20 Black Women-Owned Businesses In Atlanta That You Need To Know

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Black women entrepreneurs have made Atlanta, Georgia, the bustling marketplace that it is today, but it hasn’t always been that way in Georgia or across the nation.

According to a survey by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, only 21.4% of U.S. businesses are owned by women. In Atlanta, you may be curious to know what companies out there are black women-led businesses.

Support These Women-Led Businesses In Atlanta

For Black History Month, we will show you some of the women-led businesses Atlanta has so that you can patronize them. We’ve sourced many of these women-led Atlanta businesses from Instagram, one of the leading social media platforms in the world.

Let’s go….

3 Parks Wine Shop

451 Bill Kennedy Way SE Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30316 | (678) 349-7070

Sarah Pierre is the owner and managing partner of 3 Parks Wine Shop on Atlanta’s east side. Sarah knows her stuff and can show you the best wine for the occasion.
 
How to Shop: 3parkswine.com
 

Divine Dermatology

Dr. Tunisia Cornelius, MD, FAAD runs a premier full-service skincare center at The Beacon development in Atlanta’s Grant Park neighborhood. Check it out at 1039 Grant St SE suite a-11, Atlanta, GA 30315.
 

Thicc Sticc

Thicc Sticc, an early stage personal care brand startup based in Atlanta, is building their community so that they can sell products to those who engage with them.
 
 

Luxefitt Co.

Luxxefit specializes in affordable bras for larger-chested women. 
 
 

Courtnie Kidd

The business offers a Collection of Handcrafted Goods.
How to Support: Vida VII

SustainAble Home Goods & Accessories

SustainAble Home Goods & Accessories partners with artisan entrepreneurs to bring their shared vision of durable products and sustainability to fruition. The business is located at 10625 Serenbe Ln. Unit C, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268.

Where to Shop: YourSustainableHome.com

Kandi Burruss

Kandi Burruss is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Georgia. Not only is she a successful singer and songwriter, but she also opens a retail store called Tags, a sex toy line branded as Kandi Coated and is the co-owner of Blaze Steak & Seafood in southwest Atlanta.

How to Support: TagsATL | BedroomKandi.com | Blaze Steak & Seafood

Arie Nicole | Fashion Footwear

Here’s what the single mother of four did to become success, according to Instagram. “How did I do it? With dedication and sacrifice….Opening my footwear store @shoparienicolefootwear in Atlanta was both exciting and scary at the same time but I knew that this was my beginning. I packed all that excitement and fear into one cup and added some sacrifice, persistence amongst many other things and turned my little small footwear boutique into a very lucrative small business. I’m thankful and grateful for every lesson and every dollar along the way. I know there’s more to come.”
Where to Shop: ArieNicole.com

Bites And Bevs Photography

Madylnn E. Ross owns Bites and Bevs Photography. Here’s what she wrote recently on IG: “Food and beverage photography started out as a hobby 5 years ago and with the support of my friends, family and especially my fiancé, I have been able to make it my career. Covid took my clients thus me out last year, but by the grace of God and living in a open af city lol I’ve been back in full swing! Grateful. Cheers!”

How to Support: madelynneross.com

Cherishingflo

Social Media Coach and Manager for service based businesses, solopreneurs, and influencers!

 

Holland Group PR

Holland Group PR is a consultant agency that operates out of Atlanta and Chattanooga. They specialize in:

  • Public Relations
  • Brand Strategy
  • Experiential Events

Operated by Kishana Holland, here’s what she says on IG: “Every business relationship is NOT a perfect fit, nor should it be. Realize what works for you & your business. And thank GOD for protection over what was never meant for you.”

How to Support: flowcode.com/page/hollandgrouppr

Dr. Aja Nicole

Lifestyle Dentistry/Smyrna, GA

Home of the affordable Hollywood smile! Here’s Dr. Nicole’s message on IG:”Oh my gosh, back at it again”
Named “Metro Atlanta’s Coolest Dentist” by People You Need To Know Magazine.”

How to Support: lifestyledentistryatl.com

Nicolette Michele

Nicolette Michele is a high-profile social media manager in Atlanta. She specializes in:
Here’s what she says on IG: “When all that you could’ve ever imagined begins to unfold before your eyes all of a sudden there’s DISBELIEF. Why is that? We get so caught up in fearlessly desiring a multitude of things but when it happens we can’t wrap out heads around it.”

