The seed of Wilde House Paper was planted five years ago with the intention of building a brand that fosters genuine connection within its community. Through our tools, our community and our sustainability mission, I look back on this seed of an idea that has since sprouted roots and has grown into the solid foundation that we all feel connected to today. Building a brand, like the one that we have, is no easy feat. It takes a clear vision, unwaivering dedication and a genuine passion for what you are building. When I look back at five years of WH and what we have become, I’m filled with so much gratitude for you, our community. Through sharing about us on social, using our tools and allowing us to tell your stories of connection through our platform has allowed us to become the brand that we are today.

Growing Wilde felt like the perfect theme to celebrate this milestone achievement because it embodies the past, present and future of our brand. The past drops petals of all of the hard work that it took to get us to where we are today. The present resembles the ethos of the message that we are inspiring our community with – that walking the path of growth towards your most authentic self is in fact wild. It should not be tamed and is the most valuable gift that you can give yourself in this life. The future embodies a feeling of hope. That it’s never too late to plant new seeds with the confidence that they will grow into versions of yourself that you’ve always dreamed of achieving.

My hope was that this night inspires our community to seek out new connections, dive deeper into conversations and discover newfound confidence to grow wilde.