These local women found a need in the community and set about providing a solution—from all-inclusive climbing gyms to work spaces with child care. Read on to get inspired by these amazing women in Los Angeles.
LessLocated in Sherman Oaks, Sap + Honey is a mom-owned children's clothing and gift boutique that opened its doors in October of 2017. Started and run by Kathryn Perlin, Sap + Honey prides itself on selling handpicked goods from some of the most reputable brands all over the world and locally. You can find adorable kids clothes up to size 10 and a growing collection of looks for mom as well.
A consistent favorite of Tinybeans families, Tumbleweed Day Camp is owned by Liz Kimmelman and has been in business for over 65 years. Totally unplugged, these camps explore 100 private acres of Los Angeles where kids learn how to be their best selves through play. They've got you covered for spring break camps and summer camps for kids ages 4 and up.
Chriselle Lim and Joan Nguyen created BÜMO ("parents" in Korean) to help millennial and Gen-Z parents streamline their lives, work on advancing their careers and find support from like-minded parents. It started with an idea for a co-working and child care space for parents has morphed into a support system and more.
Sustain LA is a certified, woman-owned small business, and was the first zero waste refill station in LA dedicated to disrupting the concept of convenience. At this store, you can refill or find in bulk for your daily necessities—soaps, shampoos, conditioners, cleansers, plus ingredients to DIY. Bring your own refillable containers, or check out theirs when you're there.
This queer-identified woman-owned store, design studio and event space is dedicated to producing goods made within an ethically-sourced supply chain. Otherwild Goods also offers an array of refillable bulk home cleaning and personal care products plus lo-and-no-waste reuseables under the moniker Otherwild General.
Alice Kao, fell in love with rock climbing after a bad break up, she was told to give it up because it was a sport for "men only." She persisted, though, and started Sender One to share the joys of self-discovery and connecting with others (including her two young daughters) through climbing. All ages and abilities are welcome here to climb together and reach new heights.
Photographer Nadine (who, fun fact: is also a professional race car driver) is here to commemorate life's special moments with her full-service photo sessions. Sachiko Studio comes with its own beauty team, giant wardrobe and hundreds of props; not to mention, a flower wall backdrop that changes with the seasons. And as a mama of four daughters with an age gap of nineteen years, she knows a thing or two about how to connect with kids of all ages.
Is it possible to have your cake and eat it too without feeling guilty about it? Thanks to Art Delectables, created and owned by pastry chef extraordinaire “Chef Simone,” you most definitely can. This organic gourmet catering company specializes in cheesecakes and other “delectable” desserts made with wholesome ingredients, all organic, ⅓ of the sugar from a traditional dessert, but with all the sweet-tasting decadence of the desserts you love. Expect stunningly beautiful desserts.
Their mission is to provide prenatal and postpartum care to members of their community. Co-owners, co-creators and Licensed Midwives, Allegra Hill and Kimberly Durdin run Kindred Space LA which provides complete prenatal support, including screening and lab work, as well as extensive postpartum assistance including lactation consultations. Donate to this community-minded organization by contributing to their latest effort to create a South Los Angeles Birth Center.