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If there's one thing that can knock a person down, it's having zero support. When you complete something that you're proud of and nobody looks your way, it can be discouraging. Trust me, I was a middle child, I know! I grew older and I was use to the lack of eyes my way. One day I completely stopped worrying if someone would be there for me or not. I knew that I had to live life the way that I had visioned it. I knew I had to keep growing, and in order to do so I had to...

Yes, another reason to love fridays! Every Friday Through the month of May I will be doing a giveaway on our facebook page. All that you have to do is comment on the post that will have this link attached. We will assign you a number and the drawing will be done at 9PM. Click this link and simply comment whether you want a T-Shirt or Sunglasses if  That's it! Here's the link to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/rookierise/ Share this with your friends and family. Shout us out! Good luck! May 6th winner Trina Gould - Troutdale Oregon Number Drawn...

Travelle Gaines Q&A     I met Travelle Gaines, Owner of Athletic Gaines, a few years ago. I got ahold of him when he was Training Brandon Roy of the Portland Trailblazers. At the time, Roy was putting Portland back on the map. I messaged Travelle and told him about this clothing line that I was working on, he was in to it. Shortly after starting the brand, I ended up closing down the line and restructuring everything. Travelle and I lost contact during that time, a few years went by 2010-2015 to be exact. During that time I changed...

As some of you know I have been working on an animated character to do all of the talking for Rookie Rise. I have also been coming up with some key points to discuss with all of you who are looking to start their own clothing line. I didn't have anyone to mentor me in the beginning or at all period during all of my brand buidling with Rookie Rise, and thought it'd be cool to share with all of you what I know. There's a ton of aspects to cover. I just put up part 1 of 10 of...

It seems the older that I get, the faster that the clock turns. Last year flew by! Crazy to think that Rookie Rise has it's one year anniversary coming up in April. Yes, we are going to party! You can expect a Happy Birthday T-shirt release as well. I couldn't be happier knowing that this the brand has picked up this much momentum in such a short time. I appreciate all of you that take time to stop by the site and those who have been behind the brand showing your support! Here's some pics that break down a little...