About Us
Robert Dugan and Renee Trepagnier, Co-Founders of Here I Am
Here I Am curates themed boxes of self-care products and home goods designed to create a relaxing or enriching experience to make you feel good. We have bath products for unwinding, beauty products for replenishing, and home goods and candles to uplift your mood and space. You can buy a ready-to-go gift box, create your own special treat, or purchase individual items from our shop. And because you are always thinking about others, you will be happy to hear that women-owned small businesses sustainably make all of the products in our shop.
Here I Am is a certified B-Corp business on a mission to give women the support they need to break through the structural disadvantages of a patriarchal society and give themselves some "me-first" time.
We Are Committed To:
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Supporting Women and Their Local Communities
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Having Positive Social and Environmental Impacts
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Creating Economic and Social Justice
We Are at a Disadvantage
The patriarchal system puts women, especially women of color, at a disadvantage. What we need is more space and time and equal pay. Though a relaxing bath and good face cream may feel nice in the moment, it won't give us the time or space we need to thrive.
True self-care requires difficult decisions. It involves setting firm boundaries on how much you can give for others' benefit. We need to support each other and, most importantly, start loving ourselves as we are. Only then can we see our true potential and operate at our fullest.
We Are Here to Support Women Entrepreneurs
At Here I Am, our main objective is to support businesses owned by women who create self-care products for you to enjoy. If a themed box from Here I Am makes you feel good, then we all thrive. Our mutual success is also tied to the health of our planet. That's why we actively seek brands that share our commitment to earth-friendly practices, including efficient use of natural resources and responsible environmental stewardship.
Our Products Support Your Self-Care Journey
While you can't escape the hard work of true self-care, you can get help relaxing and pampering yourself along the way. Our products are designed to make you feel good because when you feel good, you can change how you see yourself.
And you are beautiful just as you are.
That is why we only select products that are good for you and good for the planet. Every product we offer satisfies our expectations in the following areas:
- Sustainable Sourcing: Are the ingredients sustainably sourced, organic, and good for you? We select for plant-based, organic, and non-toxic ingredients.
- Eco-Friendly Packaging: Is the product packaging recyclable, biodegradable, or reusable? We request that our brands use zero-waste packaging and shipping materials when possible, and we send our products to you in zero-waste boxes.
- Clean Production Processes: Does the company use clean production processes? We only work with businesses that make products in small batches, avoiding the pollution created by large manufacturing processes.
- Proximity to Sources: Where is the product made, and what source materials are required? We look for businesses making their products in or near their primary location and sourcing from businesses within the USA, reducing the emissions from overseas shipping.
- Product Lifecycle: Are the products designed to be long-lasting? What does their end-of-life disposal require? We look for products that can be reused, composted, or recycled.
Zero-Waste Shipping
Our Zero Waste Packaging program aims to minimize waste in our packaging and shipping processes.
We are proud to partner with Boox, a company committed to eliminating single-use waste and promoting a Circular Economy.
The box is made of lightweight corrugated polypropylene, which is extremely durable, waterproof, tearproof, and thermoplastic and can be reused many times. Boox can also efficiently recycle the returned Booxes into the same high-quality material to make more Booxes! Returning them is easy with a network of drop-off locations. This circular process significantly reduces the environmental impact compared to single-use packaging.
To encourage more sustainable shipping practices, we provide free ground shipping within the USA.
Supporting the Atrium Foundation
Here I Am Box is a proud supporter of the Atrium Foundation, an organization that helps pay bills for people affected by cancer. Our partnership with the Atrium Foundation is one way we can support our community of artists in a time of need.
About the Co-Founders
In 2022, Renee and Robert co-founded Here I Am as a purpose driven online retail business. We are shaping the future of responsible commerce and redefining corporate purpose. Our legacy will be one of sustainability, inclusivity, and positive social and economic change.
Renee Trepagnier, Co-Founder and CEO
Renee believes that people are stronger together. She enjoys connecting people who are just starting out with others who can help them. She cares deeply about social justice and environmentalism and never misses a chance to practice a little self-care.
Previously, Renee worked as an executive in technology startups. She graduated with a degree in History from the University of Texas, Austin.
Robert Dugan, Co-Founder and President
Robert is a champion of underserved communities and people. He always stands up to a bully. He seeks to generate change and happiness through deploying empathy, humility, and passion.
Previously, Robert worked as a sales leader in healthcare technology. He graduated with a degree in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley.