What started as a creative, apartment-based outlet during Covid lockdowns grew into Mainland Vintage, a Brooklyn bath-and-body brand.
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She Turned Her Skin Struggles Into a Clean Sunscreen Brand
Frustrated with irritating sunscreens, beauty industry veteran Danvi Gill launched Cove Suncare to create the clean-mineral SPF for sensitive skin that she needed.
How She Turned One Rescue Dog’s Struggles Into a Pet Wellness Brand
Inspired by her dog’s allergies and skin issues, Chloe Clark, the founder of Simply Sage Dog Treats built a business around all-natural pet care.
A Beauty Brand Giving Back to Single Working Moms
Shan Berries launched Shades by Shan to bring affordable high-performance cosmetics to the market – and to help single parents through her nonprofit.
She Brings Function and Vibrance to Everyday Items
Skye Ding launched her homegoods brand, ANNOVA, to bring modern, colorful flatware to the kitchen.
An Emotional Support Dog Inspires a Business Venture
Chelsie-Jean Fernandez created a line of adjustable harnesses for pups of all sizes after adopting a Dachshund.
Each Piece of Her Furniture is Tailored to Clients’ Tastes
Charlotte Wissel’s design company, Artemis Virtu, collaborates with customers on crafting furniture that’s made to suit their individual tastes.
Her Plant-Based Skincare Line is Withstanding the Test of Time
Herbalist Julie Williams has been in the all-natural beauty business for over 20 years.
Helping You Throw a One-of-a-Kind Celebrations for Your Pet
Alejandra Avila creates personalized pet birthday party decorations through her company, PartyAnimal.
Conversation Decks Designed to Forge and Fortify Connections
Gina Greenwood and Chloe La Rosa created cards with thought-provoking prompts that foster deep conversations.
Her Picnic Set Makes Outdoor Dining Easy – and a Vibe
Nikki King’s Lax & Daisy company makes luxe picnic sets designed to turn your picnics into an aesthetic experience.
Her Card Decks Help People Explore Their Urban Backyards
Deanna Ratnikova launched The GO Deck to bring people together, outdoors, and on the move to their cities’ hottest spots.
She Developed Some of the World’s First Organic Period Products – Before it Was Cool
Susie Hewson is the founder of 35-year-old company Natracare, one of the first businesses to ever make and sell all-natural menstrual products.
A Comprehensive Digital Planner With a Paper-Planner Touch
Katy Allen’s app, Artful Agenda, combines the satisfaction of filling out a paper planner with the functionality of tapping into a digital calendar.
She’s Harnessing the Power of Plants to Nurture Skin
Patricia Walker uses ingredients plucked from her homestead to craft the cleaners, toners and moisturizers that make up her skincare line, Farm to Skin.
A Travel-Centric Card Game for Competitive Globetrotters
Dalene Heck’s brain child, Trip Chaser, is a mid-pandemic creation that’s perfect for wordly game lovers.
She’ll Help You Preserve Your Wedding Flowers
Grace Scott turns bouquets into art through her studio, For Keeps Florals.
Compostable Tableware to Use At Your Next Dinner Party
Laide Olambiwonnu launched her eco-friendly disposable dinnerware line, Pickytarian, to make hosting easier.
A Durable, Chic Umbrella Made of Ocean-Bound Plastic
Deirdre Horan is the founder of Dri, a company selling an eco-friendly alternative to your standard umbrella.
Light Therapy Products for Burned-Out Customers
Tammy Nevin wants to bring affordable and quality wellness products to the masses through her company, Happy Sol.
Using an Ancient Art Form to Make Greeting Cards
Huong Wolf’s company, Quilling Card, makes stationery and gifts using an intricate, centuries-old paper-shaping technique.
Her Single-Use Tableware is Made from Palm Leaves
Pallavi Pande’s eco-friendly line of disposable plates, bowls and spoons draws inspiration from her childhood.
Her Kitchen Gadget Makes Cooking Safer
Ever found yourself struggling to drift off because you’re worried you left the stove on? Akshita Iyer’s smart knob, Ome, is designed to help you sleep soundly once more.
A Clean, Inclusive Beauty Brand Inspired by Her Daughter
Lakeisha Turner, founder of Keisha Elise Cosmetics, wanted to sell vegan beauty products while also promoting diversity and giving back to her community.
Her Whimsical Pet Houses are the Cat’s Meow
Dawn LaFontaine’s business, Cat in The Box, makes colorful cardboard play structures for felines who think inside the box.
She Sells Vegan Chow Made for Woman’s Best Friend
Olga Millman’s dog food company, Vivus Pets, offers plant-based nutrition for her customers’ furry companions.
