Black History Month is here! For me it serves as an anniversary because I celebrate being a proud, black woman every single day. I try to support small black businesses as much as I can & I think you should too. Now more than ever our community and allies need to come together and support our black businesses. I've got you covered from clothing to mental health and everything in between. Here is a list of some of my favorite black owned businesses that I personally support and love. Check them out here in no particular order:
Studio Nine Seven Two - Luxury Candle Shop
Ampersand and Ellipses - Socially Empowering, Inspirational Tees & Accessories
Elle James Decor, LLC - Floral Sage Sticks, Incense & Home Decor
Thrive Health Lab- A Boutique Wellness Facility based in Los Angeles, virtual & in- person
JOURNEYFIT- Personal Training Gym based in Dallas, virtual & in- person
Shift Performance - Personal Trainer based in Dallas, virtual & in- person
The Lip Bar - A Vegan & Cruelty Free Beauty Brand
Simone's Aesthetic - A Vegan, Cruelty & Paraben Free Beauty Brand
Womainst Press - Part Sketchbook, Part Diary -- all Womanist
Black Girls Cook - Nonprofit Organization & Spice Store
Ainkas Jewels - A Premium Collection of Women's Fashion Jewelry.
Shop CNK - Clothing Brand of CNKDaily
Eeni Edit - Shop Art Prints, Phone Cases & more
Sacred Heart Collections - Women's Wear Clothing Brand
3:16 Collection - Lifestyle Apparel for the Modern Believer
Cookie Society - Gourmet Cookies based in Dallas, also ships nationally
Cree & Company - Beautiful One of a kind Jewelry Pieces
Jacob Clayton - Custom Clothier, Custom Shoes & Social Media Coach
E2 Creations - Focused on creating Functional Art
Vintage Howard University - Shop Vintage Inspired HBCU styles
Joy Pop - Earrings created from the understanding that Joy is a choice & Pop is your presence
Boss Women Media - Online hub for Career & Business Minded Women
LeRouge Cuisine - Personal Chef, based in Dallas
The Collective -Political Action Committee - Building Black Political Power
Walker's Legacy- A Global Platform for the Professional & Entrepreneurial Multicultural Woman
Respect HBCUs - Collegiate Apparel Line, Lifestyle & Movement
Courtney Gregory Realtor - Dallas based Realtor
Sean Gregory State Farm - Dallas based State Farm Agent
Earl Gordon State Farm - Dallas based State Farm Agent
Natasha Donielle - The Hair Vibez - Hair Stylist, Dallas based
Ashely Nicole Hair - Hair Stylist, Dallas based
Celebrity Beauty Waxing - Waxing/Aesthetician , Dallas based
Derrick Small The Barber - Barber, Dallas based
Devon "Therapist Dev" Estes - Licensed professional counselor, life coach & mental health consultant
The Prototype Life- Lifestyle management & personal concierge
Yuri Alexis Designs - Event Designer + Interior Stylist
Jennifer Parker Photography - Photographer & my own personal Photographer, Dallas based
Ashely Simmons -Dallas based Broker
Artistry by Ashley - MUA & my own personal MUA, Dallas based
La Hen Inc. - Lifestyle Concierge
And a gentle reminder for you all, in the words of James Brown, "Say it Loud, I'm BLACK and I'm Proud!"