2021 LIBWOMXN IN BUSINESS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Highlighting our spirit of collaboration and community.

Lib Womxn In Business

Holiday Gift Guide Spotlighting 18 black-women entrepreneurs of Liberian heritage.

Presented By Liberian Womxn In Business

2021

Create the change you want to see in the world

About Us

LIB WOMXN IN BUSINESS Liberian Womxn in Business is a community impact organization led by Liberian women entrepreneurs and professionals.

Our mission is to contribute positively to the African narrative by highlighting the global Liberian story.

• We believe change comes by doing.

• We believe we are stronger together.

• We believe that partnering as a collective that shares a heritage creates change and makes an impact.

As a group united by our heritage we are further strengthened and embraced by our global community of family, friends, and allies.

Join Us Rewrite the African narrative by joining our community. Our community is global, diverse, culturally rich, and multi-faceted, reflecting the various people that have called Liberia home, consider us family or simply have some remarkable Liberian experiences to share.

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RO-ZI'S RUM CAKE A rich rum-soaked glaze coats this soft and delectable handcrafted buttery vanilla cake. It has a tinge of vanilla flavor and is topped with roasted pecans. The recipe for our Rum cake has been passed down through five generations of bakers.

It's elegantly packaged and delivered right to your door.

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Fun Fact: "Cane Juice" is the name given to Liberia's domestically manufactured rum. Cane juice made from fermented sugar cane is available in both aged and unaged varieties.

When combined with fresh juices, it's a fantastic mixer that's incredibly potent. With the addition of vegetables, herbs, and fruits such as ginger, mint, and coconut, cane juice adds a delicious twist to the flavor. Cane juice is rich in iron and carbohydrates, and it also acts as an aphrodisiac and increases libido.

Cane Juice is an essential ingredient in Liberian holiday cooking, including Liberian egg nog, fruit cake, and rum cake.

The rich buttery rum sauce in our RoZi Rum Cake is made with a variation of Liberia's cane juice and a splash of Madagascan vanilla. It is the "icing on the cake" Happy Holidays!!

Rozi Sweets

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Polished Goals Subscription Box

Harmon Polish

Polished Goals is the ultimate self care + nail care subscription box. Get six inspiring nail polishes and other self care items, delivered to your door 4 times a year at over 30% off retail. You get all the latest Harmon Polish collections before we release them to the public plus unreleased products! Take care of your mental and nails with the Harmon Polish Polished Goals Subscription Box.

Kemah Duopu Kemah created Harmon Polish to inspire people like herself, aspiring entrepreneurs and young adults seeking to discover their passion. People who are determined to beat the odds stacked against them and break generational curses.

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Spoiled and Pampered African Print Pajama Set This soft, satin, Afri-chic pajama set is the perfect gift. It indulges the senses, and embodies the beauty, uniqueness and diversity of the African culture.

Like our other pieces, it’s comfortable, stylish and ethnically inspired. Our apparel and accessories are handcrafted in Liberia and the United States for the globally conscious individual, who either embraces color in their wardrobe, or desires to do so.

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When catering for clients, we make all spice blends, marinades, dressings, and sauces from scratch. We noticed a few different items that our clients continued asking us to prepare, so they could use at home for everyday cooking.

That’s when we had an aha moment - what if we bottled up and packaged some of these items that they frequently requested, for others to use as well? And, that’s how Mesean Spices was born.

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A collection of spice blends inspired by flavors of the African Diaspora.

Mesean Spices started with our sister company, TLBRT Hospitality, a catering and events company that specializes in African fusion cuisine. .

APPLE GALETTE Quick recipe with simple ingredients, which help to create this sweet treat.

Served best warm with ice cream! This is a small sized galette, so adjust the recipe if you’re looking to serve more guests.

Sweet” goes well with this recipe and helps you to create a deliciously divine breakfast/brunch/late night treat!

