Infectious Greetings
by Aarica Smith

Infectious Greetings is the creative greeting card company created and designed by Aarica J. Smith. Based in the Metro Atlanta area and an affiliate of the designer's art group, Infectious Design Co., Infectious Greetings wants to ignite the passion that people feel when they receive a tangible note by hand or in the mail. The expression of gratitude, love, or just a hug can spring off of a card and into their hearts, knowing that someone cared enough to think of them.

Anna+Pookie
by Andrea Lyons

Anna + Pookie is an online retailer that believes that party supplies should celebrate, empower, and feature black and brown characters! More so than ever, black and brown children deserve representation and whimsical celebrations. And the brand is here to make sure that those occasions happen more often and more efficiently than ever before. This is why the brand offers a selection of diverse products, creatively curated, and shipped right to your door. They believe that any well-put-together party will have imperfections, and there shouldn't be any pressure to get everything right. They'd rather you spend more time enjoying the celebration and making-because after all the people are the ones that make the party. Right? ANNA+POOKIE is here to make sure that everyone has a good time and create memorable moments.

Luxuriant Lashes
by Monisha Taylor

I am a wife and mom of 2 kids. I wanted lashes but didn't want to have to use glue to put them on or get lash extensions again especially now so this was a great option for me. I jumped in to offer this option to other women who also just want to feel beautiful. Nothing like an amazing pair of lashes to change your whole look for the better in less than 5 minutes!

Oasis Soul Scent Co.
by Lola Pyne

Oasis Soul Scent Co. crafts luxuriously scented candles and home & body treats with natural ingredients & lasting fragrances inspired by soulful music. Products are handmade with love in Maryland, USA. Coconut Wax ~ Lead-free Cotton Wicks ~ Phthalate-free Fragrances

THE 1881 Collection Boutique
by Dionne Cowan

Apparel and accessories celebrating the culture and Sisterhood of Spelman College

Swag by Asayo
by Kelley Nayo-Jahi

We specialize in corporate gift boxes for virtual events, team gifts and care packages. All of the products in our gift boxes are from Black and Latinx owned small business.

Sister Journals
by Shaunte Parker

Sister Journal Notebooks / 150 pages Wide Ruled School Notebook / For notes, starting your future book or blog, lists, bedside table, journaling or a diary by Shaunte’ Parker

The sister journals are notebooks created for people everywhere. Sisters, friends, fellow Spelman Alumna and ladies of the Divine 9 will find these journals especially useful to give as gifts, great keepsakes, and to just have some fun with making lists, capturing thoughts, journaling, taking notes at meetings, writing poetry, blogging or just as a place to share and store your memories. The journals come in six different variations of style and color.

Ms. Peach Plus Designs
by Amanda Means

Ms. Peach Plus Designs creates activities, gifts, and designs for teachers and those who love them. Specializing in hand-lettered goods and engaging activities for primary grades, Ms. Peach Plus Designs believes in supporting teachers well, so they can make time for what matters most.

Colorstreet
by Hillarey Richards

Colorstreet is 100% nail polish. It is made in the USA. It hss a wear time from 10 to 14 days. Base, color, and top coat all in one. There is no dry time. Colorstreet adheres to nails instantly. It is removed with nail polish remover.

Our Busy Beehive
by Kimmia Montgomery

Have something you want made, customized and/or personalized? If so, let Our Busy Beehive bring your design ideas to life. We are a family run business that specializes in custom graphic t-shirts, sweats, accessories, home decor and high-fashion quality masks. Our works range from children to adult sizes, celebrating HBCUs and the socially conscientious. Our desire is to create smiles one creation at a time. Visit our site and let us know what we can get BUSY creating for you!

Food Earth Birth
by Andrea Blanton

FOOD EARTH BIRTH offers earth based services for a natural lifestyle. We are a small company rooted in earth-based services including small herbal tea products, garden know-hows , and natural birth work. While honoring the earth, we center on environmental sustainability and local economy.

