About Us

 Our journey is a raw and inspiring reflection of grit, growth, and

an unshakable belief in purpose. From growing mushrooms in bathroom closets to

supplying restaurants and state parks, our story is less about mushrooms and more

about the environment—internally and externally—that we need to heal, to thrive, and to

dream forward.

Our story began in 2012 in Cincinnati, where a curiosity about mushrooms turned into

a passion project and, eventually, a calling. Kelly likes to say, “The world wasn’t ready for

mushrooms, and we weren’t either.” Life threw everything at us—Kelly’s battle with

cancer, our son’s traumatic brain aneurysm, job losses, cross-country moves, and

financial instability. Yet through it all, we kept growing—both mushrooms and our

inner resilience.

What began as a side hustle became a shared mission. Antione’s 22 years of

restaurant experience and Kelly’s background as a licensed cosmetologist, we found

ourselves not just building a farm but reprogramming ourselves from the inside out.

“Just like our mushrooms, we needed the right environment to grow,”. That

awareness sparked a transformation—not only in our business but in our personal

lives, therapy journeys, and parenting.

Today, we grow Lion’s Mane and oyster mushrooms from a converted shipping

container, retailing across the South Carolina State Park system and through a farm

cooperative that reaches over 100 institutions. We have built a brand with

impact—helping people heal through functional food, encouraging mental wellness, and

advocating for the overlooked. Our dream now is to turn our story into a platform,

creating programs to help parents reprogram trauma and inspire a new generation of

growers.

We believe our mushrooms are a vehicle—but the real message is about showing up

for yourself and others. Our vision is bigger than farming. It’s about community,

healing, and rewriting what’s possible, one mushroom at a time.