In honor of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we have rounded up 100+ local, independent, women-owned businesses in Raleigh and Wake County!
Celebrating locally owned and independent businesses all over our community is what we do. Annually, International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is celebrated on November 19th. In honor of this day, we have compiled a list of over 100 Shop Local Raleigh women entrepreneurs and their locally owned businesses.
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- Abby Strickler, Peak Lane Boutique
- Alietha Hahn, Alietha’s Sunkissed Tans
- Allison Flinn, Reclaim Professional Organizing
- Allison Vick, Little Blue Macaron & Little Blue Bakehouse
- Amanda Grace, Natural Esthetics
- Amber Echevarria, Munjo Munjo
- Amber Robinson, Images by Amber Robinson
- Amber Smith, Vend Raleigh
- Amy Olszak, zoo&roo
- Amy Phiney, Unleashed
- Ann-Cabell Baum, Glenwood Agency
- Anne Wilkins, Everything’s Better Monogrammed
- Annie Kinney, Annie Kinney Fine Art
- Anita Klagge Getter, Getter Law Offices, PA & Ladies Fitness & Wellness
- Ashley Lattier, Ashley Cakes
- Audra Keenan, Furbaby Petsitters
- Autumn DuBois, DuBois Property Group
- Brandy Mutchler, Brandy’s Soy Candles
- Brooke Daly, Advantage College Planning
- Cara Phillips, Influence by Design
- Caroline Shipman, Pierce & Hide
- Cassandra Bolden, Lit Moments
- Charlotte Smith, Union Camp Collective
- Chasta Hamilton, Stage Door Dance Productions & Girls Geared for Greatness
- Cheryl Fraser, Galatea Boutique
- Christine, Search in the City
- Christine, Yeji’s Kitchen Stories
- Christina Kirkey, Pinup Studio
- Christy Curtis-Kopcsak, C C & Co Dance Complex
- Coleen Speaks, Hummingbird & Posh Nosh Catering
- Courtney Bowman, Raleigh Cheesy
- Courtney Tellefsen, The Produce Box
- Crystal Herring, CrossFit Contrivance
- Cydney Davis-English, English Garden Florist
- Dana Phelps, Clairemont Communications
- Dana Schrenk, Custom Travel Creators
- Dawn D’Onfrio, DogSnog
- Debbie Lineberry, 2 Girls Antiques & Estate Decor
- Denise Reinert, Custom Travel Creators
- Dianna Mangum, Peace Girl Designs
- Donna Hedgepeth, Keystone Chiropractic
- Donna Pate, For The Record
- Elizabeth Berry, Elizabeth Berry CPA
- Elizabeth Mills, Gingham & Posh
- Elizabeth Roberts, Imagine Circus
- Emily, Shark Studios Art
- Emily Grey, The Flourish Market
- Emily Sheffield, Heights Digital
- Elyssa Nastalski, Dogwood Country Club
- Erin Duea Walter, Bungalow Hair Shop
- Felice Bogus, Ruff Stuff Treats
- Felicia Trujillo, Food Seen
- Gabi Angelini, Gabi’s Grounds
- Gail Walker, Kids EveryWEAR
- Gina Stephens, Raleigh Magazine
- Heart + Honey Box
- Heather Chandler, Whole Brain Escape
- Heather Eck, Heather Eck Artist
- Heather Stallings, BytheGrace
- Helene Headington, Sweet P Waxing
- Hemi Patel, Gini’s Crafted Beverages
- Jackie Locklear, Locklear Roofing
- Jamie Churchill, Eco Friendly Beauty Bar
- Janice Cutler, North Raleigh Florist & Cary Florist
- Jeni Kowaleski, Azura Skin Care Center
- Jennifer London, Vibrantly Blue
- Jennifer Noble Kelly, JNK Public Relations
- Jennifer Wilson, Nature’s Releaf & Top Notch Pet Spa
- Jenny Abhau, White Dahlia Massage & Wellness
- Jessica Penven-Crew, Penven-Crew Photography
- Jessica Robinson, House of Swank
- Jessica Throneburg, Little Details
- Jill Donovan, Donovan’s Dish, Dish to Door, & Jill’s Beach
- Jill Santa Lucia, Catering Works
- Judit Beres, Herbal Healing & Neomega
- Judy Julian, Custom Travel Creators
- Julie Jennings, Uniquities
- Kathleen Grebe, Bold Standard
- Kathy Howard, Kathy Howard Portrait
- Katie Bouterse, Imagine Circus
- Katie Lucht, Keystone Chiropractic
- Kaylyn, Homebody’s, Smitten in a Mitten, & Co-Owner of Ladies Night on White
- Kelly Gibbs, Beauty Co.