Bratty and Bossy
by KeyAndra Hodge

Bratty and Bossy is a Personal Style Company and online boutique. Bratty and Bossy started out as a Fashion Blog ran by KeyAndra Hodge, while she attended Spelman College. After living overseas in Southern Africa and seeing the power of entrepreneurship, KeyAndra felt inspired to start her own company. Bratty and Bossy is here to serve women and make sure they are both seen and heard when they enter every room, whether it be a meeting at work or picking up he kids in car pool. We offer an array of styling services to make being well dressed simplified.

Grey T. Williams Clothier
by Latrice James

Children’s Retail Store for little boys

Toni’s Spicy Mama Hot Sauce
by Asia Favors

Gourmet Natural carrot based hot sauces! Garlic for a little savory, Mango for a little sweet, Habanero for classic hot, & Extra Hot for that kick!🔥🌶🥕

Body Butter by Kelley
by Kelley Nayo-Jahi

This plant based skin and hair moisturizer melts in your hands, glides on smoothly and can be used year round. Use as an all over moisturizer, or use small amounts on problem areas. 4 plant based Ingredients and no preservatives. Buy a jar today and #SmellLoved

Keep On Boutique
by Keydra Phillips-Oladapo

“Every piece sold helps a single mom keep on!”

The line offers an eclectic mix of carefully-curated crystal, gemstone, and lava beaded jewelry, in addition to a premier selection of bright and bold Kimono / Poncho / Ruana / Shawl accessories. Each accessory piece has a description of the personal care energy it brings, so you’ll always discover something unique and uncommon on every visit. Promoting good vibes only is one of our mottos. We are a boutique that only offers a few quantities of each item, so everything you find is personal and uniquely yours. Each piece is hand selected and each piece contributes to the well-being of the purchaser as well as to a network of moms. Our tag line is “every piece sold helps a single mom keep on” – to move forward with resilience despite challenges.

House Of Oya Botanica
by Jennifer Watson

Jennifer is a dedicated spiritual practitioner and Olorisha priestess with a desire to change the world through her services and products. As a result, she opened House Of Oya Botanica to serve the world. Currently, she serves the entire US and has products that can be found in 25 different countries.

If you have a desire to learn more about following the Yourubian path of Regla de la Ocha/Ifa or have general questions, you may connect with her at JennifetLWatson.com/contact for a free clarity call.

Uppity Life
by Gloria Bigelow

Uppity Life, is a new clothing and lifestyle brand that celebrates black autonomy. Uppity Life encourages black people to be self possessed and claim their own agency. 20% of profits go to organizations that are committed to the advancement of the black community.

The SpelBox
by Monique Watson

Curated by a Spelmanite, the SpelBox was created to manufacture merchandise that every Spelmanite would love!

Custom Design and signs unlimited
by Meridith Riley

Custom apparel, t-shirts, banners, signs, and promotional items.

Lucky and Lovely
by Melanie Hernquist

Lucky and Lovely is a joyful, colorful & inspiring apparel & personalization shop for women on a mission.

Brown's Organix
by Tamika Harris Brown

Brown's Organix, LLC, based in New Jersey, offers hand-crafted, natural, and luxurious whipped shea butters. mango butter, soaps, sugar scrubs, beard care products, lip gloss, and more. Our products are made with the best raw ingredients and formulated without harsh chemicals. When you use Brown's Organix products, you'll know you're using the best!

Safo Hair
by Ellana Stinson

Safo Hair recognizes all hair is not made equal. At Safo Hair focuses on healthy hair and scalp with products that maintain moisture and stimulate the scalp to promote growth, especially for 4C type hair. Safo Hair products are excellent for those who are natural, wear protective styles and works wonders on beards.

SAY THAT
by Danielle Simmons

Gifts and wearable items with custom, personalized details.

Dream Castle Apparel and Tees by Ayana Thomas

Dreamcastle Apparel & Tees motto is “You dream it up, we'll tee it up!”

Visit their store, choose from available designs, sizes & colors or request customized T-shirts, tanks, hoodies, mugs, pillows, towels, phone cases & more.

SpelHouse Swag
by Alysa Story

Seasonal online gifts and future pop up shop locations.

Fassion Fruit
by Kira Reid

Fassion Fruit by Kira Reid offers Graphic tees, custom accessories, and wardrobe styling.

