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If you weren't aware, Facebook went down today. While everyone was in a panic at work, I decided to grab some lunch. It's not easy choosing a single spot to eat here in Portland Oregon. We are pretty spoiled with great food all around us. There is a place that you can go though, which allows you to taste a bit of heaven. It's called Rip City Grill. Since Rip City Grill wasn't far away, I decided to brave the lunch time traffic downtown to get my RCG fix!     As expected, traffic sucked! But I had one thing...

Before I met Elijah Vanecek, I was browsing the internet. I came across a video post of this kid dressed in grunge clothing. He was sitting on a bench in front of a local mall in my hometown of Oregon. He was holding a guitar and although hardly anyone was watching him, he started to perform. I almost scrolled past the video, but I figured it may be worth listening too. I pressed play and I knew instantly that this kid needed more than just a park bench to perform, he needs a stage! His voice can put a chill...

Meet Jason Rodie. A hopefull for the paralympics 2016 in Brazil, representing the United States. Jason contacted me through facebook while I was working on Rookie Rise. I didn't have a website up, all that I had was a facebook page and that's where we met. He said he loved what the brand stood for. I thanked him for his interest and we started talking. He told me that he has cerebral palsy and he's going to show other people with this condition that anything is possible. I wasn't familiar with "CP" as he always abbreviates it. I asked what...

You have a name, and some designs for your brand right? Let’s start planning your product! For a lot of people, money is not handed to them. Odds are you will definitely need a budget when starting your clothing line. Most people put their money in the wrong places when they decide to put their product out. You are new to the market, so start out modest. Think big, but plan small when it comes to launching on a smaller budget or even if you have a big budget. Here’s some things that you’ll need to consider before taking your...

“This brand is dedicated to the people who got up after every fall and the ones who pushed through negativity. For the ones who kept going when people told them that they don’t have what it takes. To the ones who were lost, but found the strength to move forward again. To the ones who never gave up on their goals, and the ones who are in pursuit of their dreams. For the rookies who have made it to the top and the ones who are on their way. This brand is for you, for us.” Rookie Rise Founder -...