Celebrating 4 Years in a Brick and Mortar and 8 Years in Business: A Journey of Passion, Hard Work, and Community
Infini Terry
Oakland's Own is proud to celebrate 4 years in a brick and mortar store and 8 years in business. What began as a small family business attending local pop-up shows has grown into a beloved brand that represents the vibrancy and diversity of Oakland. Today, we want to take a moment to reflect on our journey, the challenges we faced, and the community that supported us along the way.
When we started Oakland's Own eight years ago, we had a simple goal: to create a brand that celebrated Oakland's unique spirit and culture. With our son by our side, we attended local pop-up shows, learning about the community and the culture that made Oakland so special. We poured our hearts into creating products that reflected the unique style and spirit of the city we loved.
In the early days, we faced many challenges. As a small family business, we had limited resources, and building a brand from scratch was no easy feat. But we never gave up. We continued to work hard, building relationships with customers and other local businesses. Our passion for our work kept us going, and our community embraced us with open arms.
Four years ago, we opened our brick and mortar store, a dream come true for us. We were thrilled to have a physical space to share our products with the community, and we worked hard to make it a welcoming and inclusive space. We continued to create products that celebrated Oakland's unique style, and we saw our community grow even stronger around us.
Through the years, we have learned that building a business is not just about making money. It's about creating a community, a family of customers, and supporters who share your vision and your passion. We are grateful for the support we have received from our customers, our fellow business owners, and the community as a whole. It is because of them that we have been able to grow and thrive.
As we celebrate four years in our brick and mortar store and eight years in business, we want to say thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way. We are honored to be a part of the Oakland community, and we look forward to many more years of celebrating the spirit and culture of this amazing city.