2020 Impact Accelerator Profile: A Spirit of Joy Organic Skincare

Sami Jensen • February 12, 2020

Meet the entrepreneurs participating in the 2020 Impact Accelerator! A Spirit of Joy Organic Skin Care is an organic skincare company that creates safe alternatives to commercial products.

Venture Name : A Spirit of Joy Organic Skincare

Members: Jaclyn Carter, Founder & CEO

Venture Description : A Spirit of Joy Organic Skin Care provides safe alternatives to commercial products. We create products that pamper & protect the skin, while eliminating exposure to additives, chemicals & carcinogens.

Why did you apply to the Impact Accelerator?
I applied to the Impact Accelerator to gain insight and resources that will assist me in taking my business where I would like it to go. I also know that a think tank environment with like minded business owners will strengthen my own acumen, thereby, my success.

What makes you the most qualified to start this particular business?
The entire foundation for me starting this business was to provide a solution that did not exist. As a Mother, you leverage any and all expertise you have (or need to acquire) to solve for any issue your child may have. My qualification to start this business rests squarely in my resourcefulness, my research and cooking/creation capabilities, and the fact that I AM my target consumer.

How does your company create a positive social or environmental impact?
Bringing awareness to safety in skin care products is an extremely important initiative! We take great pride in supplying consumers with information, so that they are empowered to make good choices for themselves and their families. Education is power and when society heightens awareness, we enable ourselves to do better. Additionally, A Spirit of Joy products are handcrafted (and largely) organic, vegan and fair trade. Our products are also packaged in recyclable glass containers, in order to avoid the leeching of various toxins that occurs when products are stored in plastic containers.

If you were to win the $10,000 grand prize at the Venture Showcase, what would you do with it?
I am looking to achieve specific goals for the next phase of my business growth. I would like to rent commercial space for production, hire an assistant to support production and forge business relationships/ collaborations to increase demand and distribution, which will thereby fund further growth. The Venture Showcase award would also enable me to invest in raw materials and supplies at a more economical price point.

Find A Spirit of Joy Organic Skincare online: Website | Facebook | Instagram: @aspiritofjoy

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Leadership Transition Announcement: reSET Executive Director to Step Down in 2026

By awalsh • February 13, 2026

Dear reSET Community, The Board of Directors today announces the departure of Sarah Bodley as Executive Director of reSET in a planned transition later this year. The Board has immense gratitude for Sarah and all her contributions over the years. Over the last seven years, Sarah has built an amazing foundation for the organization and she leaves reSET in a strong position for continued growth and service. Sarah joined reSET in 2018 and over the past seven years has solidified and expanded reSET’s mission of supporting impact-driven entrepreneurs throughout Connecticut. Here are a few key highlights from Sarah’s time here: Facilitated the acquisition of Collab New Haven, expanding reSET’s footprint to a statewide geography and further enhancing our mission Developed and implemented new core programs including the award-winning Food Incubator, as well as the Food Accelerator, Retail Incubator, Measure What Matters, and Digital Marketing Mastermind Established reSET as a founding partner of the Hartford Culinary Collaborative, enabling greater connectivity and cooperation among food-centric support organizations in our region Doubled the organization’s budget to over 1 Million Dollars, securing multi-year State government grants Won the prestigious Neighborhood Builders Award from Bank of America, and the Leadership Greater Hartford Polaris Community Award in 2022 Established an endowment fund thanks to support from the Zachs Family Foundation to support the long term sustainability of reSET’s mission Over the coming months, we will be continuing our search to find reSET's next Executive Director. Sarah will stay onboard through June to ensure a smooth handoff to our next leader, and will be available as a resource throughout 2026. It is the Board of Directors’ priority, along with Sarah's, to make this transition as smooth as possible to continue the great work Sarah has helped us do over her tenure. The Executive Director’s Job Posting can be found at this link, and we invite you to keep in mind any potential candidates in your community or network that you think might be a great fit. The Board of Directors wishes Sarah the best of luck in her future endeavors. We are appreciative of the dedication and enthusiasm she has given to reSET over the last seven years, particularly navigating our organization seamlessly during the historic times of the pandemic, changes in administration, and an ever-evolving landscape of opportunity for entrepreneurs. We are confident that with Sarah’s support, this transition will be a smooth one for our Connecticut entrepreneurs, partners, and generous supporters. We look forward to continuing our growth and to serving our mission of supporting the social enterprise sector. If you have any questions or concerns during this transition, please don’t hesitate to reach out via contacting admin@resetco.org to get in touch with the board. Sincerely, Ali Lazowski + Dave Menard, co-chairs, reSET Board of Directors

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July 7, 2025

Listen in to the replay of John Voket of Connoisseur Media's interview of reSET Food Program Manager Katrice Claudio and Program Manager Ndubisi Okeke that aired on Sunday July 6, 2025. They talked about the reSET programs that are enrolling for the fall--the Food Accelerator for food businesses looking to scale, and the Retail Incubator for early stage product-based businesses looking to ramp up for holiday markets in Connecticut. Listen here: https://audioboom.com/posts/8745230-reset-fall-program-preview The interview aired on the award-winning "For the People" show on Sunday, July 6 on WEBE 108 FM, STAR 99.9, WPLR FM and THe VOICE of Connecticut and on the podcast.