How to Support: savvysocialiteandco.com/links

VBS Photographer

VBS Photography offers business and personal services, which include branding, headshots, professional headshots, and lifestyle portraits.
 

Here’s what it says on VBS Photographer’s IG: “Let me help you tell your brand story through custom branding photography. I want to capture the essence of who you are, your personality, personal style and the work you love to do!”

How to Support: Email  vbsohotography90@gmail www.vbsphotography.com.

The Boss Architect

Kendra Lewis is the Boss Architect. Here’s what she says on IG: “Entrepreneurship is not a solo sport it takes a village to run a successful business and your willingness to lean on that village.”

How To Support: training.kendrajlewis.com/live

Shapely Beauty Spa

Here’s what she says on IG: “I remind myself everyday “A negative mind will never give you a positive life”. So as I started to speak life & positivity into my dreams, I began to see my business blossom more & more each day. It’s all about believing in you.”

This business offers the following services:

  • 𝙱𝚘𝚍𝚢 𝚂𝚌𝚞𝚕𝚙𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚂𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜
  • 𝚄𝚕𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚜𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝙲𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚘𝚗
  • 𝙻𝚊𝚜𝚎𝚛𝙻𝚒𝚙𝚘
  • 𝙱𝚞𝚝𝚝 𝙴𝚗𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝
  • 𝙳𝚎𝚝𝚘𝚡 𝚃𝚎𝚊𝚜
  • 𝚆𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚙𝚢
  • 𝚂𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚃𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐
  • 𝚆𝚊𝚒𝚜𝚝 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚜

How to support: Shop at shapelybeautyspa.com

Papier Doll Factory

This business specializes in:

  • Accessory Aficionado
  • Photo Shoot Expert
  • She helps women entrepreneurs SHOW UP online & in-person.

Where to Shop: Linktr.ee/papierdoll

Style By Melissa J.

Photo credit: Instagram

Published Wardrobe Stylist and image consultant.

How to Support: Shop at melissajyoung.com

Glamorousanjewelz

Glamorous jewelry and accessories for the woman that dares to be different. We are all about being confident and embracing who you are.

“Be a ray of sunshine,” she says on her IG.

How to Support: Shop at glamorousanjewelz.com.
 

Slutty Vegan (Pinky Cole)

Pinky Cole has created a vegan food empire that began as a singular food truck. Now she’s doing million-dollar deals to expand her Slutty Vegan restaurants up and down the East Coast.

North Atlanta Makeup Artist

Beauty, Cosmetic & Personal Care.
 
How to support: tmbeauty.net
 

The Wig Dr. Hair Loss Center

This business specializes in:
  • Luxe Wig Boutique East Cobb, Georgia
  • Medical Wigs & Toppers. Offering Hair Loss Solutions & Medical Wigs
  • Seen on The Drew Barrymore Show W/Gab Union

Dr. Erica Gamble saw wigs as a striking fashion accessory from an early age. But after a successful career and an earned doctorate degree, she decided to make an impact and change lives. The Wig Dr. doesn’t just provide wigs for men, women and children – it services a community of people losing hair due to Alopecia, Chemotherapy or other autoimmune diseases.

How to Support: wigdr.com

Yandy Smith-Harris

Reality TV star Yandy Smith-Harris relocated to Atlanta a while back and has been focused on her skin care line.
 
Here’s Yandy’s message: “Don’t wait for the perfect moment take the moment and make it perfect.”
 
Where to Shop: Yelle.com

How Women-Owned Businesses Can Grow Their Businesses

Women-owned businesses can grow their businesses by applying for loans and grants with the Small Business Association (SBA).

The SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership is designed to aid women entrepreneurs through programs coordinated by SBA district offices. Programs include:

  • Business training
  • Counseling
  • Federal contracts
  • Access to credit and capital

How You Can Support Women Businesses In Atlanta

One way you can support women-led businesses is by promoting them on your social media. You can use such hashtags as:

Let’s not stop there. Raise awareness about women-led businesses by spreading the word among your network on the web as well as at home, work and school.

Final Word

Atlanta is full of amazing people doing some truly amazing things. No matter what you do, continue to support them, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia’s largest city has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.

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Tee Johnson: Tee Johnson is the co-founder of AtlantaFi.com and as an unofficial ambassador of the city, she's a lover of all things Atlanta. She writes about Travel News, Events, Business, Hair Care (Wigs!) and Money.