Our Entrepreneurs

The women of WEALF are as diverse as the businesses they have created. All those listed are participants in our loan and mentoring program.

Learn more about them and click on their names to visit their company's websites.

Her namesake fashion label is produced by cross-cultural collective of women who ethically source, produce and distribute the clothing.

PurH2O is dedicated to ensuring access to safe and clean water for the local community. PurH2O comes from a natural source in the Northern Pocono Mountains where it is also bottled and purified.

babaLID® baby bottles provide confident care with a detachable lid that tethers to the bottom of the bottle with a cord, never worry about dirty nipples or messy spills.

Plumeria Bouquets: Silk real touch tropical wedding bouquets and home arrangements, designed by Sandy Bastien. Two-time winner of the WeddingWire Couple's Choice, these realistic flowers will outlast

J.B. Jewels offers clients several unique services, including appraisals, redesigns, and/or sales of their fine jewelry pieces, so they can enjoy all the jewelry they own."

PaperGirl Collection, illustrated clothes, books, toys and decor for girls, celebrates imagination and creative freedom. Artwork is inspired by nature, art, cultures, and childhood fantasies.

LIHA markets hosiery jewelry, bags, scarves and hats to women through her mobile van.

Breuckelen Cleaning Solutions expert cleaning services, ranging from bi-weekly residential and office to post-construction clean up, throughout the 5 boroughs and other locations.

Po Campo is for people who love bicycling and refuse to sacrifice functionality or style. Po Campo has been featured in The New York Times, Elle, Teen Vogue, and Yoga Journal.

Walkspan is a data-driven and location intelligence firm dedicated to advancing walkability and urban livability globally.

M & M 24HR Daycare Inc. is a licensed at home daycare that offers extended hours. The company’s mission is to provide a safe, clean and educational environment to children.

THE CANDY SHOP is a whimsical casual boutique of clothing and hair extensions for women who appreciate standing out.

Wine bistrot in Park Slope, Brooklyn specializing in wines from women winemakers from France and other countries of origin, along with cocktails and small plates made with organic & local food.

Chatman J Cakes is artisanal bakery in the Bronx, New York that specializes in a limited collection of hand-crafted, award-winning cakes and pies with a Southern influence.

Divine Canine is a natural, premium dog grooming brand, creating products that are clean, non-toxic, gentle

Founded in 2011, Fancy Pies is a seasonal pop up shop in Washington Heights selling home-style dessert pies with high quality locally sourced produce in a signature all-butter crust.

SimpleeBEAUTIFUL is a full service hair salon and luxury product retailer. Whether straight, wavy, curly, or coiled, the salon looks to restore all hair textures to its ultimate healthy nature.

The VVS is a luxury online retailer specializing in women’s swim and vacation wear for every body type.

Solo Scoop Creamery is an artisanal mobile creamery featuring flavors created by Dennine and inspired by her travels.

Influenced and inspired by her Morrocan heritage, each bag in the collection is handcrafted in premium leather.

Von Gern Home, believes every day is a special occasion & that’s why Kira works with interior designers to create a line of playful, practical, and chic accessories for the table

A Nu START NY, Inc. offers personal, professional and caring service to assist older adults and their families with relocating, downsizing and/or modifying their home environment.

MONDAYS offers unique, handmade pottery. Each pottery piece is handmade in Brooklyn with no two exactly identical.

A playful outerwear line inspired by the desire for simple, elegantly designed pieces created with minimal impact to our fragile planet. Let’s make things better by making better things!

Attractive women’s workwear designed around three core values. Empowering women, boosting their confidence with products that meet their expectations, sustainability, & prioritizing style over trends.

Teaching your dog doesn’t have to be a chore at School for the Dogs. Using humane training methods since 2011, our Certified Trainers will help you change your dog’s behavior.

Whimsical Sweets is a specialty cookie company, baking everything from cookiegrams iced with customized messages to French macarons, and iced sugar cookies

Selling toys clothing, and accesories for kids from baby to 12 years in stores in Dumbo & Tribeca. All items are unique & high quality.

An Olympic-style youth gymnastics training facility in New Jersey for ages 5 and up. With the goal of instilling a strong desire for healthy living and self-determination in young athletes.

Visualizing and monetizing the real-time carbon potential of local businesses via its end-to-end site climate data collection and AI projections

Le'Bulga is known for lamba leather bags and eye-catching designs inspired by New York City’s fast paced lifestyle and geared toward the modern woman’s life journey.

Brooklyn Piggies™ puts the perfect pig in a blanket! In 2012, tackled a simple goal: take America’s favorite hors d'oeuvre and make it better!

We are a luxurious spa offering skin, hair, and body treatments that vary from holistic to medical, advanced to non-invasive therapies, performed by highly qualified practitioners.

