About Brown Aspiration

My name is B. Marie, and I am the founder of Brown Aspiration. As a lifelong journaler with a collection that could fill shelves, I realized the stationery industry often missed two things: authentic cultural representation and beautifully simple, everyday essentials. Brown Aspiration was created to change that. We design inclusive, high-quality stationery—from bold, inspiring journals that celebrate diversity to timeless, minimalist favorites like our best-selling kraft journals. Whether your customers are looking for something expressive or something classic, our collections give them both. According to the Nielsen Report, African Americans alone represent over $1.2 trillion in annual spending and are driving demand for brands that reflect real communities. Brown Aspiration meets that demand with products that are not only stylish and inspiring, but also sustainable, well-crafted, and made for daily use. Since our launch in 2018 with the #DopeBooks Journals and #GlamPens, we’ve continued to expand—always with the goal of making Brown Aspiration a name that comes to mind whenever someone thinks of quality stationery. We’re proud to be building a brand that resonates across audiences, from customers seeking representation to those who simply love thoughtfully designed, reliable paper goods. And this is only the beginning. Warmly, B. Marie Founder, Brown AspirationRead their story