Even though March is National Women's History Month, March shouldn't be the only month we highlight, celebrate, and support women. Women have always been killing the game, but have always been underrepresented and underrated.
Within the year 2020, we had a long season of COVID quarantine when many women creators came out of their shells more than ever before. Statistics show 31% of the small businesses or franchises in the US are owned by women. Within that small sector of ownership, the percentage of women of color (WOC) that are small business owners is even smaller. Let's also acknowledge the fact that WOC with small businesses in the travel industry are even slimer. With the lack of government aid for minority groups and exposure, WOC small business owners have to continue to support each other and use the most powerful tool of marketing and advertising: word of mouth.
During a recent trip to New Orleans for an all women's outdoor festival, Wanderfest, I met some amazing, creative black women who have carved their own lane in the travel industry with their small businesses. Please take the time to visit and support their businesses via the links provided through each of the titles.
Have you ever traveled and realized that the shampoo and conditioner provided at your hotel were not made for your hair texture? Well Founder and Owner of the BlackTravelBox, Orion Brown, created hair and skin care products small and compact enough for Black travelers to conveniently store in their carry-on bags. Their featured products are their bars of shampoo, co-wash, and conditioner, for you to worry about packing tiny bottles of liquids that will only last one wash day. You know how much conditioner you use!
The Travel Between
The Travel Between, led by the experienced travel consultant Kiara, offers specialized consultation services for families looking to customize their next vacation. With a focus on family tours and family cruise vacations, Kiara brings expertise in curating memorable and enjoyable experiences for families of all sizes. Whether you're seeking an adventurous family tour or a relaxing cruise getaway, The Travel Between provides personalized recommendations and itineraries to cater to your unique preferences and needs. For more details and to explore the possibilities for your next family vacation, click here to visit her website.
Looking for high-quality, durable, and luxurious travel accessories to organize your personal items during your next trip? Well the Ms. Jetsetter travel accessories, created by Tracey McGhee, are what you need to keep you organized and makes sure your items are safe while traveling from place to place. Their signature quilted patterned material with the gold zipper accent really makes their products stand out from the others.
As a former teacher that taught English in Japan, this organization and their programs offered to young people is near and dear to my heart. Teach With Love, is an organization founded by Taina Benitez, to provide under privileged students the opportunity to travel abroad and experience other countries' cultures. They also have sponsorships for teachers in order to provide them opportunities in professional development. Each year they host from 3 to 5 trips a year. Learn more about their trips or how you can be a sponsor here.
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Statistics information: Guidant Financial
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