From starting out on Etsy to creating their own empires, these women are unstoppable. In besides being boss babes and getting that dough, these ladies are also finding ways to give back. Take their passion as inspiration to do the same and check out these five women owned brands that put their communities on their back.
Inkwell Press
No one knows the importance of planning better than a teacher. And we've got a lot of teacher friends that can confirm that! In addition to creating a large array of daily, weekly, yearly, goal setting and specialty needs planners, Inkwell donates Academic Year Planners to teachers at the start of each school year. Founder Tonya Dalton says, “our goal is to help alleviate the added financial stress teachers and home school parents feel at the beginning of the year as they begin to ready their classrooms.” Last year, they donated over $100,000 in planners to teachers. Amazing!
ThirdLove
ThirdLove makes some of the best bras out there that fit every body type! Not only are they made out of high-end materials, they are also extremely comfortable. ThirdLove sells a wide variety of bras and you can find your perfect match by utilizing their Fit Finder quiz which makes shopping a breeze. On top of making amazing bras, ThirdLove has partnered with I Support the Girls to donate bras to women in need. So far they’ve donated 10 million dollars in bras in 2018 alone! I Support the Girls states, “whether they be homeless, refugees, in transitional housing, or fleeing domestic violence, women and girls should never have to compromise on dignity.” We truly believe everyone deserves to look and feel good, and a proper foundation is where it all begins.
The Little Market
We're constantly inspired by Lauren Conrad so it's no surprise The Little Market is on this list! We really love their mission to “build sustainable partnerships with artisans from around the world, by connecting them with customers through [their] fair trade shop.” It’s easy to shop their beautiful bags, home goods and accessories knowing you’re helping give back. With The Little Market, you can literally see in an item’s description who made it, where it came from, and how exactly your purchase is helping that artisan. There are so many beautiful handmade items! Every time you add a new piece to your collection, you'll know your purchases through The Little Market will help empower others!
Wild Fang
Wild Fang is a clothing brand founded by women and continues to be run by women. They carry gender neutral apparel, suiting, cool feminist accessories and basics. Supporting our LGBTQAI+ community is so very important to us.Wild Fang makes a donation to select charities with every single purchase, and have given back over $400,000 this year. In 2017 alone, they helped raise over $75,000 for charities including Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, Joyful Heart, and the Tegan and Sara Foundation, and in June 2018 they raised over $250,000 for RAICES.
Thinx Underwear
Thinx is an innovative brand that makes underwear which acts like a pad during a person’s period to absorb menstrual blood. The awesome thing about Thinx underwear is that can replace tampons and pads altogether or supplement them, depending on the person’s flow. Growing up, menstruation products were—and let’s be honest, still are—changing constantly to suit the needs of every person’s body. More and more we are becoming aware not only of our menstruation needs, but safer and healthier alternatives. The most important thing to us about Thinx is that they donate menstrual products to people and tweens in need, including underprivileged communities and the homeless. Thinx also leads an education initiative called The EveryBody program, which helps schools, after-school programs, and nonprofits empower young people with medically accurate and inclusive information about their changing bodies. As sex education is also changing, this is a cause we really stand behind. A truly incredible effort!
We're feeling inspired and hope you are too! Join the movement and
devour the details of building your brand and giving back as often as you can. Together, we can do so much more good!
