My Testimony
Hello, I'm Gibran Rodriguez. Years ago, I owned and operated a streetwear brand called 2iLL Clothing in Los Angeles, CA, from 2007 to 2015. Our brand had global reach, and while we did well in terms of sales, the designs were centered around secular themes like hip hop, marijuana, and using sexual appeal to market our products. At that time, I was focused on making money and living a fast life, without much consideration for the deeper meaning of it all. However, in 2015, things started to fall apart. My business was struggling, and I was battling personal demons, addictions, a broken relationship, and losing friends. I felt completely lost, depressed, and hopeless.
But God
That's when I met a woman(then girlfriend, now wife) who would change my life. She took me to church, and it was there where I heard something that would change my heart forever. A preacher spoke about the Word of God, and that woke my interest because I’d always believed in the power of words. He shared a verse that deeply resonated with me: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." (John 1:1). I never realized the Word of God was about Jesus—the One who died for my sins and offers the chance to be made whole again. That day, I encountered the gospel of Christ for the first time.Over the next few months, I accepted Christ into my life. But even then, I struggled to let go of my old ways. I had been addicted to marijuana for 17 years, and it was a hard habit to break. But then, I met someone named David Rosales through one of my YouTube videos. David and I both shared a passion for screen printing, and he invited me and my girlfriend (the one who had introduced me to church) to his church, just around the corner from where I lived. The worship there was powerful, there was something about it that touched my heart, even though I had to keep my eyes open to read the lyrics on the screen. I realized that worshiping God with my words, speaking it from the heart was transforming. The Bible says, "For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks." (Luke 6:45). And in that worship, I felt God’s presence like never before, healing me, just like the woman in the Bible who believed that if she could only touch the hem of Jesus’ garment, she would be healed (Mark 5:34).About a month later, my heart was changed completely. I married my beautiful wife, Gabriella Rodriguez, and we have two wonderful daughters, Jubilee and Julissa. We now live in Stockton, CA. During this transformation, God called me to let go of 2iLL Clothing, that it was no longer aligned with His purpose for me. That I was working inequity and for the enemy with that brand. It was one of the hardest decisions of my life because the brand had been my world. But I knew I had to obey.
Glory to God
Today, I am 7 years sober. Though the journey has been challenging, I’ve learned to lean on God, and He has never let me down. Every time things get tough, I give it to Him, and when I come through it, my faith grows stronger. It’s been nearly 10 years since I walked away from my old brand, but I’ve always had a passion to start something new. This is the beginning of that new journey—a brand created to glorify God, to share His goodness, and to offer hope to others.In the Bible, it says, "No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor heart can comprehend, what God has prepared for those who love Him." (1 Corinthians 2:9). I want to encourage you with this: God is always working for your good, even when you can’t see it. Even in the times when you feel lost, unhappy, or helpless, He will make a way, and He will work a wonder in your life. He did it for me, and He can do it for you.This brand is more than clothing; it's a testimony of transformation, a story of hope, and a reminder that God’s plans for us are greater than we can ever imagine. Thank you for being a part of our journey and family.
