Stellify was born from Rachel's dream of taking her passion for natural, unforgettable drinks to the next level to bring joy to others.
An avid seeker of beauty and inspiration, our founder, Rachel Ty Cua, has always been driven by innovation and moments of shared enjoyment that elevate the senses and create truly transformative experiences.
Rachel, a CPA with a Masters in Business and Taxation, had a first career with large-sized companies on the East and West Coast within the healthcare and life sciences industry. She was living in NYC and making the most of it, experiencing art, ambiance, and, of course, the very best of food and drink, when she understood that she wanted to make this passion a bigger part of her life and work. So, she bravely dared to take a radical professional turn, leaving her long and successful career in Global Taxation and finding a way to blend her interests with her entrepreneurial spirit.
Then, in 2020, Rachel met Josh. Josh has been in the food and beverage industry for over 35 years. He’s a food scientist, a chemist, a microbiologist, a flavor and product developer, and he’s built and ran several beverage co-packing manufacturing facilities in Southern California over his career. Their meeting marked the beginning of a shared journey. They fell in love, married, and, most importantly, shared a vision of constant transformation and evolution. Rachel launched into a second career, becoming certified in food product development and beverage product manufacturing. Their combined expertise and ideas have given rise to Stellify, a universe of beverages that is always evolving, just like the nature it draws inspiration from.