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Friends and Folks... This is the main event! Promoting new, upcoming black-owned and GenZ-owned businesses.
SYMMONE'S SOAPS
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Hi I’m Symmone, owner of Symmone’s Soaps & I handcraft natural soaps for the face and body. My products are specifically formulated to treat & care for Black skin. I have helped people all across the country with skin issues such as eczema, hyperpigmentation (dark spots), cystic acne, etc. I have something for everyone!
Check out her/their Instagram & her site to shop soap bars and scrubs!
CERANIC
Ceranic is a small UK business started by the black female artist Nicole, who took inspiration from her features which many people of colour share (high cheekbones, almond eyes and full lips) and used in her art. She shared her work on social media which grew an audience and interest of people from around the world and continues to create and grow in the world of ceramics.
Nicole sculpts a selection of mugs, vases, incense burners, and planters. She also accepts custom orders - Email her a one of a kind!
Check out her Instagram & her site to shop!
ALUSUS CREATIONS
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Hello! I am Londyn, the creator of Alusus Creations. Alusus Creations is a brand I created that specializes in crochet hats. I have several pre-made designs and also can create custom designs from anything you could imagine. I run my business 100% by myself from marketing on TikTok to driving to the post office to ship off orders. Alusus Creations is where I mix my creativity with my love for handmade creation. Expressing creativity is something I’ve always been fond of and do so through each individual stitch I make.
Check out her Instagram & her site to shop customs!
IRIDESCENT SAV Handmade Crochet
Savannah is a college student from Miami who handmakes all of her designs and creations. She also uses inspiration from her crochet mutuals or are Pinterest-inspired.
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I’ve been crocheting for 2 years now. Found the hobby on TikTok and wanted to try something new as I didn't have any hobbies my entire life. Since this was the time during the pandemic, I had all the time in the world to learn and improve.
Not only do I use crochet as an outlet but I use it to make other people happy and create inspiration. For the future, after I graduate with my criminal justice and sociology degree, I plan to earn an AA in fashion design. My goal is to learn the ins and outs of not only crochet, but other aspects of the fashion industry such as color’s, sewing, and more.
I am very grateful to earn an income on my favorite hobby meanwhile inspiring others that they could learn as well.
Check her out on Instagram - as well as TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube, & Depop [@Iridescentsav]!
BLUE LORE GENETICS
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Hello my name is Tyrek and I’m the Master Grower with BlueLoreGenetics (rebranding coming soon). I started growing July of 2021 as soon as the cannabis laws changed in VA. My partner and I have a lot of things in store for 2023 with the grow, we had a bump in the road and had to stop for a short time but we’re coming back bigger and better I promise you. We plan on becoming one of the top growing companies that Virginia will have to offer!
Check out their Instagram!
NINEFIFTEEN
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Yo, I’m Aris Henderson! I created Ninefifteen in 2021, originally as a creative outlet for myself featuring my art and clothing. I recently released my first set of T-shirts. The message on each shirt is “Create Your Own Place in this World” I chose this phrase because when I first started I was trying to find my lane and create something that resonated with me. I decided to finally create something of my own, on my own, that I want to share with everyone. It’s a message I often use to keep myself motivated and willing to take more risks in this new journey.
Check out his site to shop!
MARZ TEEZ
MARZ TEEZ is a graphic tee business meshing casual wear and fashion together, creating wearable art out of my original artwork. Marz focuses on turning thrifted clothing into graphic tees using his/their original photography.
Marz is DMV-residing and uses his/their skills as a multi-talented artist to learn new art forms, exploring different mediums for over a decade, and using his/their resolve to showcase their work by any means.
Check out their site for Tees, Hoodies, Prints, AND their Portfolio!
JUICYHEADS
Juicyheads was created in 2017, and is owned by twins who started selling Blankets, Pins, and Posters that are made with their own designs by @juicyoness & @lazerheadaze on Instagram. Their designs and products are based on their main interests - Anime and Music!
They have a collection of pieces for everyone, ranging from K-pop and other musical artists to Anime. Their goal for their business is to bring happiness to whoever comes across their creation.
Check out their site to see their collections and other products!
NATURAL QUEEN ESSENTIALS
Natural Queen Essentials is founded by Natasha Aldridge in 2020. She started her journey by using herbal blends to rid of her Stage 4 Endometriosis and Flares. From there, she used Yoni Steams with balanced herb blends and assisted her clients with fertility and other feminine obstacles.
She became a State Certified Full Spectrum Community Doula and has successfully helped many birthing persons deliver naturally and those who struggle with Endometriosis as she did. Since, she has furthered her career with Reiki and specialized in the Sacral Chakra/ Womb Reiki with both masculine and feminine souls.
Check out her LinkTree, Instagram, and Facebook for her other services like her Healthy Periods Information Class!
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Wassup, my name is Cash. I'm a college student and a clothing brand owner from Newark, NJ.
My main purpose for starting was to communicate with others. I'm not much of a talkative person, so I felt that clothing was my way of building connections with people who fit in the same category as me.
With my clothing brand, I'm really trying to mix mental health with streetwear. The name Nobrainer came from when I was going through a rough patch in my life and those moments made me feel like I wasn’t real in a sense. What I'm trying to accomplish with this is to push a message so others can understand that being in your “head” or depressed isn’t a faze, to push a message for others to value their mind … Everyone is so stuck on there physical characteristics and not their mental health.
Check out his Instagram and Website to shop!
CREATIONS BY JOS
Creations By Jos was created in 2013 and is owned by Joselyn Forbes, who is DMV-founded and is a Graphic Design student at North Carolina A&T.
She started her business creating handmade jewelry and charms. Now, Jos is a freelance artist and designer who also sells products and merch such as Tote Bags, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Stickers, Hats, and Prints of her drawings and graphic creations.
Check out her site for more information, to see her portfolio, and shop!! https://joselynforbes.squarespace.com/
