About 30 years ago, a family traveled to Central America, where they discovered chicle; a natural compound derived from tree saps in the rainforest. It has the same chewy texture of chewing gum yet is eco-friendly and all-natural. Up until then, they never really thought about what gives chewing gum it’s chewy texture.

It was after that that she decided to create Glee Gum; a chewing gum free from synthetic plastics and artificial ingredients—and make it accessible to everyone.