Kiara Smith used her son's experience to launch a successful business in Detroit.

When Kiara Smith opened the doors of her family-owned business, Fresh & Pressed Juice, in Troy, Michigan, it was the realization of her entrepreneurial dream, born from her desire to restore the energy of her son who had developed a microbiome deficiency five years ago. It was more than a business venture: it was a mission to help others restore their health from the inside out.

Smith had opted for natural remedies to heal her son's digestive concerns when she found out. “It was a really awful experience,” she recalled. “As a mom, I wanted to resolve that, like this cannot be [his] life. He can’t be in pain every day.”

Now, Smith's dedication to nutrition and wellness serves both her dedicated online following as well as her in-store customers. “This is a community-based situation,” she told the Metro Times. “No, you’re gonna get a juice, you’re gonna nourish your body and your soul, and you’re gonna learn something in the process, because I want to share what I know.”

The 34-year-old wife and mother of two has put a lot of attention into the experience of her store, including the names of the juices that double as affirmations. “Affirmations are big in our household,” Smith said. “Every night and every morning I want to remind my children that they are worthy, successful, and unique.”

Smith believes that positive self-talk is the key to creating lasting change for her growing number of supporters. “When we decide to drink fresh and organic juices we are choosing self-care and I want to remind people that they are worthy and deserving because sometimes we can forget those things,” she said.

The native Detroiter is also making healthy lifestyle choices more accessible by hosting monthly community events at Fresh & Pressed. But, what Smith has already poured into the foundation of her family-friendly brand’s success is a heavy dose of focused intentionality and a whole lot of love.

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