SAINT CHIC. is a unisex curated fashion brand. Its viral sensation, The Paparazzi Visor™, the best sun protection on the planet.

Inkyverse is a creative management agency dedicated to representing and developing the most diverse talent pool within the art, tech, and publishing industries

Sasha decided to adapt her Aunt’s recipes to make this comfort food accessible to the mass consumer market.

Established in 2012, is New York's premier pet care facility. Fostering great relationships between pets and their owners, your pet is our priority.

Oh be You Facial Bar offers a full a full menu of facials and advanced skin care treatments designed to help clients age gracefully and avoid skin conditions

Green in BKLYN as a one-stop shop where people can find information and the products they need to easily and innovatively green their home and daily lives

From rough rock to final polish each piece of Octave Jewelry tells a story and is an expression of contemporary sensibility and organic form.

We offer creative classes for children and teens after school and on weekends. Utilizing our unique curriculum, children learn to sew and design fashion from professional instructors.

ArPonchos are waterproof, stylish, rain ponchos. They are silky-soft hooded, and reversible with a print on one side and a solid color on the other.

Ecodeo is a digital media and video storytelling firm that helps pivot brands and consumerism toward a sustainable future through film, video, and cross-platform storytelling.

Sant M, the pro-comfort, anti-compromise footwear brand, providing functional luxury for the modern woman who demands a shoe designed with care and consideration, and most important, is comfortable.

Spadét, manufacturer of olive oil beauty care products was founded in 2008 to manufacture the creams and soaps she developed to treat her daughter’s dry, irritated and itchy skin.

We care for children from ages 4 months to 5 years old. Our mission is to provide high quality childcare, parental support and leadership training for childcare providers.

An edible education journey for the family with fun memorable teaching moments!

Sustainable Snacks is a natural foods company committed to producing nutritional snacks. We are known for plant-based ingredients and support of communities and the environment.

Lily Lark makes hand-crafted parasols that provide superior sun protection for women who thrive on quality and style.

Lotta Hats, makers of one-of-a-kind, perfectly sized hats, for women & men, constructed from a mix of up-cycled home decorating fabric

Kidault is a ride-sharing service that caters to children and Medicaid recipients.

Tiny Hammer graphic design develops branding and identity for companies and non-profits.

For seed-based foods like tahini and halva, each spoonful has its own history behind it.

The Harlem Chocolate Factory shares the rich and diverse history of Harlem using chocolate. All products are handcrafted on-site using fresh, local ingredients.

Balkan Bites specializes in burek’s, Southeast European comfort food made from phyllo dough stuffed with a variety of meats and vegetables.

Full of Beans Kitchen’s makes a nutritious pancake mix made from beans. Pancakes made with the mix are a favorite of health-conscious people & those with dietary restrictions

Using her unique artistic approach, Rozanna, created her own line of beautiful hand-decorated musical instruments

Kenge Kouture to create clothing for every body type from plus sizes, celebrating curves, to petite women who may have trouble finding clothing from major labels.

Mayes NYC, is a woman-owned luxury plus-size clothing company. The focus is on fit, all patterns start at size 18 and are methodically adjusted by the master pattern maker to ensure a perfect fit.

Happy Hounds plant-based tinctures and treats with CBD can be found on the shelves of select Pet stores across the five boroughs, POP-UPS, and ordered online through the company website.

Popilee Patisserie specializes in authentic handmade Persian sweets, made with the finest organic and traditional ingredients. Popilee now offers catering of all-things Persian.

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FORMER PARTICIPANTS:

Rose Marie Armstrong: Promises Kept Cookies

Gurilene Auguste: GoGo Wash

Adrienne Blanks: D.I.D. Nail Paint
Tomica Burke: TomCookery

Nikki Carrington: Hayvn Skincare Spa

Sylvia Cothia: Jetway: Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration

Alex Crosier: Granola Lab

Dawn Demry: The Little Hot Dog Wagon
Rebecca Dengrove: Brewla Bars
Barika Edwards: Oweyaa
Betina Estela: Cake Heights

Michelle Falls: YNOT Falls
Janice Fredricks: Fabulous Freddys

Megan Hartman-Sparks: Lymph Candy

Linda Kim: Pulse Roasted Chickpeas
Caroline Mak: Brooklyn Soda Works

Tineta Newton: Eyecycle
Aquah Singh-Meneghini: Fruten Glee

Nargis Kabiri Mougey: Zanbazan
Grace Tappin: Move with Grace

Karen Tappin: Karen’s Body Beautiful
Laura Torres: City Dog Co.

Karen Van Ingen: Kalo Karma

Ashley Warmington: Cozy Oasis

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