OK, we see you! You’re out there doing your thing and you’ve got a presence. Whether you’re a sustainably conscious dopamine dressing fashionista or you’re committed to creating artistic content, you’re a one-of-a-kind creative thinker with a unique perspective and a serious following.

In other words, you’re perfect for the Hola Gwapa Ambassador Program.

SO. We want to amplify your voice to help tell our story, support our mission, and represent our slow batch small fashion line and business. And through sharing our links and offers with your communities, you’ll have the opportunity to turn your passions into a paycheck. Literally.

There are NO purchases or minimum follower count required to become an ambassador. We’re simply looking to build an ambassador community of inspired idividuals who promote self expression through their art and personal style.  

Once accepted we encourage you to join our special ambassadors facebook group to meet other Hola Gwapa ambassadors and swap tips! Please note that sometimes acceptance emails are sent to spam folders so please check there before reaching out to inquire.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You will create a unique discount code upon registration. This code is valid for new customers: 15% OFF FIRST PURCHASE. You will then share that code with your community. YOU will then be paid out with commissions on every order that is placed with your code! All you need is a PayPal Account in order to get paid at the end of every month. 

Additionally, you will receive early access to new collection launches and an exclusive ambassador discount code for deep discounts on each order YOU place personally.

HOW DO I START?

Fill out the registration form below to get started.

Your site and/or social media profile will be reviewed for approval to join the Hola Gwapa Ambassador Program.

Once approved, you’ll have access to all the links, logos, creative assets and banners for Hola Gwapa and our dedicated support team committed to your success. Plus you’ll receive newsletters with updates on promotions, contests and sales opportunities.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to email Nisha@holagwapa.com

Now allow me to set the scene and explain how I became the Designer & Founder at Hola Gwapa.

The year is 2014 & I’m backstage at New York Fashion Week watching my senior textile collection hit the runway; an honor most designers only ever dream of & I had somehow managed to accomplish before ever even graduating from art school. The future of my creative career felt limitless so immediately following graduation, I confidently set out to pursue my passions as a textile designer & begin building my brand. 

But I quickly realized being on my own out in the real world away from the safety net of teachers & peers was scary & lonely! I felt like I had no idea what I was doing & I certainly had no idea how to start a business. Imposter syndrome set in fast & it set in hard but I didn’t let my own self-doubt, lack of income/resources/time/contacts, or even a million failed attempts stop me. 

Whatever I didn’t understand I googled & researched until it made sense. If didn’t know how to do something I watched hours of youtube videos on the subject until I felt confident to take on the task or skill. I taught myself how to create a website & put together a line sheet & develop a solid marketing strategy. I researched how to apply for an LLC, & file business taxes. Whether I was designing pillows, purses, accessories, or apparel - I’ve made the trip back & forth from San Diego to LA at least 100 times (while also working my M-F 9-5 career) to establish & build relationships with pattern makers, deadstock fabric warehouses, & ethical production factories. Slowly but surely I cultivated my own experiences in the fashion industry & regained the confidence to launch my very own small batch, slow fashion line - Gwapa.

Now a brand, online shop, podcast, blog and a growing community of 10K+ creatives from all over the world - I share my story for those who are putting in the time and the work it takes to accomplish great things and for those who still don’t believe they have what it takes. Commit to your vision, move at your own pace, stay focused & let this be your reminder that it may take time & grit & sacrifice but you are capable & it is possible.