Hecho Por Monse
Monse Jimenez has been making her eternal bouquets for three years now. Her top priority in her business is delivering the best quality and ensuring her products bring smiles and happiness to all her customers. Jimenez started by making bracelets as a way to cope with the loss of her grandfather, as time went on, she got tired of making just bracelets and started her eternal rose bouquets, along with some crocheted ones too. Jimenez’s products are all handmade by her. The thing that makes Jimenez’s products unique is that her quality is top notch and her prices are affordable. Jimenez’s biggest challenge was people trying to put her down regarding her business, but she didn’t let them get to her, and she kept going. Jimenez can be reached on Instagram at the handle @hecho.por.monse.
Maritza’s Munchies
Audrina Rivas runs Maritza’s Munchies, where she creates delicious homemade desserts such as cookies, chocolate covered strawberries, pretzels, and cake pops. Rivas has been in business for about two months now. Rivas’ biggest priority when it comes to her business is making sure that not only her customers are happy, but that she is proud of her work too. The biggest challenge Rivas has faced is balancing school, practice, and her baking. Her inspiration for starting her business was her love for baking, since it’s a coping mechanism for her. When any emotion hits too hard, baking cheers her up. Some advice Rivas would give is to never doubt yourself when starting your own business. You can find her on Instagram at the handle @maritzaas.munchies.
Lily’s Nail Boutique
Lily Shaw is the owner of Lily’s nail boutique. Shaw has been making her press on nails for 9 months but originally started making her own about a year ago. Shaw’s biggest priority in her business is making quality press on nail sets and to give her clients exactly what they ask for. Shaw was inspired to do nails because she was tired of store-bought press on nails falling off too quickly or not being strong enough and there was a lack of nail techs within her price range. Shaw is most proud of how good her business is doing and how far it has come. Shaw hopes to continue her business as a side job after high school because of her passion for creating amazing nails. Shaw can be found on Instagram at the handle @lilys.nailboutique.
Nani’s Sweets
Nani Galves-Flores is the owner and operator of Nani’s Sweet Treats. She first started her business in March of 2024 right here at East. She took a short hiatus but is back again with her delicious treats like cookies, chocolate covered strawberries and pretzels, Oreo balls that also come gluten free, and many more. Her inspiration for starting her business came one day when she realized how much she loves baking and decided to start her business to share her delicious treats with everyone. She takes her time with each and every item she makes. Her biggest challenge has been the stress and demand that comes with baking everything but she doesn’t let that stop her and she keeps on going. Her biggest focus is quality and making sure that everyone is satisfied with what they get. You can find this business on Instagram at the handle @nanis__sweet_treats.