Queens Village...a line that makes a statement to women who take pride in the village of queens we surround ourselves with.

Our Fabric Stash
by Deborah Boone

Our Fabric Stash is the first of its kind resale company for fabric, yarn, beads, sewing machines and other crafting supplies. Our Fabric Stash is designed for today’s Stash-aHOLic! Stir your creative juices, organize, share, and grow your fabric stash. Experience the “art of consigning fabrics, notions, and textile-related supplies “turning your accumulated stash into cash”.

Our services include: classes, design products, alterations/custom sewing and promote community awareness / involvement in different social initiatives.

Kindred Paper Company
by Savannah Stephens

Kindred Paper Company offers the tangible exchange of joy, empathy, appreciation, friendship, and love. We emphasize the tangible as a means of transmitting positivity and activating all of our natural senses through the simple, yet powerful medium of greeting cards. Meaningful words written thoughtfully on luxurious paper won’t fade into the digital abyss of emails and social media posts. These exchanges are meant to be eternal, seen and felt over and over again, cherished- just as you cherish the loved ones in your life.

We’re on a mission to breathe fresh air into the old tradition of sending, writing, and gifting. We inspire delight with our greetings that are as genuinely expressed as they are beautifully crafted.

Copper & Brass Paper Goods by Ariel Young

Copper & Brass Paper Goods’ style is one of a kind, as its values flow effortlessly through its creations. The brand shines a light on black culture by promoting positive representation of black people, using gorgeous illustrations which highlights the beauty and power of black people. Making the community the focal point is the dream, and striving to make a memorable experience in gift-giving is the goal.

LipRevolt
by Courtney Stewart

LipRevolt is a cosmetic brand; specializing in high-quality lipstick that promotes social activism. LipRevolt launched its "RESISTANCE" collection on Women's Equality Day 2020 which consists of nine bold shades of moisturizing matte liquid lipsticks.

Guard4Sports
by Bridget Smith

The Guard4Sports padded soccer short is designed for the female soccer athlete. Our short is sustainable, and provides a lightweight comfortable fit that doesn’t impede speed on the pitch. Patented and Made in the USA. #defense4downthere

I Adore Designs
by Nicole Lewis-Edwards

Apparel, gifts and design geared toward our sisters and other HBCU’s!!!

Armed & Fabulous
by Tarry Little

Armed & Fabulous seeks to provide safety, security and protection for all families! They empower women to take charge of their safety and have a sense of security wherever they go. Their products are fashionable and functional. In addition to stun guns, pepper sprays and concealed carry purses, they also offer roadside safety products, bulletproof backpack inserts and a line of children’s books to educate children on how to navigate uncomfortable and unsafe situations.

floral matters
by Jeanna Bailey

Floral matters is a creative, full-service florist, designing daily orders for gift giving occasions in the Atlanta area. Co-Founded by Jeanna Bailey in 2009, we take pride in our design studio approach of creating lovely arrangements and have now partnered with local Atlanta artisans to enhance the gift giving experience. Visit our website for seamless ordering.

Crafty K Gifts
by Briana Spence

Handcrafted gifts ranging from water bottles and tumblers to yarn work and glass wear gift sets. Personalized to each customers’ specifications, Crafty K has a gift for every occasion.

Lilli Luxe
by Jordyn Nicole Booth

Lilli Luxe is a boutique for girls ages newborn to 10 years old! We specialize in all things pretty and fly!

The Kitchen Laboratories
by Nao Ayabe Gransberry

Are You Tired of the Mess and Stress of Waste Cooking Oil Disposal?

Love fried food, but hate the messy clean-up? Smelly, greasy, and hard to dispose of, home cooks in the United States have long faced the choice of clogging up their drains…

The Kitchen Laboratories' HARD OIL is the Non-Toxic Cooking Oil Solidifier that Makes Disposal Easy with No Spills, No Mess, and No Stress!

