Author: amyr rice
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Meet UC Irvine alumni Duwie Tran, Founder Dewy Monday
Tell us about your company: Dewy Monday is a woman-founded, minimalist skincare brand that transforms everyday routines into enchanting rituals. Handcrafted and sustainably packaged, our products are rich in earth-derived ingredients that nourish the skin and honor the planet. Each formulation is artfully layered with unique aromatics—designed to soothe, uplift, and delight—turning the mundane into…
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Meet UC Berkeley alumni Cassidy Nolan, Founder Mach 1 Hot Sauce
Tell us about your company: Veteran owner and operated Hot Sauce company based out of Napa California. What inspired you to start your business? Came from a culinary background and enjoyed crafting new sauces and meals. I became tired of hot sauces on the market that have sugar, oils, gums and stabilizers. What are your…
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Meet Northwestern alumni Megan Burton, Co-Founder Brainfood
Tell us about your company: Brainfood is the first sparkling water designed specifically for brain health — a clean, caffeine-free beverage infused with science-backed nutrients we commonly lack to support focus, clarity, and stress resilience. Founded by a scientist and a doctor, we are on a mission to make brain wellness simple, enjoyable, and accessible…
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Meet UCLA alumni Erica Groussman, Founder Trubar
Tell us about your company: TRUBAR is a radically real protein bar brand that’s breaking the mold of traditional wellness snacks. We make plant-based, low-sugar bars that taste like indulgent desserts — think “It’s Mint to Be Chip” or “Get in My Belly PB&J.” But TRUBAR isn’t just about bars — it’s about building a…
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Meet UCSB & USC alumni Emma Flanders, Co-Founder HAWKs
Tell us about your company: HAWKs (Hiking Adventures With Kids) is a year-round nature-based enrichment program based in Los Angeles, CA. Our programs are for explorers 5-12 and encourage a sense of wonder about the natural world, familiarize them with local plants and animals, teach them the fundamentals of hiking, trail safety, and LNT (Leave…
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