Meet the Owner
Meet Juniper Velasco, the driving force behind Shameless Dependa.
As a Navy spouse, Juniper brings a firsthand understanding of the challenges and triumphs of military life. With a friendship that spans back to middle school, Juniper and her partner have navigated six years of marriage, raising two children along the way.
As an artist and designer, Juniper infuses her creations with humor and creativity, reflecting her ability to find laughter in any situation. Known affectionately as "June-of-all-trades," she dedicates herself to building and nurturing a sense of community within the military spouse world.
With Juniper, you'll always find a friend who embraces life's adventures with authenticity and humor.
Here at Shameless Dependa we are just that - SHAMELESS in living this absolute rollercoaster of a life we have built as military spouses.
The Story Behind the Brand
Too often people are shamed for their choices, no matter what they are. Being a military spouse is no exception. Even within the military community there is a derogatory notion of the wrong way to be a spouse - being a “dependa”; being wholly reliant on your military spouse.
So what? As long as you and your spouse are in agreement with how to live your life, f*ck everyone else. Be SHAMELESS in who you are and live your life the way YOU decide.
That’s who we, as dependas, are - a MILITARY family. We experience long durations of separation, early mornings, late nights, worrying, inconsistent work schedules, and constantly moving every few years. But we also help build the community of support to help each other through deployments, celebrate birthdays, milestones, and graduations. We build a family bonded by life - not by blood. No matter where we go or where our spouses are stationed, we know that there are others like us waiting and willing to help, love, and support each other.