Serves 4 | Prep & Cook 1 hour

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Ingredients For The Crust 1 stick butter 1 cup flour

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Start off by making the crust. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 stick of cold butter (cut into cubes) with 1 cup of flour. Use your hands to mix. Add a pinch of salt and 1tbs sugar. Sprinkle in cold ice water, enough to bind the dough, combining with your fingers until the dough forms a ball. The dough should be moist, but not sticky.

Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 10-15 minutes.

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While the crust is in the refrigerator, thinly slice 3 apples and toss them in “Something Sweet” (add as much to your liking) with grated lemon zest. You want the apples to be coated with “Something Sweet,” so feel free to do a taste test.

Ice water (Water with ice cubes) 1 tbs sugar 1 pinch salt For The Filling 3 apples “Something Sweet” Zest of Half a Lemon Egg Wash 1 egg Water

Supplies Needed: Dry Measuring Cup, Measuring Spoons, Mixing Spoon, 2 Mixing Bowls, Microplane/Grater/Zester, Chef’s Knife/Sharp Knife, Rolling Pin (Wrap a wine bottle in plastic wrap if you don’t have - be creative!) Sheet Pan

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Take dough out of the refrigerator and place on a lightly floured surface (countertop). Lightly flour your rolling pin and roll out dough flat, trying to maintain a circular shape. It does not have to be perfect - from the photos above, the crust has a “rustic” appearance.

Layer apples In circular pattern from inside out, with about 2-3in of crust uncovered. (For any remaining apples/apples that can’t fit, you have a snack to enjoy!)

Fold uncovered crust over apples. Put a few cubes of butter on top. Brush crust with egg wash (1 egg beaten with water) which will give the crust a nice golden brown sheen.

Bake on 400 degrees until browned. About 15 to 20 min., but keep a watch on it - this cooks quickly. Sprinkle with more “Something Sweet” once it comes out the oven.

Enjoy with a nice scoop of ice cream!

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MAKING #MADEINAFRICA MAINSTREAM The History Country Cloth The traditional textile featured in the Bella Bucket bag is handwoven in northwestern Liberia by femaleled cooperatives in a county called Lofa. The fabric is Liberian 'Country Cloth', usually worn by prominent males leaders in society and on formal occasions.

The intricate weaving process gave the textile such high value that it was once used as a currency across West Africa and even as gifts of dowry. Today we are repurposing this truly authentic African fabric by integrating them with these leather goods.

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Sarep + Rose is a lifestyle brand focused on merging style & function with social impact.

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Bella Bucket Bag: Country Cloth

The Gift

After helping grow Shea Moisture from a small NY based company to a nationally recognized beauty powerhouse, Ernie set his sights on a new challenge.

His next challenge? Finding a way to combine his passion for promoting individuality through customizable products with his love for natural beauty and wellness.that they were making a positive impact on people’s lives. By fostering individual expression and self fulfillment, they set out to build greater community cohesiveness through these shared experiences.

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THE OIL BAR

Together they set out to create a business that reflected their values of inclusiveness and acceptance of all people regardless of race, religion, creed or sexual orientation.

Jamie 7 Ernie Dennis

The Oil Bar This super nourishing heavily whipped butter is packed with vitamins and antioxidants. The Oil Bar's Whipped Shea Butter deeply moisturizes and helps repair dry skin, leaving you with your softest skin ever!

100% Shea Butter

DH Home Fragrances

Pecan Waffles

These candles will fill your home with warm, luxurious aroma that will evoke beautiful memories of winter seasons of the past or help you entrance in new warm memories to last a lifetime. They're also great gifts for friends, loved ones, and family.

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Self Care Kit. We use African superfoods to create award winning scalp and hair wellness products.

Pamper yourself this holiday season with our Self Care Kit. It includes our Allure Best of Clean Beauty winning Oil Blend and Intensive Deep Conditioner as well as our best selling Scalp Serum. What it means for you? Moisture on moisture for your hair, scalp and skin.

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UHAI holiday

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GIFT IDEAS FOR HER $ 75

$ 50 When she is a

lady boss

the nail polish subscriptions program by harmonpolish.com

When she loves a

jewelery

The cowerie cluster ear cuffs

by Kpelledesigns.com

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$ 45

When she loves

entertaining rum cake by rozisweets.com.

