Christmas 2025 Loyola Entrepreneur Gift Guide
Shop Local. Support Loyola Entrepreneurs. Spread Holiday Magic.
☕ For the Coffee Lover
Fresh Dripd
Founded by Aimee Alleman, Fresh Dripd offers single-serve, biodegradable pour-over coffee that lets you enjoy high-quality coffee anytime, anywhere. Aimee is the inaugural winner of Wolf Pack LaunchU’s Michelle Gauthier Award for Food Entrepreneurs.
Where to purchase: www.freshdripd.com
💎 For the Jewelry Lover
Camila Catherine & Co.
Founded by Wolf Pack LaunchU Winner Aja Cousin ’23, this jewelry brand blends Christian symbolism with modern, timeless design—creating elegant, faith-driven pieces at accessible prices.
Where to purchase: Shop their Etsy!
Follow: Instagram @camilacatherineco
🎬 For the Film Lover
Gumbo Film Lab
Founded by Wolf Pack LaunchU 2024 Winner Hayden Parker '24, this local film lab offers high-quality film development and delightfully creative merch — including handmade film-canister keychains, now available at Mad Liberation Vintage.
Where to purchase: linktr.ee/gumbofilmlab
Follow: Instagram @gumbofilmlab
🦎 For the Exotic Pet Enthusiast
Katamaran Reptile Ranch
Side Hustle Expo 4.0 Winner and Wolf Pack LaunchU 2025 Winner Kat Lee ‘27 breeds endangered reptiles and creates custom habitats with live plants and misting systems — a truly one-of-a-kind gift for reptile lovers.
Where to shop: Instagram @katamaran.reptile.ranch
💇♀️ For the Hair Care Lover
Yes, It’s My Real Hair
A vegan, holistic beauty brand by Karyse Gocoul, offering nourishing hair products crafted with natural ingredients. This brand won the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Side Hustle Expo.
Where to purchase: yesitsmyrealhair.com
🍬 For the Sweet Treat Lover
Zee’s Sweets
Founded by Zyrea King ’25, Side Hustle Expo 2025 Runner-Up, Zee’s Sweets offers delicious handmade treats perfect for holiday parties, dessert tables, or gifting to your favorite sweet tooth.
Where to order: https://zeessweets.square.site
🖼️ For the Art Lover
Jonathan Hernandez '29
Jonathan creates stunning photo-based collages, weaving his own photography together with natural and found materials. These custom pieces make incredibly thoughtful, personal holiday gifts.
Follow / purchase: @jonathan_a_photography_
🌿 For the Wellness Devotee
Rituali App Membership
Created by Brenna Kane ‘10, MBA ‘18, Rituali connects users with vetted practitioners for personalized, holistic care. Gift a membership, coaching session, or wellness plan for a restorative start to 2026.
Where to subscribe: ritualiwell.com
🎨 For the Art Collector
Cucuron
Run by Megan Manning, MBA ‘17, and Michael Manning, Cucuron is a digital marketplace connecting artists and buyers through collective marketing. A great way to support emerging creators.
Where to purchase: cucuronshop.com