ChicpeaJC turned 4 two months ago and I still can’t believe it. When I look back on the last 4 years, all I really see are the people who’ve been along on this journey. My team. A few members came and went as it’s a natural thing that occurs in any business, but for theRead more
The Come Up Story: ChicpeaJC
Interview by Push28tv
I met Push28, “a web channel for the culture” at last year’s Forever Young Festival when they were just getting started. A few months ago they reached out and asked if they could interview me for a new web series called “The Come Up Story”. I was honored. This is the first ever interview thatRead more
Chicpeajcturns3- The Highlights
Video by : Laura Galarza
ChicpeaHQ + CP5 Ribbon Cutting
Photos by Michael Perez, Juan Roque, and Ibrahim Adewole
Two weeks ago was a monumental occasion. Ever since I started ChicpeaJC, I dreamt that I would eventually get to a point where I would have a space and a team. After two and a half years of hard work, perseverance, and passion, my dream came true. Instead of writing a full recap, we decidedRead more
The 2016 ChicpeaJC Holiday Party
and Our Escape Room Adventures (Photos by SonnyShootsWaves)
On December 20th, the ChicpeaJC team, contributors, and friends got together at Park & Sixth for a little holiday party. It was awesome to see everyone mingling and getting to know each other! Park & Sixth provided food (of course, including their unbelievably delicious wings) and a selection of wines and beers for everyone to enjoy.Read more
Pet Profile: Chloe Kardoggian
Get in line, boys.
Did you know that Jersey City is home to an internet sensation with over 100K Instagram followers, nearly 34K Facebook fans, past features on sites like BuzzFeed and PopSugar, and a book being pitched to publishers? Not to mention her own merch store, two appearances on The Today Show, and role as Martha Stewart PetsRead more
Frequently Asked Questions
A while ago I put up a post on social media asking if people had any questions, whether it was about me, the blog, or Jersey City! So here it is. Everything you asked! — About Chicpea Q: How long did you wait before leaving your full-time job in order to pursue your brand? -EmilyRead more