Today we’d like to introduce you to Ericka Lopez.
Hi Ericka, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
HoneyBox was a daydream born in my apartment kitchen. It started on a Pinterest board and has blossomed into a beautiful business full of color, vibrance, & life. I started doing HB on my own and now have grown a team of incredibly talented employees. We’ve had lines out the door & have sold out all major holidays. We’ve hosted classes, crafted grazing tables, & now are extending our services into Paso Robles and Los Angeles! I have big dreams of expanding for 2023 and I am so excited to see how this new year unfolds. I believe wholeheartedly that if you have a dream and the drive to work for it; it will be yours. I’m very thankful for the success and support I’ve seen thus far in my business.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I’ve learned that entrepreneurship is HARD. But it’s 1000% worth it. This past year I’ve had to learn the importance of self-care. When you’re the boss, you don’t always get to call in sick or not show up. So many people depend on you. The luxury of being a business owner however; allows me to slow down when I need to, take time to be with family and to prioritize my mental & physical health. Something I am finally learning to do. When I started HB, I didn’t know how to not be running 100mph. Now I understand that if I am not showing up for me I can’t properly show up for my team, my clients, and the people I care about. It’s been a beautiful and humbling season of growth.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
This year we’ve had the honor of creating so many charcuterie grazing spreads. We’ve done weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays, funerals, and holiday parties. To be entrusted with such precious events is an incredible honor. It’s life-giving to watch people gather around a table full of bright & delicious food to celebrate, converse, and connect. That is the heart of why I do what I do. I truly love people.
What’s next?
I have a second business idea in the works actually! I’m looking to Las Vegas and believe that the new concept I’ve created will do fabulously over there. I look forward to sharing more on that in the future but for now, I am anticipating a crazy busy few months approaching for HoneyBox with Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, and lots of weddings!
Contact Info:
- Website: Honeyboxbakersfield.com
- Instagram: Honeyboxbakersfield
- Facebook: Honeyboxbakersfield
