5 (Not So) Small Businesses By Women for Women
photo: Oui the People
NOT ONLY DO WE TAKE PRIDE IN CELEBRATING FEMALE TALENTS IN ALL CREATIVE WORLDS, BUT IT’S IMPORTANT TO ALSO SPOTLIGHT WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS. WE BELIEVE THAT GIRLS WILL INVENT THE FUTURE IN ALL FORMS OF INDUSTRY BY CREATING JOBS, INFLUENCING CULTURE AND MARKET/ECONOMY AND PROVIDING OPEN PATHS TO THE NEXT GENERATIONS. IN THIS MONTH’S ROUND-UP WE TAKE PLEASURE IN INTRODUCING THESE FIVE GROWING BUSINESSES FOUNDED BY SMART, PASSIONATE AND HARD WORKING WOMEN.
BASE BUTTER
Base Butter is a crowdsourced line for oily and combo skin types. Founded by bestfriends She’Neil Johnson and Nicolette Graves who met in a “looking for roommate” Facebook group while at Howard University. Cut to New York City where they launched Body Butter with a mission to help women love and feel comfortable in their own skin, with products made from natural, toxin-free, sustainable ingredients.
In Vietnamese Om Som means noisy, rambunctious,riotous and often used by parents when scolding their kids in the back of the car. Sisters Vanessa and Kim Pham started Omsom to bring proud, loud Asian flavors to your pantry. Omsom starters are basically meal shortcuts for Asian dishes, a combination of authentic sauces, aromatics and seasonings. Starting at $12 per pack, Omsom offers 3 starter selections; Vietnamese Lemongrass BBQ pack, Thai Larb pack and the Filipino Sisig pack.
Dripkit is a simplified brewing kit that coffee snobs and novices can enjoy everyday. Founder and CEO Ilana Kruger has taken the guesswork out of making a great cup of coffee. With a background in fashion she is no stranger to early mornings and late work nights, Dripkit is for coffee drinkers who want fresh, tasteful brews that were ethically produced. Processed in small batches and working with family-run farms and cooperatives, Kruger is dedicated to creating a 100% biodegradable product and paying farmers fair wages.
Its original name was Oui Shave when Founder and CEO Karen Young launched the skin line in 2015. But, the more she got to know her customer base, by way of social media, emails and even phone conversations, Young realized that her brand was becoming a community. So, she changed the name to Oui the People to be an all inclusive, gender neutral brand. Come as you are, Oui the People offers a one-stop shop for bodycare and shave essentials including its award winning razor for sensitive skin.
Founded in 2016 by Anit Hora, Nanaka is for lightworkers, karma believers and those who aspire to be transcendental and spiritual. A personal care and lifestyle brand that is vegan, cruelty-free, intention based products from chakra inspired perfume oils, skincare and bath soaks.
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