Yesenia Ortiz

A bouquet created by Yesenia Ortiz, the focus of her new business.

In high school, it’s cool to see my fellow classmates diving into the life of business. You’ve got some selling bouquets or doing tinting on cars. Life stacks homework, sports, extracurriculars, and many other things on the shoulders of these entrepreneurs. It’s not always smooth sailing. There is always competition, the marketing tactics, and the occasional disgruntled customer. These high schoolers are learning real-life skills early on, and who knows, maybe one of these side hustles will turn into something big down the road. 

How did you start your business?

“I started just for fun as a little side hustle out of my job. I enjoy doing what I do and being creative. One thing led to another and I started my business,” said Sr. Yesenia Ortiz.

“I was tinting as a hobby along with my grandfather and I had quit my job as a Walmart stocker after the boss told me she had accidentally fired me,” said Sr. Anthony Jaramillo.

“My business started with my mom bringing up how her coworkers would love to buy from me,” said Jr. Fatima Correa.

Why did you start your business?

“I started by making a ribbon bouquet for a friend on Valentine’s Day and I posted that on social media and had gotten questions if I could make them as well. After some time I got more questions and then was motivated to make it my business,” said Yesenia Ortiz.

“After I got the steps down I started reaching out to friends asking if they would be interested in getting their vehicles tinted and posted my work on social media accounts,” said Anthony Jaramillo.

“I started my business the day my mom and I had our first craft show. That was when I had my first public profit, rather than having family friends but from me,” said Jr. Fatima Correa.

What is the process of making your product?

“Well for ribbon roses I start by cutting the ribbon. I cut fourteen pieces for one rose. I form them into petals and then glue them into a strip to then form the rose. For natural roses I clean the stems and then form the bouquet,” said Yesenia Ortiz.

“The process is first to clean the windows then make the cuts and then apply the film onto the glass then squeeze the water out,“ said Anthony Jaramillo.

“The process is just gathering beads that look nice together, making them, testing out their durability, then taking pictures of them and posting them online,” said Fatima Correa.

Did your parents support your business? 

“Yes they did, they motivate me when times are slow and love to give me ideas,” said Yesenia Ortiz.

“Yes my parents did support my business when I was first starting they would offer my service to friends of theirs,” said Anthony Jaramillo.

“My business is supported by my parents, who constantly encourage me to sell my bracelets and entrust my fears and worries to God. As a result, I am fortunate to receive a lot of business,” said Fatima Correa.

How is business going?

“Business has been amazing. I’ve had nonstop work and each week I get new clients. I quit my part-time job to focus on my business and it has been the best decision because I work from home while doing what I love,” Yesenia Ortiz.

“Business is going well,” said Anthony Jaramillo. 

“So far the business is quiet, I haven’t brought it up much or advertised for it yet because I want to gather as much product as I can,” said Fatima Correa.

Follow Yessis.bouquets on Instagram and order yourself some beautiful bouquets for any occasion.

Follow Jaramillotints on Instagram to get your car windows perfectly tinted. 

Follow Fatima.correaxo on Instagram to get your custom-made bracelets.