Girlpreneur Pop-up Shop In Lafayette This Weekend

LAMORINDA, CA — You can put a serious dent in your holiday shopping this Sunday as local girls flex their business muscles with a Winter Girlpreneur Pop-up shop. The girls will be selling everything from all-natural bath products to handmade jewelry.

Local entrepreneur and Orinda mom Roxanne Christophe is the organizer of the pop-up shop and founder of Girls Crushing It, a nonprofit organization that empowers girls through entrepreneurship.

Christophe launched the venture after her daughters started making origami to sell at the local farmer's market.

"They really enjoyed the whole process from creating the products, to planning and budgeting for the market," said Christophe. "Ultimately, the confidence and empowerment that came along with generating their own income propelled us forward."

Girls Crushing It offers business workshops and pop-up shops to teach girls the fundamentals of running a business, culminating in a functioning market where they sell their products to shoppers.

"Not all girls will grow up to be entrepreneurs but flexing their leadership muscles at a young age will equip them with lifelong skills necessary to take on any challenge," said Christophe.

More than 400 people attended the inaugural pop-up the event, Orinda Makers Market in May. The Mayor of Orinda, Amy Worth, said, "The young girls who took part in the event are truly inspiring. Their creativity and sheer enthusiasm for the entrepreneurial process is such a joy to see. I’m delighted the Winter Pop-up shop is back and I can't wait to shop their adorable items and continue my support of this wonderful local event."

The group has grown to nearly 200 girlpreneurs and is collaborating with the WorldWideWomen Foundation to expand their footprint.

The pop-up shop will be held at the Lafayette Community Center, 500 St Mary’s Road on Dec. 9, 2018 from 2-5 p.m. Admission is free for shoppers. (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest news from your California neighborhood. Also, download the free Patch iPhone app or free Patch Android app. Also, be sure to follow your local Patch on Facebook!)

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— Image via Girls Crushing It