About Us

 

At LipNotes, our story is one of family, craftsmanship, and heartfelt dedication.

 It all began with Big Kahuna Native Naturals, a bath and body company founded by Terry and Becca Levie. Terry, lovingly known as The Big Kahuna, was the heart of the business — the mastermind behind the formulas and the driving force behind their mission. Inspired by his Hawaiian heritage, Terry created a line of natural products including salt scrubs, body butter, healing salve, and their signature lip balm in a tin.

 While Terry perfected the products, Becca handled everything else — from building relationships to managing the business — ensuring that Terry’s incredible creations reached the people who needed them most. Her dedication and hard work turned their family business into something truly special.

Everything changed when Wynn Las Vegas approached Terry and Becca with a special request: Could they package their incredible lip balm in a tube with custom branding? That opportunity marked the birth of LipNotes — a dedicated custom lip balm brand that combined Terry’s perfected formula with high-quality, personalized packaging.

From Big Kahuna to Lipnotes: A Custom Label Journey

The Wynn Las Vegas opportunity opened new doors, sparking a thriving custom label business that now serves countless businesses, events, and brands. What started as a tin of lip balm became a product loved by many, thanks to its superior ingredients and thoughtful craftsmanship.

Carrying On the Legacy

Though Terry has since passed on, his legacy as The Big Kahuna lives on through the values and quality he built into every product. Our dedicated Office Manager, Tori, has been a vital part of our journey for over 25 years, ensuring the business continues to thrive with the same heart and attention to detail.

Today, as Terry and Becca’s children build their own families, they proudly carry on the family tradition and values, ensuring LipNotes remains committed to delivering exceptional products with a personal touch.

What Makes LipNotes Different?  

Crafted with superior ingredients,

  • Our premium oils provide long-lasting moisture and protection. 
  • Proudly made in the USA — Every balm is crafted with care, from formulation to packaging.  
  • Custom labels that stand out — Whether you’re building your brand, hosting an event, or creating a memorable gift, we’ll help you design a product that’s both personal and professional.
  • We proudly offer custom labels for:  Business Branding Event Favors, Souvenirs & Gifts and Private Label Options

Our Promise

 For 25 years, we’ve believed that even the smallest details — like a simple tube of lip balm — can leave a lasting impression. Whether you’re exploring our retail line or creating custom labels, we’re honored to be part of your story. Thank you for trusting LipNotes. We’re proud to continue Terry’s vision — one balm at a time.

— The LipNotes Team

Operations Manager

Tori

The glue that holds LipNotes together.

Family Role: With us for more than 25 years - she is family.

Favorite Drink: Water and good ol' fashioned coffee with half & half.

Brings Her Joy: Playing & laughing with her grandkids. Nothing tops being "Grandma".

Creative Director & Brand Strategist

Kallie

Dreaming big and bringing it to life.

Family Role: The second youngest of four siblings & one half of the sister duo here at LipNotes.

Favorite Drink: Water with lemon.

Brings Her Joy: Kallie finds joy in making meaningful memories with the people she loves, especially when it involves nature, travel, good food and little adventure. She lights up when helping others grow, feel seen, and connect with purpose.

Sales & Client Relations Manager

Kourtney

Queen of client connections and growth.

Family Role: The youngest of the bunch and the second half of the sister duo here at LipNotes.

Favorite Drink: Water & good ol' fashioned coffee with frothed sweet cream.

Brings Her Joy: Outdoor adventures with her family of five. Whether its camping, boating or simply playing together on the homestead.

Manufacturing Specialist

Robyn

Making magic happen behind every batch.

Family Role: Daughter of Tori our Operations Manager - Truly a family run business.

Favorite Drink: Water and good ol' fashioned coffee with caramel creamer.

Brings Her Joy: Loving on her pets. She would rescue every animal if she could.

Directors of Sanity & Support

The Husbands

Patiently tolerating our chaos, carrying the heavy stuff, and always showing up—even when they have no idea what's going on.

Matt Other half to Kallie.

Justin Other half to Kourtney.

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