Empower BodyCare: Clean, Effective Wellness from LGBTQ+ Founder Trista Okel | The Morning Show

Empower BodyCare: Clean, Effective Wellness from LGBTQ+ Founder Trista Okel | The Morning Show

Today on The Morning Show, we welcome Trista Okel, founder of Empower BodyCare, a woman-owned and LGBTQ+-owned wellness brand with more than a decade of industry leadership. Empower BodyCare is known for its clean formulations, aromatherapeutic blends, and synergistic ingredients that actually work — all built on a deeply personal mission. Trista’s journey began in 2004 when she hand-crafted the first Empower product for her mother, who was living with significant pain. That small act of care sparked a 13-year evolution into the trusted, mission-driven brand Empower is today. In this episode, Trista shares: ✨ The personal story behind Empower’s very first product 🌿 What makes Empower different — clean, high-quality, intentional ingredients that support real relief and luxurious self-care 🌈 Why community matters — and how Empower donates a percentage of every purchase to nonprofits that promote human rights 🌈 Featured as part of The Morning Show’s Queer Holiday Market Series We’re highlighting the incredible LGBTQ+-owned businesses you’ll meet at this year’s Queer Holiday Market hosted by the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce. 📅 Sunday, Nov 16 ⏰ 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 📍 Warehouse 215 🎟️ Free to attend Come shop local, support LGBTQ+ makers, and find gifts with heart. 📍 Connect with Empower BodyCare 🌐 Website: https://empowerbodycare.com 📸 Instagram: @empowerbodycare 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/empowerbodycare 📧 Email: info@empowerbodycare.com ✨ Sign up for their newsletter to receive 40% off your first purchase! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 3:55 Interview Trista Okel 17:12 History 21:27 Things to Do 🎙️ The Morning Show with Melissa Farley & Marshall Shore Building community. Celebrating local. Amplifying voices. 📺 Watch full episodes anytime at OnTheMorningShow.com Executive Producer – Chris Weir Producers – Ann Cabano, Melissa Farley, Marshall Shore Technical Director / Operator – Theo Weierstall Audio Engineer / Operator – Brandon Payan Segment Writer – Dylan Crow

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