After Jean started baking cakes for members of the local senior center, she realized that she had a flair for baking and decided to open her own business. She loves the idea of providing her delicious, award-winning cakes to her community. Jean is working to expand her wholesale accounts in Harlem and throughout NYC.
Nasra developed the formula for her dry oil many years ago and it is inspired by the climate in her home country of Dubai. The oil works in hair and on skin to moisturize, cleanse, and heal, and works as a beauty and health product. She uses the highest quality of ingredients, and it is a product that the entire family can use - men, women, and children.
Veronica is a Home based instructor providing virtual coursework in arts education with an emphasis on African American culture; offering strategic advice and services for organizations seeking to identify changes needed in existing policies concerning racial equity and social emotional learning for students of color.
Hannah started her Korean-inspired sparkling beverage company with the hopes of bringing a fresh Asian-American and female perspective to the beverage industry. Her sodas have a unique flavor profile that doesn't really exist in the market today - combining fresh spices and fruits to create high quality, no preservative, low sugar beverages. She hopes to continue expanding her products, creating new flavors inspired by traditional Korean brews.
Erin creates functional ceramics to be enjoyed at the table and in the home. All of her work is produced by hand and is inherently unique, made from start-to-finish in her Queens studio. Utilizing traditional practices of ceramics and illustration, Erin’s work celebrates the home and the urban landscape. She believes functional ceramics are powerful because they are art objects we incorporate into our daily lives and rituals.
Ayanna is an author and mindset coach. Born in Brooklyn and raised in the deep south of Savannah, Georgia, telling stories gave Ayanna an outlet and a safe haven to create. Her writing has been motivated by a mentor’s comparison of her to Harriet Tubman. She helps her clients find faith in themselves and their own personal triumphs and skills, and find what freedom looks like for them.
Imani has created an online platform that she hopes to be the epicenter of creativity, community, innovation, and social impact. She thrives on creating representation for underrepresented people, whether in wellness, art, community, business, and culture. One way of achieving this has been with the creation of a live virtual marketplace that connects BIPOC-owned businesses to conscious consumers.
Twila is the owner of New Orleans' only LGBTQ+ and Black-owned pet care business. Her services include in-home pet care, gourmet dog treats, and a line of different products for pet owners/lovers. She's been working with clients since 2013 and has educated them on pet-ownership and supported them through pet deaths. Twila hopes to increase her sales and eventually open a brick and mortar.
Christie builds and sells beautiful, bespoke furniture out of natural local wood that she harvests herself. She builds cedar chests, benches, tables, among other things, all of which is heirloom quality. It is important to her that she is creating furniture that can be passed down from generation to generation. She loves building and creating these pieces, and it brings her a lot of joy.
Maria offers a variety of marketing services including graphic design, social media, web design, and troubleshooting, typically to those who own businesses and need tailored support. Her prices are affordable, and she is engaging and enjoyable to work with. She hopes to continue expanding her business.