10/03/2026
Twelve Years Later...I Still Remember the Beginning.
Twelve years ago this month, Raw South started with an idea, a set of keys, and a whole lot of faith.
I still remember getting the keys to our little space, my kids helping remove the old lettering from the windows, painting the walls and chalkboards ourselves, and putting up that first “Coming Soon” sign. Even before that, I was in my kitchen testing juices and taking pictures in my backyard, imagining what Raw South could become.
I could never have imagined everything these 12 years would hold.
My children grew up alongside this business. Employees became family. Customers became friends. And Raw South became so much more than a place to grab a juice or a healthy meal. It became part of our community.
There have been beautiful seasons and incredibly difficult ones, but through every version of Raw South, you have continued to show up.
If you’ve ever walked through our doors, ordered from us, brought a friend, shared a post, left a review, or simply told someone about Raw South, you are part of these 12 years.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for growing with us. 💚
Small Businesses Can't Survive on
"I've Been Meaning To Stop By."
There’s something I’ve learned after 12 years in business:
We often don’t realize how much a small business means to us until we hear it’s closing.
Then come the comments: “I loved that place.” “I can’t believe they’re closing.” “I’ve been meaning to stop by.”
But by then, it’s too late.
Behind every small business is a real person who took a risk. Someone who signed the lease, invested their savings, missed family dinners, worked when they were sick, worried about payroll, and kept showing up even during the months when they weren’t sure how they were going to make it.
I know, because I’ve lived it for 12 years.
And I look around our shopping center and see other entrepreneurs doing exactly the same thing. These aren’t big corporations. They’re our neighbors. They’re families. They’re people fighting to keep a dream alive.
Supporting a small business doesn’t require a grand gesture. Buy the Juice.
Order lunch. Bring a friend. Leave the review. Share the post. Tell someone about the place you love.
Because every time you choose a small business, you’re voting for it to still be there tomorrow.
So don’t wait for the “Going Out of Business” sign to remember how much you loved a place.
Show up while the doors are still open.
Support it while there is still something to save. 💚
Raising the Next Generation of Confident Leaders
One of the most meaningful things to grow out of my journey as an entrepreneur has been Global Future Founders—a program created to give kids and teens practical skills they can carry with them for life.
This month, we’re hosting Speak With Confidence: Communication Skills for Kids & Teens, a completely FREE workshop designed to help young people become more comfortable speaking up, expressing themselves and communicating with confidence.
With guest speakers from Toastmasters, kids ages 8–17 will learn public-speaking basics and practice skills that can help them in school, future interviews, leadership roles and everyday life.
📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
🎟️ FREE | Ages 8–17
👨👩👧 Parents are welcome to stay.
Because learning how to use your voice can change the way you walk into every room for the rest of your life.
Spots are limited, so reserve your child’s spot today.
Breakfast Just Got Better
We’ve been busy in the Raw South kitchen, and we’re excited to introduce some new breakfast creations — available ALL DAY.
We wanted to create breakfast options that are satisfying, protein-packed and still have that Raw South twist you know and love.
From our Protein Everything Bagel with scrambled eggs, turkey picadillo, avocado mash and vegan cream cheese, to our Sweet Potato Breakfast Patty topped with egg, avocado and feta, these are the kinds of breakfasts made to keep you going.
For something a little sweet, our new Guava Toast combines sprouted toast, vegan cream cheese, guava and a touch of Himalayan salt. Simple, unexpected and so good.
And for our serious protein lovers, we’ve created a Protein Breakfast Platter featuring two fried eggs, our signature salad, homemade hummus, avocado mash and our house-made salmon pâté — a hearty, nutrient-dense breakfast that brings plenty of protein, healthy fats and fresh ingredients together on one plate.
Breakfast shouldn’t have an expiration time. Around here, it’s breakfast ALL DAY.
📍 9804 SW 77th Avenue
⏰ Monday–Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM
12 Years of Raw South. This One Is for YOU.
Twelve years would not have been possible without the people who have walked through our doors, supported our small business, brought their families and friends, and continued to choose Raw South year after year.
So this anniversary, we’re celebrating YOU.
Join us Saturday, October 24th for our Customer Appreciation Day as we celebrate 12 incredible years together.
Come by for complimentary wellness shots, carrot & brownie bites and a chance to win our Grand Prize Raffle. 🎁
Just good food, a few surprises, and a day to say thank you to the community that has kept Raw South growing for 12 years.
Friday, October 24th | 9 AM–5 PM
📍 9804 SW 77 Avenue
Come celebrate with us. We wouldn’t be here without you. 💚
With so much gratitude,
Jessy, Maria & Yuli
The Raw South Family
Thank you for growing with us for 12 years. Here's to the next chapter.
