Alumni Corner

Here Are Our Success Stories

Janet & Jo.

Janet & Jo. is a multi-award winning nail lacquer company named after founder, Kendra Woolridge’s two grandmothers—Janet and Jo. Through Janet & Jo. you can experience beauty without compromise, as all Janet & Jo. nail lacquers are free of the harmful ingredients and carcinogens commonly found in nail polishes.

“It’s the dedication and passion from the team that makes this program so effective. I think the program is very well rounded in the scope of marketing and storytelling, which sets Project Elevate apart from other programs I’ve participated in.”

Kendra Woolridge, Founder of Janet & Jo.

ESTAS

ESTAS which stands for Every Scar Tells A Story was founded by Cristina Beltran and Alejandra Thompson, who both have a number of scars from various surgeries. At age 24, Cristina went into sudden cardiac arrest and later underwent an open-heart triple bypass surgery, leaving her with a six-inch scar down her chest. Alejandra has two c-section scars. Frustrated with the lack of skincare products dedicated to treating scars, they came together to develop a luxury scarcare routine rooted in the belief and desire that scars should be properly cared for and celebrated.

“It has been incredible to have the opportunity to work with some of the best teams in the industry as a young start-up. We are forever grateful and humbled by the opportunity. It was also been amazing having the Project Elevate leaders as mentors, we think of them as family.”

Cristina Beltran and Alejandra Thompson, Founders of Estas Beauty

Sneakky Klean

Sneakky Klean envisions a world where people can easily and conveniently extend the life of their sneakers and keep them looking their best, while also reducing waste and protecting the environment. We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy their sneakers for years to come, without having to worry about the environmental impact of their care. We offer a variety of sustainable options, such as our eco-friendly cleaning products and our sneaker recycling program.

“Project Elevate surpassed my expectations, Disney’s initiative has opened doors for small businesses, granting access to invaluable tools and connections. The knowledge gained from this program will undoubtedly have a profound impact on our businesses, our lives, and the lives of our team members and their families. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

Devonn Vidal, Founder of Sneakky Clean

Niramaya

Niramaya is an Indian-Inspired food company deeply focused on highlighting the incredible nutrition that heritage driven cooking packs into homestyle Indian recipes. Their jars of dips are bursting with homestyle, streetstyle flavors and will soon be available in natural and organic retail store locations throughout the US. With no cooking requirements, anyone can enjoy these dips at any time of the day – just: dip, scoop or spread.