Our Mission

The Moss Company USA advocates for traditional medicine and plant-based lifestyles. Our mission is to empower others to take control of their wellbeing through a cleaner, healthier diet where plants and superherbs play an essential role.

"FOR NEARLY EVERY AILMENT OUT THERE, EARTH HAS PROVIDED A PLANT". Herbal medicine has been a savior to health, recovery, and wellness for over 60,000 years. And today, feeling healthy and having a strong immune system have never been more vital! You are what you eat, and as Hippocrates said, “All diseases begin in the gut.”

For more information see our About Sea Moss Page.

Our Story

The members of our team are individuals with varied professional careers, some active, some retired and "we" have a story. Like you, each one of us made a decision to put “us/me” first. You should realize that that is not a selfish decision, contrary to popular sarcasm - it is the common sense thing to do, not only for self love and respect, but to demonstrate to others, your family, those that may be watching, and "you" do not even realize it, that "you matter." 

There is a right way to go about it, and it is not with trending fads, gimmicks, guru’s, or the reflection of the sun on a cloudy day. Every body is different and requires different amounts of common and not so common nutrients, minerals or vitamins and sometimes we even are required to follow a Dr.’s order…it takes time to figure out what works, and the adjustments as we age. It’s a life's journey to get in touch with oneself, and to stay in touch!

David Smith, CEO

David Lewis Smith, founding member and CEO of The Moss Company USA, is of Afro-Celtic descent.  David grew-up in the Capital of Wales, Cardiff (UK).  In one of the oldest Black communities in the United Kingdom.

The community was made up of Black men from around the British Empire, with their unique cultures, languages, foods, health remedies and potions.  Being part of the Caribbean community Irish Moss has always been part of our overall health regiment.

The old Jamaicans would say, “it gives you ever ting your body needs!” They called it “The Vegetable of the Sea”, one of the most nutritious vegetables on Earth.  As we were young men, they would joke “...and the zinc in it put lead in your pencil, help you make plenty babies!!!”

At the age of 16, I joined the Rastafarian community with their visions of redemption and self-reliance through the power of the Trinity, Mind, Body, and Soul.  I started reconnecting with my body and its nutritional needs, in the knowledge that my body is the temple of our soul which needs a certain type of Nutrition (I am Vegetarian), Digestion and Exercise to fully function and to aid and repair our bodies.

Jumping forward, I have been living in California for over 40 years; working as a filmmaker, a film editor by trade, a writer by need, and a producer by want, wanting to see a true representation of the Black experience on the big screen. (with a few successes along the way)  Then the Pandemic hit…

During the pandemic, like everyone - I sat at home thinking how I could survive. I have always remained close to my roots and disciplines, so as I was adding a spoonful of moss to my morning coffee… I had an epiphany - I have been making Irish Moss for myself my whole life, and for a select number of friends and family for at least 5 years prior at this point, and everyone kept coming back each month requesting refills. 

It was then when I had an official start to The Moss Company USA providing Irish Moss gel to friends and family, word of mouth continues to  quickly spread, now with the help of my two business partners Angelika Henry (COO) and Phillip Coley (CMO) have aided in bringing this amazing line of products to market.  

Welcome to the house of “The Moss Company USA!!!!” 

  

Sharon Griffin, CFO

Hello, I am Sharon Griffin and the CFO of our company. My career has been one in Financial Services at a corporate level. I have worked with some of the nation’s largest financial institutions and nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, community, and religious organizations. (Can you feel the stress already?) but seriously I really enjoyed the work that I accomplished. I had the opportunity to conduct internal control seminars, co-hosted webcasts on bank secrecy and the USA PATRIOT Act, enterprise risk management and cash controls. I’ve co-authored white papers on bank regulatory challenges, BASEL III, fraud prevention and am a featured author in “The Virtuity Edge” from ordinary to extraordinary by Hanna Liza Horenstein.  Yes, I am “technical”, and I sincerely enjoyed it…

As life progressed, I decided to pivot and founded SDG Business Consulting and Financial Services where I oversee the day-to-day operations and delivery of all financial services. Then there is the non-profit that I founded - Thematic Learning Organization. (TLO) TLO’s primary focus is equipping individuals with a marketable skill and qualifying them for gainful employment. Oh, and then there is that second non-profit that I co-founded called My Next Chapter, an educational and vocational training program for former foster youth and young adults.

On reflecting, I have always seen myself as an easy paced person, as I write this, Eveready Bunny comes to mind. But you know what? I am Blessed and the door to Blessing others is open, and I have been excitedly bouncing through it – so I can Bless others. I also reflect as I write this, how my energy has changed over the years – along with a group of other things that will remain unsaid. 

Although I have always understood how important it is to take care of oneself. I have followed the best practices of healthy eating, moderate exercise and appropriate rest “for the most part” Recognition of this understanding always led to research, and integration of healthier foods, products and services into my life.

Although my general health is really good, I began to be even more proactive in reading journals, talking to individuals that were using a particular product or another. Afterall, I could see for myself that what they were doing was working. For things that made sense, I would give it a try.  However, the realization of what works for one does not necessarily work for everyone was an ongoing, note to self!

Nevertheless, I was determined to figure out what was going to work for me. Then a few years back I discovered Blood typing.  a diet strategy that looks at an individual’s specific blood type, which derives the best foods, nutrients, activities and more to lead to a healthier individual based on their blood type. After I finally filtered and integrated in my specific options – I felt great!

