A note from our founder
Good Ember was born out of countless conversations with friends and couples about what it takes to keep a partnership fresh, exciting, and deeply connected.
Being no stranger to the rigours of a long-term relationship myself, I've seen firsthand the importance of creativity and open communication in maintaining deep intimacy.
I've also found a lot of inspiration in the work of Esther Perel, Dr. Justin Lehmiller and the inimitable Dan Savage.
I realized that while many people crave novelty and deeper connection, they often struggle to find approachable, quality resources that help them explore this side of their relationship in a safe and playful way.
Good Ember is a response to that need—a space where couples can (re)discover each other, guided through a thoughtfully curated experience that inspire both new and seasoned partners to explore together.
- Cat Savard
Our advisors
Rena Martine
As an intimacy coach and educator, Rena has helped thousands of women love their bodies, create more intimate relationships, and have great sex shame-free sex.
Rena is the author of The Sex You Want: A Shameless Journey to Deep Intimacy, Honest Pleasure, and a Life You Love and a TEDx speaker on sexual shame.
Dr. Jamie Knight
Dr. Knight is a sought-after speaker on science-based practices for enhancing cognitive health and longevity. She is dedicated to empowering people to build resilient memories, deepen emotional bonds, and thrive at every stage of life.
Through her work, she guides individuals toward deeper intimacy and more meaningful connections
Phil Rivard
As a former founder and Techstars alum, Phil brings deep operational experience to the table.
Phil brings his fresh perspective to Good Ember, both in strategic vision and hands-on execution. He dives deep into the nitty-gritty - from product-market fit and go-to-market strategy to building robust sales engines and driving sustainable growth.
Karine Huard
Karine is an experienced leader in advertising, media and sales.
Karine is captivated by social psychology and its insights into human influence, with a degree in psychology from Laval University and a specialized graduate diploma in marketing communication from HEC. She brings these passions to Good Ember, advising on marketing, PR and product.
We believe in creating a sense of occasion with beautiful objects.
We love quality playthings made with body-safe materials. Our gear is designed in-house and fabricated with care to get better with age.
We are genuinely concerned with our impact.
Our world is an interconnected system. This is why we strive for transparency with our manufacturing partners.
We also adopt a minimalist approach to packaging and shipping. Our boxes are shipped carbon-neutral and with minimal, recyclable packaging.
