Happy International Women’s Day

🐂 The Women in the 2023 Support Women-Owned Business Blog BULLow are what makes Durham, The Bull City. Their tenacity, determination, and grit encourage me every day to wake up and give it my all. There is no competition, no jealousy or hate—just love and support for one another. So on International Women’s Day, we come together to celebrate and support 200+ women-owned businesses.

Quick note 📝 : When you see a super cute Bull Emoji 🐂 next to a business’s name, we’re proud to say they’re a BULLish Market Member. They BULLieve the best way to do business is in a way where everyone wins. The BULLish Market Membership connects small businesses in the Triangle to each other, opportunities, and our BULLoved audience for only $39 a month.

p.s. The 2023 Support Women-Owned Business GUIDE will be coming out very soon. Finalizing all the details. Stay tuned! We can’t wait for you to see it.

A Life Well Lived

1 Blossom 2 Bloom Floral Design

Products: Holiday wreaths, floral Centerpieces, Eucalyptus bunches, holiday Bouquets, and Pre-decorated holiday trees. Services: Seasonal Subscription, Holiday home design, Bloom and Design (floral design workshops), Wedding floral design, Elopement packages, Brand Activation

Instagram @1blossom2bloom Facebook @1blossom2bloom

Black Girls Guide to Surviving Menopause

Omisade Burney-Scott (she/her) is a Black southern 7th generation native North Carolinian feminist, social justice advocate, and creative with decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and social justice. Omisade is the creator of The Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause, a multimedia project seeking to curate and share the stories and realities of Black women and femmes over 50.

Instagram @blackgirlsguidetomenopause Facebook @blackgirlsguidetomenopause

Books2inspire

We offer coaching to aspiring children’s book authors to maximize their self-publishing success, which saves time, money, and energy.

Instagram @books2nspire Facebook @books2inspire

Bull City Vintage

Alison Matney curates her inventory full of vintage and antique housewares and sells them online at afforda-BULL prices! Anything from 1860 dressers to 20th mid-century oil paintings, Art Deco glassware, to rattan pretzel lounge chairs, it’s an eclectic mix of quality gems for the local community.

Instagram @bull_city_vintage_nc Facebook @bullcityvintagenc

🐂 City Box Durham

a woman-owned curated gift box company featuring local goods from small businesses and makers. Hand-selected products are carefully assembled to give gift recipients a sense of belonging with Durham and a connection to local entrepreneurs right from the unboxing. All boxes include vendor profile cards that share a little about the owner’s story and an invitation to connect.

Instagram @cityboxdurham Facebook @cityboxdurham

Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps

We are a Bottleshop that sells beer and wine. We also have a bar with 20 taps, a small beer garden, a patio with a service window, and snacks available. We often have live music, food trucks, and other special events throughout the month. We also offer options for space rental for private events.

Instagram @dernachbar_durham

Fireside Farm

We grow and design seasonal flowers for weddings and events, sell buckets of flowers (by appointment), and offer classes and workshops throughout the growing season.

Instagram @firesidefarmnc

🐂Liberation Station Bookstore

We provide children’s books created by Black authors and illustrators. The goal is to reinvent the futures and expectations of Black children. Additional services we provide are story times and white glove days (which are opportunities for children to interact directly with historical artifacts).

Instagram @liberationstationbookstore Facebook @liberationstationbookstore

🐂Melanated Wine

Melanated Wine believes wine can be vibrant, energetic, and fun. But, most importantly, an opportunity for everyone to enjoy delicious wine and gain an understanding of what they are experiencing. Founder Lashonda Fort-Modest believed that the minority community had been overlooked in the area of wine.“

Instagram @melanatedwine Facebook @MelanatedWine

Pine State Flowers

Historic flower and retail shop focusing on locally grown flowers and independent brands. Largest supporter of local flower farms since 2014.

Instagram @pinestateflowers Facebook @pinestateflowers

🐂The Bulls of Durham

The Bulls of Durham is a conduit connecting local Small Business Owners to each other, opportunities, and to our BULLoved Community. We created The BULLish Market Membership so small business owners in the Triangle, NC can connect, grow (education & financial), and gain access to our BULLoved audience.

Instagram @thebullsofdurham Facebook @TheBullsOfDurham

The Moxx Box

We sell at-home mocktail experiences via physical beverage kits, parties (in-person and virtual), and bartending services. Everything we offer is non-alcoholic, so it’s great for any age!

Instagram @themoxxbox Facebook @profile.php?id=100067163775584

Dining

🐂 Blue Corn Cafe

Treating our community to eclectic Latin flavors blended and inspired by local ingredients. We are a full-service restaurant that has a private dining room with an event coordinator and chef-designed menus, and we are proud to be serving our community for 27 years.

Instagram @bluecorncafe Facebook @bluecorncafedurham

🐂Bull and Bean

Bull and Bean is all about LOCAL. Supporting the local community with our ingredients and retail items. We love making things in-house, from salad dressing, baked goods, cured meats, and even whipped cream, just to name a few!

Instagram @bullandbean Facebook @bullandbean

Cilantro Artisan Foods LLC

Salsas and Homemade Mexican food Catering.

Instagram @cilantro_artisan_foods Facebook @cilantroartisanfoods

🐂COPA

Latin Bistro and Bar, located in the heart of Downtown Durham

Instagram @copadurham Facebook @copadurham

Epic Vegan Food Truck

We are a fully vegan food business that does catering and grazing tables. We also operate a food truck that serves southern vegan classics (fried chickn, ribz, etc.) and vegan desserts.

Instagram @epicveganfoodtruck

🐂Firsthand Foods

We sell local, pasture-raised meats sourced from remarkable North Carolina family farms. You can find our delicious pork, beef, and lamb products at Triangle retailers, including Bulldega, Durham Co-Op Market, Locopops, and Weaver Street Market(s). Check out our website to find Durham restaurants that utilize Firsthand Foods meats, including Bull City Burger and Brewery and many more.

Instagram @firsthandfoods Facebook @firsthandfoods

Jireh Family Farm

Jireh Family Farm specializes in local, hand-raised proteins such as chicken, beef, and pork products. Located on a 4-acre farm in Eastern Durham, the women-led establishment also holds herbal, farm-to-table dinners and homesteading classes for the community.

Instagram @jirehfamilyfarm Facebook @jirehfamilyfarm

Meat & Graze

A celebration of Cheeseperiences and a place of healing. Aya is one of the first in Durham to create a cheese and charcuterie board business and is ready to teach you Cheeseperience Design 101. Come in to try her amazing spread of cheeses and get your grazing tables.

Instagram @meatandgraze Facebook @meatandgraze

My Croft Kitchen

Personal Chef Services, Event Catering, Custom Confections with locally sourced, curated & inspired meals.

Instagram @mycroftkitchen Facebook @My-Croft-Kitchen/100077122819082/

Sophisticated Catering, Inc.

Sophisticated Catering & Event Planning is a full-service catering company established in October 1998. We provide services for both corporate events (single or multi-day conferences, board meetings, training sessions, office parties, etc.) and social events (weddings, family reunions, graduations, etc.

