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DATE November 4, 2017 11-3pm-Shop 4-6pm-VIP Party

BRONZE MAGAZINE’S

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LOCATION BKLYN Commons 495 Flatbush Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11225

MAIN MAIN SPONSORS SPONSORS XLDJS Radio/LDW Entertainment BKLYN Commons/Trendy Tripping Taste & Toast with AM JCreations Carla’s Creation Her Secret Vault Bar

lady d wells DJ Lady D Wells is the Owner of Online Radio Station- XLDJS RADIO - since 2017. She was the first female DJ to spin records for 98.7 Kiss FM as well as the first female DJ to Mix in NYC for a live broadcast show with KISS FM at Club Tabu in Hempstead LI. Lady D Wells currently spins for the #1 Station in America - Mixmaster Weekend for 107.5 WBLS with top mixers.

Lady D Wells has been a fixture of the New York City entertainment circuit for many years, and as a female DJ has been an exception in the male dominated genre of club mixing. She began spinning records at community centers and house parties back in 1991, providing her with an opportunity to land her first professional gig at Sweetwater’s Night Club with DJ Mike. This led to college radio slots at Fordham University in the Bronx and Yale University in Connecticut. Her talent as a Disc Jockey carried her into the college circuit and opened doors for many private parties throughout the tri-state area. In 1995, she became the house DJ at NYC’s famed Crane Club under the direction of DJ Reggie Wells. Today, Lady D Wells has continued to flourish as a mixer and has stepped into promotion and new club venues. Through this venue, she garnered the opportunity to work events for major celebrities and sports figures. As her notoriety and reputation grew, event planners began to recognize Lady D as a major talent with an unparalleled work ethic. She also works in the community to empower the youth to express their musical talents.

Her love for music is growing along with the people around her as she aspires to be a roll model and take her career to another level.

johanne brierre In addition to serving as the Community Director at BKLYN Commons, she is also co-founder of Trendy Tripping, a community based weekend co-working and meeting room space designed for 9-to-5ers with side hustle and entrepreneurial ambitions.

Founded in Brooklyn, NY, Trendy Tripping provides communal work spaces and meeting rooms on the weekends. Their mission is to provide a network of creative experts and meet up spaces to local entrepreneurs looking to grow their side hustle into their own fulltime business.

ashanti middleton Ashanti Middleton is the dynamic host and executive producer of the rapidly growing YouTube show called Taste & Toast with Ashanti Middleton. In each episode, she travels to different restaurants across the country and interviews the owners, chefs and bartenders about their cuisine and venues, then they ‘Taste and Toast’ to some of their most signature dishes on the menu. Ashanti’s dream is that the show gets picked up by a major network, attracts some corporate sponsors, and eventually gets to the place where they can start travelling to different countries. The show has helped restaurant goers to regain interest and a new appreciation for good drinks and food in NYC and all over the world.

carla’s creation Master of my creative mind which moves with excellence!

Food is love. I will cater wherever, whenever.

Passion for food which motivate me and my dreams inspire me.

Instagram: Carla’sCreations101

brown-McConney jessica brown-McConney Who is Jessica Brown-McConney and what is Joyce Ann’s Creation all about? Why did you choose the dessert business specifically?

I am a go-getter, an overachiever, an innovator and believer but most importantly I am a hard worker. Joyce Ann’s Creation is about providing the best edibles with luxurious style.

Although it may sound a bit cliché, the dessert business chose me. If you asked me ten years ago what my career was going to be, the answer would have been a lawyer. The love for desserts and custom cakes came naturally. I literally just dove right in and took a chance having no real knowledge of what I was doing. Thereafter, there’s nothing else I could imagine myself doing other than growing within the cake industry.

How did you start your journey as an entrepreneur? When did you know this was your calling?

My journey as an entrepreneur first started out with me making gift baskets. I had the idea to do these elaborate and classy gift baskets unlike any other. The idea at the time seemed to be somewhat revolutionary, that is until one day I was asked if I knew how to make a fondant covered cake.

At the time, I knew nothing about fondant and its many possibilities. My first cake took a full 24 hours with no sleep to complete. The very next day I took a look at what I had created and it was as if I had never felt more accomplished than at that moment. It is then that I knew this was what I was meant to do.

What advice would you give an aspiring entrepreneur?

