@daysoffbites

Before launching her company, she was in venture capital, investing in health and food-tech. She saw a problem with the way current food, healthcare, and agricultural systems work, and she wanted to contribute to changing them for the better. She found that food plays a big role in what allows us to seize the day. It scientifically affects how we feel, but advising people to “eat better” is easier said than done. It’s all about small steps. It’s the daily actions that add up.

Cue DAYS OFF: The *better for you,* upgraded dark chocolate that Tastes Naughty, but Acts Nice. Days Off Bites are made with clean ingredients you know and trust. They are gluten free, vegan, dairy free, paleo, refined sugar free, and made with 100% organic ingredients. They’re infused with superfoods, which consumers can enjoy daily without the stomach ache, sugar crash, or guilt that come with mainstream chocolate–because consumers deserve a DAY OFF from all that stress.

@taylormadepolish

…foundational understanding that in a hectic world, the simplest moments can create your most cherished memories. Taylor Made exists to curate those moments.

Taylor Made sits at the intersection of scrappy and stylish. We are deeply connected to our community. Every elevated clean-beauty experience is cause for a celebration. Even if it’s the first step for an individual discovering that perfect shade, that vibrant hue, that feeling of empowerment from mixing, wearing, or sharing our products – we celebrate because we know one size fits none, and we embrace all authentically unique paths into clean beauty.

@reneecarbonefleming

 – giving them the confidence and strength to be who they are and support them in pursuing their unique dreams, is Renee’s mission as a mother and entrepreneur.

She grew a multi-million dollars sales organization with Swarovski’s Touchstone Crystal and has trained & coached hundreds of women to build a business that fits into their lives. She is passionate about sharing the sparkle with others thru her online boutique, fundraising and sponsoring events.

@beedowntown

…Bee Downtown, installs and maintains beehives on corporate campuses while simultaneously providing year-round employee engagement and leadership development programming for many of the largest corporations in the world. A few of their “buzzy worthy” partners include Delta, Cricket Wireless, Dominion Energy, Cox Enterprises, Cisco, Microsoft, Mercedes Benz Stadium, John Deere and many more. The growing “beesness” now operates in Raleigh/Durham and Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Richmond, VA, Washington D.C., and Tampa, FL, with plans to continue their expansion across the east coast. Leigh-Kathryn is part of the TED speaking community, a 2017 Southern Living Southerner of the Year, a 2018 INC Magazine-30 Under 30 Rising Star, a 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur and North Carolina Woman of the Year, a 2020 Outstanding Young Alumnus from NC State University, and most recently named to the Forbes Next 1,000 list of entrepreneurs redefining the American dream.

By bringing sustainable agriculture back into many of our largest cities in the country, Bee Downtown is able to support our most important pollinator–they honeybee, while helping corporations cultivate great places to work. Bee Downtown is also the 2020 National Black Jar Honey Competition winner for the Best Tasting Honey in the United States.

@livepurecubes

…delicious, stress free, quick, and sustainable. After owning a corporate wellness company and mentoring thousands of clients to feel their best, they hit a stumbling block. Eating nutritious food was overwhelming, time consuming, confusing and often tasted inconsistent. The last thing these two women were planning to do was start a food company but after thoughtful consideration, they decided to bring the innovation of a pre-blended superfood smoothie cube to reality.

After a year of research, development and testing, Live Pure launched nationwide. Mary and Tiffany are passionate about helping people gain energy, lower stress and feel amazing. From day one they made a commitment to their customers to resource USDA organic ingredients and keep the business model as eco-friendly as possible. The company is not only passionate about sustainability and healthy ingredients, they have also partnered with an amazing non-profit organization Kenya Kids Can, who provide education and school lunch to kids in the Rift Valley of Kenya. Every Live Pure order feeds a child for 5 days within the Kenya Kids Can (KKC) program which is essential to their development and growth.

@sweetums.official

…of experience in healthcare and business development.

With vast expertise in mental health, a passion for innovation, and proven leadership skills, she developed Sweetums. This intimate wipe with flavor was designed in response to a growing market in the areas of feminine hygiene and sexual wellness. She invented Sweetums to help individuals close the pleasure gap and increase communication and play in the bedroom.

Sweetums was conceived with clinical awareness of the significant impact smell has on emotions. The sense of smell is deeply rooted in our brains and closely tied with emotion. With Sweetums, individuals can now use an intimate wipe that not only smells good, but tastes good, as well.

