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Who: Chantel Calloway
When: 2016
Why: Rhyme Antics is a "Hilarious Rhyming Vocabulary Game " inspired by Hip Hop. We use difficulty levels of rhyming, English vocabulary words, homophones and music to develop each player’s fluid intelligence and make them laugh hysterically.
The mission of Rhyme Antics is to leverage the power of music and social gaming to improve literacy.
Where: Dorchester, Massachusetts
When: 2016
Why: Rhyme Antics is a "Hilarious Rhyming Vocabulary Game " inspired by Hip Hop. We use difficulty levels of rhyming, English vocabulary words, homophones and music to develop each player’s fluid intelligence and make them laugh hysterically.
The mission of Rhyme Antics is to leverage the power of music and social gaming to improve literacy.
Where: Dorchester, Massachusetts
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Dorchester, Massachusetts
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Ellen Rucker Sellers & Ione Rucker Jamison
When:
2015
Why:
Dating back to the early 1980s, the Rucker sister’s mother used vegetables from the family garden along with oils, mayonnaise, eggs, and avocados to mix up kitchen concoctions to include in their hair regimen. This helped the sisters develop an appreciation for natural hair care products, the value of family and importance of their heritage and strong roots. Later in life when the owners Ellen and Ione became mothers, they desired for their daughters to love and appreciate their natural hair and have the products available to keep their hair healthy. These events lead to them creating Rucker Roots. The brand was first introduced in 2015 on the sister’s reality TV show Love Thy Sister on WeTV.
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Charlotte, N.C.
Ellen Rucker Sellers & Ione Rucker Jamison
When:
2015
Why:
Dating back to the early 1980s, the Rucker sister’s mother used vegetables from the family garden along with oils, mayonnaise, eggs, and avocados to mix up kitchen concoctions to include in their hair regimen. This helped the sisters develop an appreciation for natural hair care products, the value of family and importance of their heritage and strong roots. Later in life when the owners Ellen and Ione became mothers, they desired for their daughters to love and appreciate their natural hair and have the products available to keep their hair healthy. These events lead to them creating Rucker Roots. The brand was first introduced in 2015 on the sister’s reality TV show Love Thy Sister on WeTV.
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Charlotte, N.C.
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Charlotte, N.C.
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Who: Founded by Kama Maharaj.
What: Sacha Cosmetics offers makeup products that cater to diverse skin tones. Their cosmetics range includes foundation, powder, and other products designed to provide a seamless match for a variety of complexions.
When: Founded in 1979.
Where: Based in Trinidad and Tobago.
Why: Sacha Cosmetics was created to provide high-quality makeup solutions for people of various skin tones. Kama Maharaj aimed to offer products that celebrate the diversity of beauty and provide effective solutions for a wide range of complexions.
What: Sacha Cosmetics offers makeup products that cater to diverse skin tones. Their cosmetics range includes foundation, powder, and other products designed to provide a seamless match for a variety of complexions.
When: Founded in 1979.
Where: Based in Trinidad and Tobago.
Why: Sacha Cosmetics was created to provide high-quality makeup solutions for people of various skin tones. Kama Maharaj aimed to offer products that celebrate the diversity of beauty and provide effective solutions for a wide range of complexions.
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Coral Springs, FL
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Who: Calvin Quallis
When: 2015
Why: It’s with that same spirit Scotch Porter continues to build out MULTI-purpose, handmade better-for-you grooming products; solutions to the real issues men face daily. They develop products to enhance the everyday guy’s experience, because, ""...well—we’re guys"". They understand how painful ingrown hairs are. And how you want your skin to be moisturized without being greasy. Or how embarrassing it can be if your meat’s not as fresh as it should be.
Scoth Porter is married to the idea that men should be able to take care of themselves and not have to break the bank. That people shouldn’t have to use products packed with harmful chemicals just to look and feel like a boss.
Where: East Orange, NJ
When: 2015
Why: It’s with that same spirit Scotch Porter continues to build out MULTI-purpose, handmade better-for-you grooming products; solutions to the real issues men face daily. They develop products to enhance the everyday guy’s experience, because, ""...well—we’re guys"". They understand how painful ingrown hairs are. And how you want your skin to be moisturized without being greasy. Or how embarrassing it can be if your meat’s not as fresh as it should be.
