From Farm to Face: How Nancy Wingham is Redefining Skincare with Purpose and Pecans
47 min

Nancy Wingham
Episode summary
In this episode, Nancy Wingham, founder of Nuez Acres, shares her inspiring journey of turning a small family pecan farm in Mexico into a sustainable beauty brand sold across North America. What began as a mission to support her hometown farmers during a pecan market collapse has evolved into a vertically integrated skincare company known for its eco-conscious values, zero-waste production, and innovative pecan oil–based formulas. Nancy opens up about the challenges of launching during the COVID-19 pandemic, the realities of building a business with family, and her unique path to securing shelf space at Walmart Canada.
With a clear vision to become a global leader in sustainable beauty, her story is one of resilience, impact, and deeply rooted values.
Meet the guest
Nancy Wingham
Founder, Nuez Acres
Nancy Wingham is the founder of Nuez Acres. Nancy turned a small family pecan farm in Mexico into a sustainable beauty brand sold across North America, building a vertically integrated skincare company known for zero-waste production and innovative pecan oil-based formulas, and securing shelf space at Walmart Canada.
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