Meet the 2022 Launch Program Participants!

Ladies Who Launch is thrilled to announce the 2022 recipients of our Launch Program, a grant program for women and non-binary small business owners and entrepreneurs! In our third year, we’re elated to be doubling our cohort size to 20 participants. This year's recipients make up LWL's most diverse cohort, with businesses hailing from across the U.S. and spanning industries. 

Keep scrolling to learn more about these incredible founders!

 

 

Michelle Bennett

Golden Ink Mobile Notary

Golden Ink Mobile Notary Services exemplifies ethical standards of conduct and sound notary practices while providing efficient service.

 

Naijean Bernard

Jeany's Caribbean Elixirs

Jeany's Caribbean Elixirs’ mission is to provide artisanal Caribbean-inspired beverages that not only taste great, but also offer health benefits to their customers.

 

Stephanie Bolton

Patriot Roofing Company LLC

Patriot Roofing Company is a female-owned and family-operated full-service exterior restoration company.

 

Korrigan Burton-Universe

Uncommon Closet, LLC

Uncommon Closet provides custom clothing and tailoring services to people of all shapes, sizes, and genders.

 

Chrissy Cabrera

Naturally London

Naturally London is a health and wellness brand transforming the way you care for your hands & feet. They consciously craft essentials for soothing feet, hand, and body rituals.

 

LaTonia Cokely

Adjourn Teahouse, LLC

Adjourn is a creative wellness brand specializing in artisanal, hand blended, full leaf teas, encouraging us all to pause intentionally.

 

Christa Cotton

El Guapo

El Guapo manufactures everything but the booze... delicious, impeccably sourced cocktail bitters, syrups and mixers are their jam.

 

Monisha Edwards

Scent & Fire Candle Company

Scent & Fire produces clean fragrance alternatives to promote sustainable self-care practices for mental wellness and confidence boosting.

 

Carmen Ferreyra

Porteñas

Porteñas is a women-owned business that brings Argentina’s unique culture of friendship, through South America’s best-loved treats.

 

Fernanda Gomes

Terra Beauty Bars

Terra Beauty Bars consciously crafts award-winning nail and body care products that are made better, plant-based and sustainable.

 

Tania Kottoor

WESTxEAST

WESTxEAST is an AI powered design platform for custom-fit ethnic clothing. The mission is to preserve cultural heritage.

 

Claudia McMullin

Hugo Coffee Roasters LLC

Hugo Coffee Roasters is a coffee roasting company on a mission to save animals by selling fantastic coffee nationwide.

 

Mariloly Orozco

Little Postage House

Little Postage House is a design and letterpress company where they make paper products that make everyday fun and special.

 

Gina Shi

munchrooms

munchrooms is dedicated to making healthier snacking more achievable and sustainable with their meat-alternative jerky.

 

Saveria Tilden

AdventurUs Women

AdventurUs Women creates life-changing outdoor experiences for all women.

 

Regina Trillo

Nemi Snacks

Nemi Snacks are crunchy sticks made from nopales (a.k.a prickly pear paddle) and seeds in Mexican flavors with a sombrero-free branding.

 

Kia-Shun Voltz

ShampooTime

ShampooTime's mission is to provide products that are safe and ergonomic, enabling parents to spend less time during the shampoo process.

 

Shauntavia Ward

eleMINT Skin Health and Wellness Studio

eleMINT Skin is a bespoke botanical facial studio that creates a destination for beauty and wellness to coexist.

 

Adrienne Walker

BlueHenry

BlueHenry is a manufacturer of quality, hand-cut, all-natural dehydrated fruits, predominantly used to amplify craft cocktails.

 

Denise Weale

Dam Good English Muffins

We strive to make Dam Good™ tasting sourdough English muffins & to do Dam Good™ in their community through volunteerism & charitable giving.