Meet the team!
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Gracie Ingui
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Sophia Luzinski
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Bianca Ingui
The story of good vibes …
Bianca, Gracie, and Sophia had planned to visit the World Equestrian Center in February 2024 to try out ponies and spend time with their barn family during their shows.
Before the event Sophia called Bianca and Gracie, and asked, "Would you be interested in selling bracelets at WEC?" they immediately agreed without even consulting their parents.
Without wasting any time, they made the bracelets, met up in Ocala, and sold them from the back seats of a golf cart and at the Grand Prix. It was a huge success.
While at the Grand Prix, a rider who had purchased their bracelet earlier in the day approached them and said, "Hey, I did well in my show today, had good clean rounds; your bracelet gave me good vibes!"
At that moment, they all looked at each other and realized that should be the name of the company they had discussed starting. And that's how Good Vibe Bracelets came to be!
FAQs
What part does your company play in the horse world?
Sophia: Each bracelet we make is super special. No one knows this, but we pray after making each one. We pray that the rider has a safe ride and good vibes! And if they aren't for a rider, we pray they have a happy life and good health. It's also special because your horse or pony name is on the bracelet. When the girl approached us at WEC and said she had a good, clean round, it just showed me that our prayers worked on the bracelets.
What's your goal for Good Vibe Bracelets?
Gracie: To give anyone who wears our bracelets good vibes! We want to be in tack shops and other equestrian-related events. Sophia: And for all of our bracelets to be worn in the derby and Grand Prix! We’re in the process of a store in Ocala having them in their gift shop, and a few tack stores around the States. Bianca: We want to have everyone wearing one at the horse shows and at their barns, too.
What great things have happened because of your business?
Bianca: We get to meet and talk to a lot of different people. We are learning about how a business gets created and run. It's not easy! Sophia: It's brought us closer as friends. I get to work with Gracie and Bianca every day. We work together on shipping and the orders coming in. I don't have any sisters, but having them around and our close bond makes me feel like we are sisters. Gracie: We want to inspire other girls to do what they love! Never give up!
“Good Vibes Bracelets were featured in the May 2024 edition of Sidelines Magazine. The feature was part of their Young Entrepreneurs section.”
