THE OLIVE STREET AGENCY in the Media
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Rita Forte talks Entrepreneurship with ESO Ventures
Rita Forte shares her journey from DJ during the Hyphy Movement to establishing Olive St Agency, a merch production and advertising agency in Oakland.
Watch Rita discuss building a community-rooted production facility and securing a brick and mortar space.
Entrepreneur's Guide To T-Shirt Printing: Real Challenges & Success Tips
Rita Forte joins The Misguided Podcast to reveal the realities of launching a T-shirt printing shop, including challenges and success strategies.
Insights on avoiding mistakes and practical advice for running a successful print shop.
Black Woman Opens Screen Printing & Embroidery Shop in East Oakland
Rita Forte expanded her marketing agency with a new screen printing and embroidery shop, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The shop officially opened on July 9, marking a milestone in community-focused business growth.
A Black and woman-owned screen printing shop opens in East Oakland
Rita Forte, raised on Olive Street, transitioned from a music career as DJ BackSide to owning a screen printing business in East Oakland.
Her background includes mixtape production and DJing for hip-hop radio station KMEL during the 2000s Hyphy era.
Press features and interviews highlighting Rita Forte’s entrepreneurial path and The Olive Street Agency’s community impact.
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