Coupon book aims to help boost women-owned businesses in Detroit
Coupon book costs $35
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DETROIT – The founder of a Detroit company has come up with a simple and affordable way to bring more attention to businesses that are run by women.
The concept was simple. People pay $35 for a book with coupons for more than 35 Detroit small businesses that are all owned by women.
Amy Peterson is the founder and CEO of Rebel Nell. It’s a jewelry company with the sole purpose of providing employment to women with barriers. She came up with the idea to sell the coupon books to support these businesses.
Kimberly Smith, Co-founder of The Brown Beauty Co-op, Founder of Marjani:
An Ivy League trained corporate attorney, Kimberly started the first of its kind online beauty retailer catering to women of color where she uses her platform to empower women of color, across nationalities, age, hair textures, and shades to embrace and claim their beauty.
Amaya Smith, Co-founder of The Brown Beauty Co-op, Founder of Product Junkie:
With a foundation in marketing and communications, Amaya has worked to create a space for women and people who wear their hair naturally curly, in order mainstream curly hair.
Amber Williams, Brand Strategist & Copywriter: