I made lip balm in my mom's kitchen at 19. It became a business sold at Nordstrom, and it's still growing decades later.

I started a lip balm business at 19 and sold to major retailers. After having kids, I chose to slow its growth so I could be present.

Source: [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/started-lip-balm-business-at-19-nordstrom-2026-11)