Instagram @sophisticated.catering

The MadHatter’s Cafe & Bakeshop / Saladelia Cafe & Catering

We focus on fresh, local ingredients, wholesome recipes, and creating a unique space where the Duke and Durham communities can mingle, relax, savor, and share. More than just bringing people together, Mad Hatter’s is about reaching out to our community. From Pride parades to food donations to sustainable farming, we thrive on promoting social entrepreneurship and partnering with like-minded organizations to build bridges and enhance the world around us.

Instagram @madhatterdurham Facebook @madhatterdurham

The Refectory Cafe

A restaurant that supports all diets with as many local, organic menu items as possible.  Indoor and patio seating, casual fine dining Monday – Saturday nights.  Brunch every day begins at 9 am.

Instagram @refectory Facebook @therefectorycafe

ZenFish

Sustainably serving healthy, delicious gluten-friendly poke bowls, nachos & burritos.

Instagram @zenfishpokebar

Zweli’s Kitchen

Zweli’s Kitchen released the savory and unique flavors of authentic Zimbabwean cuisine. Zweli’s Cafe offers buffet-style breakfast and lunch, hot and cold grab & go items, full-service catering, and more.

Instagram @zweliskitchen Facebook@ZwelisKitchen

Eats & Treats

Anissa’s Spot, LLC

We’re known for our delicious açaĂ­ bowls made with organic açaĂ­ purĂ©e from the Amazon rainforest. We also have smoothies that we believe, and our customers agree, too, are the best in town.

Instagram @anissas_spot Facebook @anissasspot

🐂Ashleigh Bakes Daily

Cookies, Cinnamon Rolls, Brownies, Biscuits, Muffins & Breads. Vegan and Gluten Free Available to order.

Instagram @ashleighbakesdaily Facebook @ashleighbakesdaily

BE Baker

Be Bakery is a vegan bakery that specializes in creating a memory in every bite. I make croissants, macarons, stuffed milk bread, cupcakes, and much more!

Instagram @bebakery.llc Facebook @bytaracoley

Bklyn Bakery

Bklyn Bakery, pronounced Brooklyn Bakery is a 100% vegan bakery that uses organic, local, and seasonal ingredients. Our focus is to provide a variety of delicious vegan treats to the community; whether you’re vegan, have food allergies, and/or want to indulge in treats that are more sustainable and have cleaner ingredients.

Instagram @bklynbakery Facebook @bklynbakerync

🐂Blend of Soul

We are Margo and Kiera, making up the vibrant, soul-centered female love duo, Blend of Soul! We are a black-owned juice company based out of Durham, NC, and we are inspired by the love that we have for our community. We are all about healthy food, fresh cold-pressed juices, and encouraging our community to live a healthier lifestyle with a little taste of soul.

Instagram @blendofsoulnc Facebook @blendofsoul

Bull City Confectionaries

Each of our cakes is crafted with love & the best ingredients to create an exceptionally moist, dense and flavorful cake. We bring a smile and the perfect amount of sweetness to all occasions!

Instagram @bullcityconfectionaries Facebook @bullcityconfectionaries

🐂Bull City Sweet Shoppe

Welcome to Durham, North Carolinas 1st and only Dessert Hall! We are home to a handful of local Black and Female owned bakers and treat makers. Each baker provides a plethora of sweets and treats. Whether you have a taste for a vegan or gluten-free treat, or you’d like to have cheesecake, mini Bundt cakes, cake slices, cake jars,  or treats dipped, drizzled and covered in chocolate, we have something for everyone! 

Instagram @bullcitysweetshoppe Facebook @bullcitysweetshoppe

BuzzyBakes BakeShop

We are a small-batch bakery specializing in seasonal cupcakes, boozy bakes, our giant (baked fresh every hour) cookies, delicious hand-spun milkshakes, and much more! We have been providing catering services for weddings, parties, and corporate events since 2015.

Instagram @buzzybakes Facebook @buzzybakesnc

Café Con Leche, RDU

Cafe Con Leche is a mobile espresso cart that provides bottled coffee for fast grab-and-go service.  We also cater corporate and private events.  Cafe Con Leche provides a unique and special experience for all events.

Instagram @cafeconleche_rdu

Chez Moi Bakery

Chez Moi Bakery is a specialty bakery known for Brown Sugar Vanilla rum cake as seen on PBS in A Few Great Bakeries. You can purchase by visiting the website for local pickup, limited Durham delivery or nationwide shipping. A list of local retailers and which products they carry is located under FAQs on the website.

Instagram @chezmoibakery Facebook @chezmoibakery

Clean Juice Durham

All organic cold-pressed juices and cashew milk. In store, we offer acai bowls, salads, wraps, smoothies, toasts, fresh juices, and sandwiches.

Instagram @cleanjuicerenaissancevillage Facebook @cleanjuicerenaissancevillage

Dee’s Kitchen

Dee’s provides fresh from scratch, yummy vegan baked goods for all! Wide variety of flavors of brownies, cookies, fudge, and bars. Also offers Gluten free and Allergy friendly options.

Instagram @dksweeteats Facebook @dksweeteats

Honeygirl Meadery

We source local fruits, flowers, and herbs from small North Carolina farms. We hand-select the best honey from local apiaries and from around the world to make our meads. Each mead is hand-crafted with care, and hand bottled, one bottle at a time.

Instagram @honeygirlmeadery Facebook @honeygirlmeadery

Indulgent Essential Spices

They bring a different level of appreciation for unique spices and flavor profiles to all people by making flavor and spice approachable. You can find their products in all four Weaver Street Market stores.

Instagram @indulgentessentialspices Facebook @indulgentessentialspices

Kraven Juice

Kraven Juice is a cold-pressed juice company serving the Raleigh-Durham area. We focus on offering a variety of nutritious drink options to promote healthy lifestyles. Our drinks are not only packed with nutrients, but they are also tasty and provide flavors that will accommodate all juice enthusiasts.

Instagram @kravenjuice Facebook @Kraven-Juice/100058322103218/

La Recette Patisserie

La Recette patisserie is a small business run by Djamila Bakour and Fadi Ghanayem. We specialize in European desserts and custom cakes. Your cake is one of the most important accessories to your special day, and our job is to make it memorable and delicious.

Instagram @larecettepatisserie Facebook @Larecettepatisserie

Leste Bakes

Cakes and baked goods made from scratch.

Instagram @lestebakes Facebook @LesteBakes

Little Barb’s Bakery

We offer a variety of well-known and beloved desserts that we take and elevate! We are most known for our delicious chocolate chip cookies, cake by the slice, and our unique cheesecake flavors.

Instagram @little_barbs_bakery Facebook @littlebarbsbakery

LocoPops

We offer hand-crafted pops and ice cream, plus a Sundries store that has specialty foods and gifts from NC and beyond. Founded in 2005, we’re proudly OG Durham!

