Helen Paul-Smith - ŌKU

Today on the podcast, I speak with Helen Paul-Smith — co-founder of ŌKU, harnessing the power of Aotearoa’s native plants to create organic herbal teas, health tonics, and skincare. Helen founded ŌKU alongside her husband, medical herbalist and naturopath Scott Smith, in 2010. At ŌKU they are conscious of Maori Tikanga, ‘doing things the right way’, and this helps guide their decision-making processes. Sustainability is at the front and centre of their kaupapa, a deep connection to the ...