An exclusive interview with Mike Patton discussing the launch of his new brand, Active Blend and the importance of living well and staying active at any age.

AB: Congratulations on starting Active Blend! Can you tell us why you launched the brand?
Thank you! I've wanted to launch my own vitamin brand for years, but for a long time, I was focused on promoting other people’s health-related brands, so the timing never felt right until now.
Like most people trying to live their best, healthiest life, I pay close attention to every ingredient in the vitamins I take. The most important aspect of vitamins and supplements is the quality of the ingredients and the highest manufacturing standards. So that’s the goal and priority in creating Active Blend: to offer the best quality vitamins and supplements on the market

Additionally, I know many incredible, active people, ranging from top-level professional athletes to retired neighbors who are more active in their later years (some well into their 90’s) than ever before. Most are not competing for titles, trophies, money, or fame; they stay active simply because they love it. These people inspire me daily. I love hearing their stories about how they’ve reached a stage in life where they’re not only living better but often more active than ever. It’s fascinating to see what anyone can achieve at any age. Some of the best advice I’ve received is that the earlier you start focusing on your health, the better you’ll age; but at the same time, it’s never too late to start.

In conversations with these active friends, there’s a common thread showing how vitamins and supplements play an important role. So, since I have extensive experience in the vitamin and supplement industry as well as brand creation, I thought, why not create a vitamin and supplement brand that has a positive impact, helps people live their best lives, offers the highest quality on the market, and also supports and tells the stories of incredible people who are living well and staying active at any age. That’s the goal and mission of Active Blend.

AB: Why do you use the slogan for Active Blend, "Live Well, Stay Active"?
It’s the simplest way to describe what we should all aim for, regardless of our age or level of activity. For some, it means walking around their neighborhood for 10 minutes or working in the garden. For others, it might be daily open-ocean swims, big-wave surfing, 50-mile mountain bike rides, or many other activities they enjoy. I’ve found that one of the keys to living well is staying active.
AB: Tell us a little about your background.
I was born and raised in Southern California, where I spent my childhood playing various sports: baseball, soccer, dirt biking, skiing, snowboarding, and spending a lot of time at the beach. Eventually, I settled on skateboarding, which became a major part of my life for many years. I have extensive experience as a consumer product designer and in digital marketing, and I was fortunate to spend significant time in southern Chile, gardening, learning to grow food, and raising my family before moving back to Laguna Beach.
AB: What's the next challenge for you in "Living Well, Staying Active"?
I’ve been working hard to join the Senior Pro Pickleball Tour. I’ve also been focusing on body surfing, which I love. I try to get into the ocean every day, even if it's just for a quick swim, but body surfing is something I’d like to get better at. I also working on our home herb and vegetable garden.
AB: Anything else you'd like to add?
I want to sincerely thank all of our customers who trust and enjoy our products. It’s incredibly humbling to see the positive response we've received so far, not just for our products, but also for how our brand ethos and values resonate with our customers. I also want to thank my friends and family for supporting this venture.
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