I have learned that owning your own business – while allowing you to put yourself out on the line, all alone, with your vision and dream - also teaches you very quickly to trust those around you who you respect and admire for their own talents. There were a handful of people that helped in the process of making Olive a reality - all of whom continue to be meaningful and dear contacts and friends.
Duchess | Lafayette | www.shopduchess.com | 925.962.0208

Besides my family Erica Perez has helped me with just about every aspect of a retail store. She has gone above and beyond any expectation I had in my attempts to learn all I could and continues to, to this day. She is a dear friend, has the most beautiful space and taste in clothes I have seen and will be a success in this industry far beyond what I could hope for. I will always wish her the best and her send her good thoughts and customers!
Sean Kellie Photography | Danville | www.seankellie.com | 925.984.8229

Having a vision for your own space and your dream career is much like having a vision of the perfect photograph. Sean, another dear friend has the most beautiful eye for photography and creates his vision daily. His talents are only outweighed by his creativity in shooting. I will forever encourage people his direction that are in need of beautiful photography. He is the best.
Niicholas Graphic Design | Lafayette | www.niicholas.com | 925.324.0896

Before Olive was even a glimmer in my eye - Nick Cattaneo, my co-worker and friend was a graphic designer of inspiring proportions. His speed and creativity were and are unparalleled and he has helped me every step of the way in every aspect of marketing. His talent in graphic design is like nothing I have seen, even with experience in the marketing industry. His vision is unbelievable and I dream of the things I could do with just half of his creativity. He too, is the best.