HERE'S A LIST OF 10 AMAZING BLACK WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT 💜
1. AZIZA
HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY
Aziza is the founder and sole designer of this uniquely beautiful jewelry line. She describes her creations as cultural, godly, bold, statement pieces. Her inspiration comes from kings and queens of ancient Egypt and asks herself "What would I have worn back in those days?"
2. GOLDE
SUPERFOOD HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Trinity Mouzon Wofford, co-founder, and CEO of Golde wanted to bring "good vibes to the wellness industry" and uses superfoods to create her health and beauty products. Her nourishing face mask is made with 100% pure, edible superfoods, and is "basically a green smoothie for your skin".
3. UNWRP
DESIGNER GIFT WRAP
Ashley Fouyolle, the founder of UNWRP, has taken gift-giving to a whole new level by bringing art to life in the creation of "frame-worthy gift wrap". Designs can be purchased in paper or reusable Japenese style Furoshiki cloth wraps and also on note cards, stickers, and even pillows.
4. SUKIE'S CANDLE COMPANY
EXOTIC SCENTED CANDLES
Sukie's Candle Co. creates fresh made to order candles that are eco-friendly, vegan, infused with essential oils, and hand-poured by the founder herself, Sukie. Her candles are made with "botanically rich aromas" and categories include citrus, fruity & tropics, spicy & woody, and floral.
5. MAYA'S COOKIES
VEGAN HOMEMADE COOKIES
Maya's Cookies, founded by Maya Madsen, bakes organic vegan cookies that are made in small batches and mixed by hand ensuring a genuine homemade taste. The cookies can be shipped or if you’re lucky enough to live in the greater San Diego area they can be found at various specialty shops and cafes and local farmer’s markets.
6. REDOUX
SCENT INSPIRED VEGAN SKINCARE
Asia Grant, the founder of this handmade 100% natural, vegan, skincare line, uses scent to stimulate our senses and evoke emotions. Her line of products includes a serum, soap, balm, and candle that she describes as "Our signature spicy citrus, with a twist".
7. PURHOME
NATURAL CLEANING PRODUCTS
Angela Richardson is the founder of this natural household product company. Her line of laundry care, bathroom, and kitchen cleaning products are made with organic, biodegradable, plant-based ingredients.
8. MENTED COSMETICS
SKIN TONE- MATCHING COSMETICS
Amanda Johnson and KJ Miller are the co-founders of Mented, which was created as a result of the search for the perfect nude shade of lipstick. Their line of vegan cruelty-free cosmetics includes complexion matching products for lips, eyes, face, and nails.
9. GALERIE.LA
ONLINE SUSTAINABLE BOUTIQUE
Dechel McKillian created Galerie.LA to bring “socially conscious fashion to the masses". Her website showcases a curated collection of sustainable, eco-friendly companies from emerging brands worldwide.
10. HOUSE OF AAMA
CULTURALLY INFLUENCED FASHION
Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka are the mother and daughter duo founders of House of AAMA, a company that “explores the folkways of the Black experience by designing timeless garments with nostalgic references…”. The use of rich colors, textures, and patterns is displayed beautifully in their collections.