I am the founder and CEO of Bug Bite Thing. In 2013, my family relocated from San Diego, California to South Florida. There was one thing we were not prepared for—the mosquitoes. My six-month-old daughter was constantly suffering from severe reactions to the bites. I set out to find an effective, natural solution and began conducting research. I ordered an unfamiliar product that uses suction to remove the irritant that not only worked, it transformed the quality of life for my family. We could finally spend time outdoors! In 2017, I secured exclusive distribution rights to the product and branded it Bug Bite Thing.My company gained national recognition in October 2019 when my mother, Ellen McAlister and I appeared on ABC’s hit show, ‘Shark Tank.’ All the Sharks were biting with offers to invest in the business, but it was Lori Greiner’s ‘Golden Ticket’ offer that secured the partnership. In April 2021, we returned to ‘Shark Tank.’ This time, they shared details on the company's transformation into a multi-million dollar enterprise following their first appearance on the show. Bug Bite Thing is Amazon’s #1 selling product for insect bite relief with more than 88,000 reviews. In the summer of 2023, we expanded beyond the insect bite relief industry to the pet and flea and tick products industries with the introduction of Bug Bite Thing Tick Remover for people and pets. I remain a “Mom on a Mission” to provide consumers with effective, chemical-free first aid products.I am a member of the Fast Company Executive Board and Forbes Business Council. I have received numerous awards, including two Gold Stevie Awards in the Consumer Products category, ‘Woman of the Year’ and ‘Best Entrepreneur’ by the 2023 American Business Awards and named a “Top Mamaprenistas” by the 2022 Entreprenista 100. I am active within the South Florida business community where I reside with my husband, Richard, and our daughters, Leah and Lilly.