Ojala Threads
Ramona Ferreyra created a baby clothes company where every item is inspired by her Hispanic Heritage. Ferreyra, a Dominican-American who split her childhood between Washington Heights and Santiago, Dominican Republic, wanted her clothing to reflect the ancient Taíno cultures of the Caribbean and named the company after the Spanish word for hope.
Ojala Threads Creates Baby Clothing Inspired by Hispanic Heritage
Envious Lashes
Clementina Richardson grew up so poor in The Bahamas, she couldn't afford food or shoes. Today, she owns an empire including the number lash salon in New York.
How this Black female business owner went from rags to riches
By Liv Handmade
Whether it's old tablecloths or discarded doilies, By Liv turns antique linens into chic outfits you can wear anywhere!
Brooklyn Boutique Upcycles Antique Linens Into Chic Clothing for Any Occasion
Blk Girls Green House
This Black women-owned, open-air plant and specialty home goods shop is a community oasis and an absolute vibe.
Blk Girls Green House cultivates community activism and lifts spirits during COVID-19
Escazu Chocolates
Downtown Raleigh's Escazu Chocolates offers an extraordinary experience with its unique bean-to-bar concept, sourcing cacao exclusively from co-owner Danielle Centeno's native Venezuela.
PLANETFWD
San Francisco native is combining food and tech to help fight climate change one snack at a time.
SF native Julia Collins merges food with tech to fight climate change
Kpelle Designs
Gwanyan is a first-generation Liberian-American with a mission: To create jewelry for women to feel inspired, empowered, and educated on the power of embellishing themselves in culture. Her shop, Kpelle Designs, sells beautiful jewelry, headwraps, and accessories that are the perfect accent to any outfit.
Kpelle Design creates inspiring women's jewelry with roots in West Africa
Girls Auto Clinic
Patrice Banks is challenging traditional gender roles with a car-care center that caters to women -- complete with a salon to get your nails done while you wait.
Girls Auto Clinic makes a right turn to add 'she-can-ic' to car-care glossary
YAAASTEA
Taking inspiration from her roots in Fujian China, Kelly Zhou opened YAAAS Tea to provide the Long Island community with her authentic flavors and tasty bubble teas.
Sip on authentic bubble tea with a modern twist at YAAAS Tea
Pepito's Paletas
This woman-owned small business serves up the most authentic paletas in the Bay Area inspired by classic family recipes.
Women-led co-op honors family traditions with frozen Mexican treats
Brooklyn Nail Company
This is a real-life "Sister Sister" story. These two women didn't know they were sisters until a few years ago, but that didn't stop them from going into business together. They opened the Brooklyn Nail Company, where they welcome anyone who needs a little TLC.
Sisters Start Nail Salon After Meeting Each Other for the First Time
21 Seeds Tequila
These women took matters into their own hands to develop a delicious, smooth tasting, low-calorie tequila made for women by women.
Girls Call the Shots With This Delicious Tasting, Low-Calorie, Tequila Made by Women
Nude Barre
Nude Barre creates access and representation by providing bodywear that actually matches your skin tone, and strives to make all humans feel seen and heard.
Nude Barre: Company makes inclusive tights for all skin tones
Haute Designs
Meet a young female Houston petroleum engineer who started a clothing company specifically for women engineers!
HauteWork: Flame Resistant Clothing Made for Women
Mabel's Pralines
With roots in Louisiana, the SoCal-based Mabel's Pralines specializes in pecan praline and pudding treats showcasing her family recipes.
Dessert shop makes New Orleans-inspired sweets
Kin Apparel
Where traditional cotton hoodies can make natural hair dry and frizzy, KIN Apparel is a woman-owned sweatshirt brand that makes its sweatshirts lined with satin instead to protect and keep natural hair moisturized.
Black-owned hoodie business is perfect fit for natural hair revolution
JIGGY
As the Founder and CEO of JIGGY, a women-run company that turns paintings into jigsaw puzzles, Kaylin Marcotte gets to create puzzles that are new and exciting.
JIGGY, a women-run company that turns paintings into new and exciting jigsaw puzzles
SHE-Boutique
Visitors to San Francisco's trans-woman-led SHE-Boutique stop by the trendy spot for the free fashion finds and stay for the supportive, friendly environment.
SF's SHE-Boutique supports trans women with curated shopping experience
Schweet Cheesecake
This woman-owned bakery brings together family, baked goods, and community when sharing a taste of their delicious homemade cheesecake.
Black-owned Chicago bakery Schweet Cheesecake is 'close to perfection'
Long Island Yarn and Farm
This women-owned yarn farm specializes in shearing, raising, and providing care for adorable llamas!
Long Island farm creates yarn from scratch utilizing their livestock specializing in llamas
Semicolon Bookstore
Chicago's only Black-Woman-owned bookstore, Semicolon, is not only serving up good reads and good vibes but also promoting literacy and learning in its community.
Semicolon is a Black woman-owned bookstore in Chicago
Ni'Abri Beauty
This makeup brand is 100% vegan and cruelty-free. It was started by 18-year-old Nia Phillip's after her 16th birthday when, instead of asking for gifts, she asked her mom if she could start her own small business. After launching Ni'Abri Beauty with a little help from mom, Nia was featured on the Tamron Hall show and received a $25,000 donation to continue the pursuit of her entrepreneurial dreams.
Teen CEO runs her own vegan makeup brand!
Sienna Sauce
After being featured on an episode of Shark Tank, 15-year-old Tyla-Simone Crayton's sauce company, Sienna Sauce, went viral! From sweet and tangy barbecue sauces to lemon pepper marinades, there's a Sienna Sauce for every occasion.
Sienna Sauce: Teen CEO Builds Sauce Empire
Black NAPS
This entrepreneur started Black NAPS as a way for black women to care for their natural, textured hair.
Black NAPS provides a safe place for women to embrace their natural locks
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