Instagram @locopopsdurham Facebook @ilovelocopops

OMG Lemonade

OMG Lemonade is a lemon-based juice that replaces the fake and provides nutrient, dense vitamin-packed fruit-flavored blended lemonades that energize the body.  After trying it, your first impression will be OH MY GOD!!

Instagram @omggirllemonade Facebook @omggirllemonade

🐂Ora Teahouse + Bakery

Ora Teahouse + Bakery is a premier source for hand-blended loose-leaf teas and handcrafted desserts. Ora also offers tea workshops, tasting classes + teaware.

Instagram @orateahouseandbakery Facebook @orateahouseandbakery

Pincho Loco Ice Cream

Ice cream, paletas, ice cream cakes, piñatas, mangonadas, sundaes & more

Instagram @pincho_loco

🐂Royal Cheesecake & Varieties

Made from scratch desserts, including a variety of cheesecakes, cakes, cookies, pound cakes, and more.

Our cheesecake flavors range from classic to our famous Chicken & Waffle Cheesecake. We have over 20 different pound cakes ranging from Lemon to our NC Sweet Potato Pound Cake.

Instagram @rcvcakes Facebook @rcvcakes

Simons Says Dip This

We are a Chef- driven Dipped Ice Cream shop, serving dipped cones with 24 different chocolate-based dips and a variety of toppings to customize each guest’s ideal ice cream. We also serve half-pound stuffed cookies, all made from scratch, and freeze-dried candies, like Jolly Ranchers, Gummy Bears and Skittles.

Instagram @simonssaysdipthis Facebook @simonssaysdipthis

Soul Cocina

Plant-based & Latin-inspired ready to heat & serve meals. Online ordering for home delivery on Fridays In person at the Durham Farmers Market every Saturday.

Instagram @soulcocinatriangle Facebook @soulcocinatriangle

Spreadable Delights

I make yummy homemade jams, preserves, salsas, and mixed pickles, as well as sweets and treats such as mini beans and sweet potato pies. I also make handcrafted health and wellness & health and beauty products such as pain relief oils, aloe face masks, and coconut lemon cooling lotion. Bringing the old-fashioned to modern needs.

Instagram @spreadabledelights

Sweet Lovable Chocolates

Specialize in gourmet chocolate-covered treats made with the highest-quality ingredients. We provide chocolate-covered strawberries, apples, pretzels, rice krispies treats, and much more! Perfect for an event!

Instagram @sweetlovablechocolates Facebook @SweetLovableChocolate

The Durham Toffee Company

Our toffee is buttery-crunch amazement blanketed in organic dark chocolate and sprinkled with sliced almonds. Our Brittle Nut Clusters are fresh NC peanuts engulfed in lively crunchy brittle. And our Mash Up is a combination of these plus toasted almonds, pecans, and coconut; dried cherries, itty pretzels, and dark chocolate wafers—all of which are then drenched in more toffee. Like trail mix but glorified! 

Instagram @durhamtoffee Facebook @durhamtoffee

The Lunchbox Bakery

We offer incredibly delicious bakery products like cake, cookies, chocolate-covered Strawberries, and yummy banana pudding, just to name a few.

Instagram @lunchboxbakery Facebook @LunchboxBakery919

Tom & Jenny’s Candy

As a dentist with a serious sweet tooth, Dr. Jenny and her husband, Tom, started experimenting in their home kitchen to create candy they could feel excited about sharing. Along the way, they partnered with a James Beard-awarded pastry chef to perfect their low-carb, sugar-free, gluten-free, kosher treats. The result is a line of five indulgent caramel flavors that are sure to make you smile!

Instagram @tomandjennys Facebook @tomandjennys

Whisk & Rye

Whisk & Rye is a First come, First service Viennoiserie located in East Durham. We specialize in laminated products such as Croissants (plain & specialty), Bread rotation on the weekends, and a rotating selection of sweet items.

Instagram @whiskandryenc Facebook @whiskandryenc

Experience

AR Workshop Durham

Boutique DIY Workshop that offers hands-on art classes to create charming and unique décor, plank wood and framed wood signs, canvas pillows, lazy susans, centerpiece boxes, a variety of youth designs, and more.

Instagram @arworkshopdurham Facebook @arworkshopdurham

Bull City Music

A lifelong learner of music and humanity, Bull City Music School further spread a message of love, respect, and self-confidence. BCMS focuses instruction on being student-centered, and their teachers plan instruction based on the student’s method of learning and pace.

Instagram @bullcitymusicschool

🐂Crafts & Drafts NC

Crafts & Drafts is a DIY bar and bottle shop located in North Durham where patrons can purchase one of our many self-guided craft kits and walk through the instructions while sipping on a beer, wine, or NA beverage from our on-site bar.

Instagram @craftsanddraftsnc Facebook @craftsanddraftsnc

Get Mixed with Jamye LLC

Specializes in curated cocktails that cater to your event and bring the bar to you. We offer many services and products, such as fun-filled mixology classes, delicious adult drink pouches, and Get Mixed With Jamye at-home cocktail recipe book.

Instagram @getmixedwithjamye Facebook @getmixedwithjamye

Hamer’s Prop and Party

Erik and Jerolyn Hamer utilized Jerolyn’s passion for event planning and creativity and combined it with Erik’s skills in carpentry and craftsmanship and created Hamer’s Props & Party. We are a party rental and prop maker company specializing in quality event rental pieces.

Instagram @hamerspropsandparty Facebook @hamerspropsandparty

🐂Meek Makings

Meek Makings is a sewing house. Here I offer sewing classes for all levels on everything from fabric art to clothing and special projects. Other services include Alterations, Tailoring, Clothing Design, Costumes, Home Decor, Sewing Parties, and more!

Instagram @meekmakings Facebook @meekmakings

Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast

Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast offers elegant accommodations for staycations, romantic weekends, or business travel. We offer five spacious guest rooms with private baths and amenities that guarantee comfort, relaxation, and rejuvenation.

Instagram @moreheadmanor Facebook @moreheadmanor

🐂Nailed It DIY Durham

Nailed It is the ULTIMATE DIY experience! Let our Art-Tenders guide you in a fun do-it-yourself workshop, transforming wood into a one-of-a-kind sign, project, or personalized home decor using our exclusive techniques. We host team-building events, corporate parties, family get-togethers, birthday parties, girls’ night out, youth events, and more!

Instagram @naileditdiydurham Facebook @naileditdiydurham

Piedmont Pottery, Inc.

We are a pottery studio and gallery featuring pottery made in-house, as well as a wide selection of jewelry, paintings, and sculpture. We also offer paint-your-own pottery as well as classes in pottery making.

Instagram @piedmontpottery_ Facebook @piedmontpottery

Ready.Set.Paint!

We are a Paint Party Company that provides art supplies and DIY boxes for any event!

Instagram @ready.setpaint Facebook @readysetpaintbox

Tip Top Snapshots

Tip Top Snapshots offers 360 Video booths and traditional Open Air Selfie Station photo booth rentals. Your photo booth experience is guaranteed to be socially on-trend, entertaining, and instantly available to be shared amongst your guests.

