616 Presents: Fox Naturals brings out natural beauty of Wealthy Street
Patrick Stoffel has built his brand through natural skin, hair, and body care products that are effective, affordable, and crafted for those with all types of unique personal needs
On this week’s podcast, Matthew Provoast sits down with Patrick Stoffel, owner of Fox Naturals. Stoffel left his job as a merchandiser for Bath & Body Works last summer, and jumped in head first with his business by opening a brick and mortar storefront for Fox Naturals at 619 Wealthy Street.
Fox Natural’s storefront was a long time coming, with Stoffel working on his first “soaps” as a child. With inspiration from his grandmother’s use of herbs and natural ingredients, Fox Naturals was born.
Though Stoffel was from a family of wood workers, he knew that natural products were his calling. In 2008, he made his own Etsy shop to continue making soaps and skin care products.
After putting in years working in retail, and doing 20 different pop-up shops on Wealthy Street, he was ready to go out on his own.
Stoffel works hard to make quality organic goods for the consumers in Grand Rapids. His approach to business is the opposite of what he learned working at the mall, focusing more on the consumers’ needs, instead of their wallets.
616 Presents is a podcast recorded at Light Gallery + Studio in Grand Rapids, MI. With a focus on Art, Design, and Community, conversations are had with the movers and shakers living in Grand Rapids — or just passing through. The hosts for 616 Presents are Erika Townsley, Fernando Ramirez, and Matthew Provoast. Recording supported by Kearney Creative.