IDEAL FOR HOME COOKS who love frying but hate the mess and grease of clean-up, HARD OIL can solidify up to 2 quarts (2 liters) of old cooking oil a time

ENJOY EFFICIENT OIL WASTE DISPOSAL with a cooking oil solidifier that hardens used oil into an easy-to-manage form that you can throw in the trash

ECO-FRIENDLY AND NON-TOXIC: HARD OIL is a sustainable plant-based oil solidifier that protects the environment along with drainage and septic systems. It is a plant-based cooking oil solidifier that uses natural, sustainable, non-toxic ingredients

EASY TO USE: each 6.3 oz. (180g) bag of HARD OIL comes with a 5g plastic scoop, allowing you to quickly measure out the right amount - each bag contains enough HARD OIL to harden up to 36 cups of oil

My HBCU Home
w/ Aletha Gill

My HBCU Home is the premier provider of home accents and decor celebrating our historically black colleges and universities. We are HBCU owned and operated.

Shea Botanicals By Dr. B
Sheena Brown

Shea Botanicals By Dr. B. was created to help you treat yourself with the care you truly deserve. We believe in the power of aromatherapy and its ability to turn your daily skincare routine into a self-care ritual. Our 100% all-natural, plant-based products are handcrafted to help you take the time to focus solely on yourself.

Engage in self-care, but make it an experience!

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Sable Inspired Books by Shayla McGhee

The goal of Sable Inspired Books is to create imaginative, creative, and inspirational literature that celebrates diversity and highlights black characters and culture. Writing should be inspirational and reading should be fun. We aim to accomplish both in an enjoyable way.

The Reignbow Collection
by Erica White

Featuring products that celebrate Black culture. First product is A Is for Ancestors: My Black College ABCs, an interactive, rhyming ABC book that celebrates all that HBCUs have to offer. Includes learning guide for additional exploration of HBCUs. Available in hard cover, soft cover and coloring book.

Valerie’s New Friends
by Andrea Lewis

Valerie’s New Friends is a children’s book that explores racial differences and the acceptance of others. It is a true story of friendship that demonstrates how difference lead to acceptance. A teaching guide and lesson plans are included to assist educators in introducing concepts of diversity in the elementary school classroom. The author is available for school/community readings and professional development on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Kelly’s Keepsakes by Kelly Michele

Children’s books that explore common childhood conflicts and teach children ways to manage their feelings. She also offers handmade scrapbook picture frames.

Hosted by TMC by Alexis Moore

When We All Get Together is a guide designed to help a host/hostess tap into a deeper level of cultivating intimate gatherings. A host’s role is often equated to someone who coordinates the logistics and is thoughtful about the presentation elements the event. For some, that is the full extent of our desire to host. For others, we are looking to have a meaningful impact on our loved ones and community through intentional hosting and hospitality. In When We All Get Together, Moore reminds us that it is not always about grand gestures, but delicate hints of thoughtful hospitality that create a welcoming environment. It goes beyond entertaining. The role of host is vital – we supply the vibe, recognize the vibe, cultivate the vibe and most importantly protect the vibe. When we are mindful of the vibe we want to tap into and cultivate, we then create a space where people feel connected, welcomed and wanted. The invitation for our guests to be authentically them is critical in this day and age.

“Entertaining is about honoring the host. Hospitality is about honoring the hosted.”

Amazingly Shermaine by Shermaine Perry-Knights

Shermaine Perry-Knights is on a mission to promote the growth mindset. Each of her books supports self-care, resilience, and leadership. I Move A Lot and That’s Okay was recently featured on NPR.

Roshon Press by Jasmine Owens

Roshon Press is a publisher of children's books that is dedicated to the education and representation of African-American children through literature. The debut children's book, Girls Can Dream, takes children through the alphabet to introduce them to 26 careers that they can aspire to be. It is a celebration of African-American girls - their diversity, excellence, and limitless potential.

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1881 Specialists & Services

Nonprofit Utopia, LLC
by Valerie Leonard

Nonprofit Utopia is the ideal community for emerging nonprofit leaders who want to change the world. The company provides consulting, coaching, courses an online store and an online community to help the next generation of ethical nonprofit leaders develop sustainable organizations. The company also produces the Nonprofit Utopia Podcast, which airs on BlogTalkRadio.com and Nonprofit Utopia Live, which is multi-streamed on Facebook, YouTube and Periscope.

