Detroit Mom-Approved Guide to Women-Owned Businesses

MORE BOOKSTORES, LEARNING + KIDS

2 Dandelions Bookshop | Brighton

AMPed Learning Center | Troy

Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe | Grosse Pointe Park

Empowering Littles

Go Grow Playrooms | Canton

Happy Kiddos | Macomb County

Intentional Love Book

Just Between Friends | Livonia + Novi

KiddieKlub Childcare + Preschool | Rochester Hills

Learning Bug Preschool | Ferndale

The Literacy Camp

Little Threads Resale Shop | South Lyon

Michigan with Kids

Modern Natural Baby

Motor City Gymnastics | Troy

Renee Bolla

Sidetrack Bookshop | Royal Oak

Socialight Society | Lansing

CLOTHING + ACCESSORIES

Lauren Wilson is a mom of three children and the owner of LovePeaceThreads. As a creative soul, she started thinking of how she wanted to take leisurewear to the next level by creating cool threads that are comfortable for adults. She hand dyes the items herself and allows hers customers the option to use their own creativity by personalizing them. This allows you to wear your personal business logos, a special memory, an important saying or word, family names, hand written notes from loved ones, and much more. Her leisurewear includes t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, baseball and trucker hats, and beanies. She’s located in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

The Little Design Co. is a Metro Detroit-based handcrafted leather goods brand established in 2013. Sarah carefully chooses each textile and designs unique, high quality, leather pieces with a timeless, natural feel. The Little Design Co. was born out of artistic expression and satisfying an internal need to create and to help provide the ability to pursue spontaneity and family adventure with Sarah’s husband and three kids. She believes it is so important to stay sensitive to the needs around her, financial and otherwise, and give to those needs as prompted through this business. She loves creating wearable leather goods while maintaining these three values of business.

Buy Now

Conversation Pieces | Wearable Art

MORE CLOTHING + ACCESSORIES

4GOOD Permanent Jewelry | Macomb

Adorn Permanent Jewelry

All Hands On Design

Avabelle Boutique | Plymouth

Be Scene Boutique | Rochester

Bella Mia Boutique | Plymouth

Bow + Arrow Creations

The Butterfly Effect

Clothed Boutique

Courtney Fischer Jewelry | Royal Oak

Curvy Bird Boutique

Darling Earrings

Emily Prchlik Fine Jewelry | Berkley

Essbe: Permanent + Handcrafted Jewelry

Everlasting Links

Ferne Boutique | Ann Arbor + Bay City

Harper Maya Shop | Detroit

Hazel Blue Hat Bar

K. Carroll Accessories | Auburn Hills

Kiloh + Co. | Plymouth

Kitty Deluxe | St. Clair Shores

The Little Seedling | Ann Arbor

Madison Boutique | Plymouth

Mae Designs XO

Maisie Mae Boutique

Michigan Threads Headbands

Mixed Bag Studio

P.S. I Love You Boutique

Paris West

Rebel Nell | Detroit

Reware Vintage | Berkley

Sum Girls Boutique | Berkley

Urban Elm Boutique | Plymouth store coming soon!

CREATIVITY

Creative Play Studio teaches process art classes to kids ages 18 months to 11 years old. Their classes are tailored to reach each age group at their level. Their youngest classes provide art and sensory play experiences for kids and their caregiver. The preschool classes do the same but also begin teaching some art skills, techniques, and history, too. The older kid classes allow children to explore and create freely without the pressure or stress of a picture-perfect product. They allow moms to come and enjoy the youngest-aged classes right alongside their child without feeling like they have to basically take over and do the whole craft for them. Creative Play Studio brings classes to families at their location as well as at their Outdoor Art Space in New Hudson.

