Happy International Women’s Day!
International Women's Day! A day to challenge stereotypes, broaden perceptions and celebrate the achievements of women across the globe.
This International Women's Day, we are shouting about Black, woman-owned businesses across the Twin Cities:
612jungle
Minneapolis’s first and only hip hop yoga studio.
612 Jungle has classes for any level – whether you are a beginner or experienced yogi – all to the sounds of R&B, Soul and Trap music. The studio is owned by Gabrielle Roberts, a Minneapolis native, who set out to make yoga accessible, relatable and empowering for everyone.
Find out more here: www.612jungle.com
Follow them on Instagram here: @612jungle
R. Roots Garden
A community garden serving Minneapolis.
R. Roots Garden is changing the food landscape of communities within Minneapolis. What started out as one plot has grown to four in the last three years. Now serving Folwell, Jordan and Willard-Hay neighbourhoods. Another woman-owned business, Queen is changing the food landscape across underserved communities.
Find out more here: www.rrootsgarden.org
Or follow Queen on Instagram here: @queenfrye8
nia’s lewks
Brow, makeup and lash artist.
Since launching her career in 2016, Nia Ford has elevated her art through continual professional development. She is trained and certified in eyebrow threading, brow waxing and tinting, lashes and other waxing services. Nia offers a five-star service, every time.
To book an appointment, click here.
Follow her on Instagram here: @niaslewks
sola’s butters
Wholesome products with all natural ingredients.
Sola’s Butters creates shea butter blends, body scrubs, hair oil and hand sanitizers using all natural ingredients. Abisola, the creator, is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and self-caring and helping others do the same!
Find out more and order products here: www.solasbutters.com
Follow on Instagram here: @solasbutters
#face
Relaxation, rejuvenation and renewal.
#FACE is owned and operated by Licensed AP Esthetician, Matisse Lela Gardner. Providing skincare, waxing and lash services, Matisse’s mission is to ‘Bring beauty to life, through confidence and virtue.’
Find out more and book your appointment here: www.faceoflelas.com
Follow on Instagram here: @faceoflelas
Lasha Raddatz
of Keller Williams realty.
Lasha Raddatz is currently leading the Signature Group, a team of seven. Her team has sold over $66M, helping 204 families find their perfect home last year! Lasha is working towards closing the gap for Black families in the Twin Cities. As Minnesota has the largest disparities in homeownership. Her team is working toward helping as many Black families and individuals becoming homeowners – regardless of their name, or financing type. She is truly a force to be reckoned with.
You can find more about Lasha Raddatz on LinkedIn or find her on Facebook.