Self-Care Makes You Stronger

Sometimes taking care of yourself starts with someone else. A nudge. A reminder that you deserve care, too. That’s why we make gift boxes that are easy to send and easy to accept.

Every item comes from a woman-owned or woman-led small business. That’s where we start. Then we dig deeper.

Would we use it ourselves?

We try every product before choosing it for a box. We look for things we enjoy using and would feel good giving to someone we care about.

Does it meet our ingredient standards?

We review every ingredient for its purpose and check each product against our Ingredient Blocklist. Products containing parabens, phthalates, PFAS, sulfates, synthetic dyes, or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives don’t make the cut.

Does it help someone feel cared for?

We choose gifts that help you say “I’m thinking of you,” “I’m here,” or “Take a little time for yourself.” We believe care has a ripple effect, reaching beyond the person who opens the box.

Does the business meet our sourcing standards?

We review how our makers approach sourcing, labor, and environmental responsibility. A product we love still has to meet those requirements.

It’s not easy to get into our boxes. But when a product meets our standards, it becomes part of something we care deeply about: helping people care for one another and supporting the businesses behind each gift.

Easy to send. Easy to accept. Chosen with care.

Renee stands behind a table in her warehouse with cardboard boxes on metal shelving in the background.

Why Just Women? 

At Here I Am, we focus on supporting women because women face some tough expectations. 

We are systematically socialized to carry the mental load that comes from balancing careers, caregiving, and domestic labor. 

As business owners, female founders receive far less funding and access far fewer retail distribution opportunities. 

We decided to feed two "birds" with one "crone". 💚

Renee and Robert on a sunny beach

A Complete "Care Loop"

➡️ We curate boxes for women to support their rest and relaxation. Only when we care for ourselves can we truly care for others.

➡️ We work with and promote women-led small businesses who align with our environmental and social justice values.

🔁 Your gift sends someone intentional, restorative care and the money you spend sustains independent artisans.

🌳 1% of our revenues are donated to environmental non-profit organizations to support the OG Mother Earth. 

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    Championing Wellbeing That Strengthens Everyone

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Our Standards

Every brand must meet our clear criteria before we work together.

The brands must show care in what they stand for, integrity in how they operate, and craftsmanship in what they offer. 

If something does not align with these standards, we do not carry it.

Read our Sourcing Manifesto

Our Impact

Support for Women Entrepreneurs

We work with brands that align with our values.

We support founders who care about the people who use their products.

Our partnerships are built on fairness and shared purpose.

Read about our featured brands

Support for the Planet

As a member of 1% for the Planet, one percent of our annual revenue goes to environmental nonprofits doing the work on the ground. It's a small number with real consequences for sustainability.

Our 1% For the Planet Profile

Our Founders

In 2022, Renee and Robert co-founded Here I Am. Not to build a gift box company. To prove that how you do business matters as much as what you sell.

Renee Trepagnier, Co-Founder and CEO

Renee spent decades in executive leadership before building something of her own. She knows what it costs women to defer their own care. Here I Am is her answer to that.

Robert Dugan, Co-Founder and President

Robert has spent his life standing up for people who needed someone in their corner. That instinct is built into everything Here I Am does.

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