{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"MIAs2e7 - Chris Talks with the Founder of Bug Bite Thing Kelley Higney","description":"Kelley Higney is the founder and CEO of Bug Bite Thing. In 2013, Kelley\u2019s family relocated from San Diego, California to South Florida. There was one thing they were not prepared for\u2014the mosquitos. Her six-month-old daughter was constantly suffering from severe reactions to the bites. Determined to find a natural alternative to the available remedies on the market, Kelley began conducting research. She ordered an unfamiliar product that uses suction to remove the irritant\u2014and it worked! It transformed the quality of life for her family\u2014they could finally spend time outdoors! Kelley was determined to share it with others. In 2017, she secured exclusive distribution rights to the product and branded it Bug Bite Thing. Kelley has since been a \u201cMom on a Mission\u201d to educate the world on the most effective, chemical-free solution for insect bite relief.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; The company gained national recognition in October 2019 when Kelley and her mother, Ellen McAlister, appeared on ABC\u2019s hit show, \u2018Shark Tank.\u2019 All the Sharks were biting with offers to invest in the business, but it was Lori Greiner\u2019s \u2018Golden Ticket\u2019 offer that secured the partnership. In April 2021, Kelley and her mother returned to \u2018Shark Tank.\u2019 This time, they shared details on the company's transformation into a multi-million dollar enterprise following their first appearance on the show. Bug Bite Thing is Amazon\u2019s #1 selling product for insect bite relief with more than 60,000 reviews.&amp;nbsp;  Kelley is a member of the Fast Company Executive Board and Forbes Business Council. She is also the recipient of numerous awards, including two Gold Stevie Awards wins and was named&amp;nbsp; \u2018Woman of the Year\u2019 by the 2021 American Business Awards and \u2018Female Entrepreneur of the Year\u2019 by the 2021 Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Kelley is active within the South Florida business community. She resides in South Florida with her husband, Richard, and their daughters, Leah and Lilly. ","author_name":"The Launch Network","author_url":"https:\/\/inventorslaunchpad.network","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/24495276\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/137191662"}