Who runs the world? Girls!
International Women’s Month may be coming to a close tonight at midnight, but that doesn’t mean we can’t support our fellow females and all the hard work they do beyond the month of March.
Today, we’re introducing you to ~13~ brands across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, health and wellness, tech and even food and drink that are all owned and run by girls with both beauty and brains. Maybe you’ve heard of Lauryn Bosstick‘s The Skinny Confidential empire or watched our IG Livestream with Prerna Gupta about her viral app Hooked and want to learn more about their badass franchises. Or you’re looking for some new clothes/accessories to add to spring wardrobe and stumble upon RECC Paris and NMB New York. Whatever it may be, our brand round up focuses on female-owned and operated business that should inspire you to take that leap of faith and be the best woman you could possibly be.
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THE SKINNY CONFIDENTIAL
Founded by: Lauryn Bosstick
Lauryn Bosstick is the real definition of a boss bitch! Touting herself as a serial entrepreneur, podcaster, blogger, and creative director, her brand, The Skinny Confidential, sells revolutionary beauty products for the modern-day woman, from ice rollers to serums, skin fridges to humidifiers, with Lauryn serving as creative director. Drawing in over $1M in revenue, one of Lauryn’s hottest products is her iconic Hot Mess Ice Roller that is guaranteed to make your skin glow while looking ~snatched~. With over 300+ positive reviews on her website, you know that it’s a product you need.
In addition to her beauty empire, Lauryn hosts The Skinny Confidential: Him & Her podcast alongside her husband Michael, which has amassed more than 99 million downloads worldwide, interviewing guests weekly who are prominent names in the skincare and cosmetic industries.
You can shop Lauryn’s iconic Hot Mess Ice Roller for $69 here.
VENUS ET FLEUR
Founded by: Seema Bansal Chada
Venus ET Fleur is responsible for all of those gorgeous eternity rose arrangements that you see the Kardashian and Hadid families post on their Instagram Stories, as well as other celebs like The Weeknd, Cardi B, Lili Reinhart, Lucy Hale, Hailee Steinfeld, Jason Derulo, Justin Bieber, Oprah and Drake. They are luxurious, classic and trendy — yet timeless — as you can keep the roses in your home for more than a year.
With a passion for making her dreams a reality, Seema has a true grip on drive and dedication. Her passion is backed by her design process, which she puts her whole heart and soul into. Each product line starts from scratch as she sketches her bouquets in her personal notebook at the first spark of a vision. From there, Seema supervises Venus ET Fleur’s extensive collections from being hands-on with the development team, to administering their social media efforts and organic marketing components.
You can shop all of the stunning floral arrangements on the brand’s website here.
UN’SWEET
Founded by: Tracy Tutor, Lisa Agerman and Malin Eklund
You know it’s going to be a good time when it involves your girlfriends and a bottle of wine! Entrepreneur and Million Dollar Listing star Tracy Tutor teamed up with Scandinavian fashion and PR pros Lisa Agerman and Malin Eklund to create UN’SWEET, which is a fine wine without the sugar or the gluten.
The brand boasts transparent labels, zero sugar, no gluten in each of their products, all while having an alcohol content of 13% to 14%. Some of their best sellers include their vegan smooth red Shiraz, the crispy white vegan Chenin Blanc, the Cali Cabernet Sauvignon, and their dry Pinot Grigio.
You can shop all the wines at an affordable price on their website here.
CAMILLA SERETTI
Founded by: Sahar Manley
CAMILLA SERETTI is a luxe jewelry brand filled with unique and exquisite pieces for every forward-thinking woman looking to make an impact and an impression while expressing herself and standing out from the crowd. Founded by serial entrepreneur, fashion expert, and owner/designer Sahar Manley, all pieces are luxurious, chic, and classic, truly offering something for every occasion. She built her business while raising her daughters, and is motivated by her desire to empower women all over the world.
The luxe jewelry brand are celebs’ go-to items for both the red carpet and everyday street styles, as its loved by stars like Paris Hilton, Zendaya, Avril Lavigne, Christine Quinn, Olivia Ponton, Alex Cooper, Emma Chamberlain, Hannah Stocking and more.
You can shop the brand here.
RECC Paris
Founded by: Caroline Receveur
French beauty Caroline Receveur has a fresh and bold sense of fashion, and after getting a ton of compliments on her feminine, sexy, and simple yet sophisticated style, she launched her first ready-to-wear line RECC Paris.
Caroline, supported by a team of product experts, designs her collections with rock and glam accents from all her favorite pieces. Mixing looks for everyday wear with more sophisticated pieces, Caroline conveys through RECC the fashion brand she’s been dreaming of. The best part? A majority of her products are made in her native France inside Parisian workshops.
With a new collection dropping every two months, one piece that we’re absolutely obsessing over in the new arrivals section is the Lorena Dress in blue. This sexy midi is perfect for that special night out, whether it be with your S.O. or an event with friends and family. It’s simple, sexy and sophisticated all at once, as the shoulder pads and glitter give it that extra pop.
You can purchase the Lorena Dress on the brand’s website for €115,00 here.
