Hollace Kirkland

Hollace Kirkland is the Founder of Lettuce Be Friends, a health-focused company based in San Diego, California. She has over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, specializing in brand building, product development, and package design. Her entrepreneurial journey includes launching various companies across different sectors, including organic body care products and nutritional supplements.1

Professional Background

• Current Role: Founder at Lettuce Be Friends since December 2018. The company focuses on creating healthy, convenient salad bars that are clean, keto, and gluten-free.1
• Previous Ventures:
  • Founder of Kind + Green, a health and wellness company centered on THC and CBD benefits.
  • CEO and Founder of TeaZen, which she led for over a decade, overseeing product formulation and marketing strategies.1

Education

Kirkland holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of San Diego, graduating in 1987.1

Philosophy and Impact

Hollace is known for her creative approach to business, driven by a passion for organic and sustainable practices. She aims to change the way business is conducted to support women throughout the supply chain. Her work has contributed to shaping organic standards in the U.S., with her products being sold in major retailers like Target and Whole Foods.1