MaryRuth Ghiyam is an American health educator, writer, and founder of MaryRuth Organics.

Early life

Ghiyam was born in

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, New Jersey to parents Colleen and Richard Boehmer. Her family owned Warren Lumber and Millwork, Inc., a lumber and millwork business.

Career

In 2010, Ghiyam and her mother ventured into real estate to overcome their financial challenges. She founded MaryRuth's Organics, a wellness brand offering vegan and non-GMO vitamins and supplements, in 2014 with her mother. Her first product was a raspberry-flavored liquid morning multivitamin, followed by a coconut-flavored liquid nighttime multimineral.

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, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector, invested in MaryRuth Organics in 2021. In 2022,

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joined the company as a member of its board of directors.

Media

Ghiyam has appeared as a guest on various shows, including

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, and Access Daily. Her book, "Liquids till Lunch: 12 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life for Good," published by

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, debuted on the Wall Street Journal and LA Times bestsellers list in June 2021.

Personal life

In 2013, Ghiyam married David Ghiyam, and they have four children. In 2021, she bought a

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mansion from Gyorgy Gattyan for $26.3 Million.

References

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