Finding Founders

The L.A. Times calls it “the epitome of broad scale shopping” while Vox News describes it as “a teen fashion paradise”. Despite its current renown, Melrose still follows the fundamental vision that inspired its inception: uniting the community through arts, education, and entrepreneurship. L.A.’s most beloved open air market initially started as a project to bridge the gap between the students of Fairfax High and the surrounding neighborhood. Today, Melrose Trading Post has raised over 10 million dollars, caters to around 5,000 visitors weekly and hosts hundreds of vendors and local artists. Pierson and Whitney’s journey isn’t one of ambition or personal glory. Instead, it’s a story about service, harnessing your passion to serve the needs of others while building something bigger than yourself. Their example demonstrates that big dreams begin with humble acts. By interacting with someone outside your circle or simply asking, “How can I help with that?”, you just might be setting the stage for the production