THE WADE BRAND CO. / SELECTED EXPERIENCE

THE WORK.
THE PEOPLE.
THE PROOF.

Every project has a story. Explore the brands, organizations and communities we've supported through strategy, operations, creative work and hands-on execution.

Long Beach, CA roots. Global vision.
2023—2026Professional timeline
REAL WORKProject contributions
5 WAYSWe show up and contribute
ONE GOALMove good ideas forward
THE WBC PROJECT ARCHIVE

WORK IN MOTION.

A closer look at the relationships behind the work. Filter by year or explore the way WBC contributed.
RELATIONSHIP22 SELECTED ENTRIES
A NOTE ON THE RECORD

ACCURACY IS PART OF THE BRAND.

This is a curated timeline of documented selected work, not a claim that every organization shown is a paying client. Some relationships began as volunteer service, institutional assignments, professional partnerships or founder led ventures. Earlier engagements are being reviewed for exact dates before publication.

CLIENTINSTITUTIONALCOMMUNITYVENTURE
YEAR TO BE CONFIRMED

EARLIER ENGAGEMENTS

These names appear in previous professional histories, client lists and project discussions. They are not assigned to a specific year until the engagement year is confirmed.

The Postal ExchangeBusiness restructuring, hiring, training, marketing and digital strategy
Wiz Learning CenterEducational and business development services
Redwood Consulting FirmConsulting, branding and business services
McKinley Financial ConsultingBranding, marketing, content and business communications
Chef Luna’s BakerySmall business branding and marketing
Flavours Creamery & MoreBusiness and marketing project
The Yarrr Business BrandCreative and business development project
The Shadows Light OrganizationOrganizational, nonprofit or brand related support
JT Luxury Hair CompanyBusiness and branding engagement
Honey’s Kettle ChickenProfessional business or marketing relationship
DV Medical Supply CompanyBusiness operations, marketing and social media work
The Blunt PodcastMedia hosting, brand development and content production
The A.N.C.H.O.R. Educational ProgramEducational program and youth development
Healthy Choices / Ladies TouchOrganizational development, fundraising and partnerships
OUTSIDE THIS TIMELINE

CORPORATE & PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Companies and institutions present in the professional history. These roles are part of the career story and are not dated within 2023 to 2026 here.

Ulta BeautyRetail management, operations, staffing, sales, customer experience and store initiatives
ALO YogaApparel or retail professional experience
BELLA+CANVASApparel, wholesale or business experience
Chico’s FASRetail and fashion industry experience
I.AM.GIA / Tiger MistApparel, brand experience and community giving initiatives
Def Jam related media / Highly Unique RadioPodcast hosting, interviews, marketing and media production, primarily during the earlier Atlanta chapter
DreamWorks StudiosDocumented professional event environment
iHeartRadio / Big Boy’s NeighborhoodMedia and entertainment professional engagement
LA Clippers / Intuit DomeProfessional networking and event engagement
NFL Media CampusProfessional environment
LA County Parks and RecreationPublic and community sector experience
City of Los AngelesPublic and community sector experience
Lennox LibraryCommunity or educational professional environment
PARTICIPATION VARIED

EVENTS & ACTIVATIONS

Events and initiatives from 2025 and 2026. The type of participation varied, so these are kept in their own portfolio category rather than presented as client engagements.

Taste of SoulBill Pickett Invitational RodeoBlack Market FleaBlack on the BlockPasadena Food & WineLBX Connection MarketRegional Black History Month celebrationsPlanet Fitness Grand OpeningProsperity MarketMLK CelebrationsEvolve HWC BrunchHispanic Heritage Family DayCommunity grocery and resource distributions
PITCH COMPETITIONS

RECOGNITION

Pitch competition and recognition history.

IKEA BurbankWeGrowLA
California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition presented to Johnea Wade for the 2026 Small Business Pitch Competition and Mixer

CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY · 2026

Certificate of Recognition

Presented to Johnea Wade and The Wade Brand Co. / WeJoinAndSave.com for participation in the 2026 Small Business “The Pitch” Competition and Mixer. Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson, 65th District, March 29, 2026.

OMG W.O.W. Certificate of Achievement for excellence in business pitch presentation, awarded February 25, 2026

OMG W.O.W. · FEBRUARY 2026

Certificate of Achievement

In distinguished recognition of excellence in business pitch presentation at the OMG W.O.W. Business Masterclass Finale, awarded to Johnea Wade with WeJoinAndSave.com, February 25, 2026.

Award of Appreciation from CM Simple Janitorial, LLC presented to Johnea Wade on October 18, 2025

CM SIMPLE JANITORIAL, LLC · 2025

Award of Appreciation

Presented to Johnea Wade for outstanding service, dedication and commitment, recognized as contributing to the success of the organization. Given October 18, 2025.

Solo Founders Launchpad Certificate of Completion presented to Johnea Wade alongside a bouquet of roses

SOLO FOUNDERS LAUNCHPAD

Certificate of Completion

Completion of the Solo Founders Launchpad: From Visionary to CEO Accelerator, a program of training, mentorship and business development support presented with L.A. Care Health Plan.

Johnea Wade holding a certificate in front of a PCR Business Finance step-and-repeat backdrop

PCR BUSINESS FINANCE

Certificate Presentation

Johnea Wade with the certificate presented at the PCR Business Finance event.

PROGRAMS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Programs and development work.

SOLA Launch PadO.M.G. WOWPCR SBDC SELF

Proposed relationships, including a Lawndale Unified School District pilot, are not shown as completed contracts.

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