New Grad Guide
Graduation Gift Guide
While the class of 2020 won’t be experiencing graduation in the customary way, this momentous occasion is a reminder that even in times of uncertainty, some traditions persevere.
To celebrate the new grad and future female CEO, we have compiled a list of our favorite graduation gifts from women-run business that we admire.
Take a read, please share with your networks, and let’s keep the list going. Have a favorite women-run business that you’d like to share? Tag LWLGlobal and use the hashtag #LWLGrad so we can spotlight them as well!
Our Top Pic: My Favorite Position is CEO Mug
Inspiring Gear by The Feminist Shop
Gift the grad a daily reminder to stay focused on their #goals.
Ethically crafted with vegan ink, The Feminist Shop prints their items on demand to avoid unnecessary waste and pollution (how rad is that?!).
Passion Planner Organizer
Help them navigate these uncharted waters with this intentional planner! Crafted out of the need to organize and focus post-grad, founder Angelia Trinidad designed the Passion Planner to inspire & focus personal and professional goals.
Made with vegan materials and sustainable paper, the blush pink journal is adorned with “Empowered Women, Empower Women.” A portion of its proceeds goes to the Malala Fund (to date they have donated $25,000)!
Our Top Pic: Passion Planner in Blush
Our Top Pic: Shimmer Charm Necklace
Necklace from f.y.b. Jewelry
Remind the new grad to keep aiming for her goals with this stylish and versatile necklace.
Alyssa Kuchta created f.y.b during her time as an undergrad and with creativity & tenacity, the brand opened its first brick and mortar store in 2012. Each item is handcrafted with meaningful packaging. f.y.b’s goal is to empower women to follow their bliss through jewelry and positive female community. The collection also includes pieces that give back to local charities!
Timeless Accessories from Cuyana
Give their business cards and/or their first post-grad paycheck (#payme) a stylish and chic new home!
Partners with thredUP, Cuyana’s thoughtful designs are made to last. Each item is crafted in a women owned factory to the highest standards of quality and sustainability.
Our Top Pic: Classic Zip Wallet in Blush
Our Top Pic: 12 Days of Pour overs
Artisanal Copper Cow Coffee
Ah, long gone are the days of scheduling classes around a luxurious sleep schedule! Help the new grad adjust to their 9-5 with a little morning pick me up.
Copper Cow Coffee is the brainchild of Vietnamese-American Debbie Wei Mullin and is rooted in her dedication to the environment, background in sustainability work, and her love for Vietnamese culture.
The Good Hippie’s Skincare
Finding balance is hard for everyone right now but especially for the Class of 2020. The Good Hippie’s Balance Starter Kit provides all the tools needed for a calming ritual. Perfect for a post-job hunting or zoom meeting decompression break.
All items are small-batch and made with natural ingredients to ensure the therapeutic-grade products.
Our Top Pic: Balance Starter Kit
Our Top Pic: Feminist Cuff Set
Feminist Jewelry from Bird + Stone
Celebrate the inspiring woman in your life with this cuff set from Bird + Stone.
Founder Elana Reinholtz is “committed to ethically-made products that support organizations building a more equal world.”
Made in the USA, this upcycled bracelet set gives back to Planned Parenthood NYC and She Should Run.
Candle from Anecdote Candle
It’s too bad that we can’t share this scent digitally because this candle is the perfect way to ease the new grad into “adulting”. Whether they’re beginning their career WFH or moving back home for a little while, this candle will provide a much needed change in atmosphere.
With playful packaging that tells a story, all candles are made in the USA, crafted out of coconut-soy-wax, and hand-poured.
Our Top Pic: Adulting Candle