Founder Writing & Wellness

Hi — I’m Mark, founder of Kyoto Botanicals, an independent Colorado-based wellness brand. A lot of my writing starts in the foothills on early-morning walks, when things feel quiet enough to actually think.

My journey into botanical wellness didn't start in a boardroom; it started in the field as an ecological researcher for the USGS. With a background in Conservation Biology and consumer products, I bridge the gap between rigorous plant science and everyday wellness routines.

I care about making wellness feel less confusing and more honest — grounded in real routines, real constraints, and what actually fits into a busy life.

Featured In

Quartz Leafreport Featured.com Shoutout Colorado

Industry Expertise

Quartz

Systems Thinking & Organizational Memory

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Leafreport

Expert Insight on CBD Price vs. Quality

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Featured.com

Why Transparency is the Job

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Founder Profiles

Shoutout Colorado

Meet Mark Gillilan | Founder Kyoto Botanicals

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She Rises Studios

Balancing High Achievement With Self-Care

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Podcasts

Now You're Talking

Choosing Presence Over Pressure

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Birdies Not BS

The new wave of CBD and Golf

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Stoned Appetit

CBD Conversion Therapy

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