We love to shop local on the North Shore, and we love to support women in the local area. That's why Macaroni KID North Shore MA is showcasing a few of our North Shore entrepreneurial women! After reaching out to our community, I was given hundreds of local women owned businesses. They all are so amazing! I will share more of these courageous entrepreneurs in future articles. Stay tuned.
Whether you're looking for something in particular, or making the awesome effort to shop local, we hope you turn here first. After all, spending your dollars with these local women helps their families and, in turn, our community by keeping our spending dollars on the North Shore.
Plus, these ladies are rocking it at being the boss, so give them some love by supporting their local businesses when you can!
Know of a North Shore business that should be featured here? Reach out to me at cheryllachendro@macaronikid.com and let me know!
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Create & Escape Creative Studios & Workshops
Wendy Lattof & Debbie Thibodeau
Facebook
71 Main Street
Peabody, MA 01960
978-826-4741
Wendy is a Mom of 2 kids and lives in Peabody Ma, Debbie is a hospice nurse and has 2 kids and 2 beautiful granddaughters and she lives in Gloucester.
We want to give our guests a fun, stress-free & creative experience with our easy step by step instructions, high quality materials and fun creative projects for your home & family! We believe in providing you with outstanding customer experience that keeps you coming back to C&E! We are so confident that you will love your project that we guarantee it! If you aren't happy with your project then you can come back and create for free.We give you the Pinterest-creative fun without the risk of a Pinterest-fail!Our workshop offerings are constantly changing with the trends and the seasons, so there is always a reason to get crafty with us! Whether it's an Open Workshop, Private Event, Fundraiser, Birthday Party or Team Building we find there is always a reason to Create & Escape!
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Cozzi Care Family Farm Market
Alicia Micozzi
301-675-9810
cozzifamilyfarm@gmail.com
Hi, my name is Alicia! Back in MD at the start of the pandemic I was pregnant and working as a park ranger and the head of public safety for a big state park! The pandemic hit, and our parks opened. Unfortunately my safety was at risk, as a pregnant woman so my doctors told me I had to make a hard decision and leave my position. I also had an organic egg stand, with a flock of beautiful birds. I was in the middle of our county’s agriculture reserve, and rather worried about the fear everyone was facing, along with income loss. The closest grocery store was over 40 min away! So, I started a farmers market. It was the first of its kind, longest running farmers market they had ever seen. The town presented me with an award. Eventually we relocated up to Rockport. I am opening a brick and mortar here!
Our little one stop shop is offering eco friendly art, eco friendly resin art, homemade small batch + Vegan friendly + all natural: soaps, lotions, tinctures, face masks, scrubs, bath bombs, body butters and more. We also offer botanicals, from started seedling herbs and crops, to ethically sourced mosses, succulents, and air plants, beautiful live terrariums, home decor, handmade kitchenware, and many other gift items. We have local artists who are potters, painters and woodworkers who will be displaying their beautiful artwork in our space too. We hope that our baked goods will be available soon. We offer completely GF, organically made food, vegan friendly items, keto friendly items and everything is all natural. We have vegan boba too! We will also have seasonal table crops from other small women run, local farms.
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SHEnanigans with Christine and Jenn Podcast
Jennifer Norris and Christine Suau
978 979 7075
jennifer0529@yahoo.com
Two childhood best friends, unimaginable tragic life circumstances, yet we find all the hilarity and bonds of friendships to keep us moving forward. Think Sex & The Suburbs. We have some incredibly resilient and powerful guests who share their stories of overcoming grief to live their best lives.
We are a women owned podcast empowering women to share their stories of tragedy, tremendous resiliency and subsequent success.
