Female-Founded, Black-Owned Philadelphia Businesses
A-List Skin and Lash Lounge
What They Do: A-List Skin and Lash Lounge is a new beauty destination for key services, in one location, such as: eyelash extensions, brow styling, skin care, and manicure & pedicure services.
Business Owner: Twana Miller
Phone Number: (215) 563-LASH (5274)
Address: 2013 Sansom St. 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Email: alistfabulous@gmail.com
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Amalgam Comics and Coffeehouse
What They Do: Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse is a comic bookstore and coffee shop hybrid. Founded & owned by Temple University alumna, Ariell Johnson, it is the only black-owned, female-founded shop of its kind and the first on the east coast.
Business Owner: Ariell Johnson
Phone Number: (215) 427-3300
Address: 2578 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Email: Contact through website
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Batter Up Shop
What They Do: Batter Up Shop is a bakery that creates custom, luxury cakes & gourmet cupcake collections for all of your special events.
Business Owner: Janayah Davis
Phone Number: (757) 943-9863
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The Beauty Studio Suites
What They Do: The Beauty Studio Suites provides hair styling products & services, focusing on: micro-links, custom coloring, closures, frontals, wigs, and units.
Business Owner: Naneke Green
Phone Number: (215) 849-0419
Address: 4209 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Email: ngreen.tbs@gmail.com
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Buddha Babe
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Phone Number: (215) 315-8430
Location: 7101 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Email: hello@buddhababe.com
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C Silhouette
What They Do: C Silhouette is a body waxing studio that provides wood therapy, permanent hair removal services, and contouring by a licensed esthetician & trainer. Founded in 2019 by Celeste Kenton, licensed esthetician. With extensive experience in hair removal techniques and wood therapy, the motto is to enhance one's beauty of skin, curve to curve.
Phone Number: (215) 701-4731
Address: 3502 Scotts Lane, Ste. 1925, Philadelphia, PA 19129
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Ceramic Concept
What They Do: A ceramic centered space that is representative of over 50 artists from across the country and two abroad. All of the wares in the space are carefully curated and run by Stefani Threet, a ceramic artist whose work is among the artists represented. The concept of the space is simple, to intentionally highlight the works of artists of color, women, and local artists by providing a space that exclusively carries their wares.
Business Owner: Stefani Threet
Address: 5015 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Creative Repute, LLC
What They Do: Creative Repute, LLC is an award-winning graphic design and website development agency. They design exclusively for social justice driven organizations and transformative brands who are interested in making the world a better place by using multidisciplinary approaches that bridge data with creative thinking.
Founder & CEO: Nile Livingston
Phone Number: (215) 690-1185
Address: 2001 Market Street Suite #2500 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Email: info@creativerepute.com
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DermHA/Skin Health Solutions
What They Do: Founded by licensed medical esthetician, Mildred Bell, DermHA's products are formulated with sensitive skin needs in mind and are free of fragrance, alcohol, lanolin, dyes, propylene glycol, and mineral oil.
Founder, President & CEO: Mildred Bell
Phone Number: (610) 269-7009
Address: 131 Wallace Avenue, Unit 1 Downingtown, PA 19355
Email: info@dermha.com
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DVINITI Skin Care, LLC
What They Do: Founded by chemical formulator, Marquita Robinson Garcia, DVINITI Skin Care, LLC's mission is to provide plant based, naturally derived skin care that nourishes your skin for daily maintenance to improve skin health and appearance.
Business Owner: Marquita Robinson Garcia
Phone Number: (215) 845-5229
Address: 1500 Locust Street Suite 3801, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email: skincare@dviniti.com
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The Evoluer House
What They Do: The Evoluer House is nonprofit organization that delivers evidence-based empowerment programs to help girls envision a future filled with possibilities. They are on a mission to help produce strong female leadership in the workforce and in society, by investing in the well-being and power of young women and girls.
Phone Number: (215) 592-8988
Email: info@evoluerhouse.org
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Freedom Apothecary
What They Do: Freedom Apothecary is a holistic wellness shop that creates a physical space for women, especially black women and women of color, to find community, support, and themselves.
Business Owner: Morrisa Jenkins and Bonkosi Alyssa Horn
Phone Number: (215) 982-2772
Address: 736 N 2nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19123
Email: info@freedomapothecary.com
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Girl Build
What They Do: Girl Build is an empowerment initiative for women in the development and construction industry. Their goal is to start a community that shares the necessary resources & tools for women to confidently embark on a career in the market by using experience, education, and providing apparel solutions.
Business Owner: Monica Miraglilo
Email: https://girlbuild.com/contact
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Harriett's Book Shop
What They Do: Named after Harriet Tubman - the historical heroine - Harriett's Book Shop is an indie book shop that celebrates women authors, women artists, and women activists.
Business Owner: Jeannine A. Cook
Phone Number: (267) 241-2617
Address: 258 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Email: info@harriettsbookshop.com
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Historical Dream
What They Do: Historical Dream was founded six years ago with a simple but crucial mission: to honor the legacies of trailblazing icons of the American narrative. I artistically design historical images of figures such as Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Octavius Catto, Richard Allen, Absalom Jones, Phyllis Wheatley, and many others on jewelry, home accessories and more.
Business Owner: Nina Grier
Phone Number: (267) 551-1969
Email: historicaldream@outlook.com
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Honey Blowout
What They Do: Honey Blowout sells hair products that range from melts, treatments, kits, and products from their very own, Honey Blowout line.
Business Owner: Carla Clarkson
Phone Number: Contact through website
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Influence Entertainment
What They Do: Influence Entertainment provides personalized strategic media coaching and lifestyle coaching to help artists learn and perfect the invaluable skill of effective communication.
