Short Story of Erik and Stacey
Founded in early 2022 by husband-and-wife team, Erik and Stacey Vaughan, Epiphany is a mushroom and mental health company based in Akron, Ohio. While they come from vastly different professional backgrounds, Erik (finance/economics) and Stacey (design/marketing) share a passion and devotion for the healing power of mushrooms. This connection is what laid the foundation for Epiphany Mushroom Company.
With a firm commitment to evidence-based research, industry advocacy and transparency, Epiphany is your trusted ally on all-things mushroom for wherever you are in your health journey. Epiphany is more than just a brand – it’s a conduit for those seeking a profound connection to self, others and the world around you.
Our Mission
Connecting seekers and providers of integrated mushroom products and services
Our Vision
To be the leader in facilitating relief and expansion through the healing power of mushrooms
Our Mission
Connecting seekers and providers of integrated mushroom products and services
Our Vision
To be the leader in facilitating relief and expansion through the healing power of mushrooms
Our Team
Stacey Vaughan
Co-Founder
Lauren Smith
Don King
Hope Seavers
Julie Barron
Dr. Dina Karvounides
Quality Care
Dr. Jana Bolduan Lomax
Quality Care
Sarah Jackson
Jessica Williams
Ryan Gilmore
Administration
Joni Roecker
Zach Geurin
Erik Vaughan
Co-Founder
Stacey Vaughan
Co-Founder
Lauren Smith
Government Relations
Don King
Mycology
Hope Seavers
Customer Experience
Julie Barron
Quality Care
Dr. Dina Karvounides
Quality Care
Dr. Jana Bolduan Lomax
Quality Care
Sarah Jackson
Communications
Jessica Williams
Production
Ryan Gilmore
Administration
Joni Roecker
Accounting
Zach Geurin
Research
Erik Vaughan
Co-Founder
Epiphany Gardens
Epiphany Gardens Inc. is our non-profit affiliate committed to providing broad access to the healing power of mushrooms through education and advocacy. Our educational programs and neighborhood gardens offer the tools, training and resources necessary for successful urban farming and home gardening with a specific focus on underserved populations. It is our goal to increase the availability of fresh vegetables and mushrooms to create better health outcomes for program participants and our local communities