Instagram @tiptopsnapshots Facebook @tiptopsnapshots

🐂Two Sisters Adventure Company

Two Sisters Adventure Company is a locally woman-owned and operated company dedicated to providing individual and small group canoe, kayak, standup paddleboard, and other adventure and outdoor recreation opportunities and summer camps to residents and visitors to the greater Triangle area (and beyond).

Instagram @twosistersadventurecompany Facebook @twosistersadventureco

Wine & Design Durham

Wine & Design is the perfect place to unwind and have fun. We offer a range of affordable private and public paint-and-sip parties for all ages, groups, and talents. From girls’ nights out to birthday parties, and work events to date nights, Wine & Design has you covered.

Instagram @wnddurham Facebook @wnddurhamnc

Fashion

Bull City Apparel

The originator of the “Durham -VS- Everybody” shirt, Bull City Apparel is one of the popular fashion brands of the city and beyond. They offer custom printing services and great gift ideas.

Instagram @thebullcitystore Facebook @thebullcitystore

Clockwork Print House

Clockwork Print House (home of Durham Short Run Shirts) is the go-to small-batch t-shirt printer for Arts in the Triangle. Bring us your bands, dance companies, theaters, art gallery openings, specialty shirt projects, film festivals, events, and small businesses, and we’ll set you up with great custom screen-printed shirts.

Instagram @durhamshortrunshirts Facebook @durhamshortrunshirts

Dirty Durham, LLC

T-shirts and stickers dedicated to reclaiming the gritty image of Durham and supporting local businesses and non-profits that create our diverse culture and sense of community.

Instagram @dirtydurhamofficial Facebok @keepdurhamdirty

Dollys Vintage

Dolly’s Vintage in the heart of downtown Durham is a lovingly-curated combination of vintage clothing and jewelry as well as new and unique gifts, jewelry, and greeting cards, along with many, many other cool things – a patchwork quilt based on a love for fun and kitsch!

Instagram @dollysdurham Facebook @dollysvintage

Fun Mom Band

Fun Mom Band is on a mission to lighten the mother load with Mom’s Fanny, the convenient and stylish denim pack that goes with everything, carries everything and is proudly sewn in the mountains of North Carolina.

Instagram @funmomband Facebook @funmomband

geekchicfashion

A modern, chic + comfortable independent women’s clothing label handmade in the USA. I created geekchicfashion for women like me (and women like you), women who have busy lives but want to look good and feel comfortable.

Instagram @geekchicclothing

Gills Deals Experience

I provide exceptional, professional personal styling to all and help you save and shop on a budget.

Instagram @_stealsanddeals919

🐂LoveJones Co

Gourmet treats, inspiring decor pillows and art. Handmade jewelry and more motivational gifts!

Instagram @lovejones.lovemade Facebook @lovejonesco

Lucky Accessories

My studio at 14 Glenwood avenue is open for shopping while I am working in the studio, weekdays 9 am-2.30 pm, and the occasional First Friday. Appointment suggested.

Instagram @luckyaccessories Facebook @luckyaccs

MODE Consignment Boutique

MODE is a designer Consignment Boutique in the heart of Downtown Durham and Raleigh’s Village District. We specialize in feminine fashion for all!

Instagram @modeconsignment Facebook @modeconsignment

PerSONALIity Designs

I design and hand-make women’s wear with an Indian flare. Every garment is created by me and only me. My goal as a business is to create a sustainable and eco-friendly fashion brand with close to 0% waste.

Instagram @personalitydesigns

Rangeen

Handmade indo-western accessories and home goods. Everything is locally made by artist Ishita Singh in RTP.

Instagram @shop.rangeen Facebook @shop.rangeen

She Thrifty Apparel

She Thrifty Apparel is a vintage clothing and accessory company whose mission is to divert fashion waste. We cater to the rebels of fashion who go against the grain on purpose. You can find eclectic everyday vintage to style with a twist!

Instagram @shethriftyapparel Facebook @shethriftyapparel

Simply Samone

Nyla Samone McMichael is the CEO of Simply Samone, and I’m a teenager. I started my business at just 9 and sold over 200 earrings in 2 months. I am a student and a kid entrepreneur so my days are long, but i love it, and I am so excited to share my earrings with the world.

Instagram @simply_samone1 Facebook @simply.samonee

🐂Show & Tell Concept Shop

Show & Tell Concept Shop, founded by Alyah Baker in 2011, embodies unapologetic style and joyful living through vibrant, small-batch collections of home goods, accessories, and apparel.

Instagram @showtelloakland Facebook @showandtellconceptshop

Syd’s Threads

At Syd’s Threads, it’s all about color and sustainability! Our mission is to create one-of-a-kind handwoven pieces with high-quality plant-based fibers that bring you closer to nature. Combining hand-painted and dyed yarn in original patterns, we create stunning accessories using certified Tencel, an award-winning eco-friendly and sustainable yarn.

Instagram @sydsthread Facebook @sydsthreads

The Pensive Tiger

As a charming shop for ears and Crocs, The Pensive Tiger offers a dazzling variety of bold earrings and dreamy Jibbitz.

Instagram @thepensivetiger Facebook @thepensivetiger

🐂Z’s’s Custom Creations

Custom Events: weddings, baby & bridal showers, birthdays and, corporate events &

Clothing Boutique: Spiritual, Business Branding, Bull City gear, Greek para (AKA & Delta) custom embroidery, and rhinestone.

Instagram @zsccandboutique Facebook @zsccandboutique

For The Little Ones

🐂A Brilliant Beginning Daycare

5 Star Family Childcare program. Serving children ages 6 weeks – 13 years. Full-time, part-time, after-school and summer camp. Flexible hours if needed

Barbie & Company Pet Services

Barbie & Company Pet Services offers afternoon dog walking & vacation cat sitting in South Durham, NC.

Instagram @barbieandcompanync Facebook @barbieandcompanync

Bullpin Apparel

Baby onesies and toddler tees, designed and screen-printed by hand here in Durham!

Instagram @bullpinapparel

Durham Dog Training Center

The Durham Dog Training Center provides Day School, Group Classes, and Private Sessions. All training is force-free (no pain, intimidation, or fear) and based on the science of how dogs (and humans!) learn the best.

Instagram @durhamdogtrainingcenter Facebook @joannethedoglady

🐂Jam Kids Play

We specialize in unique toddler (Ages 0-5) party rentals and decor that will turn heads and keep your kids and guests having fun for hours. We make sure all babies and toddlers feel included at every event, especially their own!

Instagram @jamkidsplay Facebook @jamkidsplayzone

Kate’s Critter Care

Kate’s Critter Care provides professional dog walking & in-home pet-sitting services in Carrboro, Chapel Hill & Durham, NC.

Instagram @katescrittercare Facebook @katescrittercare

Lailas Playland

I own a Soft Play mobile fun zone. Specializing in kid parties, family gatherings or any event you want kids entertained. You bring the kids, we’ll provide the fun!