VIPER
Founded by: Kelsi Kitchener and Celeste Durve
Kelsi and Celeste are changing the nightlife game with their boutique hospitality agency. After seeing that the nightlife industry lacked female representation and modern structure, the duo created VIPER in 2016 with only $500 in their pockets. Also known as VIP Event Relations, VIPER curates exclusive experiences from celebrity birthday parties, private events and after parties to concerts, sporting events and more.
At ages 30 and 26, respectively, Kelsi and Celeste employs over 60 women and has worked on projects with Kanye West, Drake, Machine Gun Kelly, Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Halsey and Tyga, along with Bootsy Bellows, NYLON, Coachella, Fendi, NARS and even the NFL for Super Bowl LVI.
You can learn more about VIPER by following them on Instagram at @viperbykch.
SORAYA HENNESSY
Founded by: Soraya Hennessy
Inspired by her Venezuelan heritage, Soraya Hennessy brings sustainability to her adorable pieces (like this Pastel Blue Seashell Clutch above) that are the perfect addition to your closet. Hennessy takes pride in making her business female-operated as each product is handmade by women of the Wayuu tribe, an indigenous community sprawled across several South American countries.
Soraya’s products not only complete a spring look, but they also help support other hard-working women with your purchase. Each piece sold gives the women of Wayuu a platform to showcase their handiwork to the wider world, and in doing so has succeeded in catching the attention of women across the globe.
You can shop the brand on their official website here.
BALDWIN ERA
Founded by: Ashley Martin
Back in February, we introduced you to Baldwin Era and their gorgeous luxe handbags that fit any and every occasion you’ll be attending this season. The mastermind behind the sustainable products are Ashley Martin, who is not only putting Black Girl Magic on display with her stunning pieces, but also paving the way for future Black designers and business owners by using her platform to create bigger and better opportunities for girls just like her.
We’re still obsessing over the Gigi Mini Handbag that you can purchase for $129 here.
NMB NEW YORK
Founded by: Natalie Brown
Aspiring clothing designer Natalie Brown used her time in lockdown to pursue her lifelong dream — launch her own fashion line. In October 2020, the Georgia native took her thesis from her time at Parsons School of Design and brought it to life by creating NMB New York, which features up cycled men and women’s vintage clothes to create a unique and luxurious look that will give you all the compliments when you include it in your everyday street style ‘fits.
The young entrepreneur aims to create clothing that allowed people to embrace their individuality, and feel empowered by what they wear; look good, feel good, and do good, according to the official NMB New York website. Sooo many celebs have been seen wearing NMB New York, including Gossip Girl‘s Evan Mock and Ashley Benson, so you’ll be right on trend with any item you purchase.
Each piece is limited and unique, and they sell out fast. You can shop the brand here and if you’re lucky to snag a piece online, you can tag Natalie in your look on Instagram at @nmbnewyork.
FRENCH LIME
Founded by: Denise Saad
Who says that you can’t be comfy while looking chic? Absolutely no one!
Mexican native and Vancouver resident Denise Saad always dreamed of putting together a sophisticated look without all the bells and whistles that goes into a full glam ensemble. The businesswoman decided to launch FRENCH LIME, which is a sustainable luxury fashion athleisure brand that is made to empower other women. Her body-inclusive pieces feature bold and eccentric prints that are inspired by her travels around the world, just like the Bridgetown Leggings and the St. Micheal Top that you can shop on the brand’s website.
Earlier this month, the brand donated 30% of their proceeds to Girls Inc., a nonprofit that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, through direct service and advocacy.
TELEPATHIC
Founded by: Prerna Gupta
Last year, we introduced you to Prerna Gupta, a tech guru that has often been dubbed as the “teen whisperer” to many. The Stanford grad is the mastermind by Hooked, a storytelling platform that has reached 100 million Gen Z viewers worldwide with “text stories” that are so good you literally get hooked on your phone for hours. Hooked is under her TELEPATHIC brand, which has reached over one billion consumers with its apps, while generating over $500 million in revenue.
You can learn more about Hooked here.
YUMI
Founded By: Angela Sutherland and Evelyn Rusli
Founders Angela Sutherland and Evelyn Rusli believe that a healthier generation begins with healthier food, so they teamed up to create Yumi, a health and food sciences company that focuses on intelligently-designed, science-backed meals, snacks and vitamins for every stage of development.
Kids receive peak nutrition and flavor in every bite of their Yumi product, as there are over 100 organic ingredients across its menu that consists of blends, finger foods, snacks and a Multivitamin (Biteamin™). The best part is that Yumi products are organic, plant-based, gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher, and you can receive the products right at your doorstep.
Learn more about YUMI by visiting their website at HelloYumi.com or by giving them a follow on Instagram at @yumi.
CAULIPOWER
Founded By: Gail Becker
If you’re constantly trying to find the right gluten-free foods, look no further. Gail Becker’s CAULIPOWER is here to help! As the mom of two boys with celiac disease, Gail grew
tired of searching for healthier alternatives that were easy to make and tasted great. Knowing
she couldn’t be alone, she left her corporate job and launched CAULIPOWER in
2017.
Today, CAULIPOWER is America’s #1 Cauliflower Crust Pizza, #1 Gluten-Free Pizza, and a
top 10 frozen pizza brand in the total market in addition to being named one of Nielsen’s
Breakthrough Innovators. She also sells chicken tenders, pasta, riced cauliflower, and breakfast scrambles.
You can shop CAULIPOWER here.
