Small Business. Big Dreams. Real Talk. - UrbanUndercover

Small Business. Big Dreams. Real Talk.

Posted by Sairey Gernes on

Running a small business sounds dreamy on paper—freedom, creativity, passion. And sure, those things are real. But so are the daily challenges that come with building something from the ground up.

This journey hasn’t been easy.

We’ve navigated supply chain disruptions, slow restocks, airport construction, economic uncertainty, and the never-ending demands of staying visible in a crowded online world.

There are so many products I want to launch. So many ideas I’d love to bring to life right now. But being a small company means making hard choices. Watching every dollar. Moving slower than I sometimes want to.

But here’s the truth: I still love it.

I love designing with purpose. I love connecting with you—whether it’s face-to-face at a market or over chat in the middle of your travel prep. I love hearing how a product made your journey easier or made you feel more like yourself.

Because that’s why I started this in the first place.

To create something that helps you take the trip. To simplify your suitcase, reduce the stress, and make space for joy, connection, and exploration.

This is more than a business—it’s a passion and a mission. And even on the hard days, I’m reminded how lucky I am to do what I love and serve a community as supportive as this one.

So if you’ve shopped, shared, reviewed, or sent kind words—thank you. Your encouragement means more than you know.

We're still small. But the dream is big. And we’re just getting started.

✈️ Take the Trip,
Sairey

Older Post Newer Post

Leave a comment

OUR JOURNEY & ADVENTURES

RSS
Packer or Unpacker? What your travel habits say about you and why packing less always wins. - UrbanUndercover

Packer or Unpacker? What your travel habits say about you and why packing less always wins.

By Sairey Gernes

Travel reveals a lot about us: how we handle uncertainty, how we adapt, how we connect. But one of the most telling moments happens before...

Read more
Life's too short. Take the Trip. - UrbanUndercover

Life's too short. Take the Trip.

By Sairey Gernes

When I was younger, I didn’t know much about the world beyond the Midwest. But a high school trip to Guatemala opened my eyes—and my...

Read more