A Heartbreaking Roadblock on This Journey

I don’t even know how to write this. Today has been one of the hardest days of my entrepreneurial journey. I received the devastating news that my bag, The Favorite Bag, might be infringing on an existing patent. I’m still in the process of investigating, but the message came in hard and fast from the other company, and honestly—I don’t blame them.

The thought that this dream of mine, something I’ve poured years of my life into, might come to an end before it even gets off the ground is just… gut-wrenching. I’ve cried more today than I have in a long time.

When I started designing The Favorite Bag, I wasn’t copying anything—I was solving a problem I had experienced for years. I searched for similar products before starting this journey and never saw anything quite like what I envisioned. Every single detail of this bag came straight from my brain, built from frustration, love, and the deep desire to make life easier for active, adventure-loving moms like me.

But it turns out, there’s another go-getter, adventure-loving mom out there who had the same similar idea. And honestly? I respect that. I admire that. Because at the core, we share the same mission—to help people stay organized while they do what they love. I just hope she thinks there is room in the pool for both of us...

Right now, I don’t have all the answers. I don’t know what comes next. But I do know this: I am not giving up. I will navigate this, figure out my options, and keep pushing forward. I have so many ideas!

 Because this isn’t just a bag. It’s a dream, and it’s a dream worth fighting for.

I’ll keep you all posted as I learn more. Thank you for being here with me through the highs and the heartbreaks. ❤️

~Jessi