We’re looking forward to introducing you to Amber Green. Check out our conversation below.
Amber, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Painting has always been a outlet for me. Once I get started on a painting, I could paint for hours if I dont have anything else to do.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Amber Green—yes, like two colors. I’m a creator and entrepreneur, and the founder of GUM Products, which stands for Global Unification Movement. I came up with the name back in high school, long before I knew what form my impact would take. I just knew I wanted to help unify the world.
High school taught me that I didn’t want a traditional career—I wanted freedom. In 12th grade, my economics teacher told me something that stuck: “The quickest way to wealth is to invent something.” That same year, I came up with an idea that would later become the Wrap Cap. I started the patent process at 17, and by 2015, I was officially granted a U.S. patent.
The Wrap Cap became my first product and the flagship of my brand. It took time to develop—I didn’t receive my first batch of inventory until 2020. While I waited, I created another product: underwear for men and women with a front pocket designed to hold a condom. I launched it to promote safe sex and spark conversation around body positivity and self-care. My first shipment arrived in 2018 and sold out quickly.
Then, in 2020, my Wrap Cap inventory finally came in—and within three days, I sold 95% of it after going viral on social media. That moment shifted my focus back to Wrap Cap, which was gaining traction fast. But even as I scaled that business, my heart stayed with the underwear line. It wasn’t just a product—it was a passion.
Fast forward to 2025: I’ve sold out of Wrap Cap inventory multiple times, and I’m deeply grateful for every customer who’s supported me. But now, I’m following my heart and focusing fully on GUM Underwear. It’s where my mission lives—at the intersection of advocacy, design, and radical self-expression.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
As a kid, I knew I stood out from my peers. While others were chasing designer labels and trendy accessories, I was designing my own. I learned how to sew at just 11 years old and never stopped. There was something deeply empowering about knowing I could create the look I wanted—on my own terms. That was my first taste of creative autonomy, and it lit a fire in me.
I’ve always been a creator, whether it’s fashion, art, or anything I can get my hands on. One of my proudest moments was having my artwork featured at the White House while the Obama administration was still in office. That wasn’t a coincidence—it was purpose in motion. From a young age, I’ve walked with intention, even when I didn’t have all the answers. Creation has always been my power source.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me to go harder—especially in the moments when I felt low, lost, or overlooked. Success never gave me that lesson. Success can make you comfortable, even complacent. But suffering? It strips away the illusion of limits. When you’re in pain, there’s no place to go but up. You tap into a drive that success could never unlock.
In success, there’s often a ceiling—an invisible cap on how far you think you can go. But in suffering, there’s no ceiling. Just grit, faith, and the fire to keep climbing. That’s where I found my resilience. That’s where I learned to move with purpose, even when the path wasn’t clear.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief you used to hold tightly but now think was naive or wrong?
I used to believe you should wait until you’re “ready” to pursue a new venture or take the next step in life. I held onto that idea for a long time—thinking readiness was some magical moment that would arrive with certainty and confidence.
Now I believe the complete opposite. You’re never fully ready. The only thing that makes you ready is doing it—stepping out on faith, showing up in real time, and learning through the process. Mistakes are part of the journey. Growth doesn’t come from waiting—it comes from moving, even when you’re unsure. That shift in mindset changed everything for me.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What light inside you have you been dimming?
I’ve spent most of my life keeping my head down—quietly creating, building, and dreaming without telling people what I do unless they ask. I’ve dimmed the light on my creations, partly out of fear that people might think they’re weird or not be impressed. So I kept it to myself, even when I knew I was doing something meaningful.
But that stops in 2025.
I’m done shrinking. I’m done hiding. I’m ready to shout it from the mountaintops. My work is bold, my mission is clear, and my light deserves to be seen. I’ve built businesses, patented inventions, and designed products that speak to care, advocacy, and self-expression—and I’m finally owning that out loud.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.gumproducts.net , www.gumuderwear.com
- Instagram: @thewrapcap @gumunderwear @ambersogreen
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-green-68b49697
- Youtube: @gumproducts
