With all the madness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it's easy to forget about another very important day- SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!
Being an entrepreneur myself, (djkittybeauty) I like to keep the company of other people who are also turning their dreams and passions into a business.
Fundera, a free service for small business owners to help them get the proper funding needed to be successful, is spreading the word about Small Business Saturday. I wanted to take the pledge too and showcase some of my friends and their local small businesses this weekend!
(most are running holiday specials too!)
(most are running holiday specials too!)
If you follow me on social media (or know me in real life). then you probably know my best friend too! Valerie is the BEST waxer in Dallas- and I'm not just being biased. From brow shaping, under arms, even brazilians in 15 minutes, Val has you covered- or uncovered if you prefer. Valerie educates her clients on before and after waxing procedures, while making it feel as if you are just catching up with a friend every 4-6 weeks!
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Channing, better known as Chan-Lo, the sneaker queen, and now founder of cnkdaily.com. From daily #chickspiration (get it), to showcasing some of the dopest female entrepreneurs, Chan wanted to design a platform by women for women, where we could be empowered and inspired by one another! Channing inspires me everyday to be a better you than yesterday, and to never give up on your passion. You might even run into the whole ChicksNKicks gang at your local sneaker expo!
cnkdaily.com
Brittany, aka FitXBrit (fit-by-brit) is another friend who inspires me daily. Not only is Brit a mom, but has a full-time job and still makes time to turn her love of a healthy lifestyle into a brand! - But I'll let her tell you in her words...
"I strongly believe that my calling is to educate others and throughout my life I have done that in different venues and on different platforms. In this chapter of my life I am specifically working on educating others on the benefits of fitness and nutrition in a way that is long lasting and easy to commit to. With FxB our goal is simple: assist as others adopt a positive mindset to increase health, everyday living, and a lifestyle rich in positive energy. While customized meal plans and recipes to make your weekly meals time and cost efficient are our forte, we'll also offer label reading tips, advice on choosing the best products for your body, and even positive affirmations to enhance your mental fitness. We want our audience to foster a life of fit choices minus the dread. We pride ourselves in taking your family’s favorite meals and transforming them into clean eats in an effort to help anyone at any stage transition to Live YOUR Fit, meeting you exactly where YOU are."
fitxbrit.com
**$5 off all purchases in her shop over $15, CODE: THANKFUL (ends tonight, 11/27)**
What started as a brand geared towards the guys with snapbacks and jerseys, El Chuy slowly became dominated by the ladies! While most of the products are unisex, Chuy has specific items such as chokers, crops, and swimsuits just for us girls. From the 972, to the 214, El Chuy represents and embodies every pocket of Dallas street style. While you will probably see his items all over social media, you'll never actually see the man behind the brand. Chuy let's his products do the talking for him, which might be the coolest aspect of El Chuy (besides the free shipping to anywhere in the U.S.)!
elchuy.com
Small businesses contribute to 54% of all sales, and 55% of all jobs in the U.S. I hope this inspires you the next time you crave a cup of coffee, grab a bite to eat, or go shopping to check out some of the local small businesses in your area!