Instagram @lailasplayland Facebook@lailasplayland

People’s Ambassador

Children’s upcycled handmade garments and personal care products, I connect people to services and events happening in the Durham area, especially parents looking for family-friendly events.

Instagram @toyson9th

The Secret Groomer

Convenient, personalized, compassionate mobile dog grooming

Instagram @thesecretgroomer Facebook @thesecretgroomernc

U-Dirty Dog Selfwash Spa

Self-wash facility for your pup as well as kennel-free grooming available. 

We also offer walk-in services like; nail grinding, ear cleaning, feet trims, teeth brushing, and more!

Instagram @dirtydogwashspa_nc Facebook @udirtydogselfwash

Urban Tails Veterinary Hospital

We believe in keeping things simple regarding pet health. So our veterinary care centers around four basic principles: Prevention, Emotional Health, Comfort, and Human-Animal Bond.

Instagram @urbantailsdurham Facebook @urbantailsdurham

Waggin Tails Pet Care LLC

I provide pet care services for dogs, such as grooming, walking, and boarding/sitting.

Instagram @waggintailspetcarellc

Health & Wellness

1:11 Art And Healing

This amazing 4 room house has been transformed to be a space of connection, community, personal growth, and exploration through the creative and healing arts, and a space to relax and feel at home, to release, play and heal.

Instagram @111artandhealing Facebook @111artandhealing

🐂A New Reason To Smile & 🐂City Dental

Dr. Desiree Palmer & Dr. Audrey Curry is offering high-quality, state-of-the-art dental care. Whether you are interested in brightening your smile or are concerned about the health of your mouth, we are anxious to help you have a healthy, attractive smile for life. We strive to serve the greater Durham community while building long-lasting relationships with our patients.

Instagram @anewreasontosmile Instagram @smileitsadurhamthing Facebook @DesireeTPalmerDMD Facebook @BullCityDental

🐂AccessiBull Healthcare

Comprehensive membership-based whole-person healthcare with a focus on the prevention and management of chronic illness through lifestyle changes.

Instagram @accessibull Facebook @accessibullhealthcare

🐂Blue Point Yoga

For more than 10 years, Blue Point Yoga has been a growing, thriving community. We’re a part of Durham, and at our heart, we’re a local group of people who believe in changing lives through yoga and mindfulness.

Instagram @bluepointyogacenter Facebook @bluepointyoga

Burn Boot Camp South Durham

Fitness gym that offers personal training in a group setting. Unlimited 45-minute camps, complimentary child watch, and individualized focus meetings with trainers. Best community in town!

Instagram @burnbootcampsouthdurhamnc Facebook @burnbootcamp

E3 Fitness

We offer coed group fitness classes Monday through Saturday, virtually and in person. We aim to provide exercises formatted for any person, whether novice or expert, to be more effective in their everyday lives.

Instagram @e3fitnessnc Facebook @e3fitnessllc

Emerald Doulas, LLC

A full-service doula agency providing birth and postpartum doulas, childbirth education, newborn care classes, placenta encapsulation, newborn feeding support, and a variety of free support groups to support your growing family!

Instagram @emeralddoulas Facebook @emeralddoulas

Empower Dance Studio

Empower Dance Studio is focused on fostering personal growth and cultivating community through dance and movement.

Instagram @_empowerdancestudio Facebook @1empowerdance

🐂Evolving Life Counseling and Psychotherapy

Whitney Gatling is a psychotherapist and Certified HeartMath Practitioner specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. Her therapeutic approach provides support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.

Instagram @evolvinglife26 Facebook @EvolvingLifeCP

Eye Level Beauty

I am a licensed esthetician and body contouring specialist who offers body contouring services as well as plant-based teeth whitening services. Gift cards can be purchased for our services.

Instagram @eyelevelbeauty

Food That Fits You

I am a registered dietitian who works with clients to make healthy eating simple, satisfying, and sustainable. I specialize in plant-based nutrition and partner with clients who are aiming to improve their health through food.

Instagram @foodthatfits_u Facebook @foodthatfitsu

🐂Go Mommy Fitness

We help busy women lose 20 lbs in 90 days with our customized exercise and nutrition program. It is our goal to guide you to optimal health and wellness.

Instagram @gomommyfitness Facebook @gomommyfitness

Healing with Hayes, PLLC

I provide transformational mental health services to the people of North Carolina! With my enthusiasm and passion for healing from the traumas that torment us. I help clients with coping skills and conversation and live the lives they want to live.

Life Lines Professional Services, LLC

We offer 1:1 and group virtual writing therapy sessions for anyone working through anger, pain, and triggers associated with past or recent traumas.

Instagram @lifelinesproservllc Facebook @lifelinesproserv

Plant Centered Nutrition

Ashley Kitchens, MPH, RDN, LDN, is a nationally recognized plant-based dietitian, spokesperson, and nutrition consultant. Ashley founded her company “Plant Centered Nutrition” with the intention of providing approachable plant-based nutrition information to her clients, community, and media audience. Services include individualized nutrition coaching, speaking engagements, brand partnerships, plant-based nutrition education, and nutrition consulting.

Instagram @plantcenterednutrition Facebook @plantcenterednutrition

R3 Wellness

R3 Wellness offers water and earth-based modalities for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.  These include an underwater treadmill for fitness and rehab needs for anyone with back pain or other joint issues, or perhaps you just don’t have the balance or ability to walk or run you used to due to aging or injury.

Instagram @r3wellnessnc Facebook @r3wellnessnc

Smile First Pediatric Dental

Smile First Dental is Durham’s oldest pediatric dental clinic and mom-owned since 2015. We were voted Durham’s best pediatric dentist multiple times because we offer compassionate care for kids and honest advice for parents. We understand that a positive dental experience is a foundation for future oral health, so we take a fun, friendly, and practical approach to every appointment.

Instagram @smilefirstdental_forkids Facebook @Smile1stDental

Threehouse Studios

Threehouse Studios is a mindful movement studio offering classes–held on Eno, Tuscarora, and Shakori land–in the Lyon Park neighborhood of Durham. Classes include daily heated vinyasa yoga, weekly yin yoga, contemporary dance, floorwork, adult ballet, tap, power core, and myofascial release, monthly nude yoga, breathwork, and more specialty classes.

Instagram @3hs_durham Facebook @3hsdurham

🐂Train with Janae

I help you choose better food choices and train to live a longer life.

Instagram @trainwithjanae Facebook @ trainwithjanae

Whole Health Partners

Nutrition. Sleep. Movement. Mindset.

Whole Health Partners is a women-owned, values-led lifestyle medicine and behavior change practice based on what we ourselves would want from a provider. Our evidence-based telehealth practice focuses on 1:1 counseling for metabolic health, chronic disease, and weight management.

Instagram @wholehealthpartners Facebook @wholehealthpartnersnc

Makers

A Lil Too Ironic Print Shop

I’m a Durham-based graphic designer who creates prints of flowers in unexpected North Carolina products. Flowers and North Carolina are two of my favorite things, so why not pair them together?

