*last updated 11/21/24
Here at Detroit Mom, there are two things we love more than anything else: supporting other women and supporting small businesses. That’s why we decided to create the Detroit Mom Guide to Women-Owned Businesses In + Around Detroit. We want to showcase all of the incredible women who have created amazing businesses in hopes that you’ll decide to choose them the next time you’re looking for any type of product or service.
This guide is ever-evolving and continuously growing so be sure to check back frequently for updates. We are so proud to feature these women-owned businesses and hope you decide to check them out!
BEAUTY + SKINCARE
Located conveniently right off of Northwestern Highway in Southfield, Dermy Doc Institute is your one-stop shop for all things hair, skin, and nails. Led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Fatima Fahs, experience comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. As a direct care dermatology practice, Dermy Doc Institute takes an insurance-free, patient-centric approach that allows for upfront, transparent, all-inclusive pricing along with exceptional convenience and accessibility to quality care. No insurance, no copays, no surprise bills, ever.
MORE BEAUTY + SKINCARE
beautiLofts | Various Locations
Beauty in Science Medspa | St. Clair Shores
Bellaroma Natural Skincare Boutique | St. Clair Shores
Body Shopp | Detroit
HBC Organics | Genesee County
The Lip Bar | Detroit
London Beauty | Ann Arbor + Brighton
NadyB Beauty Bar | Dearborn
PAINT Nail Bar | Rochester
Primp Beauty Bar | Plymouth
Rae Soap Co. | Westland
Ruby’s Balm | West Bloomfield
Skinphorea Facial Bar + Acne Clinic | Detroit + Royal Oak
SKN Medical Spa | Ferndale
Ullman’s Health + Beauty | Berkley
Wax Spa Studio | Birmingham
Wildflower & Company | Grosse Pointe
BOOKSTORES, LEARNING + KIDS
Stemville is a children’s activity center located in Downtown Northville that promotes STEM through open play. It is their hope that Stemville will stimulate the minds of all children who visit so they too can imagine, explore, design, and create. They have a membership program that allows unlimited visits, no fees for additional adults, monthly buddy passes, and private party discounts.
Go Grow Playrooms is the first indoor playground for ages 0-6 with food delivery, a co-working space, and a sensory room. Open play operates in 2- and 3-hour increments and socks are required. It’s the perfect spot for parents to sit and enjoy their children playing!
Motor City Gymnastics is a brand-new trampoline and tumbling gymnastics club founded by a local Birmingham gym mom in Troy. They are the first trampoline and tumbling exclusive gym in Michigan! They specialize in trampoline and tumbling for athletes of all ages, from 18 months to adults. Their programs range from beginner-friendly, parent-and-me classes to advanced competitive team training. What sets them apart is their commitment to fostering a supportive environment where athletes can build confidence, coordination, and strength while having fun.
Hank a Roo Readings is a children’s book imprint dedicated to telling adventure stories that spark creativity and inner dialogue. Based out of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, their current award-winning books include To the Moon and Back, The Pirate Doctor, and The Guardians of the Garden. Hank a Roo Readings also offers consulting and coaching services for aspiring indie authors.
MORE BOOKSTORES, LEARNING + KIDS
2 Dandelions Bookshop | Brighton
Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe | Grosse Pointe Park
Happy Kiddos | Macomb County
Just Between Friends | Livonia + Novi
KiddieKlub Childcare + Preschool | Rochester Hills
Learning Bug Preschool | Ferndale
Little Threads Resale Shop | South Lyon
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.
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4GOOD Permanent Jewelry | Macomb
Avabelle Boutique | Plymouth
Be Scene Boutique | Rochester
Bella Mia Boutique | Plymouth
Courtney Fischer Jewelry | Royal Oak
Emily Prchlik Fine Jewelry | Berkley
Essbe: Permanent + Handcrafted Jewelry
Ferne Boutique | Ann Arbor + Bay City
Harper Maya Shop | Detroit
K. Carroll Accessories | Auburn Hills
Kiloh + Co. | Plymouth
Kitty Deluxe | St. Clair Shores
The Little Seedling | Ann Arbor
Madison Boutique | Plymouth
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
The Craft Hut | St. Clair Shores
Epiphany Studios | Pontiac
Glass Action! Studio + Custom Design | Oak Park
Motor City Woman Studios | Southfield
Paint’D – The Paint Bus | Detroit
The Painted Croc | South Lyon
ENTERTAINMENT + EXPERIENCES
Let KB Event Co create something magical for your next event. Any event without balloons is just a gathering–KB Event Co takes your upcoming event from average to extraordinary with their luxury backdrop rentals and balloon designs. They want to spread joy and happiness to those who are celebrating special occasions by creating the most beautiful areas to take pictures that will last a lifetime. KB Event Co is in the heart of Howell, Michigan and serves the surrounding areas including the Metro Detroit and Lansing areas.
