Lifestyle
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Our Road to a National Beauty Retailer: A Dream 7 Years in the Making
In 2018, we had a dream. A dream to see more representation in the hair care aisles and in the beauty industry as a whole. What started as a simple idea soon became a passion—and that passion grew into OCOA,...
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How We’ve Survived This Season as Self-funded Entrepreneurs
A note from our Co-Founder and Hermana mayor (big sis), Cory. Somehow we’re already half way through the year and there’s something we’ve been holding in for a while and today, we’re finally sharing it. We always get asked “How...
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Rooted in Home: My DR Family Trip During Caribbean Heritage Month
There’s nothing like going home. This June, we returned to the Dominican Republic—me, my husband, and our two kids—for the second time as a family. And what made it even more special? It was mango season! Talk about divine timing....
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OCOA Team Stories: Alyssa’s and Char’s Mental Health Journey
At OCOA, we believe beauty starts within. That’s why this Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re holding space for the real stories behind our team—stories of growth, healing, and resilience. Because just like curls, no journey is the same… and everyone...
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How Finding My Passion Helped Me Heal My Inner Child
At OCOA, we believe beauty starts within. That’s why this Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re holding space for the real stories behind our team—stories of growth, healing, and resilience. Because just like curls, no journey is the same… and everyone...
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Celebrating Wellness, Moms & Small Business Month
May is one of our favorite months—it’s a time to celebrate so many things close to our hearts: wellness, motherhood, mental health, and small businesses. Because they are all so important to us we’ll be diving into each topic as...
