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Women of Influence Summit

Women-Owned Business marketplace participants

These women-owned businesses are featured in The Marketplace at the 2026 Women of Influence Summit.

August Ave.
August Ave.

Due to unforseen circumstances, August Ave. will not be able to attend. They will be back in 2027!

August Ave is a community-centered fashion and lifestyle boutique, curated for women who value elevated style and thoughtful service. Beyond retail, August Ave champions local creativity and connection, hosting engaging experiences that uplift Detroit’s cultural fabric.

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B'Jeweled Jewelry & Accessories
B'Jeweled Jewelry & Accessories

Items: Pearl double-sided earrings, pearl hoop earrings, women’s checker mesh socks in pink and white, Pashmina scarfs in assorted colors

B’jewled Jewelry & Accessories is a women-owned boutique specializing in fashion-forward jewelry and accessories designed to inspire confidence and personal style. Founder Serena Horton turned her passion for fashion and empowerment into a purpose-driven business focused on serving women from all walks of life.

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Cass Natural's
Cass Natural's

Items: Whipped body butter, body oil spray, hair oil, facial oil

Cass Natural’s is a Detroitborn skincare line rooted in simplicity, integrity and results. Inspired by her search for gentle, effective solutions for her daughter’s eczema, founder Cass Mayes began handcrafting smallbatch formulas using thoughtfully sourced, earthderived ingredients.

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D'Marie Inspirational Designs
D'Marie Inspirational Designs

Items: Apple/Samsung watch bands, dangle beaded earrings, beaded hoop earrings, beaded bracelet bundle

D’Marie Inspirational Designs is a hand-crafted jewelry brand created to uplift women through purposeful, faith-centered designs. Founded in 2021, the brand carries a legacy of love, inspiration and empowerment, with a mission to inspire women to walk confidently in their purpose.

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Gift Box Detroit
Gift Box Detroit

Items: Inspirational crystal wine glasses, measuring spoons that come with a Recipe for an Amazing Woman

Gift Box Detroit is a one-stop gift shop, curating and delivering quality products for birthdays, weddings, corporate events and special celebrations. Their pop-up store and online experience allow customers to explore a beautiful collection of floral arrangements, balloon bouquets, gift baskets, gift wrapping and other unique gifts and services.

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InkCourage
InkCourage

Items: Detroit positivity socks, “Detroit” and “You Got This” hand stamped notebooks in mixed colors, coffee mug, t-shirts, long sleeve shirts

InkCourage started six years ago out of a desire to provide encouragement in the form of temporary tattoos and the knowledge that words have power. Now with a storefront in Royal Oak, the business has grown to include a wide variety of encouraging words on apparel, accessories and gift items.

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Lotusbtr. Body Care
Lotusbtr. Body Care

Items: Whipped body butter, body polish, soap bars

Lotusbtr. Body Care is a vibrant, vegan body care brand rooted in the belief that self-care is both personal and powerful. Founded in 2016, Lotusbtr. is known for its bold colors, lotus flower-infused products and intentional approach to everyday rituals.

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Mend on the Move
Mend on the Move

Items: Purpose leather pouch, minimalist leather wallet, repurposed auto part earrings in styles: Waterfall, Stand By Me, Endless Love and Trinity

Mend on the Move employs survivors of abuse in Metro Detroit to create jewelry which provides them with an income while in recovery. Their jewelry is crafted from salvaged auto parts and car seat leather, symbolic of their commitment to serve women locally in the Motor City.

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Nogi Rasmi
Nogi Rasmi

Items: Detroit printed t-shirts in purple, pink, white and black

NOGI RASMI represents luxury without compromise. Designed with a global perspective and built on superior fabrics, intentional design and flawless construction, the brand delivers elevated essentials that speak quietly but powerfully.

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P.U.R.E Lip
P.U.R.E Lip

Items: Lip gloss and Lip liner bundle in a wristlet bag in variety of colors

P.U.R.E LIP is a family-driven beauty brand redefining cosmetics with safe, vegan and cruelty-free lip products. This mother-daughter team crafts hydrating glosses and pencils that celebrate beauty, confidence and individuality — inside and out.

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Q's Corner
Q's Corner

Items: Self-care gift bundle

Q’s Corner is a gift basket company created to help busy individuals and families give thoughtful, meaningful gifts with ease. This people-centered business focuses on intentionally curated, high-quality gifts rather than generic sets, making meaningful, stress-free gifting a lasting experience.

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Rugged Beauty
Rugged Beauty

Items: Color nail polish and 2-in-1 base and topcoat bundle in pink, light pink lavender and fiery purple

Rugged Beauty is a nail polish brand created for people who live active, handson lifestyles but still want a polished look. With more than 40 retail locations across Michigan, the brand delivers durable, “lifeproof” polish that lasts seven to 10 days with a Rugged Beauty top coat.

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The Coloring Museum- Coloring for a Purpose
The Coloring Museum- Coloring for a Purpose

Items: Coloring pillows and markers, coloring books, painting kits

The Coloring Museum is a creative space dedicated to mental wellness through art. Founder Sherrie Savage turned her personal journey of overcoming trauma and PTSD into a mission — helping others heal by reconnecting with their inner child, one crayon at a time.

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Wildewood Botanicals
Wildewood Botanicals

Items: Soy candle in variety of scents, foaming hand soap in variety of scents, room mist in variety of scents

Wildewood Botanicals began as a passion project inspired by Michigan’s natural beauty and a need for headachefree home fragrances. What started with soy candles has grown into a line of gently scented, allergyfriendly home products made without harmful ingredients.

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