The best advice I could possibly give to those looking to become entrepreneurs is once you have a vision, don’t be afraid to take the risk. Choose what it is you are passionate about and DON’T BE AFRAID TO FAIL. Failure is a part of the process and ultimately leads to your success.

What were the biggest initial hurdles to building your

business and how did you overcome them?

The biggest hurdle in the beginning for me was figuring out whether or not this could work. Once I dug deeper into the industry a whole new world opened up. After finding out how in demand all types of edibles were, the rest was figuring out how to do it differently than everyone else.

How did you build a consumer culture around your product?

Each time I was asked to do a cake or dessert table items, I would do more with the idea and go a bit further than they expected. Once customers saw what I could do, it became sort of a must from me. Now customers know what they are getting with me and have built a trust for my creativity.

So building a “vibe” so to speak around my products and making my clients feel special is one of the best ways I have built a consumer culture around all that I offer.

What has been your greatest moment of success? Failure?

To be honest, my biggest moment of success isn’t money related. It was once I decided to focus solely on my business and was able to be a mother full time, all while doing what it is that I loved and felt passionate about. When doing the things that bring me the most joy and gratitude, and creating products that people can enjoy and feel excited about were all within my own control, that’s when I felt the greatest moment of success.

My biggest failure for me was starting too late because of fear of failure and the lack of belief in myself.

What do you know today that you wish you would have known when you first got started as an entrepreneur?

F a c e y o u r f e a r s . B e l i e v e i n yourself, even when it seems no one else believes in you and your vision. Challenge yourself.

Most of all, TAKE THE RISK.

patrice jordan Who is Patrice Jordan and what are your businesses all about?

HER SECRET VAULT is an online boutique. We bring Fresh, New, Modern, Classy and Sophisticated looks to every woman. Her Secret Vault bar is a traveling bar company. We provide a full bar step-up with custom drink menu for all events, no event is to small or to big for us to handle.

How did you start your journey as an entrepreneur? When did you know this was your calling?

I started my journey officially as an entrepreneur about 3 years ago! I ran into an old school mate on the train about 6 years ago. At the time he had 3 successful businesses at age 26 and he was in need of an assistant, so I started working for him as his assistant for $500 a month. It wasn’t about the money as it was about the experience to get to his level in business. I eventually became his right hand woman until he sold his company in 2013. I then branched out and started my first company in security in 2013. Her Secret Vault followed right after in 2013 & Her Secret Vault Bar was started in 2017. I knew this was my calling when I started working for him. He molded me into the woman I am today.

What advice would you give an aspiring entrepreneur?

The advice I would give to aspiring women is to never give up on yourself. Believe in yourself when no one else believes in you. Life is never easy but your back story will become your success / motivational story to someone else someday.

What were the biggest initial hurdles to building your

business and how did you overcome them?

T h e b i g g e s t h u rd l e s I ’ v e e x p e r i e n c e d w a s i n t h e management of people’s personalities & not taking things people say personally. I don’t think you will every get to a place where you are able to master people’s personalities as far as taking things personal, no matter what good or bad things people think of you. You know your heart and so does GOD! At times, people will paint you out to be someone you’re not but you have to always remember who you are even in the mist of the storm.

How did you build a consumer culture around your product?

I built a consumer culture around my brand by being myself, very attentive to people, supporting as many people as possible and genuinely wanting everyone around me to win.

What has been your greatest moment of success?

Failure? My greatest moment of success would have to be the ability to provide jobs for people to help them support their family! My moment of failure will have to be not paying more attention to my very first business when it was at its highest time.

What do you know today that you wish you would have known when you first got started as an entrepreneur?

I wish I would have known back then how to let money work for me and not work for money!

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RAFFLE RAFFLE SPONSORS SPONSORS Kaike NYC Weave Studio Women Ignited Now She’s So Natural Hair 18.21 Man Made

keli smith Who is Keli Smith and what is your company Kaike all about? Why did you choose the self-care (beauty/skin/ hair) business specifically?

I am a wife and mompreneur of 4, and the founder of KAIKE Bath + Body Bakery which is a cruelty-free and vegan skincare brand with a focus on good clean fun. It is our mission to create products that are good for your body and the environment, in using only clean all-natural + vegan ingredients, and in finding every opportunity to have a little fun celebrating our natural beauty.