$ 230 When she is a

bag lover $ 35

The bella bucket bag by sarepandrose.com

When she enjoys

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Shower steamers by soulbalmsisters.com

miatajones.com.

$ 65

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GIFT IDEAS FOR HER $ 21

$69 When she is a

pampered boss The Spoiled and Pampered African Print Pajama Set by waxandwonder.com

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When she loves a

warm home The Holiday candle Collection by aromayourway.com

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$ 45

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cooking

A collection of spice blends inspired by flavors of the African Diaspora by measeanspices.com

$ 160 When she is a

print lover $ 16

Fatima Duster by suakokobetty.com

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handmade This super nourishing heavily whipped butter is packed with vitamins and antioxidants. by theoilbar.com

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naturalista $ 65

Pamper yourself this holiday season with our Self Care Kit. by uhaihair.com

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SHE WOULD BE KING

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Wayétu Moore Wayétu Moore is the author of She Would Be King, released by Graywolf Press in September, 2018. Her memoir, The Dragons, The Giant, The Women was also released with Graywolf on June 2, 2020. She is the recipient of the 2019 Lannan Literary Fellowship for Fiction.

She Would Be King was named a best book of 2018

by Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Entertainment Weekly & BuzzFeed. The novel was a Sarah Jessica Parker Book Club selection, a BEA Buzz Panel Book, a #1 Indie Next Pick and a finalist for the Hurston/Wright Award. The Dragons, The Giant, The Women was a 2020 New York Times Notable Book, Time Magazine 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2020, Publishers Weekly Top 5 Nonfiction Books of 2020, was longlisted for the ALA Andrew Carnegie medal for excellence in nonfiction, and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award.

She’s a graduate of Howard University, University of Southern California and Columbia University. She lives in New York.

Kpelle Design Cowrie cluster earcuff Jewelry and accessories created for women to feel inspired, empowered, and educated on the power of embellishing themselves in culture.

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HOLIDAY QUOTE

MY CHRISTMAS ON YOU!

Heard on the streets of Monrovia During the Christmas Season

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Suakoko Betty

Let her inner artist shine through in our Fatima duster. Made with soft, hand-dyed batik cotton, this versatile duster makes the perfect gift. suakoko betty (SWAH-ko-ko) brings joyful, artistic african prints to everyday style and clothing. We want to help women celebrate their inner artists while elevating local West African artisans through textile partnerships.

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Joy & Family Time

In Liberia, Santa Claus has a sidekick known as “Old Man Beggar” who draws a crowd by dancing, telling jokes and encouraging people to give to those who are in need.

What we arelistenting to YOUR HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE

We pooled our community and wanted to know what they plan to listen to chill thru the holidays.

Playlist Essence Studio Watch Original content from Essence including I am Speaking... Listen. A can’t miss series of conversations addressing our wellness, wealth, the global fight for social justice and thriving together, I AM SPEAKING, LISTEN By: https://www.essence.com/ iamspeaking/

When she loves

Evolving

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Keeping Score with Massella Dukuly Keeping Score explores what it takes to live an engaged life. Engagement is not about the destination. It's all about the journey.

Deep Questions Cal Newport Cal Newport is incredibly thoughtful around issues of attention, work, and technology.

For busy and solo entrprenuers he helps you win at work.

How I Built This with Guy Raz

When you are looking for a bit of information to keep griding, listen to Guy Raz as he dives into the stories behind some of the world's best-known companies.

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Your Morning Essentials Experience the tranquility of a spa in your shower!

Feel awake, energized, and refreshed with Shower Steamers from Soul Balm Sisters. Our Steamers are the best on the market - read the reviews!

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Therapeutic Shower Steamers

Soul Balm Sisters

PRACTICE YOUR GRATITUDE The universe is totally FREAKING out about how awesome you are!

What am I grateful for?

What makes me happy?

My impressions

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Bimonthly subscription box

Our luxe box valued at $200 features the fair trade hand-beaded Olivia jewelry set from Aid Through Trade, made by women artisans in Nepal, the Ink & Alloy statement beaded clutch, made by women artisans in India and the luxurious Harlem Candle Company "Josephine" soy blend candle, made in the USA.

