Cori O'Steen
Cori O'Steen started UpakNShip as a single mother of two looking for a way to make ends meet. She began selling clothing items on eBay, and quickly realized there was an opportunity to sell packing supplies.
“We love owning our own business because we are ultimately responsible for our own success and the amount of success we achieve. Owning a business and being 100% self-sufficient is the true American Dream!” – Cori O'Steen
Cori O'Steen started UpakNShip as a single mother of two looking for a way to make ends meet. She began selling clothing items on eBay, and quickly realized there was an opportunity to sell packing supplies. Initially selling on her own out of her house, she’s since grown and expanded the operation, which now sells shipping supplies and has two physical locations, in California and South Carolina.
Cori's husband and business co-owner, Beau O'Steen, was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 2007 after one tour in Iraq and one in Kuwait following 9/11. Cori O'Steen and her husband participate in eBay for Charity, donating proceeds and running numerous auctions for charity, including the Operation Family Fund to support disabled veterans and their families.
