I’m so excited to say our products are finally available on Amazon. To say it has been a looooong journey is understatement. My entrepreneurial experience, as someone with lived experience in mental health, has been one pivot after another after another after another! I started 15 years ago before being a social impact entrepreneur was a ‘thing’, with a light bulb and a dream, and never in a million years did I take the journey I imagined I would take. My mom says that song ‘I get knocked down, and I get up again’ was written for me. Yet still I rise, and with so much gratitude.

When I have a little downtime, I’ll write a book about my journey from hopelessness, through hope, to happiness, as I’ve learned lessons I never imagined I could or would learn. I bootstrapped my company, and started my nonprofit at the same time because I literally felt a calling that it was something I ‘must’ do for mental health. It was that little voice inside that told me no matter what the sacrifice, do it. And sacrifice, I did.

Yet I wouldn’t trade it for a thing, as it allowed us to create Hopeful Minds, and teach Hope as a skill around the world free to kids. With a lot of help from a lot of people. And passion. So wild. And amazing. And extraordinary. And inspiring. Our first line, Mood-lites, along with support from some great companies, funded Hope. Yet now we’ve got to grow it, so Happiness is back again. As without Happiness, I have no hope. Literally. So here you go, world. Someday I will tell my whole story. Today, I take stock and share we are finally live on Amazon.

Our product lines, and Mood-scents, are based on research on how scents impact moods. Our formulations are based on our white paper, expert advisors, and research, and support the mood states of Tranquility, Serenity, Happiness, and Energy. Each of these essential oil blends are then infused into consumer products, like bath bombs, scent sticks, massage oils, shower steamers, and body butters.

But let’s be honest. These products can’t make you anything you don’t want to be. While they can remind you to be present (and our lack of presence is our greatest reason for not being happy), and to be intentional about what we put in our environment, ultimately how you feel is up to you. I’ve learned that the hard way, with lots of years of practice, and still practice each and every day. Happiness is a habit, Hope is a skill, and I am grateful to say that by supporting my work you help expand the ‘how to’ of these very important concepts with the world.

So smile, take a slow, intentional whiff of these products while you go about your day. Remind yourself of how you want to feel. Be fierce with your moods. Don’t let others dictate your life experience. Learn to tell your own story, no matter what it takes. Get out of your head, into your now. Enjoy where you are, just as you are, and celebrate who you are.

These are our new mood-improving products (and please, if so inspired, share with family and friends). I hope they improve your moods, make your days just a little brighter, and spread joy to those you love. Thank you for supporting our work:

1. Mood-Air 

The Mood-Air Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Diffusser is the perfect way to add scent in to your home, office, car, or spa. This unique diffuser uses no water, but instead has a small fan that disperses the scent directly from your standard essential oil bottle.

learn more about Mood-Air  here.2. Mood-Wicks

The Mood-Air wicks are for use with the Mood-air (not included), an aromatherapy and essential oil diffuser. The wicks absorb the essential oil, and the fan then gently disperses the aroma into the air without using water.Use with our natural and high-quality Mood-scents, or your own product or blend.

Learn more about Mood-Wicks here.3. Happiness Mood-bombs

For an uplifting bath experience, use The Mood Factory’s Happiness Mood-bomb Bath Bomb, a wonderful moisturizing and detoxifying baking soda fizzy ball infused with an uplifting natural essential oil blend of lemon, bergamot, mandarin, grapefruit and lime.

Learn more about Happiness Mood-bombs here.4. Happiness Mood-scrubs

 Immerse your senses and enjoy your time in the shower or bath with our uplifting Happiness Mood-scrub. This uplifting scrub is based on research on how scents impact moods, and includes a joyful blend of lemon, bergamot, mandarin, grapefruit and lime sure to stimulate your senses. Rich shea butters and safflower oil leave your skin soft and moisturized, with a gentle sea salt natural scrub sure to delight your senses, improve your mood, and allow your skin to radiate.