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Once Upon a Kitchen
Elizabeth Laurence Smith
207-504-6617
TwelveOsprey@gmail.comOnce upon a time on the coast of Maine there was a little girl with fingernails caked with dirt and toes wet with dew. She skipped into the kitchen, pigtails and basket swinging, and proudly showed off her gathered treasures. Carrots with scraggly hairs, lettuce with slug stowaways, and cucumbers as prickly as cactus. This is the little girl’s story. This is my story. Elizabeth attended Culinary School in England, where she furthered her education and earned a Health Coach Certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Recently Elizabeth has completed certificates in Children’s Nutrition from Stanford School of Medicine and Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität.Her work to date has included recipe testing and development, certificates in the Culinary Arts, and many years as an accomplished Private Chef. Elizabeth has also published a Cookbook for college students in the UK.As a Private Chef, Elizabeth has extensive experience working with all types of clients with varying needs. Her clients have ranged from athletes to families to clients suffering from kidney disease, ovarian cancer, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease. With every client, she works hard to methodically modify their favorite dishes to accommodate their medical diets without compromising flavor or texture.Most recently, Elizabeth enjoys teaching cooking and nutrition to young children. She is passionate about giving all children the tools and taste buds they need to make healthy and varied food choices as they grow.Once Upon a Kitchen’s Mission was developed from Elizabeth’s own belief that “pleasure comes not from the recipes I’ve created, but rather the relationships I’ve formed.” This is the true magic of food. It brings us together, nourishes our souls, and creates stories that are passed down for generations. Once Upon a Kitchen was born with the goal of continuing to add chapters to not just her own story but to help others gather the ingredients needed to create their own.
The Birch Arbor Gardens
Arianna Iappini
7818647882
Hi, I’m Arianna! I am the owner of The Birch Arbor Gardens. I focus on year-round organic gardening & educating blossoming gardeners. I empower aspiring gardeners with the knowledge to maintain the longevity of soil health through the application of simple regenerative gardening practices. The gardens I create welcome biodiversity & natural pollinator habitats which support a balanced ecosystem.I am delighted to serve clients through virtual services around the globe which include kitchen garden plot plan & formal garden design. I offer in-person garden design, build and installation, garden maintenance packages, as well as garden sitting services for traveling clients in the Greater Boston and Seacoast area.
Illuminating the Pathway to an Edible Garden for the aspiring gardener.The journey to cultivating confidence in the garden begins here. With supportive guidance from a skilled garden coach, you will enjoy an abundance of delicious nutrient-rich garden produce each season for years to come. Our mission is to design and refresh beautiful edible gardens and offer ongoing support to continue growing your knowledge in the garden from seed to table.
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Technicolor Tangerine Creations
Alli Tervo
9789906159
My name is Alli! I’m a 21 year-old college student and small business owner. I love all things colorful and whimsical! I draw a lot of my artistic inspiration from nature. When I’m not painting, I enjoy reading, playing my cello, and doing makeup!
I create hand-painted jewelry and home decor items for all people! Each piece is one-of-a-kind and fully functional.
Beauty Boutique
Laura Prentiss
(919)637-7349
Mom of two children hoping to run a successful business kids parties are my specialty... I support all and I especially enjoy role modeling for young girls . I run a beauty salon and I do parties at the salon.
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Holten Street Creative Spaces
Kathryn Hardwick
5089324182
My name is Kathy and I started Holten Street in 2015. I love art and also needed work space. I worked full time as a special education teacher for the Northshore Education Consortium in Beverly, MA. After a breast cancer diagnose in 2017 I needed to retire from teaching. I put all my energy now into creating art and craft classes and giving artisans and crafters a place to sell their art. We have a great group of crafters in our shop.
My business includes an artisan / crafters gift shop along with craft classes.
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JOLBabies Boutique
Rachael Novello
9787668287
My name is Rachael and I’m the owner of JOLBabies Boutique. I live on the north shore with my husband, Brian and our three children; Lucas, 8; Olivia, 5 and Jack, 11 months. I’m also a personal trainer and nutritionist with a focus on prenatal and postpartum wellness; and the former owner of ViaFit Studio. In my spare time I love to read, take walks with my family, travel as often as we can and spend time with our friends!
