30 Women-Owned Businesses to Support During Women's History Month and Year-Round

The Lit. Bar opened its doors on April 27, 2019 (National Indie Bookstore Day) and is currently the only brick & mortar bookstore serving the 1.5 million people of the Boogie Down Bronx. The venue encourages curious readers and welcomes literary and community gatherings—while the wine bar connects the great pastimes of social sipping and introverted reading. The store offers a selection of general interest books, gift items and events.

The mission of Eyeseeme African American Children's Bookstore is to be a resource to parents, teachers and schools in providing the very best children’s books on the market that promote positive images and stories about African American culture and history.

Not On The High Street was founded in 2006 by by Holly Tucker and Sophie Cornish. Not On The High Street is partnered with over 5,000 business owners and entrepreneurs, creating a central hub for people to find business owned by everyone from jewellery makers and engravers to chocolatiers and artisan bakers.

Darlyng and Co. is an online marketplace that takes the guesswork out of picking right products for your baby. It's a Black-owned site that offers everything from essentials like clothing and blankets to other necessities like toothpaste and bottles.

Let's admit it. We all love when a kid is dressed to the nines. That's why King + Lola offers cute clothing that you'll love and your kids will too. The brand sells t-shirts, denim and accessories that will mesh well with their already growing wardrobes. King + Lola is also a charitable brand that gives back a portion of their proceeds to organizations and non-profits regularly.

Founded by Coretta Owusu, Design Dua seeks to create opportunities for rural artisans through community empowerment, education and awareness. Design Dua sells handmade bassinets to showcases the true beauty of African design. It acts as a nifty storage option when your little ones aren't so little anymore.

Lizzo cofounded and launched Yitty in 2022 as a tie-in with Fabletics and has Adam Goldenberg, Don Ressler, and Kate Hudson as partners. Yitty focuses on selling body-inclusive activewear so that everybody can feel their best when active. The brand also sells size-inclusive lingerie and dresses.

Stephanie Li started the brand JW Pei with the goal of creating handbags that were an eco-friendly alternative to PVC and PU. Each handbag design has sustainability in mind and this helps the brand provide affordable options that will help you stay on trend.

Nancy Twine, CEO and founder of Briogeo Hair Care, realized that "natural hair care products" rarely live up to their hype. "We should treat our hair the same way we treat our skin; by nurturing it with ingredients that detoxify, hydrate, and protect," Twine said on her website. Twine uses her grandmother's beauty recipes, with the help of a natural chemist team, to create hair products that better meet the needs of a variety of hair types.

Marabou Design is owned and operated by Brandy Brown. The entrepreneur started the business almost 20 years ago with a focus on creating a new narrative around Black art and the conversations around these pieces.

Mented Cosmetics, founded by Amanda Johnson and KJ Miller, is a cosmetics company that finally answered the question, "Why is it so hard to find a good nude lip color?"

"That conversation sparked an idea, and that idea became the brand we are building today," the company's website reads. "We created Mented Cosmetics because we believe every woman should be able to find herself in the world of beauty, no matter her skin tone. We know you'll love being put first — because when it comes to beauty, no one deserves to be an afterthought.'

Founded by Malaika Jones, Brown Girl Jane is a plant-based wellness and beauty brand whose product range includes skincare, candles, fragrances and more. The entirety of Brown Girl Jane’s collection is ethically sourced, cruelty-free and vegan.

Developed by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Shari Hicks-Graham, LivSo is an expertly crafted skincare and haircare brand whose product range includes scalp lotions, shampoos and conditioners. Formulated from natural ingredients, like coconut oil, German chamomile flower, shea butter and aloe vera, their scalp moisturizing lotion has a lightweight feel that will leave your hair feeling non-greasy, fresh and healthy. Dr. Graham developed her brand after realizing that scalp irritation is a gateway to hair loss. She saw the embarrassment and emotional distress that this ailment causes, so she made LivSo to help people live healthily, confidently and beautifully.

Joey Baby is a handmade in NYC that focuses on offering high-quality, trendy natural pearl jewelry at a more affordable price. Starting in the summer of 2020, while the founder Joey Wong was pregnant, the brand has established itself as a stylish and trendy brand. The Nina necklace features mixed-size pearls and is gender-neutral for a versatile piece.

Pipcorn, a natural snack company, uses hole grain, gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified ingredients to create heirloom corn products. As Yola Robert wrote for Forbes in 2020, "By using minimal, clean ingredients, Pipcorn is revolutionizing traditional corn snacks with its staple ingredient heirloom corn, a mini-kernel corn that is delicate, tasty, won’t get stuck in teeth and is easier to digest."

Mini Melanie, a one stop shop for delicious and innovative desserts, was founded by sisters Diana and Melanie Moss. From corporate-branded treats to DIY baking kits to their signature truffles, the duo does it all with exceptional customer service and attention to detail.

Through her grandfather's legacy, Kahawa 1893 founder Margaret Nyamumbo created the Kenyan-derived and San Francisco-based brand after she studied abroad in the United States. The result is a line of coffees that offers a range of flavors and beverage shades. The Kenyan is a light-medium roast whole bean coffee that is flavor-rich, with hints of caramel, chocolate, sugar, berries and bright citrus, and was farmed by women farmers.

Les Chocolateries Askanya is Haiti’s first premier bean-to-bar chocolate company. Askanya offers chocolate bars in different cacao variations for a fun multipack. The br

Founded by Toyin Kolawole in 2015, Iya Foods crafts African-inspired dishes that are easy to consume and enjoy through their usage of African superfoods. The brand also sells gluten-free options for those who have dietary restrictions.

Founded by two college friends, Amanda Fields and Brendan Smith, Joe'y is a coffee alternative that harnesses the power of mushrooms, adaptogens and superfoods to give all the benefits of coffee (energy included!) without the caffeine and jitters. Based in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, Joe’y also offers a froth machine that'll add more pizazz to your morning cup of joe'y.