Nonprofit Utopia provides ongoing professional development and networking opportunities in which experienced nonprofit professionals can share expertise with younger nonprofit leaders. The overarching goal of the community is to give members and clients the tools they need to develop strong organizations that will make a lasting impact. Clients include nonprofit startups, grassroots organizations, foundations and institutions.

Branded To Launch
w/ LaKeisha McGhee

We specialize in designing stylish brands that give you the confidence to do what you love, sell your services and shine online. Whether you're an established entrepreneur, wanting to take your side hustle to the next level, or trying to get your passion project off the ground, we will help you get clear and design a brand that will help you attract the right audience to increase your sales.

A.T.L. Psychotherapy & Consulting Services, LLC
w/ Kanika Bell

Psychological therapy, testing and consulting services for individuals, couple, businesses and families of all ages.

Ellavate Solutions
w/ Ella Washington

Each organization is on a unique journey to a truly inclusive culture. Addressing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within an organization is crucial to not only better serve your clients and other stakeholders, but to also create a safe and engaged environment for all of your employees. Dr. Washington advises clients across the globe on how to lead with intention within their organizations on the topic of DEI.

Diversity, equity and inclusion strategy consulting is about helping organizational leaders grow to realize, activate and maximize their DEI efforts. Our approach to DEI is unique as it combines the expertise of scholarly research with the practical application that it takes to achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes. As featured in Harvard Business Review’s recent article “U.S. Businesses Must Take Meaningful Action Against Racism”. Dr. Washington is an expert on advising global clients through connecting research and practice. Strategy consulting with Dr. Washington is not an off-the-shelf experience, but instead is customized to each client through understanding your unique culture and partnering with you to reach your goals.

Go Hard Chick Podcast
w/ Kristal Holmes

Perfect for busy professionals, hard-working moms, and anyone who would like their fitness questions answered by a like-minded individual, Go Hard Chick is a health, fitness, and wellness podcast for women. Equal parts inspiration and information, the podcast covers topics from weight management to diet to motherhood. Host Kristal Holmes brings a level of intensity to everything she does, from her fitness regime to her work as an attorney, earning her the nickname ‘the Go Hard Chick’. On the podcast, the self-proclaimed fitness junkie and certified health coach motivates other women to live healthier, fuller lives through wellness and exercise.

Positively Intimate
w/ Dr Ayanay Ferguson

Dr. Ayanay Ferguson is a clinical psychologist and intimacy coach.

She understands the desire to receive and give pleasure in healthy intimate relationships.

She is passionate about helping women who struggle to find their own pleasure, break the guilt and shame cycle around sexuality and transform themselves so they can have positively intimate and amazing sex lives.

Bilingual Brown Babies
by Kami Anderson

Bilingual Brown Babies offers Spanish language services for Black families.

Formula 180
by Sommer Vega

Helping women 35 and older achieve their weight-loss goals, love their body and add vitality to their life.

Focused Motives, LLC
by Simonia Blassingame

Bill negotiation for subscription services (e.g. cell phone, internet, cable, security, etc). We service residential and commercial customers. If we can't save you money, then there is no cost to you. No upfront fees.

Celestial Consulting
w/ Carrie Ellis

Celestial Consulting supports companies and organizations in the private and social sectors to increase the impact of their work and accelerate the pace at which they achieve their missions. Regardless of sector or size, clients’ common needs have been around building, planning and managing. Many leaders need help BUILDING (trust, cultural competence & interpersonal awareness, skills, and structures). Leaders also express a need for help with PLANNING because they were reorganizing, growing, downsizing, shifting directions, or striving to be more intentionally inclusive and equitable. Others seek guidance in MANAGING, including "managing up," managing others, managing across different backgrounds and social identities, and managing through conflict.

Celestial Consulting was founded to address these pain points, so people can move past friction and get the help they need to build, plan, and manage toward outstanding results. We have successfully helped organizations increase retention rates, create and implement policies to ensure equity, and grow the skills of managers to improve effectiveness and impact.