JOLBabies came to be when I was looking for a specific style of pacifier clip for my newborn son. I scoured online and in retail stores but couldn’t quite find anything. So, I did the next best thing - I made my own. I from there I started creating other items, like teething clips, teething rings, and lanyards before branching out into other baby accessories. I hand-make each clip and teething ring to the customer’s specifications using Silicone beads made of premium quality 100% food grade silicone and are 100% non toxic, odorless, BPA free, and lead free. From individual clips, to complete meal time kits you can shop directly on the JOLBabies website and keep your eyes peeled for it popping up at local boutiques across the north shore!
Cigars R Us Danvers
Shannon Reid
781-484-6266
Hello, I was raised on the North Shore. I graduated from Salem State University. I moved to Los Angeles after college and lived there for 17 years. It was wonderful but I wanted to come back home to the North Shore of Massachusetts and set down my roots. First I was proud to have purchased my home in Danvers and now even more proud to be a business owner in my town. I love that my business is in downtown Danvers in the heart of the town.
I own a cigar store. I specialize in cigars only as they are a natural leaf product with no added chemicals. I try to keep a fully stocked store with a wide variety of brands and price points. We have cigars accessories and humidors as well.
Education,Consulting, Advocacy and Legal Services LLC
Nicole Mazer
7812314332
ECALS LLC is owned by Pamela Milman. It is a small law practice dedicated to educational law.
We help families navigate special education, school related discipline, guardianship etc.
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Amy Lindquist
9784231085
Hi, I am a mother of 5 and lover of all animals! I own a Doggy daycare with pick up and drop off available, boarding with 24 hour human contact, dog walking, dog & cat grooming.
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Jenn Johnson
978-758-3409
I’m a single mom with multiple small businesses to help support and show my daughter how we can do what we dream! One of my businesses is guided women to pivot with personal and business development. I am a transformation facilitator that uses practical and magical tools to create a plan for women to change their life to that of one filled with joy and purpose.
The Bakers Rack Baking Company
Rachel Cohen
I’m a CIA grad with a passion for baking, gardening and raising chickens! The Baker’s Rack is a custom cookie and dessert company based in Haverhill Massachusetts. We help people add the extra special touch to their events and their personalized gifts!
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Bonnie Giangrande
9785181931
Hi, I'm Bonnie, I have lived on the North Shore my entire life and grew up in Ipswich. I love the ocean and lived in Newburyport for 10 years. I now reside in Georgetown with my husband and 5 teens. We are a blended family, and saying there is never a dull moment in our house, would be an understatement! I run my organic skincare Company out of my office space on Central Street in Georgetown. My business is a labor of love, and I truly love what I do. In my spare time I enjoy browsing the book stores in Newburyport, walking the boardboard and railtrails with my dog Sammy, and seeking out new local Vegan Restaurants in the area.
I am the Founder of Renu Naturals. I started by Company after being diagnosed with "Hashimoto Disease" , a disease which causes one’s immune system to attack the thyroid gland. I knew I wanted to create skincare for people who care about what goes into their products, but also want to see results. All our plant-based products are infused with active ingredients and ceramides to effectively treat your skin and work in synergy to achieve proven results.Today we are a small team committed to the belief that truly clean personal care products should be safe and effective. None of our products contain harsh chemicals, artificial fragrances, toxic preservatives, parabens or sulfates. Our line of intelligent, highly defined, and functional skincare is for busy people who do not have time for a 12-step skincare routine. We have taken the guesswork out of what we need to achieve healthy, beautiful skin long term. We offer a simple 4-step skincare routine that is easy to use and feeds your skin the nutritive ingredients it needs to look radiant so you can feel your very best in your skin, (in 10 minutes or less), and ready to take on the day (and any old high school friends that you may run into!)
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Alicia Ramsdell
7812580399
Alicia Ramsdell, CCSP, GCDF, MST, is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Career Path, elevating a client’s professional brand through intentional career development plans. Alicia launched Mindful Career Path, just as she began to unite her professional passion and energy with her career in a sincere way.
