✨𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆. ✨

CEO students loved visiting Happy Up with owner and mentor Shawnta’ Ray, who shared her journey from starting in 1995 at Once Upon a Toy to rebranding and growing Happy Up into the lifestyle store it is today…from baby to grown up, we all need a little happiness!

Big lessons on inventory, location, loans, teamwork, and the power of community — plus a little “research” time with the Jellycats 🐙💛

Thank you, Shawnta’, for inspiring our students and spreading happiness in Edwardsville! @happyupinc