MORE CREATIVITY

AR Workshop | Ferndale

The Art Attic | Plymouth

The Art Shack SCS | St. Clair Shores

Clara’s Craft Boutique

The Craft Hut | St. Clair Shores

Epiphany Studios | Pontiac

Glass Action! Studio + Custom Design | Oak Park

Maggie Bug Supply

Motor City Woman Studios | Southfield

Paint’D – The Paint Bus | Detroit

The Painted Croc | South Lyon

ENTERTAINMENT + EXPERIENCES

Modern Social Detroit strives to revolutionize the social experience at your event with the world’s most beautiful, modern photo booths. Known for their perfectly on-trend yet timeless aesthetic, they capture gorgeous glam photos of your guests and provide you with a completely custom-designed social booth experience. Located in Bloomfield Hills and servicing the most premier events in Michigan and beyond.

MORE ENTERTAINMENT + EXPERIENCES

Aesthetic Play

Ashley Gray Creative Co.

Bacons Balloon Decor | Dryden

Darling Events, L.L.C. | Metamora

Dreamland Parties + Sleepovers

FlowerSmith Studio | Brighton

Iron + Light Collaborative | Detroit

Luxury Bounce Detroit | Detroit

Mercantile Fairs | Livonia

My Girly Party | Farmington Hills

Old Fashioned Concessions, Rentals & More | Sterling Heights

Pillow Fight Sleepover Company | Lake Orion

Studio Neue | Plymouth

Stuff-A-Bear Bounceland

Sweet Mitten Dreams | Rochester Hills

Taylored Events

That Balloon Glow

Zero Bar + Lounge | Jackson

FOOD + DRINKS

Karma Wellness Kitchen is a women-owned small business based in Michigan. They have created plant-based Indian superfood snacks and lentil meal kits without any additives and preservatives. Their Popped Water Lily seeds, known as Karma pops, are their best selling product as it’s gluten free and comes with many health benefits. Their vision is to create a sustainable and accessible healthy food future that’s good for our bodies and planet.

Located in Farmington Hills, Nancy’s cottage bakery specializes in custom sugar cookies baked soft and decorated with royal icing. Whether for birthdays, showers, corporate events, or any other celebration, these cookies add a personalized and delicious touch. She offers pre-orders for many holidays, and teaches public and private cookie decorating workshops. She would love to make your special occasion even sweeter!

Neehee’s is a unique and vibrant restaurant chain that offers a wide range of delectable and authentic Indian street food. You can find them in Canton and Troy. Neehee’s is also in Columbus, OH and Hanover Park, IL. Neehee’s has become a go-to spot for locals and tourists alike who crave the bold flavors and vibrant spices of Indian cuisine. From chaat to dosas, thalis to vada pav, Neehee’s menu has something for everyone. The restaurant’s warm and welcoming atmosphere, combined with its colorful and stylish décor, creates an experience that is both unique and enjoyable.