SuperVision Works
w/ Keydra Oladapo

SuperVision Works is an international consulting corporation that provides professional development, leadership coaching, and management and supervision training for public and private sectors

Henderson Group Consulting
w/ Nathalie Henderson

We provide K-12 educators tools , Stratford and coaching to accelerate student performance outcomes . We also provide resume and career coaching

The LifeStyle Group
w/ Jamie Bennett

The LifeStyle Group is a boutique firm that supports high potential women moving from surviving to thriving in the areas of Human Capital Strategy, LifeStyle Management and Goal Attainment Coaching.

Taylor Insurance
w/ Monisha Taylor

As a former Bankruptcy Attorney and Legal Recruiter, Monisha Taylor recently made a decision to become a Licensed Insurance Professional. As a former Bankruptcy Attorney, she has seen firsthand how major medical issues are the leading cause of foreclosure and bankruptcy and it is her goal to help as many families as possible to avoid this through offering life insurance with living benefits. I broker with multiple insurance carriers to give my clients many options for the most comprehensive and affordable coverage.

Prevention Advisory Group, LLC
w/ Allecia Harley

By providing thought leadership and guidance, Prevention Advisory Group, LLC partners with executive leaders to battle the destructive power of disease in our communities. The vision is to create a world where healthy communities are the norm.

The company equips executive leaders with the data, tools, and insights they need for effective decision-making to build healthy schools, universities, workplaces, and neighborhoods.

Goddess Body Mind Spirit
w/ Tirra Hargrow

Greetings Goddesses! My name is Tirra-Omilade Hargrow. I help women go from feeling lost to being the boss of their lives using ancient wisdom so that they align with their life purpose and confidently and courageously live the meaningful and amazing lives that they know they deserve. I offer spiritual readings and the Goddess Inner Circle Membership Community.

Through Coaching, Community and Clarity with a big dose of Goddess-Centered Wisdom, women bring their lives into balance and thrive in their purpose.

Want the Spiritual 411? Tired of the Spiritual Search with No results?

The Goddess Inner Circle offers monthly and weekly community readings, classes through the Goddess Body Mind Spirit Academy, exclusive live (virtual) meetings and a community forum.

Don’t go it alone, anymore. Join the Inner Circle!

Integrative Medical Doctors, PC
w/ Janice Riley-Burt

IMD is outpatient Family Medicine in the heart of Nashville with valet parking and easy access services including telemedicine.

Ms.Murray's Corner
w/ Khalia Murray

Ms.Murray's Corner is an Atlanta-based tutoring company but are currently providing robust, virtual, one-on-one lessons. We serve students in Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade. We are focused on Literacy and Math with concepts ranging from Reading Comprehension, Fluency, Phonics, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, or a concept of your choice. Each learning session will end with a Gonoodle Wiggle Break.

1881 Hospitality & Real Estate Companies

Bentley Travel Services
by Beverly Bentley

Since 1999, they’ve been building relationships with clients to learn their interests and travel styles. They are there for you before, during, and after.

Their staff is friendly and committed to superb customer service for all vacationers, and their affiliations with CLIA, PTANA, TPOC and Skal ensure the highest caliber of training and sales expertise

Well Diva Lifestyle & Travel
w/ Renee Simpson

The Well Diva Lifestyle is a way of living well on the inside AND the outside. The goal is to teach black women to be Divas about their health and wellness (mental, spiritual, physical, emotional, financial), to get familiar with and use all resources available, and to overcome any obstacle to living their best lives.

Campbell Commercial Real Estate by Diana Campbell

Campbell Commercial helps clients meet their business objectives through real estate opportunities, decisions, and transactions. Our goal is to do so in ways that are not only good for business but also good for the people and communities of which those businesses become a part. Fundamentally, we are motivated by and most interested in the human stories—that of the seller/leaser, the buyer/lessee, and the members of the neighborhood—that drive every real estate transaction.

District Property Services
by Ayana Douglas

District Property Services was founded by Ayana Douglas in 2006 to meet the needs of clients buying/selling/investing in real estate in and around Washington, DC. Ayana Is obsessed with the task of creating and growing generational wealth through real estate.

Ayana purchased her first property in DC at the age of 23 and is focused on bridging the wealth gap by educating others. Ayana is a licensed Realtor in DC and MD and heads the Navigate Group at Compass Real Estate.

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