About Epi-Pals

Hi, I’m Julia, the founder of Epi-Pals — and I was diagnosed with an anaphylactic peanut allergy at 10 months old.

For as long as I can remember, epinephrine has been a part of my life. Carrying it wasn’t optional, but it was never simple either. Growing up, it was always there — in a bag, a pocket, a case — and it often made me feel different. Sometimes embarrassed. Sometimes singled out. Sometimes just tired of having to explain.

As I got older, I realized something frustrating: most solutions around carrying epinephrine were designed for the medication, not for the person carrying it.

On paper, it’s always “just carry the EpiPen.” In real life, it’s switching bags, leaving the house in a rush, awkward moments, people panicking, or realizing too late that something important was left behind. None of it lines up with how life actually works — especially for kids.

When I started thinking about families and children managing allergies today, that gap felt even bigger. Parents carry the constant responsibility of keeping their child safe, while kids carry the emotional weight of feeling different because of something they can’t control.

That’s where Epi-Pals started.

I wanted to create something that respected how serious epinephrine is, without making it feel scary, clinical, or isolating — especially for kids. Not a toy. Not a gimmick. A thoughtful medical carry accessory that acknowledges both safety and the emotional experience of carrying life-saving medication.

Epi-Pals is designed to securely hold commonly prescribed epinephrine auto-injectors while helping make everyday carry feel more manageable. 

This product isn’t meant for every environment, and it doesn’t replace medical advice or emergency protocols. It simply exists to help families feel more prepared, and to help kids feel supported rather than defined by their allergies.

The question that remains constantly at the core of Epi-Pals... 

Would this have helped me feel safer — and less different — growing up?