MORE FOOD + DRINKS

The BakeCurry

Bennie’s Homemade Goodies

Brit’s Baked Bites | Royal Oak

Cake Mitten | Clinton Township

Cookette

Cookie Creations by Jackie | Shelby Township

Drifter Coffee | Ferndale

Flavors of Jamaica | Pontiac

The Five Forks | Jackson

For the Love of Sugar | Detroit

Fresh Chef Detroit

Good Cakes and Bakes | Detroit

The Grazing Hour | Clawson

Gumbo’s | Mt. Clemens

Holistically Nutrition + Wellness

House of Cake Pops | Westland

Hummus Goodness | Southfield

Indulge by Jenn

J&W Ice Cream | Eastpointe

J&W Ice Cream on Wheels | Roseville

Jashan Fine Chocolate

Kendra La Crème Cookies

Lala’s Too | Brighton

Laura Rose Cookies | Commerce

Le Bon Macaron | Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, + Holland

Marmini & Co. Mobile Bar | Canton

One Tasty Pastry | Pinckney

Shree Sweets n Bakes | Novi

The Silver Shamrocks Cuisine | Oakland Township

Sofield Bakery

Spacecat V-stro | Ferndale

Spun Sugar Detroit/Spun Sugar Shoppe | South Lyon

Ssweet | Lake Orion

Sugar Honey Truck

Sweet Eats by Erin | Ferndale

Sweet Maes Desserts | Plymouth

Teeny & Biggs

Thyme & Honey

Utopia Sweets by Elyse | Huntington Woods

Whippin’ Dippin’ Desserts | Rochester Hills

HEALTH + WELLNESS

TRV|FIT Berkley is a welcoming, community-focused fitness facility dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal wellness goals. They offer diverse workout options including boxing, strength training, and high-energy group classes, all led by expert coaches passionate about making fitness fun and accessible for everyone. Their mission is to create a supportive environment where members of all fitness levels can thrive, transform, and feel empowered. Join them to experience a unique, transformative approach to fitness!

Michigan Pediatric Therapy delivers expert pediatric occupational therapy and craniosacral therapy (CST) in Farmington Hills, MI, facilitated by licensed and experienced professionals. Their comprehensive services encompass occupational therapy, feeding therapy, sensory integration therapy, oral-motor therapy, and craniosacral therapy. They help children struggling with picky eating, breastfeeding, sensory issues, and more achieve normal functioning skills. Rooted in experience and evidence-based practices, they empower children to unlock their full potential by addressing the whole child with tailored techniques. Their mission is to offer families a warm and supportive environment where they can learn about their child’s developmental needs and how to nurture their child’s capacity to succeed through occupational and craniosacral therapy.

Lil Dumplins, created and led by Shirel Jones, offers fun, engaging dance and play experiences for children under 10. Through ballet, music, and storytelling, Ms. Shirel guides little ones to explore their imaginations while developing coordination, confidence, and a love for the arts. Whether through in-person classes or online videos, Ms. Shirel’s joyful, interactive approach makes dance accessible and exciting for all children!

Michigan Family Doulas, Michigan’s largest and oldest certified Doula Agency, has expanded to become a full-spectrum family support agency with the addition of Michigan Family Nannies. Together, the agencies provide a seamless continuum of care, from professional birth and postpartum support to trusted, long-term childcare. Each professional is meticulously vetted, certified, and insured to ensure a consistent standard of excellence for your family. They specialize in providing non-clinical emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after birth. As a result, families receive comprehensive care and peace of mind at every stage of their parenting journey.

A faith-based women’s virtual functional nutrition practice, they have a background in personal training and are functionally trained in nutrition. They work with women for a completely holistic approach to their body and life addressing nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, and nervous system support as well as functional lab testing when needed to get to the root of how they are feeling and help them reclaim their energy and ditch the daily burnout.

Local Love

Annamarie Green is an intuitive licensed therapist who offers a unique approach to mental health, blending energy work with psychology and therapy to make happiness more easier. Based in Michigan, Annamarie Green Co provides courses and 1:1 sessions that combine intuitive practices like energetic healings with traditional psychotherapy frameworks. Annamarie’s innovative methods were born from her own journey, when traditional talk therapy didn’t help her recover from the trauma of her partner passing away unexpectedly. Her passion lies in empowering individuals to emerge from darkness into a fulfilling life, simplifying solutions to mental health challenges.

Local Love

Sisu is a unique Finnish concept–a Finnish term that can be roughly translated into English as “strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity.” Katie is 50% Finnish, so the tradition and culture of sauna is in her blood! Sisu Mobile Sauna is an 8×12 foot traditional Finnish mobile barrel sauna, delivered for free within 30 miles of Livonia to private residences. They also offer pop-up event services, are available for corporate wellness retreats, and more! They do also offer the option to add on a cold plunge for a fee. Sisu Mobile Sauna is unique as they are the only mobile barrel sauna in Metro Detroit and are a women- and family-owned business.