Learn more about Happiness Mood-scrubs here.5. Happiness Mood-butters

Give your skin the ultimate natural treat with The Mood Factory Happiness Mood-butter. Feel the shea butter and essential oils nourish through your skin while enjoying the uplifting blend of lemon, bergamot, mandarin, grapefruit and lime aroma designed to uplift your mood and senses. Just apply it into your skin after your shower or bath, and allow it to soak in, enjoying the aroma along the way. Use it to heal winter dry skin, and give your body the sensory nourishment it deserves.

Learn more about the Happiness Mood-butters here.6. Happiness Mood-oils

Bring the spa home and give yourself a daily source of aromatherapy with The Mood Factory Happiness Mood-oil. Our unique blend is made with a base of sunflower, safflower, and sweet almond oils, music to the skin. Infused in this rich blend is a blend of all natural essential oils including lemon, bergamot, mandarin, grapefruit and lime, an uplifting combo based on research on how scents impact your moods.

Learn more about the Happiness Mood-oils here.7. Happiness Mood-steamers

Engage your senses in the shower with fizzing Happiness Mood-steamers, a unique aromatherapy product designed to add aroma to your morning with your shower steam. The Happiness Mood-steamer is an uplifting blend of lemon, bergamot, mandarin, grapefruit and lime, based on research on how scents impact moods, to help raise your spirits as you start or end your day.

Learn more about the Happiness Mood-steamers here.8. Happiness Mood-sprays

Looking for a new way to freshen up your office, home, gym, car or more? Try The Mood Factory Happiness Mood-Spray, an aromatherapy body and room mist based on how re-search on how scents impact moods, with an uplifting natural essential oil blend of lemon, bergamot, mandarin, grapefruit and lime. Simply spray anywhere you want more a more positive smelling space or mood boosting scent experience, and enjoy the delight it brings.

Learn more about the Happiness Mood-sprays here.9. Tranquility Mood-scents 

Looking for an essential oil to help you get a restful night sleep? Introducing The Mood Factory’s Tranquility Mood-Scent, an all-natural & pure essential oil blend created based on research on how scents impact moods, with a restful blend of vanilla, lavender, jasmine, and chamomile. This essential oil is a perfect pair for our Mood-Air diffuser, an easy to use, portable, and water free scent machine, or with one of your own. For use anywhere you want to create a restful and peaceful environment.

Learn more about the Tranquility Mood-scents here.10. Happiness Mood-scents

Looking for an essential oil to help you to have a more joyful & uplifting day? Introducing The Mood Factory’s Happiness Mood-Scent, an all-natural & pure essential oil blend created based on research on how scents impact moods, with an uplifting blend of lemon, bergamot, mandarin, grapefruit and lime. This essential oil is a perfect pair for our Mood-Air diffuser, an easy to use, portable, and water free scent machine, or with one of your own. Enhance your mood whatever your activities may be, like your typical day at the office, at home to start it up or in your car on the go.

Learn more about the Happiness Mood-scents here.11. Serenity Mood-scents

Looking for an essential oil to help reduce stress and improve meditative states? Introducing The Mood Factory’s Serenity Mood-Scent, an all natural & pure essential oil blend created based on research on how scents impact moods, with a calming blend of ylang ylang, geranium, frankinsense, and balsam peru. This essential oil is a perfect pair for our Mood-Air diffuser, an easy to use, portable, and water free scent machine, or with one of your own. For use anywhere you want to create a less stressful and more peaceful state. Try using with your yoga, meditation, or work day break for an added sensory component for multi-sensory engagement.

Learn more about the Serenity Mood-scents here.12. Energy Mood-scents

 Looking for an essential oil to help you to have add some energy and focus to your day? Introducing The Mood Factory’s Energy Mood-Scent, an all natural & pure essential oil blend created based on research on how scents impact moods, with a stimulating blend of orange, peppermint, mandarin, ginger, and rosemary. This essential oil is a perfect pair for our Mood-Air diffuser, an easy to use, portable, and water free scent machine, or with one of your own. Enhance your mood whatever your activities may be, including  the office, at home, or in the car on the go.

Learn more about the Energy Mood-scents here.13. Serenity Mood-sticks 

 Bring calm and peace in to your day with the Serenity Mood-stick, a portable aromatherapy balm based on research on how scents impact moods. This sensory product has a mood soothing blend of ylang ylang, geranium, frankinsense, and balsam peru sure to calm your mind.

