Call to Artists
Stand Up Speak Up is seeking brave artists who wish to have their work featured on our Apparel designs. We understand that the creation of art is very personal and that many pieces come with dark stories, creat...
Inside The Mind Of: Our Fearless Leader
First and foremost, what we are interested in and what we care about here at Stand Up Speak Up is real people. We believe that everyone should have the confidence to show off what makes them awesome and unique...
One Women’s War Against Human Trafficking
A title like this seems a little harsh, but in my opinion, this is the reality of our world today. Human Trafficking is one of the fastest growing organized crimes today. I remember when the word, “cancer” was ...
Kill Election Blues With #StandUpSpeakUp
I'm tired of listening to talk about the recent election. I'm tired of hearing people argue about it. I'm tired of seeing Trump signs in front yards. I'm tired of politics, period. But, as much as I want to hid...
Model Q&A: Raphael Bruk
Raphael Bruk is a teen with a lot of experience facing the very issues we try to spread awareness about. Check out his Q&A and learn what makes him a true advocate for equality, and the perfect person to mo...
Q&A: Marianne McBean Wayne
Polo for Heart brings together polo players from around the world in a three-day tournament that raises money for heart and stroke-related charity. Marianne McBean Wayne is key to this year's event as a member ...
Model Q&A: Trevor Aurocco
36 year old Trevor Aurocco comes from an Irish and French background. Working as a manager and server at a busy restaurant, Trevor was a little nervous when given the opportunity to model some Wearable Therapy ...
Model Q&A: Jessica Bertola
Jessica Carneiro Bertola is a 23 year old from Brazil. She came to Canada last year, after attending university. Since coming here, she "saw a lot of free time and an opportunity to meet new people, practice my...
Model Q&A: Elizabeth Kay
Elizabeth Ann Kay is 25 years old. She's the very definition of diversity, with a Chinese, Jamaican, Ukranian, South American, Scottish, French background. The 5'3 salon receptionist helps out stylists by day,...
Artist Q&A: Rija Qutaibah
An artist from Pakistan, Rija Qutaibah began her journey into artistry when she was 14. Her father didn't approve of art as a career option, so she got a marketing degree. However, Rija stuck with her dreams an...