For the month of February, we did a business spotlight series in honor of Black History Month! We spotlighted 4 business owners on our social media platforms and now we’re sharing them here on the blog. Keep reading to learn more about these Black-Owned businesses in Rochester, NY!
Shawnice P. of Savvy Sewing with Shawnice
Meet Shawnice Powell of Savvy Sewing with Shawnice
Her story about why she started sewing will inspire you
Shawnice’s story speaks for itself
Before learning how to sew, she was experiencing:
- Struggling with the dressing room
- Not finding clothes in the styles that she liked and
- Clothes not fitting her well
She used sewing to go from feeling uncomfortable in her clothes to creating fashionable & unique clothes that fit her style and her body and she wants to help you do the same!
“Learning to sew has been a game changer!”
Click here to learn more about sewing your own clothes with Savvy Sewing with Shawnice!
Winona D. of WynD Love travel
Meet Winona Dixon of WynD Love Travel
Her story about why she started travel planning will inspire you
Winona’s story speaks for itself
Winona has been helping people plan their travel and trips since she was 18yrs old!
Her goals for this year are to become certified in more places such as the Dominican Republic and to host group travel experiences! More details to follow!
Click below to learn more about planning your next trip with Winona!
Connie M. of Women of Color New York
Meet Connie M. of Women of Color New York – A collective business environment in South Wedge, Rochester, NY
Her story about why she started WOCNY will inspire you
Connie’s story speaks for itself
She started WOCNY so that:
- women of color could have a space & place to do business together
- Grow their business and
- support each other’s businesses as well
Connie’s 2023 goal for Women of Color New York is to bring more awareness to WOCNY, Grow the businesses under the umbrella, and serve the community
Click below to learn more about Women of Color New York
https://blackownedinrochester.com/listing/women-of-color-new-york-cooperative-shopping/
Tachara A. of Make Ways Beauty Salon
Meet Tachara Ashford of Make Ways Beauty Salon on Park Ave in Rochester, NY
Her story about why she started Make Ways Beauty Salon will inspire you
Tachara’s story speaks for itself
She started Make Ways Beauty Salon so that:
- she could help people learn that their hair health and their physical health go hand in hand when it comes to hair loss and other challenges
Tachara’s 2023 goal for Make Ways Beauty Salon is to bring more awareness to how her salon helps you improve your hair and work through hair challenges together!
Click below to learn more about Make Ways Beauty Salon
There you have it! The Black History Month Business spotlight!
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