I started in the beauty and skincare industry as a happy accident. During my second pregnancy, I began to suffer with chronic migraines. It was around this same time that the natural hair industry was taking off and the movie ‘Good Hair’ was released. I can still recall the scene where Chris Rock essentially melted a soda can with a relaxer. I wore my hair relaxed at that time and began to wonder if the chemicals in relaxers, and in other body products, were harmful to my health and contributing to my migraines.

That led me to begin creating my own hair and skincare products.

How did you start your journey as an entrepreneur? When did you know this was your calling?

After some time of creating my own products, I began sharing them with friends, who urged me to sell them. That’s what friends are supposed to say though, right? After enough people said it though, I began to take it seriously and began the process of launching KAIKE Bath + Body Bakery.

What advice would you give an aspiring entrepreneur?

Find your tribe. Surround yourself with the right people that will motivate, encourage, teach, and hold you accountable.

Some may be supportive friends, but some should be other entrepreneurs that can give valuable business expertise.

What were the biggest initial hurdles to building your business and how did you overcome them?

The biggest hurdle in building a business, as well as with everything else, is your perception toward it. Everything is hard if you think it is. Change the way you think about it. Yes, it will take hard work and a significant time commitment, but it’ll be worth it. This is another reason why your tribe is so important. You don’t need another person telling you why you can’t do it. Instead, find and value those who help you get it done.

How did you build a consumer culture around your product?

When I initially launched KAIKE, I knew that I didn’t want it to be just a line of skincare products, but a lifestyle brand.

One of the main pillars of the KAIKE vision is fun, and we share that as much as we can through our social media and interactions with our customers. People are beginning to catch on and join in on the fun with us and it’s really exciting!

What has been your greatest moment of success?

My greatest moments come when someone tells me that they’ve enjoyed a KAIKE product, or that it has become a staple in their skincare routine. It is overwhelming to think that someone enjoys something I’ve created to the point that they want to spend money for it, repeatedly. I’m truly grateful!

What do you know today that you wish you would have known when you first got started as an entrepreneur?

I know, without a doubt, that God’s plans for your life are bigger than you can imagine.

fashion hendricks Explain to our audience who Fashion Hendricks is.

I’m an expert Weaveologist concerned most with applying sew in extensions in a limited amount of time to make the client love how they look and feel.

What makes you different?

I do not keep my clients in the salon all day. My salon is not run like a typical black owed hair salon. I pride myself on that.

If your appt is at 2pm that’s when it really starts. Clients really appreciate being in and out, able to actually make a plan for the rest of their day instead of sitting around wondering what time they will get out of the salon. Yes there are rules to follow but the time thing is what clients have told me they really appreciate that part of me and my business.

Describe your brand.

My Brand is keeping it real and managing clients expectations.. Some may say its a dry humor but id like to call it honesty and no nonsense. If a client asks me for a certain style of weave, I have to explain to them why that may or may not be the right choice. Ive never been the kind of stylist that gives a client what they want just because they are paying for it. If you ask for gray hair (thats currently a trend) and I know that that particular color will not be right for you, we are not doing it.

Why did you choose this line of work outside of it being your passion?

I love making others smile. The look clients have when they are finished at the studio makes my day. I really do not feel like it’s work. Its fun for me. I get to chat with the clients and help them with any issues they have even if it is not related to hair.

How did you start your journey?

When I started my hair journey it was all a total accident. I

wanted to be a veterinarian when I was growing up. At the age of 17, in my senior year of high school I did a friends hair like salt n pepper’s asymmetrical bob style. We were really just playing around but my crazy friend actually let me cut her hair. We even added a piece of weft hair in it. People loved it and after I was doing client after client. I really enjoyed it.

When I graduated from high school I went straight to hair school and the rest is history.

What advice would you give an aspiring entrepreneur?

Be super dependable and always on time. Nothing is worse than dealing with a business owner who doesn’t keep their word.

What were the biggest initial hurdles to building your brand and how did you overcome them?

The biggest hurdle to building my brand is hiring. I swear it’s been my achilles heel.. Stylists just do not know how to come to work on time. Nothing has frustrated me more.

How have I overcome it? I haven’t LOL! I’m still looking though. I am optimistic about finding other stylists who are licensed that can show up to work on time and are just as passionate about helping clients achieve their hair goals as I am.

What has been your greatest moment of success?

I can say I have not had a particular “moment” of success but my biggest success is being able to grow my business from literally nothing. I had zero clients when I arrived in NYC 7 years ago. Now I’m booked for months at a time. It really feels good.

Failure?