Today, I still lean on that list to stay healthy, but sometimes it is difficult to get it all in, the minerals, vitamins and activities and I do feel the difference. Then someone suggested I integrate some Sea Moss into my day, just once a day. It was a slow start – but I'm noticing a positive difference in several ways… energy, clarity, gut health and an overall sense of wellness.  

Welcome to The Moss Company USA – Enjoy the benefits of “The Vegetable of the Sea!”

Philip Coley, CMO

Hello, my name is Philip Coley, and the Chief Marketing Officer for The Moss Company USA (CMO) I am 71 years of age, a US Navy Vietnam era veteran and an Aerospace R & D Design Drafter for 22 years. I was raised in Southwest Texas where sports is a big part of small town living and was a part of my life. This is how my journey to healthy living began. To this day, being healthy is a significant factor in my active lifestyle. 

I will eagerly state it again, my health is my most important point of focus these days. Since making health a priority in my life many years ago. I find that staying educated and being proactive about natural cures and remedies, “that are usually readily available” is the way to prolong an active “quality” lifestyle. For example, just recently (at 70), I went scuba diving for the first time. I work out several times a week, I travel internationally regularly, eat healthy, stay very active in my community, while keeping up with those that I mentor and guide. 

A part of that healthy, proactive practice is using Sea Moss in my morning wake up cup of java. This has provided me with energy, focus and better general gut health. I have lost belly fat, noticed improved energy levels and benefited from the digestive properties of Sea Moss. I am now going on 3 years of using 2 Tablespoons of Sea Moss each day along with other natural herbs, minerals and supplements "designed for my system" - I am 71 feeling 61… and people keep telling me I look nowhere near my age…. 

Now, I want to welcome you to better health, a better way of feeling and living and the house of “The Moss Company USA!!!!” 

Angelika Henry MSHE, COO

Greetings All, I am Angelika Henry, MSHE COO I am an Educator and Technologist with a specialty in Distance Education. Although I am now semi-retired, I consult with companies and organizations on a variety of topics for instruction, course creation/design, delivery for many industries and topics.

My story is one of many, a life of being a mom, wife, friend, worked many jobs and did what was required to raise a family and have a successful God loving home. As with most moms the focus is the family, and later for you. But then when you do get through all of that and the mirror finally turns on you…. Well… the first response is D…!  (yes, that was an expletive.) I was a large lady with a little frame and a few looming health issues. The next step was to experience the merry-go-round of diet programs,  with little avail. Then I went the surgical route, and it worked… until I experienced a traumatic event in my life (that had nothing to do with the surgery)… then many of those pounds bounced back bringing company. 

While working through that life upheaval, I began my next journey to focus on me… my mental, spiritual and physical wellness. I learned about my body and what it needed, which I discovered is different then what most other people required (we all are different, cookie-cutter vitamin regimens are not for everyone. Despite what the commercials say.) I started thinking differently, and eating differently, I learned about minerals, vitamins, nutrients to take and how much. I deplore exercising, but found I loved water aerobics and intermittent fasting. The weight dropped, it was a slow process, but it was working and still is. 

Then I had the opportunity to meet David Smith and all his healthy self and life! I shared with him some of what my health journey consisted of, and although I was doing alright, he assured me I could and would do better. That was 5 years ago, 2 Tablespoon of Irish Moss in my morning cup of coffee and he was right! My energy, my focus, my weight, my blood pressure, and my overall well-being, it all  had improved! (I think it is also important to say, I’m a pretty positive person - the regime that I have been on has kept my spirits and mind in such an optimistic, energetic, vivacious, yet at a peaceful place - as I walk through this life at age 67.) I am enjoying my journey. 

In 2023, I was diagnosed with an invasive and aggressive form of breast cancer. Scared but surrounded with love and my faith. I went through what was required and can joyfully say, I am a cancer survivor! But one comment that was continuous throughout my post treatment was regarding the resiliency of my skin. How the radiation treatment was not showing the signs of the radiation burn early in the  treatment, and although I am still healing my Dr.s comment on the rate of that healing, are ones of positiveness and inquisitiveness.

Through this journey of discovery of Sea Moss, I have learned that certain Medical Physicians, (I only see DO’s when available) do not suggest, promote, give a nod or a wink to natural or holistic remedies. They only recommend vitamins, minerals and nutrients that are labeled and produced by Pharmaceutical companies. (That however, is another conversation on another page of our site.) Several months past all the treatments and many follow-ups I went to see my Primary who is a DO, (they as a practice accept and encourage more natural treatments) he was thrilled with my numbers and my overall well being. We went over all the meds and natural organics that I was taking, and after mentioning the Sea Moss, and that I was still healing he suggested that “... I may want to increase my dosage to include maybe a cup of tea in the afternoons with another 1 Tablespoon  later in the day..” My wink!!! 

During my cancer experience my kidney levels had reached troublesome levels. Later in that week same week while checking in with my kidney Dr., his first question was, “What are you doing?” my kidney levels had returned to levels that brought me out of the danger zone. I responded with what I had shared with my Primary, as well as his recommendation. I asked him what his thoughts were on Sea Moss… his only response was… “follow your Primaries recommendation” and a smile. There was, My Nod! 

My turn, to welcome you to better health, a better way of feeling and living and the house of “The Moss Company USA!!!!”

                                                                                 

 

 

 

Cite: Harkins, Burke, Swales and Silman, (2021, Sep11), National Institutes of Health (.gov) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles › PMC8452999