Instagram @aliltooironic

Amie Hodges Ceramics

I make functional ceramics that celebrate the natural color and texture of the three different stoneware clay bodies I use. My work focuses on bringing together craftsmanship and functionality to create a piece of art that you will use for many years to come.

Instagram @amie.e.hodges

Becca Fowler Designs

I make pieces that inspire light, love, and joy. You’ll find apparel, art prints, stickers, and sun catchers (my personal favorite) in my shop. I’m also available for collaborations for custom graphic design or hand-painted murals.

Instagram @becca.c.fowler

🐂Beth Palmer Studio

Beth Palmer Studio art is a lasting legacy. Collaborating with the artist to make it your own is a gift you can give yourself and others to create joy and beauty around you, from small notecards to signed prints to original paintings.

BrightKind Creative

Art that makes you happy – art prints, stickers, tees, and more, including some killer Durham-themed designs!

Instagram @brightkindcreative Facebook @brightkindcreative

Candy Carver

Working primarily with acrylic and various surfaces from canvas to vinyl, she creates vibrant, textured pieces that touch the soul and excite viewers. Carver contributes much of her inspiration to her love for excitement, color, and beauty found in the human form.

Instagram @candycarver Facebook @candycarverart

Cute Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique

We are a local pretty paper company that specializes in custom wedding and party invitations, social stationery, and lifestyle retail products. We bring to customers the best in pretty invitations and colorful curated paper goods and gifts.

Instagram @cute_buttons Facebook @shopcutebuttons

🐂Delores Pottery

Delores is a Durham native and owner of ‘Delores Pottery,’ the first black-owned pottery community studio in Durham, NC. She creates on potters wheel decorative and functional wares. Delores Pottery offers a wide array of classes, from 6-week pottery classes, studio passes for those wanting to explore more, artist rental space, workshops with visiting artists, as well as make and sip classes.

Instagram @delorespottery Facebook @delorespottery

EJ’s Expressions

I offer custom vinyl products (name plaques, drinkware, t-shirts, etc.) and custom party favors for all occasions. I allow others to express themselves through gift-giving as everything is made to order.

Instagram @ejsexpressions Facebook @EJsExpressions 

Elyse Breanne Design/Mill and Meadow

Where the paper mill meets the flower meadow. Mill and Meadow encapsulate the EBD brand while playing hommage to Elyse’s hometown. We offer a broad rand of EBD (Elyse Breanne Design) products, including home decor, stationery gifts, and even a few M&M exclusives.

Instagram @elysebreannedesign Instagram @millandmeadow Facebook @elysebreannedesign

Honeypress

Honeypress is a novelty store focused on sharing the joy of stationery through representation, pride, and appreciation for diverse cultures, particularly the Asian community. Honeypress sells a wide variety of products, including notebooks, planners, correspondence cards, magnets, keychains, and more!

Instagram @honeypress.nc Facebook @honeypress.nc

Hosmer Co.

Hosmer Co. is an ode to nature and the everyday beauty that surrounds us. Bre, the owner, hand-makes lifelike moth and butterfly jewelry and personal items out of polymer clay and gemstones that add a little magic to your life.

Instagram @shophosmerco Facebook @shophosmerco

K+S Design Co.

K+S Design Co. is a design studio run by a mom of five, a letterer, illustrator, and designer Kristal Bell. I love what I do, even more so when you love it too! K+S Design co. has hand-lettered and illustrated stationery, art, apparel, and gifts.

Instagram @kandsdotco Facebook @kandsdotco

Lady Pilot Letterpress

Lady Pilot Letterpress is a purveyor of snarky and sweet hand-printed greeting cards and ephemera. We also do fine custom work and teach letterpress classes.

Instagram @ladypilotletterpress Facebook @ladypilotletterpress

Nazz Ares

Nazz Ares is an independent design studio focused on leather and canvas accessories located in Raleigh, NC. Nazz Ares is focused on creating one-of-a-kind pieces that bring joy, confidence, and practicality to women with their everyday use.

Instagram @nazz_ares Facebook @nazzares.design

Paget Fink Design

I create art and surface designs for the home decor, textile & gift industries. I license my work and welcome collaborations.

Instagram @pagetfink

Papermill Creative

Papermill Creative creates vibrant and detailed watercolor and pen-and-ink art that celebrates the places (real and imagined) that matter to people. Papermill’s art prints, tea towels, magnets, and more are perfect gifts for housewarmings, graduation, moving away, or just anytime you want a meaningful souvenir from Bull City.

Instagram @papermillcreative Facebook @papermillcreativeart

Raven and Unicorn

I sell unique hand-illustrated greeting cards, gifts, enamel pins, stickers, prints, and other items great for the holidays.

Instagram @ravenandunicorn Facebook @theravenandunicorn

Sarah Rosa Creations

My work consists of various abstract drawings and paintings, which I sell at local markets and events. I also teach classes, workshops, and paint nights, design logos, tattoos, and websites, upcycle clothing to create wearable art and work with various non-profits and businesses on commissioned pieces, community projects, and much more.

Instagram @sarahrosacreations

Self Care

Beary Sensitive Organic Skin Care

Beary Sensitive is a toxin-free clean organic skincare brand specializing in plant-based essential oil-infused bath and body products. Beary Sensitive products include soaps, body washes, body butter, bubble bath, and bath soaks.

Instagram @beary_sensitive Facebook @bearysensitive

Bella Trio Salon & Spa

We know that not everyone has the same beauty budget, yet we want to ensure everyone can enjoy the Bella Trio experience! At Bella Trio, our service prices are based on a level system. so that our amazing team and guest all win!

Instagram @bellatriosalonandspanc Facebook @bellatrio

Benevolence Farm

 Benevolence Farm is a nonprofit social enterprise that supports services for formerly incarcerated women by selling body care and candle products, all of which are handmade by the women who work and live at the Farm. Every product is infused with herbs and flowers grown right on our 13-acre property.

Instagram @benevolencefarm Facebook @ benevolencefarm

Black Opal Home

Black Opal’s ‘Love Collection’: Let Black Opal Home Ignite your Senses with Home Fragrances; candles, room sprays, and wax melt.

Instagram @blackopalhome

CLEAN MUNDI

CLEAN MUNDI is a sustainable beauty brand creating body and skincare products, focusing on protecting and healing dry skin. We formulate using curated ingredients to improve skin’s appearance and overall glow. 

Instagram @cleanmundi_ Facebook @cleanmundi

🐂Corenta Candles

Every candle is hand-poured just for you. Each of our scents is a perfect way to add great fragrance to your space with just a flick of a match. Each candle will transform your space, creating the ambiance and atmosphere you want to achieve.

Instagram @corentacandles Facebook @corentacandles

Dragonfly Hooks Soap Company

Our product is natural handmade soap infused with our love of health, science, and all things Geek. The soaps are embedded with objects like loofahs, toys, and shapes with aromatic fragrances.

Instagram @dragonfly_hooks Facebook @dragonflyhooksnc

🐂Emaje Naturals

Emaje R. Singleton-Jackson represents Generation Z as an entrepreneur and academic scholar.  The UNCG senior is the owner and CEO of two businesses. Emaje Naturals is her organic product line, and The Habits Co creates customized apparel. Emaje continues demonstrating her leadership through philanthropy efforts while volunteering in her community. 

