’m Julie—founder of Everlasting Organics, a mother, a woman in healing, and someone who believes in the power of starting over—no matter when, no matter why.

The truth is, I didn’t always live this way.

I didn’t always feel grounded or healthy or proud of the choices I was making. For a long time, I coped with stress and pain the way a lot of us do—by numbing it. I used alcohol to socialize, to disconnect, and to get through. And while I wouldn’t have called it a problem at the time, it was keeping me from being the mom, the woman, and the person I knew deep down I wanted to be.

Everything shifted when my dad passed away.

His death was sudden, painful, and cracked something open in me. It made me realize how short life is—and how much of it can be wasted when we live disconnected from our purpose, our people, and our peace.

I didn’t want that for myself.

More than that, I didn’t want that for my sons.

By the time I started making real changes, my boys had already grown up and moved out. They never lived with the version of me I am now. But by the grace of God, they’ve given me the chance to show up differently—now.

And their love, their forgiveness, and their encouragement have been everything to me.

My oldest son once said,“Mom, I’m proud of you—but this is one hell of an adjustment.”

And he’s right. It’s an adjustment—for all of us.

My youngest son told me,“One percent better every day, Mama. That’s achievable. You’ve got this.”

And that’s the approach I take now.

One percent better.

One step at a time.

I started therapy. I changed my relationship with alcohol. I became more intentional about what I put in and on my body. And slowly, I began to heal—mind, body, and spirit.

Everlasting Organics was born out of that healing.

It’s not just a skincare brand—it’s a reflection of everything I’ve learned:

That what we consume—physically, emotionally, spiritually—matters.

That healing is possible at any age.

And that it’s never too late to become the version of yourself your children can be proud of.

This work—the products, the formulations, the heart behind it all—it’s not about being perfect.

It’s about beingpresent.

It’s about showing up for yourself so you can better show up for the people you love.

If you’re on a journey of healing, simplifying, or starting over—I see you.

And I’m so glad you’re here.

P.S. Want to know more about the heart behind Everlasting Organics? Visit our About Page — I’d love for you to know the full story.

Julie, Founder and Formulator of Everlasting Organics, a faith based organic skincare and wellness brand

Written by Julie Vest

Julie is the sole founder and formulator of Everlasting Organics — a faith-based, small-batch skincare, home care, and pet care brand built on honest ingredients and real transparency. Self-taught and deeply research-driven, she has spent years studying formulation, clean ingredients, and the science behind what we put on our bodies. With nearly 20 years in the airline industry, including over 15 as a flight attendant, she has seen firsthand the stark differences between what is permitted in personal care products in the United States versus what is restricted or outright banned in other countries — and that perspective shapes everything she formulates. She believes you deserve to know exactly what is in your products and why.

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