We thought a Holiday episode where we share some of our favorite female owned and operated businesses and products would be so much fun! Our hope is that you discover some great products for holiday gifting (or for yourself) AND be inspired by these women who are busy working their own businesses! They are making it happen! Even though we love the stores and products we talk about today, we didn’t necessarily know the stories and the why behind the entrepreneurs before we talked to them recently. Well, we LOVED getting to know these female entrepreneurs and the “why” behind what they are doing.
We also asked some of these ladies the bravest things they have done when it comes to their businesses. You are going to love hearing their stories and their bravery! Each one of these businesses and their websites are linked to make your Holiday shopping so easy. And, they are not endorsements or paid ads…we are just shouting them out because we love their stories and their products and we think you will too!
Click HERE to let us know your top 3 favorite shops! We’ll draw a winner from each shop (on December 21, 2022) to win a gift certificate!
Little Bloom Clay Co
Created by Mom, RN and Lactation Consultant, Nicolle! She started making clay earrings for herself after the birth of her second baby because she felt like she had lost a bit of herself after having. She LOVES seeing her creations on her customers (so if you buy from her, send her a pic – she would love that). She also loves to create custom pieces for any special occasion too.
Free shipping for $35+ orders. You can also find her work on Instagram at Little Bloom Clay Co. If you pick this as one of your three, you might win $35 in products.
IG – @littlebloomclayco
Hand Me Up
Nicole discovered the world of ethical and sustainable fashion and dove into the environmental impacts of fast fashion as well as the humanitarian issues it creates with forced labor and unethical working conditions. Kara loves to conquer just about anything – even the fast fashion industry, so when Nicole expressed concerns about the fast fashion industry, Kara hopped on board.
They always knew they wanted to own a business together, so one day the ideas of sharing their own kids’ clothes plus the problem of overconsumption and textile waste collided into the idea of Hand Me Up. Kara wanted to make the conscious consumer decision as easy as possible for busy moms. Nicole wanted an avenue to educate the general consumer on the impact of their choices. Hand Me Up became the avenue to do both. They firmly believe moms can change the world.
It’s so fun and EASY to shop with Hand Me Up – you simply tell them the size and gender of clothing you need. They send you 7 pre-loved items styled for your child in mix and match outfits.
They’ll choose 3 tops and 3 bottoms + one bonus item. One lucky listener will win a free bag of clothing – a $40 value!
IG – @handmeup_shop
Shop Stitches by Cass on Etsy
If you have young kids OR are a pet parent, pay attention. The sweaters are hand embroidered and Cass can put any word or name on them. You have to see these to really appreciate how awesome they are. She has an array of sweater colors and thread colors, so you can customize these. She also has the cutest pet portrait sweatshirts that I have ever seen.
Cass is giving our listeners a Discount Code – how awesome is that – good through the month of December BRAVE10 to get 10% off of your order. Go check her out on Instagram and Etsy. AND one of you will be selected to get one free product of your choice!
IG – @stitchesbycass
The Kitchen Store & More
This is a great place to find stocking stuffers because they have so many unique things to gift! We also love their dips, mugs, coffee, giant soup/bowl/spoon with a soup mix combo that wraps up so cute! I have given those a lot as teachers gifts and graduation gifts!
They have a fabulous website where you will find all things for the kitchen and then “the more” is an evolving mix of home finishings and lifestyle accessories. They are constantly evolving to bring the latest trends and classic items to the store and website. One of you will win a $30 gift certificate to spend in the store or online.
IG – @thekitchenstoreandmore
Topanga Scents
Erin Williams, accidental entrepreneur and Co-CEO of this company was actually a guest on episode 2. The company makes an affordable luxury laundry line with lasting scents. Each scent is different, and most come in Luxury Laundry Detergent, Fabric Spray (one of my fav products for the dryer and rugs and cloth furniture, inside of my kids shoes, closets, etc., multipurpose cleaners (safe for solid surface Countertops). They are a Network Marketing company and are actively looking for distributors.
The products make the BEST gifts. We like to bundle the travel sizes together and gift them for teachers gifts, friends and gift exchanges. The travel sizes start at $5 each. If you pick Topanga as one of your Top 3, then you might $30 in products of your choice!
Opal and Onyx Cookie Co.
Opal & Onyx Cookie Co. was initially started in 2020 by Hilary Deville as a cottage business, baking cookies in her home and selling at local farmer’s markets. And then, in August of 2021, she took the leap and opened a physical location and has since bloomed into a bustling bakery located in the Texas Hill Country. She serves delicious cookies inspired by science. She has a really cool story and you can go listen to episode 4 where Hilary shares her journey to entrepreneurship.
Hilary says, “We believe we not only provide amazing cookies, but we bake bite sized pieces of happiness!”
You can order cookies to be shipped nationwide! If you pick Opal & Onyx as one of your 3 favorites when you click the form, one of you will get a $30 GC for you to order exactly what you’d like!
IG – @opalandonyxcookieco
Sipology
If you want to be inspired by someone who shows up consistently for her customers and is truly authentic, Christina Thompson is your girl. Her videos make us laugh and always teach us something.
About 3 years ago, she went from drinking 2 pots a coffee a day to a loose leaf tea and matcha and fell in love with all things Sipology. Bluest Blueberry is what changed her taste preference and broke her longtime love affair with coffee. The Canadian company offers loose leaf tea, matcha, latte mixes, hot chocolates, powder vitamin boosts, green, soups and teaware. If you pick Christina and Sipology as one of your Top 3 on our form, you might win $30 in credit towards her products.
Simply Tiff’s
Simply Tiffs is a small batch skin care line created by Tiffany Phillips in the Texas Hill Country. Simply Tiff’s strives to provide handmade products with the purest ingredients that promote wellness in the healthiest manner.
Tiff’s background and love of science, research, and biochemistry served her well after her daughter was born with a severe dairy and soy protein allergy. Throughout continuous reading and research, a fiery passion was ignited to develop all-natural products to help not only her family, but others with their skincare, health, and wellness needs. All skincare and salves are formulated with therapeutic-grade essential oils for their healing, nourishing, and cleansing properties. One of you will win a $30 gift certificate to shop her products!
IG – @simplytiffstx
The Rustic Child
The Rustic Child Apparel Company started as a passion project of Lauren Hall’s during a hard season. She needed a creative outlet that would help her feel more like herself again; an old soul who loves being outdoors and can use her skills to be a light.
Nothing makes her feel more like herself than when she is closer to our creator, and exploring His creation. So, designing t-shirts based around nature was her ultimate dream. She wanted to use the skills given to her to capture peaceful moments that portray God’s beauty, and also inspire others to live in the light. Thus came the name, “Rustic Child.” She sells T-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, long sleeves, beanies, and weather resistant/dishwasher safe stickers inspired by the outdoors. If you pick the Rustic Child as your Top 3 on our form, you will get a $30 credit toward one of the products!
IG – @therusticchild
EmmaLou Design Studio
From custom vinyl products, to cake toppers, cutting boards, cookbook stands, stationary and notes, custom signs, sticker labels and more, Mandi is a mom and loves being creative. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, message her for what you want! They can make it! If you pick EmmaLou Design Studio as one of your Top 3, you could win $30 in product credit!
Pomifera
This is a company that prides itself on being simple, honest and humble! Their products (for your hair, body, face and home) are amazing and they strive to have a net-zero carbon footprint.
If you pick Pomifera with Kelly as your Top 3, you could win $30 toward the product of your choice!
Click HERE to let us know your top 3 favorite shops! We’ll draw a winner from each shop (on December 21, 2022) to win a gift certificate!
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