My biggest failure... I have yet to experience one. I do not look at obstacles as a failure but as a learning lesson. If I had to dig deep to think of one, I’ll say I wish I had used my time on Reality TV as a bigger platform for my business.

I was too busy socializing. I’m a talker so that part came natural.

jean price Jean Price is a highly sought-after empowerment expert, strategic business thinker and transformational leader. As the founder and CEO of Women Ignited Now, LLC, Mrs. Price awakens and emboldens individuals and businesses to activate their purpose and maximize their potential.

Using proven principles, personal candor, and revolutionary insights ,Mrs. Price customizes a Purpose Playbook™ that highlights the individualized steps required for changing the trajectory of the lives and organizations she coaches.

An expert at launching business executives, Mrs. Price focuses on the development of the internal to produce an expansion on external success. Behind the business, Jean Price is the Co-Pastor of Bethel Christian Church, a Christian organization led by her husband, Senior Pastor, Derek K. Price.

kalilah middleton braiding all the womens hair in my family. I felt a sense of pride when they responded so well to the end results.

That’s why I’m such a results driven person.

Explain to our audience who you are. What makes you different? Why did you choose this line of work outside of it being your passion?

My name is Kalilah Middleton and I’m the owner of She’s So Natural Hair Salon in Hollis, Queens.

She’s So Natural Hair is a Natural Hair Salon catering to all ethnicities. What makes my salon so unique and different is that not only do we provide hair services, we are big on education. During our clients visit, we educate our clients about products, hair care treatments and hair tips specifically for their hair types.

I chose to be a Natural Hair Stylist because a lot of my friends and family had natural hair. When I was 13 my cousin taught me how to press hair and braid. I remember feeling excited and anxious to do more hair. I started pressing and

What advice would you give an aspiring entrepreneur?

There will be a lot of road blocks. Don’t let the road blocks stop you from achieving your goals. Don’t expect everyone to support you. YOU are your biggest cheerleader.

What were the biggest initial hurdles to building your brand and how did you overcome them?

Abandoning a secure job and starting all over.

What has been your greatest moment of success?

I would have to say my greatest moment of success was when I received the keys to my salon. Knowing that all of my long years of hard work payed off was a blessing.

What do you know today that you wish you would have known when you first got started as an entrepreneur?

I wish I would have known the amount of people that dwell on your failures and down falls.

of grooming goods to support that the society of men would take pride in owning; and that the salon & barber professionals would appreciate and support.

What advice would you give an aspiring entrepreneur?

Be genuine. Be brave. Avoid gimmick. Stay humble.

Express gratitude. Work smarter, not harder. Slow down to speed up.

What were the biggest initial hurdles to building your business and how did you overcome them?

People and planning make things happen so, find great people. Operational effectiveness, establishing processes and developing systems are all key challenges of entrepreneurship.

18.21 man made What is 18.21 Man Made?

The 18.21 Man Made barrel house is owned and operated by three hardworking gentlemen with a passion for making premium grooming goods that the society of Men will take pride in owning.

Along our journey, we noticed that the landscape of men’s grooming goods had become somewhat mundane and all shared similar characteristics.

We became inspired by the spirit of prohibition era bootlegging and began to bootleg our own meticulous grooming mixtures.

The 18.21 Man Made namesake is an homage to the 18th amendment which started the prohibition and was later repealed by the 21st amendment.

How did you start your journey as an entrepreneur? When did you know this was your calling?

The three founders of 18.21 Man Made — Angel del Solar, Aston Lafon and David del Solar — have all had other experiences as entrepreneurs. Whether that was as a salon owner, manufacturer, importer or distributor. We even have a deconstruction Chef on the team which, brings a completely different perspective to crafting fresh product recipes.

Prior to starting 18.21 Man Made we owned a distribution and education business called Credible Culture and supported the top tier salons in Texas with premium retail offerings and educational opportunities to grow their business and enhance the service experience for their guests.

It was at that time that we noticed men we’re looking for special grooming services and retail offerings and many times ended up at a salon. But, the salons we’re not always prepared for the men and the salon retail was mostly crafted for women. This was confusing to us and to the salon guest.

So, we set out to create an uncommon, well crafted range

Manufacturing can sometimes feel impossible. Especially when you are trying to go against the grain and create something special. People tend to have a desire to “play it safe” and steer you towards a common product experience.

Inconsistency and delays with manufacturing can put someone right out of business quick so, make sure to achieve a high level of consistency before aggressively expanding your customer base. You need great products to keep those customers.

