Ilene Marcus’ self-made iLean-Pan gives customers greater control over their cooking experiences.
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Adult Beverages Without the Hangover
Vanessa Royle and Mariah Hilton Wood are the founders of nonalcoholic beverage line Tilden Cocktails.
A Line of Healthy Pot Pies Inspired by a Founder’s Family
Sasha Millstein created her business, which sells frozen pot pies, utilizing her Aunt Ethel’s beloved recipe.
A Nutty Venture Run By an Inventive Aunt-Niece Duo
Diane and Laurel Orley are the co-founders of Daily Crunch, a unique and good-for-you snack line.
She’s Helping Cocktail Enthusiasts Level Up Their Home Bar
Bilqees Grant’s company, Helius Originals, makes luxury barware products that infuse cocktails (and food) with a rich, smoky flavor.
A Female-Founded Mezcal Brand That’s More Than ‘Smokey Tequila’
GG Mervis is on a mission to educate consumers about mezcal production, while bringing a one-of-a-kind mezcal to the American market.
She’s Feeding American Military Families in Need
Monica Bassett is the founder of Stronghold, a Kansas food pantry serving up food to soldiers and their loved ones.
She’s Serving Up Plant-Based Mexican Classics in Chicago
Bernice Vargas Luna’s taqueria, El Hongo Mágico, uses mushrooms to create vegetarian versions of the Mexican dishes she grew up with.
A B Corp Winery Based in Napa Valley
Jaime Araujo’s Trois Noix winery aims to make serious yet approachable wine.
Honey Harvested in Harlem
Theresa Crichlow is keeping bees, educating her community and selling delicious honey through her business, BeeFavored.
She’s Making Life Sweeter for Her Community
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.
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.
She’s a Classically Trained Pastry Chef Baking One of Life’s Simplest Pleasures
Tracy Mattson left a career as a fine-dining pastry chef to open her California bakery, COOKIE…take a bite!
Seeking New Adventures, She Started a Coffee Farm in Hawaii
Joanie Wynn is the co-founder of Kona Earth, a single-estate coffee farm on the big island where they roast and ship their harvests to customers throughout the U.S.
Her Superfood Powders Helped Her Son Regain His Health
Sylvia Ortiz is the founder of MacroLife Naturals, a mission-based legacy brand that’s been bringing the (powdered) good stuff to customers – and her family – for 25 years.
Her Snack Company Provides Opportunities to Folks With Autism
Jennifer Weise is the founder of Bee Free, a line of gluten-free granola snacks inspired by her son, who was diagnosed with the developmental disorder.
She Packs Her Sparkling Waters With the Good Stuff
Cristina Kown is the co-founder of All Phenoms, a line of sparkling waters infused with vitamins, adaptogens, organic fruit and more.
She Wanted a Tea to Replace Caffeine and Alcohol
Allison Ullo is the founder of luxury herbal tea brand Leaves of Leisure.
On a Dare, She Added Hot Sauce to Coffee…And a Business Was Born
Lauren D’Souza is the founder of Ujjo, which uses spices to amp up the heat in your morning brew.
She Wants to Bring Orange Wine to the Masses
Doreen Winkler of Orange Glou has the hottest old thing to bring to your next safe shindig.
She’s Got Everything You Need to Stay Healthy, All in 1 Online Shop
Zippy Pantry, founded by Ericka Mabrie and Alexa Lombardo, lets wellness-oriented shoppers sort groceries by health benefit.
She’s a Jam Maker Churning Out Untraditional Flavors
Julie Deck is the founder of Coo Moo Jams.
She’s On a Mission to Make Gluten-Free Carbs Delicious
Michelle Carfagno is the founder of The Greater Knead.
She’s Bringing the Ritual of Yerba Maté to the U.S.A
Ana Goldseker is the founder of SoulMate Yerba Co.
Her E-Commerce Platform Brings Natural Wine Right To Your Door
Holly Berrigan is the founder of Mysa Natural Wine.
She’s Shipping Healthy Monthly Snack Boxes Across The Country
Christy Venter is the founder of HealthyMe Living.
Her App Is Connecting Wine Lovers With Wine Professionals
Vanessa Raymond is the founder of Telesomm, an app for custom wine experiences.
She’s Crafting Sparkling Probiotic Drinks From Real Herbs & Fruit
Rosa Li is the founder of Wildwonder, a company that makes functional gut health beverages.
Their Cooking Kits Teach Culinary Techniques From Around The World
Kim Cruickshanks and Kim Hoffman are the founders of Cooking Gift Set Co.
She Wants To Change The Way People Perceive Boxed Wine
Betsy Hendershot is the founder of Downward Dog Wine, a boxed wine made from American grown grapes.
She’s Bringing Plant-Based Pre-Made Meals Straight To Your Door
Nat Jaconetty is the founder of Herb & Seed, a plant-based, sustainable meal delivery service based in Los Angeles.
She Needed A Pandemic Pivot For Her Hospitality Skill Set
Loni Paige is the founder of Mixology Mixer, a company that enables everyone to become their own at-home mixologist.
She’s Brewing Tea With A Socially Conscious Mission
Brook Eddy is the founder of Bhakti, a craft-brewed chai tea company, whose profits support organizations that empower women and girls.
She’s A California Winemaker Leveling the Playing Field for Women in Wine
Katy Wilson is the founder of LaRue Wines, a Sonoma, California Winery.
She Started One of The Most Successful Catering Companies in Dallas – And The Pandemic Isn’t Slowing Her Down
Jolie Oree-Bailey is the founder and head chef of Low Country Quisine.
She’s a Pastry Chef Finding New Ways to Stay Afloat Amidst COVID-19
Lanette Miles runs Contessa The Baker, an online shop shipping sweet treats across the country.
She’s Bringing Science and Innovation to a Thousand Year Old Cooking Tradition
Alpana Tiwari is the founder of Nushka Kitchen, a company bringing authentic Ayurvedic cooking practices to maternity supplements.