MORE ENTERTAINMENT + EXPERIENCES
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
Sweet Mitten Dreams | Rochester Hills
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.
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Brit’s Baked Bites | Royal Oak
Cake Mitten | Clinton Township
Cookie Creations by Jackie | Shelby Township
Drifter Coffee | Ferndale
Flavors of Jamaica | Pontiac
The Five Forks | Jackson
For the Love of Sugar | 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
J&W Ice Cream | Eastpointe
J&W Ice Cream on Wheels | Roseville
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
Spacecat V-stro | Ferndale
Spun Sugar Detroit/Spun Sugar Shoppe | South Lyon
Ssweet | Lake Orion
Sweet Eats by Erin | Ferndale
Sweet Maes Desserts | Plymouth
Utopia Sweets by Elyse | Huntington Woods
Whippin’ Dippin’ Desserts | Rochester Hills
HEALTH + WELLNESS
Healing Home Counseling Group specializes in therapy services for parents, adolescents, and children throughout Michigan. They believe that you and your family deserve to be seen, valued, and supported on your unique journey through parenthood. Their expert team is dedicated to providing compassionate mental health care in pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. They offer customized play therapy for children, empowering therapy for adolescents, and effective couples counseling. With their holistic and inclusive approach, you and every member of your family can renew hope, regain strength, and restore peace in your life. They are honored to be part of your village. Reach out to them today to begin your healing journey and create a healthy future for you and your family.
Pelvic Core PT is a physical therapy clinic owned and operated by two physical therapists who specialize in all things pelvic floor: Dr. Marganit Weinberg and Dr. Nicole Dailey. At Pelvic Core PT, they are passionate about treating pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, perinatal issues, pelvic organ prolapse, constipation, and low back and hip pain. They also love helping people reach their wellness goals and optimize their pelvic floor!
Detroit Counseling Collective’s approach to therapy focuses on the importance of human connection. They want you to feel seen. They are here to normalize your experience and help you verbalize what you need in order to overcome obstacles to joy. Detroit Counseling Collective’s mission is to help you become more accepting of the imperfections of being human through in-person or online therapy.
Let’s explore Ballet through Play! Join the interactive, live dance adventures led by your favorite dance teacher, Ms. Shirel. Unlike traditional classes, Ms. Shirel curates all classes around the pure joy of movement–not technique or ability. By using Zoom and YouTube, no matter where they are–Detroit, Brooklyn, California, The Philippines, or wherever–kids can engage in interactive and high-quality dance education experiences, right from the comfort of their own homes.
TRV|Fit Berkley is a fitness community and family where you’re surrounded by like-minded individuals who will inspire you every day to be better. They offer personal training, semi-private training, and group classes to help you reach your fitness goals. They’re constantly setting the standard of functional group fitness, and TRV|Health because they thrive on staying cutting edge.
Michigan Family Doulas is a certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula Agency based in Metro Detroit and servicing all of the growing families spread through Michigan. Their skilled and compassionate care supports new families during the crucial postpartum period. Each doula is trained, certified, insured, and equipped with CPR training. Clients typically have a primary doula and a backup doula, ensuring personalized support for their unique needs. They specialize in providing non-clinical emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant individuals and their families before, during, and after birth.
