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SUPLMNT is a Black-owned hydration brand creating stylish insulated water bottles for those who appreciate the sneaker culture. Founded by Jairus Morris, the mission of SUPLMNT is to change the narrative of drinking water in urban communities by merging style and function

Every element of this stylish hydration bottle has been designed with convenience in mind The rubber foot of the bottle allows for a secure grip and easy placement on surfaces, while the oversized lanyard is selected from sneaker laces The SUPLMNT bottle offers unbeatable insulation, keeping drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12

The SUPLMNT brand is on a mission to make drinking water a stylish and enjoyable experience and to spread awareness They're collaborating with renowned artist, Apexer, at the upcoming 'Black To The Block' event for Juneteenth in Los Angeles This unique partnership between art and hydration will unite two passions to help spread the message that staying hydrated can also be stylish

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Outside of entrepreneurship, who is Jairus Morris?

A father A son A brother A family man Spending time with my family is very important Especially with my daughter my lady And of course, staying active and fit I'm heaving into kickboxing as well. That all ties back to my loved ones because I always encourage them to do the same

When did you realize you had an entrepreneurial spirit?

When I went to SAMs club for the first time back in high school I bought a 20-pack of Snickers for $9.99 -- sold them for $1 each and doubled my money in one day From that point on, I knew I wanted to hustle and work for myself, and essentially with my own product or service

How did SUPLMNT, get its start?

SUPLMNT started as an idea really I wanted to find a way to incorporate hydration into the culture I soon started realizing the water bottle industry was dominated by brands that I never