Business Owner: Dyana Williams
Address: Influence Entertainment P.O. Box 382 Gladwyne, PA 19305
Email: Contact through website
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Intertwined
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Business Owner: Tammy Echols Howell
Email: 331@gmail.com
Jae Barnes Spa and Beauty Bar
What They Do: Jae Barnes Spa and Beauty Bar specializes in acne skin aesthetics, brow styling, facials, and full body waxing.
Business Owner: Jae Barnes
Phone Number: (215) 772-1045
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JBD Apparel
What They Do: JBD Apparel is dedicated to giving you the very best knitwear thats affordable, efficient, and quality. The clothing is made in the USA & has been featured in VOGUE.
Business Owner: Saudia Islam
Address: Online
Email: contactjoliebydia@gmail.com
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Just Call Kia
What They Do: Just Call Kia for your Design and Construction Needs!
20+ year old Business specializing in Film/Television Production as well as Interior Design for your Home or Business.
Business Owner: Kia Steave-Dickerson
Phone Number: (215) 778-3278
Email: kiathedesigner@gmail.com
The Link Hair & Beauty Studios
What They Do: Beauty services, artists, and products
Business Owner: Carla Clarkson
M3M Classie and Essential Nutrition
What They Do: Millenium 3 Management, Inc. is a branding, public relations, and management company that specializes in services such as communication, social media, and consulting.
Business Owner: Patricia Marshall Harris
Phone Number: (215) 751-0140
Address: 421 North 7th Street, Suite 603, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Email: Contact through website
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Main Line Psychiatric
What They Do: Main Line Psychiatric is a private psychiatric practice that provides a safe and comfortable atmosphere for children, adolescents, and adults. MLP specializes in the identification and treatment of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral conditions.
Business Owner: Dr. Taliba M. Foster
Phone Number: (484) 412-8316
Address: 121 Coulter Avenue #206 Ardmore, PA 19003
Email: support@drfoster.org
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Marsh and Mane
What They Do: Marsh + Mane is a beauty supply store that creates an experience for women that they actually look forward to when shopping for beauty products. They provide a beautiful space that is inviting, with knowledgeable staff and products that cater to all aspects of your beauty routine.
Business Owner: Jenea Robinson
Address: 529 South 4th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Philadelphia Diamond Co.
What They Do: As Philadelphia's fastest growing custom jewelry retailer, Philadelphia Diamond Co. offers a unique, personalized, and custom jewelry experience tailored to a client's style, individual preferences in a welcoming and soothing environment.
Business Owner: Nicole Black
Phone Number: (215) 607-6710
Address: The Bank Building 421 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19106
Email: Contact through website
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Psychotherapist and Professional Coach
What They Do: Dr. Tina Scott, LPC, NCP, is a solution-focused therapist and professional coach, whose goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. She uses complementary therapy approaches and techniques to help you with what may be holding you back from experiencing a fulfilling & meaningful life.
Business Owner: Dr. Tina Scott
Phone Number: (215) 519-2531
Address: 1445 City Ave, Wynnewood, PA 19096
Email: Contact through website
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Skai Blue Media
What They Do: Skai Blue Media is a creative communications and strategic marketing agency that focuses on shifting culture.
Business Owner: Rakia Reynolds
Phone Number: (215) 625-7988
Email: rakia@skaibluemedia.com
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The Sable Collective
What They Do: Fueled by creativity and connected in community, The Sable Collective provides dope, unique products that reflect the cultural references and experiences of Black women and women of color.
Business Owner: Shanti Mayers
Email: thesablecollective@gmail.com
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Stay Well Collective, LLC
What They Do: Stay Well Collective, LLC is "where wellness meets wonder," selling smoothie jars, reusable straws, and water bottles.
Business Owner: Ronnie Howard
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Susan Urban Folk Art
What They Do: Susan Ragland is an East Coast based artist specializing in her own brand of urban folk art. Visit her site to find acrylic or gouache paintings and unique items displaying the art.
Business Owner: Susan Ragland
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Trunc
What They Do: Trunc Artisans features hand crafted goods that range from apothecary, art, clothing & accessories, homegoods, jewelry, and vintage products.
Business Owner: Dorothea Gamble and Dagmar Mitchell
Phone Number: (267) 559-1604
Address: 929 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Email: trunc929@gmail.com
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Valencia Key Design
What They Do: VALENCIA KEY Jewelry brand starts each creation from hand-sketched designs, with the intention to spread a powerful message." VALENCIA KEY's mission is to create beautiful jewelry that are "wearable reminders to unlock your strength, bravery, and light. Inspiring you to radiate to your fullest potential."
Business Owner: Lia Valencia Key
Phone Number: (267) 277-3288
Email: info@valenciakey.com
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Will's Eye | Ophthalmology
What They Do: Dr. Leslie Brown, MD is an Ophthalmologist who sub-specializes in cataracts. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has received her degrees from Stanford & Princeton University.
Business Owner: Dr. Leslie Brown
Phone Number: (610) 664-4616
Address: 225 E City Ave Ste. 101, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Email: DrLbrowneyes@gmail.com
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Yowie
What They Do: YOWIE is a home and life shop that focuses on curating small collections from friends, independent artists, and designers. The shop also operates a small design studio that offers consulting services through Art Direction and Interior Design for hospitality and commercial spaces.
Business Owner: Shannon Maldonado
Address: 716 S. 4th Street in Queen Village, *Pickups Only During COVID
Email: hello@shopyowie.com
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