As a woman-owned and women-led small business, it’s a part of our DNA to champion other local businesses with women at the helm. Let’s be honest, owning a business comes with challenges. That’s why it’s important to surround yourself with people who support you, motivate you, and even share ideas with you. As they say “a rising tide lifts all boats.” March is Women’s History Month and also home to International Women’s Day so what better time to highlight some of the businesses we plan to support this month (and beyond)!
Here are just a few businesses owned by women that we not only admire, but who also continually help to shape our community in a positive way. Join us in making a purchase, leaving a 5-star review, or sharing their business on social media.
EAT & DRINK
Lang Van
Vietnamese Restaurant in Plaza-Shamrock
Owner: Dan Nguyen
Website: langvancharlotte.com
The Batchmaker
Bakery in FreeMoreWest
Owner: Cristina Rojas
Website: thebatchmaker.com
Orrman’s Cheese Shop
Cheese Shop in Uptown
Owner: Rachel Klebaur
Website: orrmanscheeseshop.com
Artisan’s Palate
Restaurant in NoDa
Owner: Christa Csoka
Website: theartisanpalate.com
Honeybear Bake Shop
Online Cookie Bakery with Local Pick-Up
Owner: Hannah Neville
Website: honeybearbakeshop.com
Rosie’s Wine Garden
Wine Bar and Event Space in NoDa
Owner: Karisa Pennell
Website: rosieswinegarden.com
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
Cooking & Baking Classes in LoSo
Owner: Alyssa Wilen
Website: chefalyssaskitchen.com
Smelly Cat Coffee
Coffeehouse and Roastery in NoDa
Owner: Cathy Tuman
Website: smellycatcoffee.com
SHOP
Moxie Mercantile
Gift Shop in Plaza Midwood, Matthews, and Fort Mill
Owner: Michelle Castelloe
Website: moxiemercantile.com
Girl Tribe Co.
Women’s Clothing Boutique in SouthEnd, SouthPark, and Birkdale
Owners: Sarah Baucom and Carrie Baker
Website: girltribeco.com
Pura Vida Worldly Art
Gift Shop in NoDa
Owner: Teresa Hernandez
Website: puravidaworldlyart.shop
Boem
Women’s Clothing Boutique in South End, SouthPark, and Blakeney
Owner: Megan Orrell
Website: shopboem.com
Vestique
Women’s Clothing Boutique in Dilworth and Fort Mill
Owners: Morgan Lashley and Caroline Dunham
Website: shopboem.com
Monkee’s of Charlotte
Women’s Clothing Boutique in Myers Park
Owner: Teri Shaw
Website: monkeesofcharlotte.com
CLT Find
Gift Shop in Uptown and Dilworth
Owners: Toni South and Christy Pope
Website: cltfind.com
DECORATE
Cotswold Marketplace
Furniture and Home Goods Store in Cotswold
Owners: Melissa Vandiver and Kate Vandiver Leary
Website: cotswoldmarketplace.com
Traditions
Furniture and Home Goods Store in Montford
Owner: Sharon Garfield
Website: traditionsofcharlotte.com
Slate Interiors
Furniture and Home Goods Store in FreeMoreWest
Owner: Teri Garner
Website: shopslateinteriors.com
Abode Home
Furniture and Home Goods Store in Dilworth
Owner: Mary Tobias Miller
Website: shopabodehomedesign.com
South End Exchange
Furniture and Home Goods Store in South End
Owner: Lisa Pearce
Website: southendexchange.com
House of Nomad
Furniture and Home Goods Store in SouthPark
Owners: Kelley Lentini and Berkeley Minkhorst
Website: houseofnomaddesign.com
Are there any local women-led businesses you would like to highlight? Leave a comment below and we’ll add them to our shared list.
Cover Photo: Charlotte’s Got A Lot