@organiccandyfactory

…daughter, Ginger, decided that she wanted to open a candy store when she was 5 (every child’s fantasy), Mom decided that it had to be Organic.

Who doesn’t like sweets? But with all the junk candy out there, they knew it had to be better. So many children have candies that are full of dyes, chemicals, toxins, gelatin (aka horse hoof, animal bones, and chemicals) and more. So Piper and Ginger set out to create a better option for kids and moms everywhere. The very first organic, vegan, kosher, gummy bears were born. Now you can satisfy your sweet tooth with healthier ingredients.

@shopjillandally

The success of these masks has led to the brand that is today’s Jill & Ally. Foundational to its identity is the charitable component on which it was created- for every mask purchased, one is donated to a frontline worker.
Owned and staffed completely by women, the company plays to both Jill & Ally’s strengths. Jill’s background as a previous executive in the apparel industry and her experience in merchandising and product development, and Ally’s in art, production and logistics has allowed the mother-daughter duo to create a lasting brand with a unique and dedicated audience.

Now Moving past masks, Jill & Ally aims to continue adding color and positivity to the world with their Crystal Manifestation Candles.

@hustleandhope

…in their career, mindset, and spirit. With each card purchase, simply grab a card, scan the QR code on the back, and unlock a FREE guide with tips ranging from resume help, interview best practices, self-care, budgeting, and more.

A little bit of HUSTLE and a little bit of HOPE make dreams reality!

@ab.lino

…heritage, the West Texas charm of our youth and a penchant for effortless chic, we’ve partnered with a team of master hat makers from a secluded village in central Mexico to design a hat that blends the perfect balance between contemporary and bohemian. Whether it’s for elegance, for everyday or for the billion moments in between.

@amandaryanhair

…As her clientele grew to include inspiring entrepreneurs and public figures, she knew it was time to cater to a larger audience. Amanda was looking for a way to influence more people’s hair, and as much as she may want to style everyone herself, she focused on ways she could reach new clients even during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Now, her accessory sets are beloved by personal clients and online buyers alike.

@sani

…They started Sani after feeling disconnected from their culture and realizing how many fellow South Asian Americans felt the same way. Through their brand they have brought their cultural identities together to help women everywhere channel the radiant energy rooted in South Asian fashion. Sani started with formalwear for Indian weddings and now the brand includes loungewear, bomber jackets, dresses, and more on the way. The designs are made in small batches by women-owned and run factories in India, using traditional craftsmanship and techniques.

@madamelemy

She attributed the diagnosis to long-term toxic chemical exposure from deodorants and antiperspirants containing aluminum.

After educating herself about the dangerous ingredients present in everyday personal care products and testing dozens of natural brands, she discovered the powerful use of lemons for deodorant, and realized it was one of the best deodorants without aluminum that actually worked for her.

Knowing it was not practical to cut up lemons to deodorize, she found a way to turn them into powder. With the help of an Oxford-trained chemist, and a former VP of R&D for Elizabeth Arden, they perfected the formula that is Madame Lemy today––a non-toxic powder that is highly effective at absorbing moisture and keeping odor at bay.

“Our mission is dedicated to my dear friend Stefanie LaRue. After 12 years of bravely fighting, she lost her battle to breast cancer. Because of her, I am able to offer a clean and effective deodorant women can feel safe using. I look forward to launching more products, and maintaining my mission of using only ethically sourced, natural ingredients and sustainable, luxurious packaging.”

She attributed the diagnosis to long-term toxic chemical exposure from deodorants and antiperspirants containing aluminum.
After educating herself about the dangerous ingredients present in everyday personal care products and testing dozens of natural brands, she discovered the powerful use of lemons for deodorant, and realized it was one of the best deodorants without aluminum that actually worked for her.
Knowing it was not practical to cut up lemons to deodorize, she found a way to turn them into powder. With the help of an Oxford-trained chemist, and a former VP of R&D for Elizabeth Arden, they perfected the formula that is Madame Lemy today––a non-toxic powder that is highly effective at absorbing moisture and keeping odor at bay.
“Our mission is dedicated to my dear friend Stefanie LaRue. After 12 years of bravely fighting, she lost her battle to breast cancer. Because of her, I am able to offer a clean and effective deodorant women can feel safe using. I look forward to launching more products, and maintaining my mission of using only ethically sourced, natural ingredients and sustainable, luxurious packaging.”