Scoth Porter is married to the idea that men should be able to take care of themselves and not have to break the bank. That people shouldn’t have to use products packed with harmful chemicals just to look and feel like a boss.
Where: East Orange, NJ
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East Orange, NJ
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Who: Founded by Adrienne Samuels Gibbs and Dennis Gibbs.
What: Shades Of Color offers culturally inspired products such as art supplies, home decor, or beauty items.
When: Founded in 1995.
Where: Based in Chicago, Illinois.
Why: Created to celebrate and represent diverse cultures through artistic and lifestyle products.
What: Shades Of Color offers culturally inspired products such as art supplies, home decor, or beauty items.
When: Founded in 1995.
Where: Based in Chicago, Illinois.
Why: Created to celebrate and represent diverse cultures through artistic and lifestyle products.
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Carson, CA
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Who: Founded by Andrea Polk.
What: Solo Noir offers all-natural and organic skincare products for men.
When: Founded in 2010.
Where: Based in Chicago, Illinois.
Why: Created to address the need for holistic skincare solutions tailored to men's unique needs.
What: Solo Noir offers all-natural and organic skincare products for men.
When: Founded in 2010.
Where: Based in Chicago, Illinois.
Why: Created to address the need for holistic skincare solutions tailored to men's unique needs.
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Who: LYDIA EVANS
What: A company that manufactures and distributes natural fruit and plant. based skin care
When: 2012
Why: IN 2012, CELEBRITY MEDICAL ESTHETICIAN AND PRODUCT SPECIALIST, LYDIA EVANS DEVELOPED THE FIRST EVER PRODUCT OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD: THE SW&G BAR. THIS PATENTED ALL-IN-1 LOOFAH SOAP CLEANSES, EXFOLIATES & DISINFECTS THE SURFACE OF THE SKIN IN ONE USE.
AFTER A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL SPA INDUSTRY AS A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER SKIN CARE THERAPIST, EVANS THEN GARNERED AN EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF WHOLISTIC SKIN CARE. SHE QUICKLY BECAME THE NATURAL SKIN CARE SOLUTIONS SPECIALIST. PROVIDING TREATMENTS FOR THE FAIREST TO THE MOST MOCHA OF SKIN TONES, VERSATILITY COMES NATURAL TO OUR FOUNDER. AN AMAZING UNDERSTANDING OF SKIN'S STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES HAS MADE SW&G ESSENTIALS THE GO TO SKIN CARE LINE FOR PEOPLE ACROSS THE GLOBE SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY SKIN CARE ISSUES.
GIVING CUSTOMERS EARTH FRIENDLY, ACTION PACKED SKIN CARE WITH GREAT RESULTS IS WHAT THEY DO.
Where: Based out of Stafford, TX
What: A company that manufactures and distributes natural fruit and plant. based skin care
When: 2012
Why: IN 2012, CELEBRITY MEDICAL ESTHETICIAN AND PRODUCT SPECIALIST, LYDIA EVANS DEVELOPED THE FIRST EVER PRODUCT OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD: THE SW&G BAR. THIS PATENTED ALL-IN-1 LOOFAH SOAP CLEANSES, EXFOLIATES & DISINFECTS THE SURFACE OF THE SKIN IN ONE USE.
AFTER A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL SPA INDUSTRY AS A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER SKIN CARE THERAPIST, EVANS THEN GARNERED AN EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF WHOLISTIC SKIN CARE. SHE QUICKLY BECAME THE NATURAL SKIN CARE SOLUTIONS SPECIALIST. PROVIDING TREATMENTS FOR THE FAIREST TO THE MOST MOCHA OF SKIN TONES, VERSATILITY COMES NATURAL TO OUR FOUNDER. AN AMAZING UNDERSTANDING OF SKIN'S STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES HAS MADE SW&G ESSENTIALS THE GO TO SKIN CARE LINE FOR PEOPLE ACROSS THE GLOBE SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY SKIN CARE ISSUES.
