By Megan Sayles
AFRO Staff Writer
msayles@afro.com
Baltimore native Beverly Richards has taken the leap into entrepreneurship to pay homage to her late mother who died during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Aug. 23, Richards celebrated the launch of MFrank Apothecary, a luxury goat milk soap company.
But, she’s not the only one running the business— it’s a family affair. Richards’ children and grandchildren are involved in every step of the process.
“MFrank Apothecary is a legacy business consisting of me, my son, daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter and grandsons,” said Richards. “It was not passed down to us, but we are building what we hope will become legacy wealth.”
MFrank Apothercary’s soaps are cruelty-free and made with goat milk, which helps people to naturally cleanse, nourish and moisturize their skin. Each recipe is developed by Richards with intention given to using natural ingredients that promote healthy skin.
Credit: Photo courtesy of MFrankApothecary.com
Richards said she and her relatives hand-pour and package each batch with tradition, love and artistry.
“Our soaps begin with the velvet touch of goat’s milk and are infused with the finest essential and fragrance oils,” said Richards. “Every bar is hand-poured in small, deliberate batches— created not just to cleanse but to comfort, calm and connect.”
Richards said her mother, Mary Frances, was known for her grace and quiet strength. She now seeks to uphold these qualities in her new business. She was fondly known as, “Mary Frank,” helping to inspire the company’s name.
“Her legacy was that she never stopped loving, growing, teaching and learning. That’s the stock I came from,” said Richards. “Now, it’s my turn to show my children and grandchildren that dreams and goals do not have an expiration date.”
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