Our Story

It all started a few years ago when my daughters were suddenly too scared to go swimming in our backyard.

The cause of the angst: the little bees that buzzed around the holly trees behind our pool. I told them, "Sometimes you've 'gottabee' brave to enjoy things in life!"  That accidental pun led to the idea that it would be cool to have some empowering and inspirational messages on apparel for girls (and the women they grow up to bee). 

I've always been an advocate of "girl power" even in the face of tough odds. As the tenth of twelve kids, I've never backed down from fighting for what was right and just for myself, my sisters, and girls in the neighborhood.

Now a registered nurse in Texas and the mother of two of my own little ladies, I still strive to help those in need and always encourage girls everywhere to be their best.

Gottabee.me is our little corner of the internet where we hope girls of all ages can find messages of positivity, strength, sass, and love.

Now get out there and kick some butt!

 

— Juliana Lara, Founder and Queen Bee