About

​MEET PATRICE

Welcome to Purple Bear Creative.  I’m Patrice and I’m so glad you’re here!

My story started 14 years ago when I began Purple Rose Graphics in 2011 with one goal. My mission then and my mission now is to give small businesses access to the tools the big chain businesses use to succeed, including branding and graphic design.

14 years ago, I only offered “done-for-you” graphic design creating everything from logos to flyers to greeting cards and more, but I always felt like something was missing.

After realizing my marketing and communications education was of a bigger help to my clients than I originally thought, I made some big choices. I took some time to learn more about branding, marketing, communications, and graphics earning myself a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communications in 2023.

A year later, I realized my business had outgrown its name and it was time to not only pivot my offers but to change the name to something that allowed for future growth. That’s exactly what I did and Purple Bear Creative entered the scene in 2024.

I wanted to serve my community better because I have a heart for small businesses, especially legacy businesses. I’m the great grand-daughter of entrepreneurs and I know how important that legacy is and how special it is to be able to keep it going. That’s why when I pivoted my business and changed the name, I knew I wanted to focus solely on small businesses including legacy and future legacy businesses.

Legacy businesses are long-running family and independently-owned businesses that are part of the fabric of a community. They’re being passed down the generations and from family to family. It fits with who I am, I love independent businesses because I come from a community full of them and family is a priority for me.

Honestly,  graphic design and marketing are early fascinations of mine that just never went away. I was the weird kid playing “art director” and “marketing manager” with my collection of plushies as my customers in my spare time. I couldn’t wait to be able to help real businesses.

When I’m not working, I’m curating content for the Instagram account I run for my collection of teddy bears, wandering around taking photos as a hobbyist photographer, spending time with family, watching movies, and geeking out on Star Trek and fantasy novels.

MY PROCESS

My clients don’t always have a clear understanding of branding and how it works in helping them grow their business, but that’s okay because I do and I’m here to help! I work alongside clients to help them troubleshoot their business, create a strategy for success, and help them get to their goals.

I take a hands-on mentality with my business, working alongside people and listening intently to their concerns as they move forward.

As a solo entrepreneur, I run this business with the help of my computer and smartphone…and that’s it! I don’t have a huge built-out team of people no one sees doing the work. I handle all my clients’ small business branding accounts from start to finish. If I don’t personally handle something, I tell you upfront because transparency isn’t just for windows!

The clients I work with are well-established independent businesses. I love helping my clients see themselves in a new light allowing them to achieve their goals. Many of my clients have grown multi 5 and 6-figure businesses, been featured in industry magazines, and have been seen as captains of their industry. Others have built businesses that give them time to appreciate and be there as their children grow up while creating a legacy for future generations.

My mission has always been to build community through small businesses, and helping my clients with their small business branding is what lights me up. Your success is my dream come true.

AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS

Active Member, Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce

Active Member, Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce

Former longtime member of Brea Chamber of Commerce

“People Love Us on Yelp” Award recipient 2 years in a row!

Recognized as Brea Chamber’s Young Professional of the Year, in 2016

Seen on “All in with Bryan Weatherford” on local channel 8.4, in 2020

I’ve also been a speaker for numerous podcasts and local community presentations