Instagram @emajenaturals Facebook @emajenaturalsllc

Fuss & Bother

We are a hair salon located in Old East Durham. Services offered include haircuts & color, beard trims, & blowouts. We also have a very friendly salon cat named Henry! We sell products from Hairstory, Aveda. JVN, Living Proof, Joico, & Barb, and use Joico color.

Instagram @fussandbother Facebook @fussandbothersalon?mibextid=LQQJ4d

GLEAUXX Beauty Bar

We are a locally black-owned Beauty bar. We offer services like manicures, pedicures, lash extensions, facials, corrective skincare treatments, braids, sewins, wig installs, full body waxing, etc.

Instagram @beatbynay Facebook @beatbynayllc

🐂Hairizon

Customize body and hair products at the Beauty Bar. They can add essential, fragrance, and/or therapeutic oils based on your preferences. Gift baskets, gift cards, Black soap, hand-dipped incense, along with so much more!

Instagram @hairizon Facebook @hairizonbeauty

Lashae Lush SPA

Service: Yoni Steam, Hair, Nails, Wax, Lashes, Teeth Whitening, Tooth Gem, Body Sculpting( Products) All Natural Products Yoni Soap, Yoni Oil, Yoni Bath Salt, Yoni Scrub, Yoni Spray, and Yoni Pearls

Instagram @lashae_lush_spa

Little Homestead Farm

At LHF, we make all-natural soaps and body products. Our soaps are handmade from oils using the hot process soap method. This method allows me to pick and choose what extra moisturizing oils are added to the bar after the soap-making process is complete.

Instagram @littlehomesteadfarm Facebook @littlehomesteadfarmsoaps

Lo & Behold Naturals

Lo & Behold handcrafts 100% natural body care from a globe of botanicals. We specialize in facial care and body moisturizers and also offer bath and shower items, bug spray, and more. All the products are handmade in small batches – without fillers like water or alcohol – so a little goes a long way.

Instagram @loandbeholdnaturals Facebook @loandbeholdnaturals

Luxurious Essentials Candles and Oils, LLC

l hand make Soy Candles and Wax Melts, Hand Sanitizer, Hand Soap(Liquid & Foam), Room Spray(Car, Linen, and Room), and Car Fresheners.

Instagram @luxecandlesandoilsllc Facebook @luxecandlesandoils

Peace & Light Candle Co LLC

Our products are handcrafted candles, body butter, soap, and room & linen sprays to help evoke positive experiences in your life. We believe that handcrafting is a sacred process, and we infuse every product with positive intentions.

Instagram @peaceandlightcandleco Facebook @peaceandlightcandleco

PĂŒr Bella Natural

Non-toxic plant-based haircare for naturally curly hair. Created by a licensed cosmetologist. For dry, damaged hair.

Instagram @purbellanaturals Facebook @purbellanaturals

🐂SƍLi Massotharapy

Changing perspective gives the opportunity to see the unseen before. At SƍLi Massotherapy, Shelita offers Energy work, Myofascial, Therapeutic Massage, Couples Led Massage Classes.

Instagram @bodyworkby_li

Tallawah Naturals, LLC

We offer handmade natural bath, body, and hair essentials such as bar soap, body wash, body scrubs, body butter, lotion, body oil, shampoo bars, conditioner bars, and hair butter.

Instagram @tallawahnaturals Facebook @tallawahnaturals

Taylor’s Collection

Our queens can achieve endless chic looks and unique styles with our hair. Every Queen deserves a perfect crown. All of our hair units come from unprocessed virgin hair.

Instagram @the.taylorco

The Haven Beauty

Gel-X Nails, Manicures, Pedicures, Hair & More.

Instagram @thehavenbeautynails Facebook @thehavenbeautynails

The Magick Makers

A beautiful line of bewitching products includes bath soaks, skincare, herbal blends, crystals, and divination tools. If you appreciate the ritual and love to dabble in the mystical, browse the Magick Makers website for a gorgeously intentional selection of all things witchy and wonderful.

Instagram @themagickmakers Facebook @themagickmakers

🐂The Raw Edition Candle Company, LLC

Ticca has burned candles for years and has enjoyed various scents burning in her home. She believes that the strongest tie to memory is through scent. Ticca has created high-quality, hand-poured soy wax candles with accessible price points in mind.

Instagram @theraweditioncandlecompany Facebook @theraweditioncandlecompany,llc

Tilted Crown Products

Tilted Crown Products specializes in artisan, luxury body butter. We also offer elevated body washes and body oils.

Instagram @tiltedcrownproducts

TresLife LLC

We are a salon spa that uses our own custom All natural hair and skincare products. We empower girls and women to love and embrace their naturally beautiful tresses with a simple regimen.

Instagram @thetreslife Facebook @thetreslife

Usu Company Candles

100% Soy wax candle includes a personal story, memory, or reflection that inspired the candle name and scent. Usu Company also promotes an important mission encouraging people to embrace who they are, where they come from, and what they’re passionate about–to blaze their own trail.

Instagram @usucompanycandles Facebook @usucompanycandles

Veena B Salon LLC

Durham’s premier destination for advanced extension methods and healthy hair care.

Instagram @veenabofficial Facebook @veenabsalon

🐂Warewithall Massage Co.

Mindful and community-oriented bodywork, specializing in Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage and cupping therapy. Clenchers and grinders rejoice! TMJ disorder treatments begin in late March. I believe in high-quality, low-cost bodywork and offer sliding-scale sessions. No questions asked.

Instagram @warewithall_massage

Youniverse Spa

Skincare Products, facials, yoni steam, lashes, and waxing.

Instagram @youniverse_spa Facebook @youniversespa

Services

12th State Design Co.

We provide designer-curated Home Staging and Home Design services to the Triangle’s realtors, investors, and homeowners. Our goal is to stage homes, so they sell faster and for more money and to help homeowners casually and easily update their homes to better reflect their individuality and lifestyle.

Instagram @12thstatedesignco Facebook @12thstatedesignco

A for Ariel

I do makeup at Mac cosmetics, along with freelance work.. and I will be coming out with my own makeup brand later this year!

Instagram @cosmogirlstudios

🐂A Golden Moment Wedding & Events

I am a Certified Wedding & Event Planner through the Certified Wedding Planner Society, looking to make your moment
Golden.

Instagram @agoldenmomentnc Facebook @agoldenmomentnc

Above and Beyond Event Planning and Decor

Event Planner, coordination, and decorator

Facebook @aboveandbeyond1985

APlus Test Prep & Academic Services

APlus Test Prep helps test takers of all ages pass their exams.  We prep students for SAT, ACT, ASVAB, LSAT, Praxis, NCLEX, GRE, EOG/EOC, and more.  #ScoresOpenDoors to scholarships, promotions, certifications, and other opportunities.

