Episode 21

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

47 min

Portrait of Nancy Wingham
Guest

Nancy Wingham

47 min
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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.

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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.