Where Love Rises
Our Story
Rise & Remember was born from unimaginable loss and enduring love. We lost our beloved son, Brandon, to suicide just two years after saying goodbye to our dear niece, Elisa, who was like a daughter to us. Both were taken by the same silent epidemic that touches far too many families. Mental health struggles and the pressure of everyday life weigh heavily on so many, often in silence.
Brandon was deeply loving, loyal, kind, and protective. With quiet strength, a sharp mind, a beautiful soul, and a disarming smile, he drew people in with his presence. Though he couldn’t see the beauty in himself, everyone around him did. His story is why we share ours.
After losing Brandon, his mom turned to sourdough baking as a form of therapy to get her through some of the darkest days. A rhythm that offered purpose and solace. Each loaf became a way to honor Brandon, to keep moving forward, and carry his love with us.
Every loaf is a tribute. A reminder to rise above our struggles, to remember our loved ones, and hold space for love and loss.
Our Team
At the heart of Rise & Remember is a simple team: Brandon's parents.
This journey began as a way to cope with the unimaginable loss of our son, and it has grown into something that helps us heal, connect, and keep his memory alive. Together, we bake, prepare, and share each loaf with love and intention.
More than just making bread, we are spreading awareness about mental health and honoring the many families, like ours, who have felt the weight of loss. Every step we take in this business, we take side by side, guided by Brandon's love and the strength he left behind in us.
Currently, our team consists of just the two of us, but every person who shares a loaf, a story, or a moment of remembrance becomes part of this journey.
You are not alone
If you or someone you love is struggling, please remember help is available and there is hope.
Please reach out:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) afsp.org
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) nami.org
For families and friends grieving the loss of a child or loved one, The Compassionate Friends offers support, understanding, and community: compassionatefriends.org
In loving remembrance of Brandon and Elisa:
PLEASE PAUSE; YOU ARE THE REASON YOU ARE ENOUGH.
See Us at Pop-Ups & Farmers Markets.
We're a Florida Cottage Food Operation, baking exclusively from our home kitchen and selling our artisan sourdough baked goods directly to customers at local pop-ups and farmers' markets.
LOCATIONS COMING SOON!