Purchase Power - every time we shop, we vote with our wallets.
Support locally owned women-led small businesses with our guide.
Purchase power is an individual’s ability and influence when they make decisions around spending or consumption of goods or services. Our buying decisions, or purchase power, touch nearly every aspect of our lives. From the food we eat, the cloths we wear, and restaurants we frequent. The products and services we buy impact our world economically, environmentally, and socially.
Chelle's Kitchen
Chef Lachelle has been an impactful chef in the Twin Cities Food Scene. She has also started Healthy Roots Institute and is planning on growing that in the future.
K's Revolutionary Catering
K's Revolutionary Catering was started by two African women who shared the same mindset around cultural traditions and non-traditional ideas of food. They create food and “Stay Well Tonic” with love to feed the mind, body, and soul.
Black Garnet Books
Black Garnet Books is a Black, woman-owned bookstore located in the Twin Cities! They primarily stock literature by Black and racially-diverse authors.
Strive Publishing
Strive Publishing's vision is to give all children the opportunity to see African American culture from different perspectives, and to provide pathways for illuminating stories across cultures and generations. They will begin by filling the need for picture books and young adult novels that our children can see themselves in, and work toward filling the need for a diverse range of representation in children’s, young adult, and adult genres.
Arway LLC
ARWAY: "Mua Nah" (KRU Language) translates as: Beautiful...."It's Me". ARWAY uses art as a vehicle for social change. Their sole objective is to engage Liberian youth in the art sector by encouraging collaboration with Liberian Artists to create appealing products. ARWAY produces beautiful handmade bags and earrings.
Trista Harris Counsulting, LLC - DBA FutureGood
Trista Harris is an advocate for leaders in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors.
Kobi Co.
Stay cozy! Kobi Co. makes candles, salt soaks, bath bombs, and luxury mists. The owner, Kobi, is a senior in high school and started this business as a way to save up to go to college!
Coconut Whisk
Coconut Whisk is a mission-driven vegan & gluten-free baking mix company that helps busy families create healthy indulgences & positive kitchen experiences. Their yummy-tasting baking mixes are easy-to-make, dietitian-approved, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, soy-free, non-GMO and made without preservatives or artificial ingredients.
Lovely’s Sewing & Arts Collective
Their mission is to shift the mindsets of youth through unity and community bridge building, one stitch at a time. They teach youth sewing, yoga, dance, public speaking, entrepreneurship, poetry and so many other life skills. They use these skills as tools to teach patience, focus, leadership and accountability.
Maazah
Maazah Chutney is a small-batch, gourmet goes-with-anything condiment, inspired by the Sajady sister's’ mother. Growing up, their Mom made “Magic Green Sauce”. They put it on everything, and they are STILL putting on everything!
Qe’Bella Couture
Qe'Bella broken down means: (Qe) beginning (Bella) beautiful. Qe'Bella appeals to different impulses by diversifying lines and accommodating the Ready-to-wear street savvy to high-end couture. Everything from a simple pair of jeans to extravagant wedding dresses with hand embroidery and embellishments.
Revival Training LLC
Revival Training’s customized personal training approach allows them to work with individuals from all walks of life through their own personal journeys. Their ultimate goal is to help folks get in tune with their mind, body, and soul so that they can experience holistic wellness, health, and continuous growth.
Rocky Robinson
Rocky Robinson was created to encourage girls to be at their best and to love themselves both inside and out, flaws and all! Rocky was made with love, respect and authenticity. By purchasing Rocky Robinson products, you help build dreams. Rocky products include lotion, shower gel, lip balm, and hand sanitizer.
House of Gristle
House of Gristle is a popular pop-up and catering operation. Jametta Raspberry is known for her bold flavors, flawless technique, and a voracious curiosity, driven to learn and share her wealth of knowledge. Passionate about social change, she also mentors women through the Ramsey County Correctional Facility Culinary Arts program in hopes of bypassing the prison pipeline system.
Hair Love, LLC
Hair Love, LLC is a microblading studio in Maple Grove, MN. Taquisha Jallah, the founder and owner is a MN state licensed cosmetic tattooist specializing in providing the highest quality of microblading services through her continuous education and training. Hair Love, LLC also provides the highest quality of raw virgin hair extensions including Cambodian and Indian hair bundles, closures, frontals, and wigs.
Wind & Echo
Wind & Echo maximizes the reach of impact-driven women and conscious brands through strategy and business development consulting. They also curate a unique, online pop-up market to amplify sustainable brands led by women.
Twin Cities Mobile Mommy
Twin Cities Mobile Mommy is a concierge service for busy families. Services range from tidying up, home organizing, and completing a number of other projects on that lingering to-do list.
CM Fitness
CM Fitness has a wide range of group fitness classes for all levels taught by supportive and personable instructors.