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
Because Her Hands Care | Eastpointe
Brandi Thomas | Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Brooke Stone | Licensed Professional Counselor
Burn Boot Camp | New Hudson
Core (LP) Fitness | Berkley
Detroit Yoga Lab | Detroit
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
Hunter Pilates | Pinckney
Integro Health | Ferndale
Joanne Mulhere | Therapist
Jump-A-Rama Gymnastics + Fitness Center | Canton
Live Light Birth & Family | Doula
Metta & Moxie | Pleasant Ridge
Michigan Massage + Wellness | Troy
The Nest Wellness Collective | Bingham Farms
Ohana Fitness + Wellness | Shelby Township
Peace of Mind Therapy | Berkley
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
South Lyon Nutrition | South Lyon
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
Simpkins Studios personally designs, prints, hand cuts, and packages everything they offer. They offer coloring cards with unique crayons, coloring books, recycled notebooks, junk journals/crap books, notepads, greeting cards, journals, and affirmation cards.
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.
Tinkertown Creations offers customized creations for all your needs! From children’s organization boxes to store those important life documents, to holiday apparel, to personalized gifts . . . Tinkertown Creations is here to add a personal touch to every one of life’s occasions.
MORE HOME DECOR + GIFTS
The Artsy Umbrella | Berkley
The Barakah Boutique | Canton
City Bird | Detroit
Come to Your Effin Senses | Brooklyn (coming soon!)
Jenny Paints By Hand | West Bloomfield
The Junk Drawer Mercantile | St. Clair Shores
Liv a Little at home | New Haven
Made in the Mitten | Royal Oak
Michigan Roots Artisan Shoppe | Madison Heights
Michigan Slices | Canton
Poesy | Royal Oak
Riverside Vintage Market | Clinton Township
Stitched With Love By Lindsey | Macomb Township
Tillie’s Flower Farm | Plymouth
Wallflower Mercantile | Brighton
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.
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Ellena Photography
SERVICES
Rachel is the owner of RTS Sleep Consulting and a certified pediatric sleep consultant through the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management. She finds a genuine passion in helping parents find sleep because she knows what it feels like to go without it. She wants you to be able to live your best, well-rested life. She offers a 3-week custom sleep plan that includes unlimited support throughout the 3 weeks. She also offers just the custom sleep plan, which is an option for parents that just want clear-cut directions on how to sleep train.
Serenity At Home is a professional home organizing business serving the Metro Detroit area. They partner with their clients to create realistic and customized organizing systems that are sustainable for them and their families. They work in any and all spaces in the home striving to reduce the stress and chaos often felt by their clients. Their goal is to simplify their clients’ lives!
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.
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.
MORE SERVICES
The Blonde Mom | Personal Stylist
Brooklyn Outdoor | Advertising
Concetti Studio | Interior Design Studio
Courtney Opalko Etiquette, LLC. | Modern Etiquette Training
Curated Events Detroit | Event Planning
Essential Recycling – ER 4 The Planet | Pontiac
Floraculture | Garden Consulting
Grace This Space Interiors | Interior Design + Home Organization
Great Lakes Resume | Resume Writing
Gunnar Olivier Design | Home + Garden Design
Heylo Creative | Boutique Branding + Design Studio
The Inclusion Project | Speech, Language, + Communication Services
Lauryn Laszczak | Somatic Business Coach
Lynnette Cretu | Brand Stategy
Maglothin Well + Water Treatment | Waterford
Milestones Pediatric Physical Therapy | Southfield
MPQ Events | Event Planning + Coaching
Off Main Studio | Marketing + Branding
OMG Sleep | Pediatric Sleep Consultant
Pixell Bug | Graphic Design + Illustration
Reum Organizing | Home Organization
Rue | Detroit Female DJ + More
Sandy Speaks Therapy | Speech + Swallow Therapy
Serenity at Home | Home Organization
The Simplified Home, LLC | Professional Organizer
Small Batch Social Co. | Social Media Marketing Agency
Tracy Picmann | Interior Design
Two Unique Caterers + Event Planners
Wedded Perfection | Wedding Planning
Whole Self, Whole Child | Parent-Family Coaching
We hope you love these local businesses as much as we do! They are truly some of the best gems in Detroit. Whether you’re looking for something to do, a gift, or something to make your life easier, this guide has you covered!
Are you a women-owned business and would like to be featured in our guide? Partnering with us allows your business to have more visibility with a large, targeted market made up of local families. Send an email to [email protected] for more information!
