Whip It Goods Skincare

After making plant-based skincare for her daughter with eczema, Ashley's passion for natural formulations inspired her to launch her own company. Apart of a long lineage of entrepreneurs in her family, Ashley creates and distributes high-quality, plant-based skincare products formulated to heal, nourish, and revitalize the skin, offering accessible, inclusive alternatives free from harmful toxins and fillers. Now focused on funding and marketing to propel growth, she hopes to grow and scale the business.

Lofinda Luxury LC

Modupe is the founder of a luxury, hand-poured candle company. modupe's love of fragrance comes from her mother– no matter what was going on personally, her mother always looked and smelled good. modupe offers nostalgic fragrances inspired by her Nigerian heritage, that are free from harmful chemicals and encourage a sustainable self-care routine. modupe enjoys experimenting with different fragrances, and would like to expand her product line / inventory.

In the world of personal branding and styling, Elizabeth Lewis stands out as a true trailblazer. As the founder of Brand, Style & Bloom, she combines her passion for fashion with her expertise in branding to empower professionals to express their unique value. In this insightful interview, Elizabeth shares her journey, the inspiration behind her business, her experience with Start Small Think Big, and her thoughts on equitable entrepreneurship.

The Sistah Shop

The Sistah Shop is an initiative by The Sistahs in Business Expo, the nation’s only multi-city small business community created to celebrate and educate entrepreneurial women of color. Known as “a sanctuary for Sisterhood”, The Sistah Shop retails a curated line of products solely made by women of color, while also showcasing local vendors in a “pop-up” model on weekends. This model allows The Sistah Shop to feature more than 500 brands owned by women of color annually. Featured products range from clothing, accessories, books, health & beauty, home goods, art and more!

RICE

RICE is a business generator serving metro Atlanta, created to support Black entrepreneurs in overcoming the unique barriers they face in building thriving businesses. At 54,000 square feet, RICE is the largest center of its kind in the United States. Our BIG IDEAS model meets every business owner where they are on their journey, fortifying them with a community of support, increasing access and exposure, focused on transformational change. RICE honors the legacy and visionary leadership of one the greatest entrepreneurs the city of Atlanta ever produced, the late great Herman J.

Buy from a Black Woman

Black Women have been leading the numbers when it comes to starting a business... but annual sales for Black Women Business Owners are five times smaller than all Women-owned businesses due to lack of support and awareness. That’s where Buy from a Black Woman comes in. ​ Since 2016, Buy From A Black Woman has empowered, educated, and inspired Black Women business owners and the people who support them. A registered tax-exempt nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, Buy from a Black Woman ensures that Black Women have the tools and resources that will allow them to be successful.