How did you build a consumer culture around your product?

First it takes a product that people find impulsively interesting, with genuine messaging and a story that they can relate to. And we have to create the emotional connection with an uncommon product experience that they are inspired to share.

Products also have to live up to the hype or expectation and offer a high level of performance so that the consumer is happy to buy the product again and tell their friends about it.

We are honored to make our customers happy because, if we can earn their trust and support then we can continue to have an opportunity to do what we love, which is making premium, uncommon products that people will take pride in owning.

What has been your greatest moment of success? Failure?

We are humbled and honored to spoil him with our goods and we appreciate the opportunity to create a good life for our families. We don’t really take much time to celebrate successes. That’s something we might need to work on.

As business owners that greatly value our customers, there is always something that needs our attention or an improvement to provide a better experience for our customers or to grow the business. We keep pushing forward and don’t spend much time looking back.

What do you know today that you wish you would have known when you first got started as an entrepreneur?

Get out of your own way. In the beginning you do everything your business needs to get it started but, there becomes a point where you have to bring in others and rely on their efforts and expertise so that the founders can focus on the bigger picture. The thing about self discovery though, is that it can sometimes take too long to figure things out.

VENDORS VENDORS Makeda Artistry Yuunique Candles Poshhe Luxxe/Smoothie Joint Author Paige Love Rose Blush Velvet Brooklyn Barn Butter Skin by Jo Crown Candle Co. My Secret Treasures Boutique Baseline Cosmetics Sonali Fashion The 125 Collection Phashions Rebeka Rich Beauty Vibrate Higher Boutique Realty Connect USA

zalika martin ● Makeda Artistry is a multifaceted brand developed to foster self love, strength, and empowerment. Accept your position as a Queen and Crown Her! ● Our subdivision #TheMakedaCollection is a jewelry line designed with royalty in mind as each piece is handcrafted out of carefully selected beads and semi precious stones. ● Makeda Artistry also provides makeup artistry services, as our talented founder is available for bookings for weddings, photo shoots, or just because!

Because when you look good, you feel good! We also provide private sessions to facilitate internal self love and confidence! Email makedaartistry@gmail.com for more information.

yudit goulbourne YuuNiq Candles has been adding flair to the ancient art of illumination since 2013! Based in Brooklyn, we set out to create candles that were aesthetically-pleasing, while catering to the need to de-stress after a long day. There is a candle to suit every need; from our specialty line (dessert, cocktail and beverage candles) that will spice up your home decor, to our GoGo Tin Candles for people on the go who seek to carry a bit of relaxation around with them.

Whichever YuuNiq Candle you choose, rest assured that it’ll be a candle with a difference!

Y. Goulbourne YuuNiq Candles www.facebook.com/Yuuniqcandles Instagram @yuuniqcandles

kharisa & jeff We are the proud owners of Smoothie Joint and Poshh Luxxe.

We know everyone loves a good smoothie! We have come up with a way to make the smoothies natural and healthy as possible. Our goal is to give our customers the best smoothies they’ve ever had, and we have managed to do just that! Our smoothies contain all-natural fruits, with a hint of our secret! We are working on building Smoothie Joint into a franchise! this will give back to our communities as well create opportunities for others as well.

Keep Calm and Love Smoothie Joint, Kharisa & Jeff Quality Meets Luxury Beauty Starts from within! We wanted to make a difference not only in just starting a business with 100% Virgin Hair Extensions, but to showcase what Luxury looks and feels like...

We want our clients/customers to have that high-class self-esteem, and strut their hair like they are runway models...

We love what we do and are determined to distribute the best hair in the World!

These days, we have seen so many different types of hair in which they look good at first but then after the quality is not what your price is worth... With that being said, we have both quality and luxury, we promise you will never regret!

Love, Poshh Luxxe #The Hair Plugg Website info: Poshhluxxe.com Social Media info: Poshh Luxxe (Instagram)/(Facebook)

paige love rose It is very hard to turn a female artist into a businesswoman. This is very true for literary artist and poet Paige Love-Rose. This Boston Massachusetts Native was born January 18, 1992. At a younger age she competed in beauty pageants and won every year. She gained a love for literature, when it was used as a way to find solace in her personal battles. Her ambition was to become as talented as the literary artist she looked up to. She was inspired

by Maya Angelou, Alice Walker, Toni Morrison and Stephan King. She began to write poetry and win competitions. Her first medal was given to her by Mayor Thomas Manino, for an essay.

