Undocu-Owned

Undocu-Owned is an IG Live series highlighting undocumented business owners. Hosted by our Co-Executive Director Guadalupe (@ambrosiolupe) and our Business Fellow Ximena (@undocuqueer).

The Petal Effect

Owner Name : Tobore Oweh (she/her)

Business Name: The Petal Effect

Bio: Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, I was born to two creative and entrepreneurial parents; a musically inspired father who played the saxophone for legends like Fela and a mother who owned a dental clinic, which she named after me. Although relocating to America at an early age, my deep-rooted love for my culture and background kept me grounded as my passion for design evolved. After freelancing with an array of notable companies in the floral and design industry, I relocated to Los Angeles in 2018 and launched my floral and design brand, The Petal Effect. As an avid lover of vibrant, bold colors and a sprinkle of glam, it is my hope to share the true essence of flowers and the colorful magic they bring to any space or special moment.

Social Media: @toboreoweh & @petaleffect

Adelitas Apparel

We are joined by @adelitasapparel to talk about family business.

Owner Name: Yajahira (she/her) and Atziri Peña (they/she)
Business Bio: Adelitas Apparel is an undocumented owned brand in LA who has many community led initiatives such as a DACA Fund, Book Fund, and a Binder Fund. This is a brand by the community for the community so we support various causes through donations and items that we dedicate to those causes.
Business Name: Adelita’s Apparel

Social Media:
IG: @adelitasapparel
IG: @ziripena
IG: @yajizwonderland
Website: Adelitas Apparel

Donoso Studio

Francisco Donoso of @donosostudio takes the time to discuss with us some topics that come up when becoming an entrepreneur.

Bio: Donoso Studio is an immigrant-powered shop for uniquely handcrafted goods and archival art prints. Created by Francisco Donoso, a DACA recipient and advocate for immigrant justice, the shop and Donoso Studio brand are all about amplifying immigrant voices and providing accessible price-points for quality goods. Based and operated from an NYC painters studio con mucho amor. [via Donoso Studio]

Social Media:
IG: @donosostudio
Websites: Donoso Studio, Francisco Donoso

Pink Cove Treasures

Today, Pamela, owner of @pink.cove, lets us get ready with her for a day of vending!

In addition to Pamela’s online store, she also vends in person!

Go checkout @pink.cove and show her amazing work some love.

MLN NYC

Metzli, owner of @mln.nyc, shares what she loves the most about being a business owner.

We got the chance to chat with @metzlixo_ & learned a lot about what it’s like to be a business owner and student.

Tashi Ann-Marie

For today’s undocu-owned episode, @tashiannmarie discusses the concept of “scarcity mentality” and the importance of recognizing that we, our dreams, etc. are worth investing in. Thank you for the beautiful message.

Audio done by: @leycomas
Photograph used in the thumbnail taken by: @xicanayork

Lynn

Undocu-Hustle grant winner @_lynnie__11 and @undocuqueer talk about fashion, passion, and overcoming the fear of launching a business. What goes into preparing to launch a fashion line? What kind of support does one need? Check this live out for the answers! (Convo starts at minute 2:00.)

Lynn (she/her/hers) moved from Guatemala to New York when she was 13 years old. During her senior year in high school, Lynn realized she wanted to challenge the traditional views and expectations of gender in the fashion industry. She's determined to create a streetwear fashion brand where everyone can be completely free with their style regardless of the gender norms that a lot of us have grown up with.