Our Story

The Philosophy: Elevated Curation for the Modern Leader

At Sugarberry Gifting Co., we believe that a gift is never just an object - it is a tangible reflection of a relationship, a silent ambassador for your brand, and a physical anchor for life’s most meaningful milestones.

We serve the busy executive, the corporate leader, and the visionary host who refuse to compromise on their standards of appreciation. Moving away from the uninspired, mass-produced promotional items of the past, our studio designs ready-to-ship and bespoke, narrative-driven gift boxes that blend flawless logistical execution with impeccable aesthetic vision.

Our Curation Standard: Purposeful Luxury

True luxury is defined by the depth of the stories behind the items we surround ourselves with. We pride ourselves on an uncompromising sourcing standard that champions craftsmanship, artistry, and unparalleled quality.

Every keepsake tucked inside a signature Sugarberry box is meticulously vetted, with a deeply intentional focus on partnering with premium Women-Owned and POC-Owned independent brands. We believe that world-class design and social impact should live hand-in-hand. By introducing these exceptional, marginalized creators to our discerning network, we aim to make intentional, minority-led businesses a permanent household name and the definitive go-to for luxury gifting.

"We bridge the gap between analytics-driven logistics and high-end creative direction, giving you an elite operational partner to execute your highest standards of gratitude."

 

Meet the Founder

Victoria Iworah Stokes

Founder & CEO

Every design studio begins with a vision. For Victoria, it was the realization that in our fast-paced, digital world, the profound tactile art of a thoughtful gesture had been lost.

Victoria built Sugarberry Gifting Co. at the exact intersection of her two greatest strengths: rigorous operational logic and an innate eye for luxury event styling. A proud alumna of Howard University (BBA in Business/Marketing) and Villanova University (Master of Science, Analytics), Victoria spent three years serving as a corporate analyst. Navigating corporate culture, corporate committees, and high-level analytics gave her an intimate understanding of the precision, timeline management, and structural strategy required to execute large-scale B2B gifting tracks.

Recognized for her sharp entrepreneurial acumen, leadership, and vision, Victoria was honored as one of VyStar Credit Union's Top 20 Under 40 in 2025 - a testament to her rising influence as a standout business leader.

Her love for the creative timeline began years prior, coordinating milestone events during her time at Howard, working across the hospitality sector, and immersing herself in the luxury wedding industry. In 2019, while designing her own custom bridesmaid proposals and bespoke guest welcome gifts alongside her wedding planner, she fell in love with the physical architecture of curation.

Today, Victoria combines her corporate analytical background with her passion for event aesthetics to run an enterprise that takes the friction out of gifting for busy professionals-allowing them to effortlessly honor their network while intentionally investing in minority-led brilliance.