WHO THE HECK ARE YOU PEOPLE?

We’re not just brewing tea — we’re building a legacy, one scoop at a time.

The Loaded Teashop didn’t start in a boardroom. It started in a kitchen, with Alicia — founder, president, CEO, and full-blown powerhouse — juggling kids on her hip, a disabled husband recovering from major surgeries, and 19-hour days filled with blood, sweat, and pure grit. She’s the reason this brand exists. Period.

Back in 2019, Alicia and her husband Mark got into the game as Herbalife distributors. Like many others, they were sold the dream — until they realized the nightmare: an MLM pyramid scheme that chews people up and spits out their bank accounts. So they lit a match and built something better.

They tried every big-name product — Zipfizz, 4C, you name it — until they hit the sweet spot: a zero carb, zero calorie loaded tea formula that actually tasted amazing and didn’t come with a hidden agenda. No shady commissions. No downlines. Just high-quality tea, a ton of hustle, and a whole lot of heart.

While Alicia was doing it all — growing the business, raising a family, and holding it down at home — Mark was building the backbone. He’s the voice of the brand, the man behind the visuals, and the financial brains who kept things profitable without investors or a single dollar of debt. Everything The Loaded Teashop has accomplished came from their own pockets, their own time, and their own determination.

Mark’s journey is just as powerful. He grew up in foster care and was adopted as a teenager. No silver spoon — just resilience. Over the years, he’s launched businesses with Alicia, from bath bombs to bounce houses, always bringing joy and support to their community. He’s living proof that the American dream isn’t reserved for the privileged — it’s for the relentless.

And of course, there's Marie Holliman. She joined the team during its tipping point — came in just to help, fell in love with the little teashop, and became Alicia’s best friend and right-hand man. Her support was crucial when TikTok put Alicia’s colorful creations on blast. Marie's been a huge part of the growth in customer service, and she’s the one holding it down when Alicia needs a breather.

But let’s be clear: this brand has always pulsed with Alicia and Mark’s energy.

Today, we’re proudly woman-led, family-run, TikTok-powered, and fully loaded with passion. And we’re just getting started. Our wholesale program is giving tea shops across the country a chance to ditch the MLM traps, skip the Upline madness, and actually build something real — with bulk pricing, better margins, and zero strings attached.

And one more thing — we’re not here to tear down other businesses just because someone thinks they were first, or because they’re feeling bitter and loud. That kind of energy doesn’t belong here. Every major faith and spiritual leader has said the same thing: peace between fellow humans should always come first. Be kind. Lift others. There’s enough room at the table for all of us.

One bold, beautiful loaded tea at a time — built with hustle, heart, and no apologies.

Because success isn't about who started first. It’s about doing better, being decent, and creating something that doesn’t rely on tearing others down.

Let’s flip the script. Together.