Conversations with Sara & Alexander Mena

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sara & Alexander Mena.

Hi Sara & Alexander, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
The CLIX Project was born out of necessity and innovation during the 2020 pandemic in
Houston, TX. While working in the pool industry, I relied on sunglasses to get through
long hours in the sun. But like many, I faced the constant frustration of dropping,
misplacing, or damaging my eyewear, especially when they slipped off my hat.
Traditional tethers weren’t the answer; they were bulky, inconvenient, and outdated.
That’s when the idea for CLIX was conceived: a sleek, nearly invisible, hassle-free
solution designed to keep glasses secure without cords or straps.

We have spent countless hours making prototypes and running tests to ensure that CLIX is strong and secure.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The road hasn’t been the smoothest.

We have faced a lot of adversity while making our prototypes, learning about different types of heat-shrink tubing and magnet strengths, and having magnets manufactured. We have dealt with being scammed by poorly made magnets and even faced a huge obstacle when the tax tariffs came into play, which delayed the shipment of our magnets and increased their cost.

Due to shipping magnets, several customer packages have been lost, and we have had to change our packaging several times to keep our product safe during shipping.

We had to learn about patents so we could protect our invention from being copied, which was financially challenging when self-funding our company from the ground up.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
CLIX is a patent-pending, magnetic eyewear accessory that discreetly prevents sunglasses from falling off hats. Unlike traditional retention systems, CLIX offers a minimalist, no-strings-attached approach that blends seamlessly into everyday wear. Whether for work, outdoor recreation, or casual use, CLIX delivers a simple yet effective way to protect eyewear without compromising on style.

Since its inception, The CLIX Project has been committed to innovation, quality, and meeting the needs of active
individuals who demand both function and convenience. Now, we’re bringing this game-changing solution to retailers nationwide, ensuring that customers everywhere can experience the confidence of knowing – once it CLIX, it STICKS.

Can you share something surprising about yourself?
We have self-funded years of prototypes, patent applications, and packaging designs. We are a husband-and-wife company with no additional help. Neither of us graduated from college, and come from a background in the swimming pool industry (Alexander) and the bartending service industry (Sara)

Pricing:

• $25
• $45

Contact Info:

• Website: https://theclixproject.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclixproject/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theCLIXproject
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@theclixproject

Image Credits:
Sara & Alexander Mena