Meet the Founder

Meet the Founder

Hi, I’m Mariah — founder of TrendCrate, registered nurse, and the creative mind behind the designs you see here.

By profession, I work full-time as a wound care nurse, helping patients through some of their most challenging moments. By passion, I create apparel that celebrates the humor, resilience, and chaos that come with life in healthcare.

Like many healthcare professionals, I’ve experienced the long shifts, difficult days, emotional exhaustion, and occasional moments where laughter was the only thing keeping me going. I started TrendCrate because I wanted to create designs that felt authentic to the people wearing them—shirts that made nurses, healthcare workers, and everyday hardworking people feel understood.

What began as a creative outlet quickly grew into something more. TrendCrate is a small business built on the belief that clothing can do more than just look good—it can start conversations, build community, and remind people that they’re not alone in what they’re experiencing.

Every design is created with real-life inspiration, whether it’s a funny healthcare moment, a relatable struggle, a nostalgic reference, or a phrase that perfectly captures how we’re all feeling. My goal is simple: create products that make people smile, laugh, and feel seen.

When you shop with TrendCrate, you’re supporting a small business run by a real person who personally designs, manages, and grows this brand while balancing a career in healthcare. Every order, message, share, and recommendation genuinely means the world to me.

Thank you for being here and for supporting this journey. I can’t wait to continue creating products that bring a little more personality, humor, and connection into everyday life.

— Mariah

Founder, TrendCrate

Nurse-Owned • Small Business • Designed with Purpose