She uses her words to uplift and inspire other women. Because of her ability to create prose, she began to write Urban literature. Love-Rose is a humanitarian, bohemian and rebel who is determined to use her artwork as a crutch and an escape for women.

“I want somebody to read one of my poems and say- say man, that really helped me get through a lot.” She said.

Love- Rose writes at local coffee shops. She volunteers and works independently in the literary industry.

candice guy Welcome to the world of Blush Velvet. We are a curated Accessories and Vintage Boutique, where modern, affordable luxuries meet vintage flair.

Founded by a mother-daughter duo, both fashion connoisseurs and vintage junkies; we swoon over all-things GLAM -- gold, sequins, fur, designer finds and all sorts off dopeness! We stand for phenomenal women who are all about luxe. From bold standout pieces, to statement classics--like gold hoops and vintage Gucci--we got you covered.

Candice Guy Candice@shopblushvelvet.com Shopblushvelvet.com Instagram @shopblushvelvet

phill thomas From the year 2005 to 2011 there was a boutique called ‘Haystack’ in the heart of Brooklyn Heights, NY. For over 5 years she showcased unique gift items & furniture to all in the NYC area.

With the name ‘Brooklyn Barn’ we pay homage to our beginnings at Haystack where the entrepreneurial spirit was cultivated.

With the creation of Brooklyn Barn, it’s our goal to make art viable and practically appreciated to the average Joe on a day to day basis. Hence the tagline, “Art made practical. Style made functional.”

Three things you can expect with every product that is featured: 1. Cool & Creative ­—­­­Yes I know its actually 2 (laughs). But we consider them to really go hand in hand. By cool & creative it simply means whatever you get from BB is going to look good and be aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

2. Original — The products featured through Brooklyn Barn will be always exclusively available only through BB, or very few other retailers will carry the same item. I believe originality and rarity will always bring value and true appreciation.

3. Quality — All items are not only guaranteed to be well made, but to be domestically manufactured. One of the issues I believe we have as a country, is that we don’t make anything anymore. In my own small way I hope to make a difference with that by insuring all items are “Made in the USA.” I hope to encourage others to be the same when obtaining a product from Brooklyn Barn.

Be a person that is Cool & creative, strive to look your best.

Be a person that is Original, be that best you, you were created to be.

Be a person of quality, be genuine and have integrity because they will shape your character.

jomar beauchamp Growing up I remembered getting acne and hating it. I tried anything that could possibly help. I had prescription strength acne medicine that would do nothing but irritate my skin and cause me to break out more. The store-bought stuff would work for a while, then I would have to switch to a new product. I was getting tired of having to constantly look for the new “ it ” product in order to have nice skin, so I started researching natural skin care products, buying them and using them on myself.

I finally started to see some good results! I would give suggestions to any of my friends who were going through skin related problems.

One day after a conversation with my sister, she suggested that I start selling the things that I made for myself since I’m always giving people advice. I started looking into how much it would be to make and sell natural skin care products and saw that it was definitely something I could do.

I began to give out samples to friends, family and coworkers. I was getting a lot of positive feedback so I knew that my products were working. My co-workers and friends are now my repeat customers!

I am happy to have 1 product that really gets results and is cost efficient (highest priced item being 15 dollars). Butter Skin By Jo is made to help you have you’re best skin without breaking your pockets.

jolene nembhard “Crown Candle Co. is a Bronx-based luxury coconut wax candle company that was born out of our love for scented candles. We’ve always loved the way that lighting a candle could instantly change the vibe and ambiance of a room while filling the room with an amazing scent. All of our candles are made with 100% coconut wax, which burns cleaner and brighter than any other wax type. Each candle is hand poured in small batches to ensure quality and consistency. We use 100% cotton wicks and high quality, phthalate free fragrance oils to ensure that our candles burn clean and produce toxin free scents.

We take pride in our candles and know that our customers will enjoy burning the candles as much as we enjoyed making them.”

shameeka s My Secret Treasures Boutique was established in 2007 as an online and pop up ladies clothing and accessories Boutique. Our Clients range from ages 25 to 48 years old. We carry top quality pieces and up and coming designers as well for those signature pieces. One of our best qualities is, we don’t water down our boutique with what’s trending, we set trends and keep it moving! we live for fashion.....

