Melissa and Vivian had worked together for nearly ten years, often as two of the few women of color in their roles within the startup space. Over the years, they built and led employee affinity networks focused on culture and connection, curating thoughtful gift boxes for events like Juneteenth and Hispanic Heritage Month—always featuring unique products from independent makers. Recognizing how many incredible small businesses were overlooked, they created Culturise: a brand that brings you curated gift boxes filled with meaningful finds from culture-driven, independent entrepreneurs, designed to celebrate community and support emerging makers through every thoughtful gift.