Up Vibe was founded by Priscilla Branco, wife, mom, fitness enthusiastic, entrepreneur and fashion trendester.

After arriving to the U.S. for vacation from Brazil in 2000, Priscilla didn’t have plans to stay until she fell in love with the country.
Travelling was (and still is) a big part of her life. Hawaii, Florida, California and Las Vegas were called home for a year or so, but she eventually settled in San Diego because the environment reminded her so much of her native roots.

 
Despite not knowing any English when she arrived, Priscilla had the all the makings of a successful micro entrepreneur including savvy business sense, experience, and determination.

As Priscilla learned the language and culture of San Diego, she began to notice an opportunity to market her clothing line, especially after she received countless compliments from friends and strangers alike about her Brazilian threads. “People love the clothes and the colors give such personality to your outfit, rather than the traditional blue, gray, and black of American gym-wear,” says Priscilla.“Rio is tropical and always hot. The Brazilian people are active and like to have fun so it makes sense for workout clothes to be practical as well as fashionable. A versatile, colorful top that people can wear to the gym or out at night is the new trend,” says native Brazilian and owner of Up Vibe. The tropical climate and temperature of Rio was the inspiration behind the clothing line and why Priscilla fell in love with her products. With a little savings and lots of determination she got Up Vibe up and running, literally.

Due to her business booming through trade shows and online sales, Up Vibe is opening their second store in South Florida, and is now selling worldwide to women that not only want to look good but feel comfortable at the same time.