Learn more about the Serenity Mood-sticks here.14. Tranquility Mood-sticks

Prepare for a more restful and peaceful sleep with the Tranquility Mood-stick, a portable aromatherapy balm based on research on how scents impact moods. This sensory product has a mood enhancing blend of vanilla, lavender, jasmine, and chamomile sure to stimulate your senses.

Learn more about the Tranquility Mood-sticks here.15. Happiness Mood-sticks

Bring more happiness and joy during travels, before a meeting or at the office with the Happiness Mood-stick, a portable aromatherapy balm based on research on how scents impact moods. This sensory product has an uplifting blend of lemon, bergamot, mandarin, grapefruit and lime sure to stimulate your senses.

Learn more about the Happiness Mood-sticks here.16. Energy Mood-sticks

Bring more focus and energy during travels, at school or at the office with the Energy Mood-stick, a portable aromatherapy balm based on research on how scents impact moods. This sensory product has a mood enhancing blend of mandarin, peppermint, orange, rosemary, and ginger sure to stimulate your senses.

Learn more about the Energy Mood-sticks here.17. Mood-Starter Pack

Assortment pack of Mood-Stick Natural Aromatherapy Scent Balms with Essential Oils. One of each Mood Sticks in Energy, Tranquility, Happiness and Serenity.

Learn more about the Mood Starter Pack here.   The Mood Factory is a women-owned, socially conscious company. Through the Coloring Lives program, we have donated over one million dollars to date to support charities relating to brain health and wellness. Visit HERE for more, and if so inspired, please share this message with friends, family, and retailers. So we can keep sharing this message with the world.

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Author(s)

  • Kathryn Goetzke

    MBA, Global Hope Ambassador, iFred Founder, Chief Mood Officer

    iFred, The Mood Factory

    Kathryn Goetzke is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, strategic consultant and global depression advocate. She is the entrepreneur and innovator behind Mood-lites™, a brand that achieved over 35 million dollars in retail sales. As her role as Chief Mood Officer at The Mood Factory, her goal is to ‘Improve Moods’ by teaching consumers how to get in the present moment through engaging the senses. Armed with an MBA in International Marketing, an undergraduate degree in Psychology, over 20 years of experience with small and Fortune 100 companies, and a successful product launch of her own under her belt, she aims to do just that with her new line of product based on how scents impact moods and 21 Day Courses teaching how to rewire the brain. In addition to launching Mood-lites, Goetzke founded a non-profit organization for depression called iFred (the International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression – www.ifred.org) dedicated to eradicating the stigma of the disease using the sunflower, a focus on hope, the color yellow, celebrity engagement, creating hopeful mindsets, and education on the biology of the brain. According to the World Health Organization, there are 300 million people around the world with major depressive disorder, yet depression is treatable and episodes often preventable. She is most excited about her Hopeful Minds initiative (www.hopefulminds.org), based on research that hope is a teachable skill and aimed at teaching kids around the world so they may be equipped to always create, maintain, and sustain hope. Goetzke and her work has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Home, InStyle, Family Living, Scholastic Choices Magazine, and others. She has spoken at the United Nations, World Bank, Global Mental Health Conference, Mental Health Community Associations Conference, the Scent Marketing Institute, and more. She has been featured on multiple radio and television shows including BBC, WGN Chicago, CBS Chicago, Tasty Trade, and eWomenNetwork. Goetzke is a regular contributor to the Thrive Global and PsychCentral, writes regularly for iFred and The Mood Factory, and serves on advisory boards for FundaMentalSDG, the Global Mental Health Movement, and Women's Brain Project, and is a member of the Founding Steering Committee Member of YMentalHealth, a global coalition for youth mental health nonprofits. Goetzke has a Master of Business Administration degree in International Marketing Management from the University of St. Thomas, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, International Studies and Biology from Winona State University. She currently resides in Reno, NV, where she enjoys hiking, meeting new people, playing with her nieces, exploring the mountains, skiing, and solving complex global challenges.