The Nest Wellness Collective is a holistic wellness center in Bingham Farms dedicated to supporting individuals and families through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. We offer pelvic floor physical therapy, personal training, nutrition counseling, mental health support, educational workshops, caregiver & child movement classes, and more to support individuals at every stage of their journey. By integrating these diverse services, we create a comprehensive and inclusive space for healing, growth, and community connection. What makes us unique is our multidisciplinary approach, ensuring that every person receives personalized care tailored to their needs—whether they are preparing for birth, recovering postpartum, or simply seeking to feel stronger and more connected in their body. Rooted in compassion, inclusivity, and expertise, The Nest is more than a wellness center; it’s a community dedicated to empowering and uplifting every individual we serve.

Barefoot & Free Yoga Retreats

MORE HEALTH + WELLNESS

86 Plastic | Troy

Active Nutrition | Fitness, Nutrition, + Wellness Coaching

Alexis Adams Integrative Health | Integrative Women’s Health Guide

Ali Long Sunny Side Up Wellness | Milford

Allegro Dance | Bloomfield Hills

The Barre Code | Various Locations

B.Bliss Wellness

Because Her Hands Care | Eastpointe

Birth Humanity

Brandi Thomas | Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Brooke Stone | Licensed Professional Counselor

Burn Boot Camp | New Hudson

Core (LP) Fitness | Berkley

Detroit Counseling Collective

Detroit Doulas

Detroit Yoga Lab | Detroit

DNA Wellness Co.

DownPup Yoga | Plymouth

Dr. Rachael Elizabeth | Physical Therapist + Women’s Health Coach

Erin Saba | How Mama Got Her Groove Back Postnatal Program

Essential Family Chiropractic | Farmington

The Giving Tree Collective | Oxford

Grace in Motion Physical Therapy | Shelby Twp.

Grace School of Dance | Jackson

Helping Hands Postpartum Support | Macomb, Oakland, + Wayne Counties

House of Reclamation

Hunter Pilates | Pinckney

Integro Health | Ferndale

Jennifer Watson Wellness

Joanne Mulhere | Therapist

Jump-A-Rama Gymnastics + Fitness Center | Canton

LaBreia Wilder | Certified Strength Coach

Live Latch Love

Live Light Birth & Family | Doula

Lovey’s Holistic Remedies

The Mama Coach

Metro Detroit Doula Services

Metta & Moxie | Pleasant Ridge

Michigan Massage + Wellness | Troy

Ohana Fitness + Wellness | Shelby Township

Peace of Mind Therapy | Berkley

Pelvic Core Physical Therapy | Ferndale

Pelvic Noire | Oak Park

Refine Physical Therapy and Wellness | Plymouth

RestoreHer Functional Wellness

Rooted Together Occupational Therapy | Huntington Woods

Rumble Boxing | Shelby Township

Running Lab Brighton | Brighton

Sarah Watson | LPC + Certified Sex Therapist

Soleful Wellness 29

South Lyon Nutrition | South Lyon

Strength & Soul LLC

Strong with Sarah

Sunny Squirrel Farm LLC | Oak Park

Suzette’s Masters of Dance | Shelby Township

Tranquil Touch | Birth + Women’s Wellness

TRV|FIT | Berkley

Walking Lightly (Refill + Zero-Waste Shop) | Ferndale

Welcome Home Yoga + Wellness | Detroit

XO Aesthetics | Shelby Township

HOME DECOR + GIFTS

Soul Roots Wax Company is based out of Brownstown, Michigan and offers a variety of hand-poured small batch candles, room sprays, and wax melts. Their products are inspired to escape reality by taking you back to a special moment in time or place. They are focused on their craft of creating simple, clean-burning, soulful candles from their heart to your nose. Each of their products are hand-poured small batches using fragrance oils that are free from phthalates and Prop 65 chemicals. Their candles are made from 100% American-grown soy wax and are free from paraffin and dyes. It’s their desire to share more soulful moments with others through the craft of slow burning, non-toxic candles, making emotional connections one sniff at a time.

MORE HOME DECOR + GIFTS

Applewood Candle Co.

The Artsy Umbrella | Berkley

Artworks by Amy

The Barakah Boutique | Canton

Birdy Boutique

Botanique Press

City Bird | Detroit

Come to Your Effin Senses | Brooklyn (coming soon!)

