As you head out and buy the Iphones and the Beatz headphones for friends and family, don’t forget to buy me one too! Thank you in advance.
On a serious note, please consider supporting some of the amazing small businesses out there that put their blood, sweat and tears into creating products and services to answer to your needs as well as their higher calling. Here are some businesses I love and I think you will love too!
This holiday season, as you are gifting for birthdays, Christmas or just because, please consider the following phenomenal people that I never regret giving my money!
Made by Emmeline
When I met Emmeline two years ago, she was on her retirement kick. But she always had a love or sewing, and decided to put it to use. Well two years later her pieces have made it around the world. From her unique bags to her beautiful Jabots, you can’t go wrong with a piece from her this holiday season.
IG @madebyemmeline
Askanya Chocolate
I don’t love chocolate. But I do like dark chocolate. And Askanya has intensified my love for it with her Minuit bar. Not only is the chocolate delicious, it’s made in Haiti. You all know I love anything that builds and supports growth in Haiti’s economy.
Riva
Riva is what I call a renaissance woman. Talented, smart and a staunch creative. A woman after my own heart. If you haven’t experienced her singing, you definitely need to catch one of her shows. Then there are her phenomenal paintings, and super fun dance classes. But my favorite…her jewelry. Riva makes beautiful custom jewelry that will have you in awe. Experience you some Riva. Now!
BVstylez Travel Bag
I love history. I mean one of my favorite authors is Howard Zinn! (If we are ever on a game show remember this). So when I heard my business partner for the Haiti Uncovered Culinary Tour was putting out a travel bag dedicated to and honoring the women of the Haitian Revolution, I was ecstatic. Beside the importance of these women in our history (by our, I mean world history), the craftsmanship and detail put into this travel bag is beyond. Visit
bvstylez.comYou can enter code roar15 to get 15% off your complete order. I had to slide into her DM and work out something for you guys!
Style Eyes Optical
I never thought I would be a lover of eyewear until I met Margie from Style Eyes Optical. She’s a savvy and caring business woman. And she will never let you walk out of her store looking like a hot mess…it’s not just about the money for her. She wants you to look good! Visit her. Mention my name and say hey Margie, “Nadege sent me”, and she will give you a 20% percent discount.
IG: @styleeyesoptical
