We started essio to help shift how consumers think about spending their money online – because we believe it’s time to go beyond the label and invest in brands that align with personal values. Believe us when we say: consumers feel the same way. 63% of consumers prefer to purchase from purpose-driven brands. With our team having worked in Brand and eCommerce (Willa Creative) & PR (Evna Media) for the last 10+ years, we have seen the rise of DTC brands and startups that are paving the way for the future of conscious consumerism and ethical infrastructures - and we wanted to build a platform that showcases those brands. For the last 2 years we have thought about how we can support value-driven, minority-owned, and/or small businesses to grow. That’s how and why essio was born.

Call it a hobby, a passion, a creative outlet, or a giveback, for us it's all of the above. We hope you enjoy what we have built but know that this is just the start. Join us in creating the next leading discovery and e-commerce platform promoting conscious consumerism and feel-good shopping.