- Kelley Kennedy, Teacup Floral
- Kelly Oschwald, Revive Physiotherapy and Wellness
- Kelly Wholgenant, Retro Modern
- Kelly Zellman, Pop of Paint
- Kenda Kistenmacher, Kenda Kist Jewelry
- Kesha Dozier, The Chocolate Boutique & DozierBuilt Residential & Commercial Builders
- Kim Battle, Kandy Apples by K
- Kristie Nystedt, Raleigh Brewing
- Kristina Stewart, Nons Salts
- Lacie Frain, Phoenix Tattoo Studio
- Laura Amore Wilson, Lew Wilson
- Lauren Elmore, MODE Consignment
- Lauren Ramirez, Quercus
- Leah Ward, Barre Up, Living Wild, & Authentically Connected Coaching
- Lillian Caltis Huffman, Ladies Fitness & Wellness
- Lindsay Mumma, Triangle Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center
- Lindsay Rice, Vita Vite
- Liz Grandchamp, Grandchamp Hospitality
- Liz Johnson, Revolver Consignment Boutique
- Liz Kelly, Liz Kelly Pottery
- Nancy Haworth, On Task Organizing
- Nancy Nguyen, Sweet T Salon
- Nicole Stump, Timeless Events
- Madison Guthrie, Yellow Garden Bakeshop
- Mandy Becker, Swagger
- Marcie Trivette, Sweet T Picnics
- Mary Angelini, Gabi’s Grounds
- Maura McCarthy, Bold Batch Creamery
- Maya, Lunae
- Melinda Taylor Wolk, BLOOMHERE
- Melissa Joy, Raleigh Picnic Co.
- Melissa Kakavas, Remedy Movement
- Melissa Larsen, Moonshadow Medical Massage
- Michele Thomas, MMT Art Studio
- Michelle Ghassemi, Meraki Salon
- Michelle Nidiffer, Style Finder
- Mikki Paradis, PDI Drywall
- Molly Ingle, Molly’s Wax Shop
- Morgan Goettge, MKG Media Co
- Neshat Mirzaei, Elite Fire Taekwondo
- Pam Blondin, Deco
- Pam Diamond, First Daze & Nightzzz
- Pam Liebling Mullaney, Dress
- Rachel Custer, Home Street Creative
- Reem Alawar, Lunae
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- Robing Berning, Living Your Bliss with Robin Berning
- Robin Foster, Dazzle & Lace
- Sandy Bridger, DRINK
- Sara Buxton, Oak City Revival & The Night Market Co.
- Sara Coleman Fitzpatrick, The Cupcake Shoppe
- Season Moore, Season Moore Photography
- Shannon Baxter, Baxter’s Bees
- Sharln, Shark Studios Art
- Sherri Durbin, Consider it Done
- Shirley Polk, Core Fitness
- Simone Barbé, Silver Palate Feeders
- Stacey Jennings, Coquette & Urban Food Group
- Stacy Zanfardino, 2 Girls Antiques & Estate Decor
- Steph Smith, zass
- Stephanie Christy, Stephanie Christy Beauty
- Stephanie Keefer, Platinum Sitters
- Stephanie Llorente, Prep Communications
- Sue Dyer, Birth & Beyond Doula Services
- Sunny Miller, Adara Spa
- Suzy Newsom, Good Dirt
- Tamara Baker, Royal Cheesecakes & Varieties
- Tammy Loza, Amazing Balloons
- Tasha Holland – Kornegay, WIRL (Wellness In Real Life)
- Taylor Toms, Clay by Tay
- Tiana Davis, On Board Char
- Tracy Trellis Flores, Trellis Beauty
- Traci Davis, Bad Cat Coffee
- Traci Farmer, Crazy Combs Salon
- Trish Witek, Witek Marketing
- Valerie Curran, Elevate & The Tilted Stage Costume Boutique
- Wendy Harris, Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Winter Holbrook, Barre Up
- Ximena Uribe, Kicking for a Dream & World Accessories
- Zulay Smith, zass
Advice For New Entrepreneurs
Home Street Creative
Years in Business: 4
What’s one thing you could tell an aspiring business owner?
Take it one small step at a time, and don’t be afraid to take risks!
One thing you would tell yourself pre-opening your business?
Small business ownership is full of surprises, good and bad. Embrace the unexpected because it’s what will ultimately make your story unique.
Yellow Garden Bake Shop
Years in Business: 2
What’s one thing you could tell an aspiring business owner?
Things get tough, but don’t lose hope!
One thing you would tell yourself pre-opening your business?
Other small businesses will soon become some of your closest friends. Don’t be afraid to chat with them at markets!
Stage Door Dance Productions
Years in Business: 16
What’s one thing you could tell an aspiring business owner?
Don’t let the world box you in to any one thing.
One thing you would tell yourself pre-opening your business?
Buckle up. It’s going to be a wild ride.
Revive Physiotherapy & Wellness
Years in Business: 2
What’s one thing you could tell an aspiring business owner?
Take the leap of faith.
One thing you would tell yourself pre-opening your business?
Keep pushing!
The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery
Years in Business: 17
What’s one thing you could tell an aspiring business owner?
You need to have tough skin and be in it for the long haul! Success does not happen overnight 😉
One thing you would tell yourself pre-opening your business?
There will be seasons of success and seasons of uncertainty but you have the grit and wisdom to get through it.
Elite Fire Taekwondo
Years in Business: 10
What’s one thing you could tell an aspiring business owner?
Set goals and keep going.
One thing you would tell yourself pre-opening your business?
We have to make changes in the world and women are the ones who need to do it!