It was at this alignment that Mindful Career Path set its vision and thrived, guiding clients to develop their career stories in a mindfully enthusiastic approach. Coinciding with her own daily meditation practice, Alicia brings a unique holistic approach to career coaching.Mindful Career Path’s featured product is the Career Up Program. This service offering is a monthly subscription for college students and full time graduate students, including: 1) Live Career Coach Access, 2) Access to an On-Demand Digital Career Coaching Course(s) & 3) “Ask a CEO/Industry Leader” Feature.
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Shelly Nicastro & Susan Lufkin
978-768-7408
Susan and Shelly are sisters and lifelong residents of Gloucester. Growing up on a small family horse farm fostered our love and knowledge of animals. We love what we do! We supply feed and accessories for all of your furry and feathered friends.
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Gina Goodwin
9784575153
I am a Mom of 6 children, all adopted from DCF Community. I am serving as a nurse and caregiver to husband battling cancer. I Just received person of the year featured on the Drew Show.
Gina's Giving Back provides meals free to those who are in need. I am the owner of a food pantry.We provide all families who are struggling and in need with food,clothing, furniture, gift cards etc.
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Paula Marrero
978.304.0773
I am a single mom living in Danvers. I love to design just the right combination of gifts that will bring a smile to a recipient’s face when they “unwrap” their gift. I love being a business owner on the north shore.
I own an event planning firm and during 2020 when Covid has shut everything down, I launched Unwrapped Gifting. The company was designed to offer people the opportunity to send thoughtful curated gifts during an emotional time when they cannot be together. We customize the majority of our gifts and have now grown to accommodate corporate event gifting as well as individual gifting. Our customers have said it’s like sending a warm, comforting hug in the form of a gift.
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Dr. Hayley Moak-Blest
9785197664
I am a physician, mom, wife, friend, beach and mountain lover, and entrepreneur. My business brings accessible, comprehensive, personalized, convenient physician-delivered primary care to families in Greater Newburyport.
Kelly Pszenny
508-523-0242
My name is Kelly Pszenny and I have been in the fitness industry for the past 17 years. I hold a Bachelors Degree from Salem State University in Sport & Movement Science. I hold many certificates such as Personal Training, Group Fitness, Spin, Kickboxing, and Yoga to name a few. I am always continuing my education to help myself and my clients.
I work with Danvers Recreation Department and offer Boot Camp style classes through the Town of Danvers as well as virtually or on demand. Some people do not like the "gym" atmosphere and these Boot Camp's are held either indoors or outdoors at DHS or HRMS. When the school's were closed during Covid, I had to think quick and I offered them through Zoom. I wanted to keep my people going for both their health physically but more so mentally during these difficult times. Well it was a hit and i do still over some classes live virtual through zoom and on demand. I focus on strength days as well as cardio, speed, agility and core. The workouts are different each time and I get great feedback from all classes.
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Donna Piraino
978-423-9819
Although I have a full time job as a heavy equipment operator, my passion for fishing has become a dream come true as I obtained my USCG Captain License and began sharing the wonders of the waters off Cape Ann with numerous clients over the past decade. I refer to our Charters as “adventures” because we never know what we are going to see! Whales, dolphin, seals, sharks…. Every trip is unique!
We offer fishing trips to folks who want to experience saltwater fishing in a fun and no stress atmosphere. Whether a seasoned angler or a first timer, your trip will be fashioned around what YOU want to do. It’s all about having fun and making memories!
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Boston North Realty Group- Salem
Kimberly O'Donnell
My name is Kim. I used to be a kid, too! I grew up in Danvers and currently live in Salem with my Cockapoo puppy, Lucy! Boston North Realty is an woman-owned, independent real estate brokerage. I help home buyers and people who are selling their homes. I also help people find apartments to rent and sometimes go to court to testify as an "expert" witness about the real estate market.
