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20 Females (& their Businesses) to Support in Detroit

It’s National Women’s Month – here’s how you can show your love to the ladies and support female-owned business in Detroit!

Jackie Victor and Ann Perrault // Avalon // 422 West Willis Street
Whether you visit the original in the Cass Corridor, the Biscuit Bar in New Center or the cafe downtown – order the chocolate sea salt cookie!

Noelle Lothamer // Beau Bien Fine Foods  // 2478 Riopelle
Grab coffee, a sandwich and some jam in Eastern Market.

Taylor Bolleber // Bird Bee// 1228 Griswold Street
Find an outfit that makes you look and feel good at the stylish boutique in Capitol Park.

Alexandra Clark // Bon Bon Bon// 719 Griswold Street
Buy a bon (or a dozen) or sign up for a bon making class – you haven’t tasted chocolate until you’ve had a Bon.

Cristina, Stephanie + Leslie Byrd //  The Block// 3919 Woodward Avenue
Celebrate International Women’s Day with one of the best Happy Hours in Detroit (4pm-7pm Monday thru Friday)

Nia Batts + Katy Cockrel // Detroit Blows // 1232 Library Street
Look good and feel good. Schedule a blowout (mani/pedi, makeup application or facial waxing) and support a social enterprise – $1 from every blowout and a percentage of net retail profits is donated to Detroit Grows, the salon’s partner nonprofit which in turn, makes microgrants to Detroit-based female entrepreneurs and programs that help women enter or reenter the workforce.

Erin Gavle // El Dorado // 1700 Michigan Avenue
Find hidden treasures at Corktown’s General Store.

Veronika Scott // The Empowerment Plan //  1401 Vermont St
EMPWR women (and men) in Detroit who are homeless and recovering from homelessness.

Kiki Louya and Rohani Foulkes // Folk + Mink  // 1701 Trumbull Avenue
Start the day with delicious daytime fare at Folk and come back to Trumbull for date night at Mink.

Meagan Ward // Femology // 553 E Jefferson
Girls rule the world – join Detroit Girl Bosses in a chic co-working space.

Manal Hussein // For Love of Sugar// 100 Erskine Street
Plan a coffee date and try some French macaroons at Midtown’s newest bakery.

Caitlin Riney // George Gregory // 1422 Michigan Advenue Avenue
Sometimes we need to use our girl power to dress the men in our life well and George Gregory is the place to go.

Kate Williams // Lady of the House // 1426 Bagley Avenue
Make reservations for one of Detroit’s hottest new restaurants.

Corina Baldwin // Little High Flyers  // 4240 Cass Ave
Mamas, aunties and good friends can find the perfect clothes, toys and accessories for the littles in their life.

Amina Daniels // Live Cycle Delight // 8019 Agnes Street
Get your heart racing in a TRX, yoga or spin class.

Alana Rodriguez // Mama Coo’s Boutique // 1701 Trumbull Avenue
Get something new to you at Mama Coo’s upscale resale and vintage boutique.

Susan Murphy // Pages Bookshop // 19560 Grand River Avenue
Buy a book that celebrates a woman you admire.

Rachel Lutz // The Peacock Room // 15 East Kirby Street
Visit The Peacock Room’s new home in the Fisher Building to be awed by the stunning interior and fashion or stop by a sister store – Yama next door or Frida in Midtown to find a gift for yourself and a friend.

Lisa Ludwinski // Sister Pie // 8066 Kercheval Avenue
Treat yourself to something sweet and get a slice or a pie in West Village.

Kelli Coleman + Anika Jackson // The TEN // 1215 Griswold Street
Schedule a mani/pedi and toast to the woman of the world with a complimentary mimosa.

photo / @eeberger⁠