GIVING CUSTOMERS EARTH FRIENDLY, ACTION PACKED SKIN CARE WITH GREAT RESULTS IS WHAT THEY DO.
Where: Based out of Stafford, TX
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Stafford, TX
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Who: Randy D. Williams
When: 2014
Why: Talley & Twine was created after realizing that most watch companies just emulated the most popular brands. Their goal was to create a quality, detailed, attention-grabbing timepiece that didn't cost $1000 or more. They like to operate outside of the "norms" and away from the long-standing gatekeepers of the watch industry. The name Talley & Twine comes from an intersection that was formerly the center of an infamous, crime-ridden neighborhood in Virginia. In recent years, the neighborhood has been completely revitalized and those same families now have the opportunity to own. A place with a dark past now has a bright future; Talley & Twine represents that future. It's not about how you start, it's about how you finish.
Where: Portsmouth, Virginia
When: 2014
Why: Talley & Twine was created after realizing that most watch companies just emulated the most popular brands. Their goal was to create a quality, detailed, attention-grabbing timepiece that didn't cost $1000 or more. They like to operate outside of the "norms" and away from the long-standing gatekeepers of the watch industry. The name Talley & Twine comes from an intersection that was formerly the center of an infamous, crime-ridden neighborhood in Virginia. In recent years, the neighborhood has been completely revitalized and those same families now have the opportunity to own. A place with a dark past now has a bright future; Talley & Twine represents that future. It's not about how you start, it's about how you finish.
Where: Portsmouth, Virginia
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Portsmouth, Virginia
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Who:
Joshua Esnard
When:
2015
Why:
I invented this beard and haircut shaping tool because, like many of you, I couldn't afford to go to the barber as often as I wanted. The Cut Buddy Mission is simple: Give ANY person the power to feel more confident and proud in how they look on a daily basis.
Where:
Pittsboro, North Carolina
Joshua Esnard
When:
2015
Why:
I invented this beard and haircut shaping tool because, like many of you, I couldn't afford to go to the barber as often as I wanted. The Cut Buddy Mission is simple: Give ANY person the power to feel more confident and proud in how they look on a daily basis.
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Pittsboro, North Carolina
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Pittsboro, North Carolina
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Who: Tracey Pickett
What: The Hairbrella is a protective rain hat designed to shield hair from the elements while maintaining style and comfort.
When:2016
Why: Growing up, Tracey Pickett endured long hours at the hair salon only to be greeted by rain when she walked out the door.
This ominous cloud followed her as she matriculated through grade school to the campus of Atlanta's Spelman College. She tried everything from plastic shopping bags to shower caps but failed to find a product to protect her hair from the rain. After graduating from law school, she entered Corporate America where image was everything. It was then that she stopped searching for the solution in the marketplace and decided to create a solution.
Through a process of countless prototypes, Tracey created Hairbrella, a hat combining fashion and function to protect various hair styles, lengths, and textures from the rain and humidity. Tracey introduced Hairbrella through a successful Kickstarter campaign in the fall of 2016 and is steadily growing her company, spreading the gospel of fierce confidence no matter the forecast.
Where: Atlanta, GA
What: The Hairbrella is a protective rain hat designed to shield hair from the elements while maintaining style and comfort.
When:2016
Why: Growing up, Tracey Pickett endured long hours at the hair salon only to be greeted by rain when she walked out the door.
This ominous cloud followed her as she matriculated through grade school to the campus of Atlanta's Spelman College. She tried everything from plastic shopping bags to shower caps but failed to find a product to protect her hair from the rain. After graduating from law school, she entered Corporate America where image was everything. It was then that she stopped searching for the solution in the marketplace and decided to create a solution.
Through a process of countless prototypes, Tracey created Hairbrella, a hat combining fashion and function to protect various hair styles, lengths, and textures from the rain and humidity. Tracey introduced Hairbrella through a successful Kickstarter campaign in the fall of 2016 and is steadily growing her company, spreading the gospel of fierce confidence no matter the forecast.
Where: Atlanta, GA
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