Hortiki Plants Founder Featured in Brit + Co's "Take 5" Series on Small Business Innovation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2025
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Washington, DC — November 17, 2025 — Dr. Victoria LeBeaux, founder and CEO of Hortiki Plants, was featured in Brit + Co's "Take 5" series, sponsored by Verizon, sharing insights on building a sustainable small business rooted in purpose and community impact.
In the feature article titled "This Plant Kit Brand Is Helping Everyone Become a Plant Parent," Dr. LeBeaux discussed the inspiration behind Hortiki Plants, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and her recent wins including the $25,000 Verizon Digital Ready Superfan Promotion grant.
"We're so disconnected from plants, nature, and the environment — and it's not good for us," said Dr. LeBeaux in the interview. "I wanted to help people, especially those in cities, reconnect with nature and get more 'green time' in their lives."
From Garden Kits to Community Impact
The feature highlighted Dr. LeBeaux's journey from launching Hortiki Plants in 2017 as a solution for urban dwellers wanting to grow their own food, to developing the company's proprietary Propagating Play™ framework — a neuroscience-backed approach that teaches kids to manage stress, build focus, and develop healthy habits through nature-based play.
Dr. LeBeaux also shared candid insights about navigating business challenges, including pausing operations during a health crisis and rebuilding with renewed purpose. Her advice to fellow entrepreneurs? "Focus on sales, persist, and give yourself grace. If a project or partnership fails, it doesn't mean you failed. Pivot, improve, and keep going."
Scaling Impact Through Strategic Partnerships
The article detailed how the Verizon Digital Ready Superfan grant has enabled Hortiki Plants to scale production capacity and forge new partnerships with professional sports organizations to extend community impact through nature-based programming for children and families.
"These small wins feel meaningful because they remind me I'm rebuilding with purpose," said Dr. LeBeaux, who serves as a Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Advocate.
The feature is part of Brit + Co's ongoing series celebrating women entrepreneurs who are making an impact in their industries while giving back to their communities.
About Hortiki Plants
Hortiki Plants, a certified minority- and woman-owned business, offers sustainable gardening kits and educational tools that inspire families, educators, and children to grow. Featured by Good Morning America, Good Housekeeping, and Marie Claire, Hortiki Plants transforms gardening into an eco-friendly, creative learning experience. Learn more at hortikiplants.com
Read the full feature: https://www.brit.co/small-business-course/
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