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Go-To Small Businesses and Services

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All my favorite small businesses I recommend, support and have connected with.
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Graphic Design

 
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Custom graphic design and brand identity design services for solopreneurs, business owners, and entrepreneurs.
Ai-Konic Graphics

Clothing

 
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Athleisure brand made to uplift and re-invest back into the black community while remaining stylish at the same time.
Actively Black Athleisure Wear
 
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Founded by Lyndsay. Bold clothing that symbolizes the future of black women. Outerwear, athleisure, The Andikra Collection, The Future is Female and Black
IN X OUT | Let the crowd follow you.
 
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Black-owned, woman-founded t-shirt company with MESSages that gives you a voice by creator Kalilah Wright
MESS in a Bottle
 
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From all the hoodies and shirts, black owned business that focuses on the style in academia, video games, comics, and all things "geeky."
Nerd & Geek Clothing | Oversized Tees & Hoodies | Nerd Garb Collection

Hair Salons & Shops

 
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Beauty, Style and Wellness comes together and also have a champagne bar.
Glow + Flow Beauty Online

Art

 
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Create-O Potatoe, by illustrator Danyel Poindexter, offers cute keychains, prints, stickers, and downloadables to brighten your space. The shop is perfect for fans of adorable, child- and parent-friendly designs.
Create-O Potatoe
 
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Art created and inspired by culture, experiences and what can’t be expressed through talking and words.
Artwork by Mellyssa
 
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Printmaker and artist
The Little Friends of Printmaking Ye Olde Shoppe

Baby & Kids

 
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Zuri & Dre is a plush doll, stationery, accessories & home decor brand that celebrates uniqueness and aims to diversify toy boxes, plush collections & everyday life.
Zuri & Dre: Plush Dolls
 
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Math help and confidence in a box for 3rd-8th graders and their Caring Adults!
Math Help and Confidence - Black Girl MATHgic
 
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Lovehearted Kiddos is all about bringing big energy and playful vibes to kids' wardrobes with one-of-a-kind Bow. We're here to add a little magic to everyday moments, keeping things fun, fresh, and full of love.
Lovehearted Kiddos | Playful, Imaginative Kids Accessories + Apparel

Fitness

 
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As real as it gets. Great glute workouts, solid on nutrition, and will always be real.
Ava 🏋🏾‍♀️ — Bio Site
 
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I know both Hannah and Paulo since 2015. Hannah is the sweetest person and her workouts are as real as it gets. Amazing community and excellent support outside of fitness too.
Hannah Eden Fitness - Home
 
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Always amazing with her workouts and community. Kindest woman to meet too. Always finding ways to do things naturally too when it comes to nutrition and taking supplements.
Massy Arias | Creator of the MA Warrior Challenge

Skin Care

 
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Just discovered this brand and I’m loving that it’s great for sensitive skin and is also a small black owned business.
PLAY PITS 2 Pack Natural Deodorant QUEEN Scent

Black Owned

 
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Black owned brand that sells this cute tote bag. There’s the cute brown but they have black and blue. The blue shade is my personal favorite.
Téhon Pebbled Vegan Leather Bag
 
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Black owned brand by Jevoni (whose a registered nurse) created representation of black women who wants, needs and deserves that’s high quality and hand crafted handbags to match their style
NUDE Mini - Cinnamon
 
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Such a classic tote bag from a black own brand: SILY (sis, I love you) by Ruth Yasmin. They also dedicate 2.5% of their profits to supporting youth in underserved communities.
At Ease Tote | Deep Charcoal
 
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Great for the everyday carry and it’s black owned. They also go out their way to teach about entrepreneurship too.
BB Inc Signature Tote Bag
 
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She’s 21-years old and made a cute, breathable pajama set with lounge bra and she recently added a silk bonnet. I love when younger people create brands
Ehisleepwear
 
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I love poetry and this one is from a small business owner. This is always such an awesome thing when I see others writing poetry too.
From the Stars of Sirius - Songs & Poems