Instagram @aplustestprep Facebook @aplustestprep

🐂Ariana Tenine

I help visionary entrepreneurs find business clarity with strategic planning for small businesses. You’ve already got an incredible idea, service, or product. Your clients are happy. That’s just how you roll. Now you’re ready to grow your team or profit and, finally, take some stress off of yourself. What’s holding you back?

Instagram @arianatenine2023 Facebook @arianatenine

Art-n-Soul NC

The Art-n-Soul NC Makers Market in “Uniting Hometown & Handmade.”  We bring together talented local artisans, food makers, musicians, and others to discover and celebrate what makes the Triangle so special.

Instagram @artnsoulnc Facebook @artnsoulnc

Blu Emerald Media Services

We are a minority-owned Social Media Agency ready to pull up a chair beside you – using our knowledge and expertise to manage your social media presence effectively.  We aim to keep your business VISIBLE, CONNECTED, and RELEVANT in the digital world, so you can focus on what you do best! 

Instagram @bluemeraldmedia Facebook @bluemeraldmedia

Casa Bella Home Staging and Styling, LLC

Casa Bella Home Staging and Styling stages homes for sale, so they sell quicker and for more money.  We offer consultations, occupied staging, and styling services.  

Instagram @casabellahss

Casa Bella Market

Casa Bella Market is a home decor store that focuses on local artisans, vintage goods, and curated products for the home.

Instagram @casabellamarketnc Facebook @casabellamarket

🐂Chrysti & Co Brokered by Exp

On the surface, it looks like my job as a real estate agent is to help home buyers buy a house and homeowners sell a house – and I totally do that! The truth is that those are the end results of my primary role, which is to educate future home buyers, home sellers, and community members about the local real estate market, the NC real estate process.

Instagram @everydaydurhamnc Facebook @chrystipeekrealestate

🐂CSG Capital

CSG Capital, powered by EXP Commercial, is a commercial real estate and business brokerage. We help clients lease space for their businesses, sell and purchase commercial property, build value within their company, and purchase and sell businesses.

Instagram @sherylvazquezbroker Facebook @expcommercial

Elizabeth Ashley & Co.

We have a photography studio in south Durham and specialize in branding, weddings, and other lifestyle milestones of photography like maternity, graduation, birthdays, and so on. 

Instagram @elizabethashleyco Facebook @elizabethashleyco

Eminence Web Designs

Eminence Web Designs specializes in brand creation for minority & woman-based businesses. We help develop and maintain brands through Graphic Design with the creation of various graphic designs, including but not limited too (Logo’s, SM Graphics, Vectors, Gifs, Flyer Business Cards, Flyers, Banners, etc.) as well as complete website development for all industries.

Instagram @eminencewebdesigns Facebook @EminenceWebDesigns

llumined Leadership Solutions

As an experienced, transformative leader, thought partner, and consultant, I guide individuals, organizations, and corporations through transformation by developing holistic leadership frameworks and adopting practices that lead to healthy organizational cultures + successful outcomes. Illumined Leadership Solutions provides organizational and leadership development services to leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations.

Instagram @mbisfree

Littlejohn Legal Offices

Services in business entity formation, trademark and copyright filing, contract review, and drafting. Legal advice, drafting, and review of child custody, divorce, or property division paperwork.

Instagram @legallylittlejohn Facebook @legallylittlejohn

McCormick Creations

We specialize in creating unique gifts that connect, tell your story, and represent your brand. Our team is committed to creating quality, design-forward events to gifts and delivering top-notch service for clients.

Instagram @mccormickcreation Facebook @mccormickcreation

Morgan Crutchfield Photography

My passion is my purpose, and I believe freezing beautiful moments, actually being in the moment with you, shows through my portraits. I focus on emotion and people through life events such as weddings, engagements, graduations, new babies, birthdays, and just because portraits.

Instagram @daffodyl facebook @MorganCrutchfieldPhotography

🐂Noire Coaching & Consulting

Noire Coaching & Consulting is a Black women-owned personal, professional, and organizational development firm that partners with individuals, groups, and organizations to provide training, coaching, and consultation services that center the nuance, needs, and experiences of those most impacted by systems of oppression.

Instagram @noirecoaching Facebook @noirecoaching

Ona Partners LLC

I’m an experienced strengths-based Leadership Coach for entrepreneurs and their teams.  I help growth-oriented individuals step into their unique CEO style. I use simple data-driven frameworks to support my clients as they develop the courage, confidence, and clarity needed to create epic results.

Instagram @latondramurray Facebook @latondramurray

Purposed Solutions

I offer virtual assistant services to Event Planners, Wedding Creatives, and small business owners to help them get organized.

Instagram @purposedsolutions Facebook @profile.php?id=100064048514652

RED Collective

We are a team of licensed Realtors who are experts in helping our clients buy and sell their homes. With a passion for Environments, our comprehensive Staging services help sellers present their homes to the market with a modern touch approach and eye-catching style.

Instagram @red_collective Facebook @redcollectiverealty

Right Time Realty

For the past 20 years, I have assisted buyers, sellers, and investors in reaching their real estate goals.

Instagram @right.time.realty Facebook @timetobuyahousedotcom

🐂Rootful Media

Rootful Media (previously Ang H. Studio) develops purpose-driven creative projects across film, digital, and social platforms. Our company is committed to inclusive visual storytelling that promotes community-building, meaningful conversations, exceeded fundraising goals, and lasting change.

Instagram @rootfulmedia

Sabrina Seymore Events

Sabrina Seymore Events is a full-service planning, design, and day-of-coordination company that assists clients with all aspects of the planning process from start to finish. They work very closely with each client in order to create an event that will be suitable for the client’s personality and lifestyle.

Instagram @sabrinaseymoreevents Facebook @sabrinaseymoreevents

🐂Sew Right For You

We sew all soft furnishings for the home. We specialize in indoor and outdoor cushions as well as slipcovers. Roman shades, pillows, drapes, and simple upholstery can also be done.   We love working with our clients to bring their vision for their homes to life.

Instagram @sewright4you Facebook @sewrightforyou.durham

Shooting Beauty Studio

I have made my career out of creating beautiful and memorable creations. I have taken my decade of experience as a fashion designer and visual artist into the photographer’s studio, creating portrait and editorial photography that highlights the inherent beauty of this thing we call life. 

Instagram @theshootingbeauty

Studio Evloh Interiors

Interior design services for residential and commercial projects.

Instagram @studioevloh_interiors Facebook @studioevloh

The Underground Collective

We’re a creative agency that supports clients in producing culturally relevant events—specifically production, management, and curation to the community to build relationships.

Instagram @thequeencurato Facebook @TheUGC7

Virtue Events Inc

Event Planning, Event Design, Conference Planning, Wedding Planning, and Event Consulting.

Instagram @virtueevents Facebook @virtueevents

🐂West and Woodall Real Estate

I feel honored and blessed to wake up every morning and be able to go out and help folks realize their homeownership dreams. Helping my Durham and Latin communities is my greatest mission.

Instagram @lizsellsdurham Facebook @lizsellsthetriangle?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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