She Turns Her Playful Watercolors into Unique Stationary
Kyle Sommer’s scribbly works of art become thoughtful greeting cards, notebooks and planners through Sommer Letter Co., her stationary business.
This Entrepreneurial Duo is Selling a Journey in a Jar
Katerina Juskey and Victoria Mierzwa left their corporate jobs behind to launch their scented candle line, LOHN.
Her Warming Tech Fits Seamlessly Under Everyday Wear
Kristen Carbone’s company, Brilliantly, produces portable, rechargeable, easily concealed pads that effectively warm its wearers.
Her Pillows Are Her Own Dream Come True
Dihandria Bright makes throw pillows formed into customizable script sayings through her company, PillowScript.
She Wants to Help You Create the Perfect Greeting Card
Laura Thomson’s company WishBird Greetings allows customers to design a personalized greeting card from hundreds of templates.
Her Mugs Can Bring a Smile to Your Morning Cup of Joe
Sarah Cervantes designs mugs, stickers and wall prints with lighthearted sayings.
Her Simple Innovation Helps Customers Organize (Almost) Anything
Lisa Russac sells her three-clip hanging device, the Clip and Hang, to hold anything from keys and hats to pantry items.
Journals Designed to Work Around a Mother’s Busy Schedule
Allie Mirosevic creates thoughtful gratitude journals through her company, Bliss’d Co, to help stressed parents carve out intentional moments for themselves.
Their Body-Boosting Products Are Infused With Good Energy
Sisters Arianne Ortiz and Tara Raj used their combined knowledge of Reiki, crystals and energy healing to create bath product business Earth’s Farmacy.
Her Video Books Hold Sweet, Moving Memories
Ashley Kenny is the founder of Heirloom, a company that creates customizable books which play handheld home movies – perfect for sharing with loved ones.
She Wants You to Stop Doom-Scrolling and Start Creating
Allie Cunningham is the founder of Set It Down, a company selling macrame kits and puzzles, and offering tips and tricks for putting down your phone.
She Quit Her Dead-End Job to Start the Company of Her Dreams
Hannah Chapman is the founder of Ava May Aromas, which sells handmade candles, scented oils and more, all inspired by designer fragrances.
Her Shop Sells Sustainable Home Decor Made by Local Artisans
Teresa Olson is the founder of Olson House, a Milwaukee brick-and-mortar shop (and accompanying website) selling Nordic-inspired, locally made home goods.
Her Products’ Scents are Inspired By Her Favorite Cities
Beatrice Olumhense is the founder of Patrickrow Maison, which sells a line of organic candles, diffusers and oils.
Reusable Wrapping Paper for the Gift of a Healthier Planet
Elizabeth Mueller created Swathe Gifts, a line of reusable, upcycled fabric gift wraps.
Her Gift Boxes Are Designed to Spark Joy in Life’s Tough Moments
Serena Houlihan created Le Wren Care gift boxes to uplift and support women going through challenges.
She Built Bowls to Keep Your Ice Cream Cool – And Your Soup, Hot
Jennifer Godkin is the founder of Calicle, a line of triple-insulated bowls designed to ensure that every meal (or dessert) can be enjoyed at a perfect temperature.
How ‘Trees and Seas’ Inspire This Entrepreneur’s Stationery Stock
Traci Bixby is the founder of artsy greeting card and prints company Mossy Blue Paper Studio.
She’s Creating Calming Scents to Promote Ultimate Relaxation
Since launching The Calm Joy Candle Co., entrepreneur Simone Maldonado learned a great deal about business ownership, sustainability – and herself.
Her Resin Art Started as a Pandemic Hobby. Now, It Makes Her Millions
Taylor Dean launched Tart By Taylor, a line of vibrant resin made objects, while passing time during Covid lockdowns. Today, she’s planning to go global.
This Plastic Surgeon Says Her Skin Care Line Gets Results Without Surgery
Michele Koo is the founder of Private Practice, a line of skin care products that puts nearly three decades of medical expertise into a bottle.
She’s a Mom of Two Making the Discreet Sex Toy No One Will Recognize
Xin Hamilton’s Freya sex toy may look and act like a razor – but it’s also a vibrator.
She Wants to Tackle Tricky Eczema – and Attitudes Towards It
Joanne Ang was inspired to create her skincare line, Kansoskin, after watching her brother suffer from severe eczema.
Her Candles Aim to Shine A Light on Mental Health Issues
Divina Casila started Depress Me Not Candles to make soothing gifts and give back to those who are struggling.