Olivia Carpenter’s cookie company, Via’s Cookies, offers treats for every diet, and donates a portion of its profits to marginalized students in need.
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Her Mobile Coffee Cart Creates Gathering Spaces Wherever it Goes
Iasia Montana-Maye’s business on wheels, Espressate, brings specialty coffee to events around Durham, North Carolina.
Her Edible Decorations are Perfect for Junior Chefs
Kristina Schlegel creates kid-friendly edible stickers and decorating kits through her company, Make Bake.
She Crafted a Caffeine-Free Coffee Alternative
Orleatha Smith is the founder of Sip Herbals, a line of teas designed to take the place of your cup of joe.
This Chef’s Culinary Creations Can Be Found on Your Grocery Store Shelves
Cassi Gregory is the proprietor of culinary line Chef Cassi’s Table – a growing food firm that grounded her after a significant scare.
She Brings Michelin-Star Pastry Skills to Her (Mostly) Vegan Bakery
Jennifer Yee’s Los Angeles bakery, Bakers Bench, churns out cookies, croissants and more for a range of palettes – and diets.
A DIY Dream-Come-True for Hot Sauce Lovers
Lauren Glenn is the founder of Delightfully Hot, which sells hot sauce-making kits that come in flavors found around the globe.
This Black-Owned Winery is Disrupting and Diversifying the Wine World
Jon’ll Boyd is making waves in a storied industry through her sustainable, locally grown Boyd Cru Wines.
Their Community Space Centers Black Artists
Dante Clemons and Brittney Williams are the co-founders of Origin Studio House, a safe haven offering art, food, drinks and belonging to Austin’s Black community.
She’s Bringing a World of Flavor Straight to Your Kitchen
Meaghan Thomas’ fair-trade spice company, Pinch Spice Market, whips up small-batch seasoning blends for adventurous home cooks.
Heavenly Brownies, Shipped Right to Your Door
Pamela Jablonski is the baker behind Pamela’s Brownies, which churns out the titular chocolatey sweet treats and ships them to hungry customers nationwide.
She’s On a Mission to Reshape The Wine Industry – for Women
Jill Osur is the founder of Teneral Cellars, a woman-owned wine company that donates 10% of profits to social justice organizations.
This Craft Coffee is For the Dog People
Morgan Szekely is the founder of Quirky Kin Co., a coffee subscription service that celebrates pups – and their pet parents.
The Sweet Treats She Made for Her Daughter Became Her Business
When her child was diagnosed with Celiac disease, Stacy Malinow started making gluten-free cookies and brownies. Now, they’re the cornerstone of confection company Bliss Pastries.
She’s Extending an Olive Branch – While Lifting Women Up
Hadas Lahav is the founder of Sindyanna of Galilee, an Israeli social enterprise led by a team of Arab and Jewish women working to create change – and olive oil.