Jenny Paints By Hand | West Bloomfield

The Junk Drawer Mercantile | St. Clair Shores

Lettering by Kenisha

Liv a Little at home | New Haven

The Lori Jean

Luna Rose Candle Co.

Made in the Mitten | Royal Oak

Michelle DeLange Art

Michigan Roots Artisan Shoppe | Madison Heights

Michigan Slices | Canton

Morningails

Narradora Studio

The Paper Bungalow

Poesy | Royal Oak

Pop Fizz Klink Designs

River of Life Gifts

Riverside Vintage Market | Clinton Township

Sarah Emma Boutique

Simpkins Studios | Michigan Center

Soul Roots Wax Co.

Stella Kate Handmade

Stitched With Love By Lindsey | Macomb Township

Tillie’s Flower Farm | Plymouth

Two Board Girls

Wallflower Mercantile | Brighton

INTERIOR DESIGN + HOME SOLUTIONS

MORE INTERIOR DESIGN + HOME SOLUTIONS

Concetti Studio | Interior Design Studio

Floraculture | Garden Consulting

Grace This Space Interiors | Interior Design + Home Organization

Gunnar Olivier Design | Home + Garden Design

Hearth and Home | Handyman Services

Kendall Design + Build | Royal Oak

Maglothin Well + Water Treatment | Waterford

Reum Organizing | Home Organization

Serenity at Home | Home Organization

The Simplified Home, LLC | Professional Organizer

Tracy Picmann | Interior Design

PHOTOGRAPHY

Erin Goodrich is a published portrait photographer + videographer servicing Michigan and beyond with over a decade of experience focused on creative content. She is honored to tell your story whether it’s for branding, families, weddings, or editorial. Erin is here to capture your beauty, your emotional moments, and your passions. Striving to capture each individual’s personality is her specialty and she loves that she gets to freeze memories in real time for her clients.

Katie is the owner of The Jonesy Co., Michigan With Kids, and Lansing Mom. She offers family and motherhood photography services, business mentorships, brand photography, and more through The Jonesy Co. Michigan With Kids is a parenting resource bringing you awesome things to do with your kids. Lansing Mom connects and provides resources for mothers in the Lansing area.

REALTORS

Ashley helps busy and overwhelmed moms regain control of their family’s lives by guiding them through the process of buying their dream home and selling their too-small starter home. She helps them find a home that perfectly fits their unique needs and lifestyle, providing a nurturing and organized environment where they can thrive. She prides herself on doing this all while helping moms feel heard and understood in a way that only another busy mom can relate to!

The KP Collective is a boutique, women-led real estate team based out of @properties in Birmingham and serving all of Metro Detroit. They provide strategic buying, selling, and investment guidance backed by sharp market expertise and elevated, story-driven marketing. What sets them apart is their collaborative powerhouse team: each woman brings unique strengths, creating a seamless, aligned experience. With refined realness and precision, they help clients move with confidence.

Ashley Jolley Real Estate

MORE REALTORS

Amanda Cousino

Erica Collica Swink

Gabriella Harrison | Harrison Group

Nicole Pelton

SERVICES

After just one session with Kenisha, you’ll feel that you’ve started to build your cultural capacity that will guide your diversity and inclusion plan, equity goals, and your anti-racism journey. She helps small businesses and individuals facilitate anti-racism and DEIB work around the state and nation, such as facilitating conversations, training, creating strategic plans, and consulting. You will find her trying to dismantle the disparities of black and brown youth in the child welfare system and teaching others lessons toward becoming anti-racist in everything that she does. In her personal life, along with this business, she runs a calligraphy business, Lettering by Kenisha.

Albiona Rakipi is a parenting coach known for helping parents reframe their daily challenges, discover accessible solutions, and reclaim more joy and connection in parenting. She is the founder of the website “The Parenting Reframe” and hosts a podcast by the same name.