During the pandemic, Asia decided she wanted to work for herself and do something that was both creative and accessible to her as a new mom, so she started doing photography and social media for a local barber shop. Since then, Asia started her social media management and photography business. Asia enjoys helping local businesses boost their visibility, and she prides herself in being professional, creative, intelligent, and collaborative. She hopes to continue growing her clientele of small businesses within her community.

Jennifer worked in hosiery design for many years before she grew interested in the enamel pin business. She noticed that there were many catchy pins available in English, but not many in Spanish. Beyond that, she realized there were none available in Spanglish, so she decided to create her own that are nostalgic and representative of people from her own community. She sells her work primarily in pop ups, and is always developing new products and catch phrases which have expanded beyond pins to include "Chancla Charms" (think Jibbits!) and patches.

While experimenting in the kitchen, Jamila stumbled upon a delicious and healthy coffee alternative, for those who are looking to cut down on caffeine, or struggle with the other side effects of coffee. Her unique blend combines chaga and roasted and ground date seeds. Everything is organic and locally sourced, and at this time, she does the packaging and grinding herself.

Elena has been in the hair and beauty industry for 20 years and she is proud of the hair products she has developed which are all natural and handmade. Her products are tailored to meet her clients' needs, and she is committed to helping her clients look their best and feel confident. She hopes to reach a broader audience and grow her sales so that she can continue to focus on the business full time.

Siobhan and her sister Monica were inspired to start their business by their grandmother and mother, who were also entrepreneurs. They honor family recipes in their delicious Caribbean-inspired beverages, which are all made with high-quality ingredients and without preservatives. They sell their drinks in pop-up shops and online.

Elizabeth is an Art Advisor, specializing in art selection and placement for interior design and architecture firms. She also brings budding collectors together with artwork that they would not have discovered on their own, and that is a deeply personal reflection of the individual or couple. Her mission is to promote the work of emerging artists, while successfully making acquisitions that resonate deeply with her clients.

Michelle is passionate about food systems education, community weaving, and food process transformation, and she incorporates all of this into her environmental nutrition consulting business, where she offers program design for nonprofits and NGOs looking to do this work both in the U.S. and abroad. She brings a unique approach, centering the role of diet for public health and ecosystem health improvement, and sits at the intersection of climate health and public health through diet.

Kiavonnie is a licensed aesthetician specializing in all-natural waxing and sugaring. She has perfected her technique to be as painless as possible, and she prides herself in her excellent customer service and affordable prices. She hopes to continue building out her clientele and eventually open her own studio.

Loretta is a graphic designer selling a catalog of radical designs intended to inspire change. She sells to wellness and educational professionals in the Philadelphia area with progressive ideals. Loretta hopes to grow and hold programming in order to build community + build bonds with her ideal / target customers.

After a personal health diagnosis and feeling burnt out in her advertising job, Asha found comfort and symptom relief in herbal teas which she began to make and share among friends and family. She ultimately developed specific formulas which she began to sell. Within her business she also works as a reiki practitioner and provides doula services. Overall, her business is focused on providing holistic health solutions, products, and practices primarily to women.