Pure Leaf Ushers In "NO-vember" By Unveiling Murals In Partnership With Renowned Spoken Word Poet Arielle Estoria And Grant Program With Ladies Who Launch

PURCHASE, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Leaf, the premium iced tea brand that believes there are no shortcuts to making exceptional iced tea, is unveiling the latest installation of its award-winning "No is Beautiful" campaign. The program is timed to what the brand deems NO-vember, a moment in time that encourages women to embrace the power of "no" so they can say yes to a more balanced life.

In 2020, Pure Leaf launched the first iteration of "No is Beautiful," a campaign in pursuit of a world where saying no is easier and culturally acceptable for women everywhere. Now, Pure Leaf is building on the platform through a collaboration with renowned poet, speaker and author Arielle Estoria, by creating murals featuring her poem, "The Beautiful Art of No":

May we find strength 
In our No,
In our ability
To let the word flow 
Off of our lips.
As our feet press confidently 
Into the ground beneath us 
Unraveling the lies
That selfishness resides 
When we are simply trying 
To say Yes to ourselves 
Yes to our sanity
Yes to our wellbeing
Yes to make room for the 
Things that we truly love
Our No is powerful 
Our No is beautiful 
And just like our Yes, 
Our No, is ours to have

Appearing in Los Angeles, CA, Manhattan and Williamsburg, NY, the murals mark Estoria's first-ever spoken word poetry wallspace debut and aspire to capture the attention of local bypassers who may be overcommitting and overextending themselves.

"As an LA-based entrepreneur, I've previously succumbed to societal pressures to say 'yes' when I wanted to say 'no.' However, I've since learned the strength of saying 'no' – not only does it alleviate stress, but it unlocks opportunities to explore new passions and achieve a healthy work-life balance," said Arielle Estoria. "Together with Pure Leaf, I hope these murals will remind women that poetry carries great strength, and that leveraging the power of 'no' empowers them to recognize their worth this NO-vember and beyond."

Pure Leaf tapped local visual artists Ashley Uananiau Lukashevsky and Perryn Ryan to design murals emblematic of "The Beautiful Art of No" and bring Estoria's message to life. Consumers are encouraged to take a photo of the murals and share on social media to motivate local communities to visit these exclusive pieces of art in their cities and be inspired by "No is Beautiful." Further amplifying the brand's commitment to "no," Pure Leaf is teaming up with Ladies Who Launch, a nonprofit that supports women and non-binary business owners by providing inspiration, education, funding, and community engagement opportunities.

"Many people are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain a sense of normalcy these days, but women in particular find themselves challenged at saying "no" and recognizing that it's an appropriate response," said Katrina McDonald, Senior Marketing Director, Pepsi-Lipton Partnership. "Understanding the pressure society puts on women, Pure Leaf sought to partner with individuals like Arielle Estoria to rally women across the nation to implement boundaries that allow them to say yes to their values and passions. While NO-vember is a pivotal time to remind people about the power of 'no,' the ultimate goal is for 'No is Beautiful' to become a new normal and serve as a gateway for women to embrace and celebrate 'no' in their everyday lives."

Through the partnership with Ladies Who Launch (LWL), Pure Leaf will commit $100,000 to start the "No Burnout, More Balance Program." This program will provide grants to business owners within the Ladies Who Launch community, as a way to prioritize balance, ease stress, and relieve burnout. Recipients, participants of LWL's 2021 Launch Program, can put the funds toward anything that alleviates their workload and prevents burnout – whether it be childcare, mental health counseling, wellness, mindfulness, or community-building activities.

"Our organization works day in and day out to support women and non-binary entrepreneurs build the businesses of their dreams, despite today's ever-growing societal demands, which often try to pull us in different directions," said Sarah Friar and Kelly McGonigle, Ladies Who Launch Co-Founders. "With the introduction of this grant program, women entrepreneurs in our 2021 Launch Program will receive critical financial support and be empowered to embrace "no," so they can say "yes" to more work-life balance. As we head into a challenging holiday season for business owners, this partnership comes at a critical time for our Launchers, as they remain resolute in achieving both their personal and business goals."

Brand and artist fans can stop by the "No is Beautiful" murals from Monday, November 1 - Sunday, November 21, 2021. Los Angeles locals can visit the mural in Venice Beach at Windward Avenue between Speedway and Pacific, and New Yorkers can visit the murals in Williamsburg at Wythe Avenue and North 13th Street and in Manhattan at 8th Avenue and 35th Street. To independently donate to Ladies Who Launch and learn more about how they support business owners, visit www.ladieswholaunch.org. To learn more about Pure Leaf and "No is Beautiful," visit www.pureleaf.com. For more, follow @pureleaf on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $70 billion in net revenue in 2020, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker, Tropicana and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 23 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. "Winning with Purpose" reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of our business strategy and brands. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

About Arielle Estoria

Arielle Estoria is a spoken word poet, writer, speaker and actor residing in Los Angeles, California. She made her debut in the competitive slam world of spoken word poetry in 2012, and then branched out as a freelance contracted poet in 2015. Estoria has shared her work through spoken word and themed keynote talks with companies such as Google, Sofar Sounds, Lululemon, Dressember, Tedx, the SKIMS campaign by Kim Kardashian and more. She has consecutively emceed annual conferences such as Yellow Conference for creative and entrepreneurial women and Hair Camp for aspiring hairstylists in the industry.

About Ladies Who Launch

Ladies Who Launch (LWL) is on a mission to celebrate and empower women and non-binary business owners across small towns and big cities globally. We focus on four pillars: Inspiration, Education, Funding, and Community to help give women and non-binary entrepreuners the motivation, resources, and connections to follow their dreams, and launch and scale their companies. For more information, visit https://www.ladieswholaunch.org.

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