Mosaic Box

Bimonthly subscription box company that thoughtfully curates premium, handcrafted and ethically made jewelry, accessories, home accents and gifts from artisans and emerging brands from around the world, delivered right to your front door.

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LEGACY PRODUCT BUNDLE Our complete 8oz product bundle. Complete with our Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Lotion, and Easy Comb Hair Mist.

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Kreed Hair Kare

Organically fun hair care line for kids created by mom!

Founded by a mom, Kuki Vincent Osei who was looking for more representation in black hair care for kids.

This naturally formulated brand is made from the best organic, sulfate free, paraben free, a non animal tested blends.

Well known in the market by parents who boast on how well Kreed Hair Kare locks in moisture and helps to promote growth.

10% of their yearly proceeds goes to Leukemia Research. At 6 weeks pregnant with her son Kreed, Kuki was diagnosed with Leukemia. Thanks to the advancements in medicine she was able to deliver a happy and healthy baby boy and would like to pay it forward for anyone who happens to find themselves in the same place as she was in.

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AFRICAN VILLAGE TOILE MUG African Village Toile Coffee /Tea Cup A Coffee/Tea cup in extra fine porcelain with a beautifully hand-painted blue and white classic Toile de Jouy of a Fun and Vibrant African Village motif.

100% porcelain 11 oz Made in UK

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Miatta Jones Design Born to Liberian Parents, Miata grew up in Monrovia, Liberia and now lives in New York.

After working for many years in the beauty industry, Using the knowledge and experience, she acquired through the years it was a natural migration into the Interior design industry.

She designed a range of unique African contemporary home designs, bringing into fruition a collection of home products in 2020, focusing on the immense beauty of Africa, the African culture and vibrant heritage of the Continent.

Made in UK

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Lipstick

Cake Batter Pound Cake Cake Batter(s) are extremely opaque and vibrant crème-matte liquid lipsticks that are not only vegan, clean, and cruelty-free but were also made for folks' skin tones (Rich, Deep, Warm, Medium, and Light) and lip tones (Deep Brown, Brown, Light Brown, Dark Pink, and Pink).

Pound Cake Pound Cake is a pro-Black, pro-fat, and pro-queer cosmetics company creating products for people of various skin and lip tones while challenging the current standards of beauty.

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Flower

SUBSCRIPTION Sign up for our monthly flower delivery or give it as a gift!

Allow our floral designer to shower you or your loved ones with the freshest designer's choice seasonal blooms beautifully arranged.

Bouqs & blooms Bouqs and Blooms is a full service floral design studio. We create floral arrangements that are artistically arranged and guaranteed to elevate your mood instantly.

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Our Giving Hearts WITH OUR FAMILY & FRIENDS We give to our community in need

Boss Lady Effect:

I AM LEGACY INITIATIVE

Entrepreneurship, leadership & Empowerment

Saran Kaba Jones

FACE AFRICA water / sanitation

Brenda Brewer Moore

KEEP Education

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Non-binary

SWIMWEAR No one knows what swimsuit is best for you other than YOU! Each suit is custom designed by you, for you.

By providing a custom experience to choose from any of our non-binary, size-inclusive sizes, styles and models; we allow anyone to feel comfortable, beautiful, and RARE. Our “slim fit” compression pieces are tailored to make sure that our no-seam technology smooths and flattens your tummy and hips for a perfect fit every time!

Rareswimwear RARESWIMWEAR provides our customers with the opportunity of creating the swimsuit that will fit and look great and inspire them to be truly unique with no limitations.

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Thank you and keep in touch aromayourway.com bouqsandblooms.com harmonpolish.com kpelledesigns.com kreedhairkare.com mblent.com meseanspices.com miatajones.com poundcakecosmetics.com rozisweets.com therareswimwear.com sarepandrose.com soulbalmsisters.com suakokobetty.com yourmosaicbox.com theoilbar.com uhaihair.com waxandwonder.com wayetu.com

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