If you happen upon an online or brick-and-mortar business in Atlanta, there’s a good chance it’s owned by a black woman.
This article is going to show you where, how and who you can support right now among black women business owners in the city.
Women-led businesses need your help. A survey by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce showed that less than half of women respondents thought their business would thrive in 2021.
By contrast, 57% of male owners believed that their revenue would increase throughout the year.
Support These Women-Led Businesses In Atlanta
This article 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….
Body Beauty Wax
2384 Cobb Parkway SE , Smyrna Ga 30080
First timers get 25% off at the time of this writing.
3 Parks Wine Shop
451 Bill Kennedy Way SE Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30316 | (678) 349-7070
Divine Dermatology
Thicc Sticc
Luxefitt Co.
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
- Instagram Management
- Design
- She is the founder of @savvysocialite.co
How to Support: savvysocialiteandco.com/links
VBS Photographer
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!”
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
Shades By Dreca
CEO, Sunglasses, Pole Studio
Where to Shop: shadesbydreca.com
Style By Melissa J.
Published Wardrobe Stylist and image consultant.
August is Black Business Month, which means there’s no better time to support many of the black women entrepreneurs in Atlanta, Georgia.
This article is going to show you where, how and who you can support right now among black women business owners in the city.
Women-led businesses need your help. A survey by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce showed that less than half of women respondents thought their business would thrive in 2021.
By contrast, 57% of male owners believed that their revenue would increase throughout the year.
Support These Women-Led Businesses In Atlanta
This article 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
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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.
Make an Appointment at Divine Derm
Courtnie Kidd
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The business offers a Collection of Handcrafted Goods.
How to Support: Vida VII
SustainAble Home Goods & Accessories
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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
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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
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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
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Social Media Coach and Manager for service based businesses, solopreneurs, and influencers!
Holland Group PR
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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
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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
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Nicolette Michele is a high-profile social media manager in Atlanta. She specializes in:
Instagram Management
Design
She is the founder of @savvysocialite.co
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
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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.
Greenhaus Day Spa
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Here’s what she says on IG: To all my entrepreneurs and business owners: Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing you will be successful.”
The business offers:
LIP Blush | Permanent Cosmetics
Laser Teeth Whitening
Needle-less Lip Fillers
Stretch-mark & Scar Camouflage
How To Support: Book an Appointment
Kat Tschirhart
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Kat is a life coach who is all about empowering ambitious young women to be total badasses and achieve goals by removing limitations.
How to Support: rawnwild.co
The Boss Architect
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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
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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
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This business specializes in:
Accessory Aficionado
Photo Shoot Expert
She helps women entrepreneurs SHOW UP online & in-person.
Where to Shop: Linktr.ee/papierdoll
Shades By Dreca
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CEO, Sunglasses, Pole Studio
Where to Shop: shadesbydreca.com
Style By Melissa J.
Published Wardrobe Stylist and image consultant.
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Here’s her message on IG: “Don’t be afraid to invest in yourself. I promise the return on your investment is so rewarding.”
How to Support: Shop at melissajyoung.com
Glamorousanjewelz
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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.
Nicole’s Beauty Lounge
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Nicole’s Beauty Lounge offers several cosmetics products to help you look beautiful.
Here’s what she says on IG:”Our most popular product is the Day Facial Moisturizer, It’s infused with collagen to plump the skin. Also, it’s aloe based and very light weight! Great for combination or oily skin! Use morning and night time after cleansing! Available in the shop.”
The Ultimate Beauty Experience!
Eyebrow Waxing/Tinting
Facials
Lashes
Skin-Care line @nblcosmetics
Walk-ins Tuesday’s only
Where To Shop: nicolesbeautylounge.com
North Atlanta Makeup Artist
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Beauty, Cosmetic & Personal Care.
How to support: tmbeauty.net
Taylor Marie
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Taylor Marie helps creative mentors optimize their tech & backend systems + re-vamp their social media strategy.
Here’s what she says on IG: “You are excelling in your business + now you’re getting requests to create your first training course. This is the perfect opportunity to educate your clients on what you do. You’re clearly a rock star.”
How to Support: msha.ke/taylormariee
The Wig Dr. Hair Loss Center
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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
Virtual Assistant Lauren
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Virtual Assistant Lauren helps business owners spend more time with their family.
Here’s here message on IG: ” Today and every day I am celebrating my team of amazing virtual executive assistants. They do so much more than admin work. They are extremely smart and know how to think critically to help each of our clients. They truly embody what LV VA is about…family, creativity, and excellence. If you’d like to join our team please send me a DM.”
How to Support: Click here
Yandy Smith-Harris
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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:
#WomanOwned
#BuyWomenOwned
#NWSBM
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.
Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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Here’s her message on IG: “Don’t be afraid to invest in yourself. I promise the return on your investment is so rewarding.”
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.
Nicole’s Beauty Lounge
Nicole’s Beauty Lounge offers several cosmetics products to help you look beautiful.
Here’s what she says on IG:”Our most popular product is the Day Facial Moisturizer, It’s infused with collagen to plump the skin. Also, it’s aloe based and very light weight! Great for combination or oily skin! Use morning and night time after cleansing! Available in the shop.”
- The Ultimate Beauty Experience!
- Eyebrow Waxing/Tinting
- Facials
- Lashes
- Skin-Care line @nblcosmetics
- Walk-ins Tuesday’s only
North Atlanta Makeup Artist
The Wig Dr. Hair Loss Center
- 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
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.
Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.