AS SEEN IN ESSENCE
Sistabag
Sistabag is a Black-inspired lifestyle brand offering personalized handbags and accessories designed specifically for Black women. Founded to celebrate the power of Black unity and the beauty of melanin, every bag features empowering designs and free personalization — turning an everyday essential into a bold statement of identity and pride. In the spirit of Ujima, every purchase supports Black entrepreneurship and the collective work of building our community stronger.
Get your game night on
Lyrically Correct
Get ready to test your memory with Lyrically Correct, the ultimate music trivia experience. Founded in 2020 by a close-knit team—Dee, Tiffany, Julez, and Nikki—this Black-owned family business is all about bringing people together over the tracks we love. Whether you’re a fan of 90s/00s Hip Hop and R&B, a Gospel enthusiast, or a lover of 60s/70s soul, their head-to-head card games turn every gathering into a nostalgic jam session.
Simpleaf
Founded by Femi Oyenekan, Simpleaf was built on the principle of "Hygiene with Purpose." Femi’s goal was to transform everyday personal care into a tool for global impact. As a social enterprise, the brand doesn't just clean homes—it helps provide clean water and hygiene education to underserved communities worldwide.
Why We Love Them Simpleaf proves that "eco-friendly" can still be heavy-duty. Their products are 100% plant-based, plastic-free, and designed for those with sensitive skin and a heart for the planet.
Sweets for the sweet
BonAppe Sweet
Bon AppéSweet is more than just a chocolate company; it’s a mother’s promise kept. Founded by Thereasa Black, an attorney and military veteran, the brand was born out of a desire to spend more time with her daughter after a long deployment. Committed to creating treats that are "sweet but never sugarcoated," Thereasa crafted a line of date-sweetened, dairy-free chocolates that allow for indulgence without the compromise of processed sugars.
500000 women and counting
Glo Melanin
Celebrate the skin you’re in with skincare specifically formulated to nourish, protect, and enhance your natural glow. Glo Melanin is dedicated to providing high-quality, clinical-grade solutions for melanin-rich skin, addressing unique needs like hyperpigmentation and hydration. Join over 500,000 women who have made the switch to a routine that truly sees them.