Building Sunshine Tienda
— From Our Spare Bedroom to 2,000 Stores
A Women's Gathering with
Laura & Amanda Ernst
October 1, 2026 | 6:30PM | NBTX
You're Invited
October 1, 2026, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
The Archive Work Club
New Braunfels, TX
From a spare bedroom passion project to a brand stocked in thousands of boutiques and department stores worldwide, Sunshine Tienda co-founders Laura and Amanda Ernst share the story of building a vibrant lifestyle brand from the ground up.
In this talk, discover how to turn creative vision into a recognizable aesthetic, navigate early bootstrapped hustle, make high-risk growth bets, and build lasting retail partnerships without losing the soul of your brand.
Packed with actionable insights on brand identity, supply chain resilience, and founder longevity, this session offers a practical roadmap for taking your big idea from your home office to store shelves everywhere.
This is
for you
if…
You're a woman running a small business or a creative or service-based founder who wants to connect with other like-minded women in our community and learn from local women doing amazing work.
Amanda and Laura will share from their own business timeline:
Act I: The Spare Bedroom Era (The $0–$100K Phase)
Act II: The Growing Pains & The First Big Bets
Act III: The Breakthrough to 2,000 Doors
Act IV: The Founder's Reality Today
Building Sunshine Tienda
October 1, 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30PM | @ The Archive Work Club | 210 W Mill St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Tickets: $27
About Sunshine Tienda
Sunshine Tienda is a Texas-based lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by identical twin sisters Laura and Amanda Ernst who blended their backgrounds in product development with a shared passion for travel and design.
Centered around the phrase “Be Vacation Happy,” Sunshine Tienda designs sun hats, statement jewelry, resort-ready apparel, sarongs, and bags that evoke the spirit of warm-weather getaways. Their signature palm‑woven hats are thoughtfully handcrafted by female artisans in Guatemala using natural materials, and offer UPF 50+ sun protection—combining style, storytelling, and social impact in every piece.
Let’s talk details
Do i need to have a ticket to attend?
Yes, this is a ticketed She Leads NBTX event.
Will food be provided?
Yes, lite apps and mocktails by Kelyn's will be provided!
If i don’t own a business yet, can i still attend?
Yes, come learn with us! We'd love to have you!
Is my ticket refundable?
Tickets are non-refundable.
Where will the Event Be held?
This event will be held at the beautiful Archive Work Club in downtown NBTX.
Thank you
A huge thank you to The Archive Work Club for generously opening their doors for this gathering. We hope to see you there as we connect, learn and grow together in this beautiful space!