Women entrepreneurs in Memphis are positively impacting the city. Elaine Lee Turner, founder of Heritage Tours, shares the African American history of Memphis through guided tours. These tours include visits to the STAX Museum and Slave Haven.
Amy Pickle and Hannah Pickle, founders of Raw Girls, offer a variety of organic, dairy-free, and gluten-free foods and drinks. Their products range from soups to desserts and are delivered to customers' doors.
Kayla Gore and Ellyahnna C. Wattshal run My Sistah’s House. This organization provides emergency housing for transgender and queer people of color in Memphis. They also offer advocacy, legal, and resource assistance to help clients find permanent housing and stable income. They recently started the Tiny Homes Project.
Rachel Mullen and Angelique (Gonzalez) Sloan run Primas Bakery + Boutique. They sell custom cakes, pastries, and a unique range of clothing and accessories. Their goal was to create a Mexican-style market with a modern twist on traditional pastries.
Claudia Haltom and Nikki Gibbs work with A Step Ahead Foundation. This organization, founded by Haltom and led by Gibbs, provides women in Memphis with free access to long-acting, reversible contraceptives (LARCs). They also offer programs and scholarships to support women in Shelby County.
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