Meet The Team

Who We Are:
We are a group of young innovators from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared passion for sustainability and beauty. At Uzuri Essentials, we’ve come together to create a platform where eco-friendly beauty products can thrive. By combining our unique perspectives and expertise, we aim to revolutionize the beauty industry, offering products that not only enhance your natural beauty but also support a healthier, more sustainable world. Our mission is simple: to make sustainable beauty accessible to all and to inspire positive change, one product at a time.

Founder Spotlight: Meet Phillipe Mutwali, the 25-year-old visionary behind Uzuri Essentials, an eCommerce platform dedicated to offering sustainable, eco-friendly beauty products. A Franklin University graduate with a background in marketing and an extensive sales career, Phillipe is passionate about both innovation and sustainability. His inspiration for Uzuri Essentials stems from the strong, influential women in his life, who value beauty products that are both effective and environmentally responsible. By combining his expertise in sales and his commitment to sustainability, Phillipe created a platform that not only supports conscious beauty choices but also empowers individuals to make eco-friendly decisions. With Uzuri Essentials, Phillipe is paving the way for a more sustainable future in the beauty industry.

Leadership Spotlight: Meet Kareemah Almohd, a 21-year-old visionary and Chief Marketing and Technology Officer of Uzuri Essentials. A graduate of Columbus State Community College and a double major at Franklin University in Cybersecurity and Management Information Systems, Kareemah brings a unique blend of technological expertise and cultural inspiration to her leadership. Raised in a Middle Eastern background where natural products, from oils to hair treatments to traditional remedies, shaped the identity of women, Kareemah developed a deep passion for natural beauty solutions. Her love for technology, which began in high school, fuels her drive to innovate within the beauty industry. Kareemah’s combined passion for natural products and tech expertise has been integral in shaping the mission and vision of Uzuri Essentials, helping lead the company toward creating eco-friendly beauty solutions with a focus on sustainability and authenticity.