Meet the team.

We’re here to create more than beautiful products that support your skin. We’re here to create a movement in holistic wellness, and a creative, supportive culture for people to thrive. 

Maris Dae was founded with the belief that wellbeing isn’t one-dimensional. True vitality comes from supporting the whole person, inside and out. We’re building a culture that encourages people to reach their fullest potential, while still making space for family, community, movement, rest, and the quiet rituals that bring us back to ourselves. 

We’re a dedicated group of passionate entrepreneurs, creatives, moms, and visionaries. And we’re here to create the future of wellness, rooted in transparency, integrity, science and a whole lotta laughs. 

Meet team Maris Dae. 

Team Maris Dae (left to right) Sarah, Sam, Michelle

 

Sam Rayner
Founder + Chief Ocean Officer 

WHO ARE YOU?

A health + wellness advocate, product creator, marketing professional and busy mom. I care deeply about supporting healthy bodies and creating healthy ecosystems.

BEST THING ABOUT SEAWEED

It's one of the fastest-growing and lowest-impact organisms on earth. Seaweed is an underrated overachiever.

WELLBEING RITUAL

Fitting in time to move my body every day, spend a moment outside, eat whole foods, and get to bed early.

HOW DO YOU SEIZE THE DAE?

Finding joy in the small things: warm sand in my toes, colouring with toddlers, a butterfly landing nearby, a hidden pottery studio around the corner. 

Dr. Sarah Harbottle
Head of Product 

WHO ARE YOU?

A naturopathic doctor, lawyer, and mom based in Vancouver. Whether I’m supporting patients, advising on business growth, or shaping a product, my goal is the same: empowering people to feel and function at their best.

FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SEAWEED

Marine algae are incredible natural humectants. They hydrate, reinforce the skin barrier, and increasingly, researchers are looking at how certain compounds may support health from an inside-out perspective.

WELLBEING RITUAL

As a working mom of four, time is precious. I focus on fitting wellbeing into real life: early mornings before the kids wake up, a quiet coffee, a 25-minute workout, and small moments of breathwork. I’m going for consistency over perfection.

HOW DO YOU SEIZE THE DAE?

Being intentional—focusing energy on what's actually aligned and actually moves things forward, and letting go of the rest.

Michelle Lazar — CMO

WHO ARE YOU? 

I’m a mom of two spirited boys, a long-time marketer, and someone who's spent my career growing brands built on real purpose. I’m here because Maris Dae is exactly that!

FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SEAWEED

The way it thrives in the harshest conditions—resilient by nature, which feels like a very good ingredient to invite into your routine :) 

WELLBEING RITUAL

Taking a moment to myself to wash my face and close my eyes when I apply my skincare—basking in the luxurious, just-for-me moment in time.

HOW SHE SEIZES THE DAE

Saying yes easily and living spontaneously. An homage to my adventurous and super social younger self.