Shameeka S Owner and Founder

nicole hamilton Baseline Cosmetics is where makeup meets music. Inspired by music festivals and celebrations around the world, Baseline Cosmetics is for party people that don’t miss a beat!

Baseline Cosmetics comes from a place of how good music makes people feel and how good the right lol color makes us look.

tiffany smith Sonali Fashion is a quality fashion boutique for accessories. We aim to challenge the perception of fashion as an art by making wearable art pieces. We like to say, “Why hang a painting, when you can wear it!” Amongst our line of accessories, Sonali primarily offers unique hand-painted handbags of conceptual designs that can include a range of features from glow in the dark paints to carefully, individually placed Swarovski crystals. The drive for our products comes from a team of fashion and art enthusiasts. With optional custom consultations, Sonali invites customers to challenge the abilities of our artists and to help us in redefining fashion as an art. https://www.instagram.com/sonali_fashion/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SonaliFashion?ref=search_shop_ redirect

valerie & joy The 125 Collection is a lifestyle brand that was founded in 2015 by two entrepreneurs in the beauty and fashion industries, Joy Fennell and Valerie Wray. Based in Harlem, The 125 Collection fuses fun, fashion and individuality into every day life with it’s first line of products being the soy blend Quote Candles. Inspired by pop culture and NYC, these candles are housed in a sleek, black matte jar to suit various personality types, allowing everyone to find a candle they can connect to. Whether the candle is for the purchaser or for a gift, these candles are created to motivate, inspire or just to make you laugh. They can be found on our website at www.the125collection.com.

phaedra anderson Phaedra T. Anderson is an author from Philadelphia known for her authentic writing style. Her inspirational writings have been proven to change the lives of women of all walks of life. Her first book “PhaithBook” is a girlfriend devotional that has impacted the lives of women from the USA to Japan. In 2015 she founded “Phashions Customized Apparel Co.” Her clothing line “Phashions” specializes in embellished statement shirts that are “Designed to put morals and values back on the backs of our women.”

To learn more visit: www.phaedraanderson.weebly.com Twitter: Phaedra.Anderson FaceBook: Phaedra Anderson

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I’ve been in the wonderful world of beauty for over 15 years in Portland, Or. I started this company to help professionals across the country put their best face forward. A great brow and skincare regimen is the best foundation in any woman’s wardrobe. In this competitive world we must make grooming a top priority! Did you know that women in America who practice a regular beauty maintenance are not only open to more opportunity, but earn approximately 15% more per year than those who don’t? I know that its hard to find a person that listens to your specific needs and understands. You can rest assured, knowing that after fulfilling over 10,000 services for happy customers, I am delighted to have relocated to Manhattan to serve a wealth of professionals in the area!

Vibrate Higher Boutique is a small Brooklyn-based spa-like company. In 2015, we were created to help all those who tend to put themselves last.

The hard workers, the care takers and the ones with aspirations who tend to forget to take care of themselves and end up with low vibrations.

With scents like ucalyptus and our most popular, lavender, our products will help to relax, restore and recharge your physical and spiritual body allowing you to vibrate higher as you chase after your dreams.

My personal passion is working with high-risk elementary students teaching reading and math.

I currently tutor students in Harlem at Ps 197. I am so glad to have the opportunity to serve you. See you soon!

meeta sanyal Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Realty Connect USA is a leading, fullservice real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in the purchase, sale, rental, and marketing of residential and commercial properties.

Realty Connect USA offers comprehensive state-of-the-art real estate solutions for buyers, sellers, investors, and developers. Our firm consists of a closely integrated team of accomplished professionals with extensive experience in every aspect of the sale, rental, and purchase of single-family homes, condominiums, and cooperatives.

The industry’s top trainers, coaches, and experts-along with our five owner/ principals representing over 150 years of combined experience-personally educate and guide our agents and associate brokers through the intricacies of today’s demanding market.

With over 30 years of experience in customer service, sales, and marketing, Meeta Sanyal is an exceptional agent that takes pride in walking each of her clients step by step through the home buying process. She coaches her cleints through any questions and concerns (and there are many!) and ensures their experience is a seamless, comforting process. Ms. Sanyal goes above and beyond what it means to be a real estate agent and epitimozies Realty Connect’s mission to provide highly-personalized service results in a level of client satisfaction that is second to none.

Meeta Sanyal serving Long Island and all counties in NY www.realtyconnectusa.com/

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