Big News! Alisha Stephens Title Nine Pitchfest Finalist

11 Women

9 Brands

1 Big Stage

Our founder, Alisha Stephens, is headed to Title Nine Pitchfest!

And we're super excited to be representing the Pacific Northwest! 

Next month, she'll be heading to the Bay Area as one of 11 women founders selected as finalists for Title Nine’s Pitchfest—taking the stage to pitch our brands, share our visions, and go for something BIG.

Pitchfest winners will receive mentorship, community, and a game-changing Purchase Order from Title Nine for 2027. They have 14 stores across California, Colorado, Washington, Idaho, Minnesota, Oregon, Wisconsin, and a huge online community. 

This is HUGE!

We started umanos with a simple idea: What if the products we use every day could become a force for good?

That idea has grown into a brand that’s now reaching customers and retailers across the country. And next month, Alisha gets to take the stage to share that vision and where we believe we can go!

Pitchfest is especially meaningful because Title Nine has spent decades championing women who take chances, build things, push boundaries, and aren't afraid to do things a little differently.

And this isn't just our news.

So many of you have bought our products, stocked us on your shelves, opened doors, made introductions, offered advice, cheered me on, or simply believed in this brand we're building.

Thank you for being part of it. 💙

Now it's time to get pitch-ready.

Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing some of the behind-the-scenes—the prep, the practice, the nerves, the trip to California, and ultimately, the big day.

We'd ove to have you along for the ride.

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