At 303 Magazine, we strive to support small businesses with a focus on the local, independent economy. We believe through the lens of people who continually contribute to the Mile High City’s evolution, readers will learn to love Denver just as much as we do. Today marks International Women’s Day. To celebrate, we compiled a woman-owned business directory to help share those who deserve to be seen.

This year’s theme is “equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.” Take a look at these femme-presenting individuals who are leaving their mark on the city and beyond.

Please note this is in no way definitive. This list will be updated periodically. If you’d like a business to be considered, comment below.

Restaurants, Food and Beverage

Future Foods founder Mandy Wolz. Photo by Adrienne Thomas.

• Tiffany Fixter – Brewability & Pizzability
• Kelissa Hieber – Goldspot Brewing Company
• Margo Wanberg – City Park Farmers Market
• Jesse Albertini – Sfoglina
• Nicole Lebedevitch – Forget Me Not
• Jennifer Tom and Corrie Sharp – Bubby Goobers
• Meagan Miller and Amy Kingman – Talnua
• Nicki McTague – The Infinite Monkey Theorem
• Maritza Nelson – Happy Cakes Bakery
• Hajra Khan – Just Us Cupcakes 
• Mandy Wolz – Future Foods
• Millete Birhanemaskel – Whittier Cafe
• Gussie Walter – Augustina’s Winery
• Julie Balistreri – Balistreri Vineyards 
• Alexi Mandolini and Taylor Herbert – The Easy Vegan
• Michelle McGlone – Lucy’s Burger Bar

READ: 90+ Woman Owned and Operated Food & Beverage Businesses in Colorado

Cultural Organizations & Non-Profits

Curls on the Block. Photo by Meg O’Neill.

• Carla Ladd – DenverBlackPages.com
• Annie Lee – Colorado Access
• Stacy Taubman – RISE Collaborative Workspace 
• Analise Harris – Curls On The Block
• Tamra Ryan – Women’s Bean Project 

Retail, Services, etc.

Kate Maller Jewelry. Photo by Giacomo Di Franco.

• Charlotte Elich – 5 Green Boxes
• Shelby McElwain – The Levory Home & Gifts
• Rachel Hartgen – Artisans Thrive
• Katie Wall and Courtney Jacobson – TheCultureBiz
• Annabelle Shin – Frozen Superfood LOVEBITES
• Paige Briscoe – ReRoot
• Meredith Ashley – Meredith Ashley Jewelry
• Lyndsey Gantert – ZERO market
• Gina Schley – SHEGROWS
• Nina Lowe – Front Door Fashion
• Asmeret Tesfay – ASEL
• Kathy Thorpe – Paw School Dog Training
• Dianne Myles – Dope Mom Life
• Kate Maller – Kate Maller Jewelry
• Barbara Coble – The Next Step For All Occasions
• Jenn McFerron Sloan & Katy Love – Comm Oddities, Inc.
• Liana Hill – Dona Forta
• Melissa LaCome – LaCome Events

Health, Wellness & Beauty

Big Body Yoga. Photo by Kyle Cooper.

• Kaela Malaki – Lola Severina
• Rachel Pizii – Skincare With Rachel
• Anne Tribone – Viv Cycle
• Danielle Barbeau – The River
• Charu Sighal – Etta 
• Tina Jones – FaceMode Studio
• Lauren Koedyk – Nikau Chiropractic
• Christen Gill
• Brittney and Sylvia Bayer
• Stassja Gomez
• Elizabeth Waggoner & Leslie Geer
• Hailey Hodapp – Peace, Hair and Harmony
• Mara Richman – Ember Psychotherapy Collective
• Kady Lafferty – Big Body Yoga
• Orion Brown – BlackTravelBox
• Sarah Iverson – Curious Sunshine
• Tracy Marroquin – Leanna Organics
• Sandra Stroehmann – Elixir Mind Body Massage and Elixir Mind Body Botanicals
• Hillary Hilliard – Herbalism Roots, Denver Integrative Massage, School of Botanical and Medical Aesthetics

Arts, Entertainment & Creative Services

Charlie Billingsley with her aunt and fellow artist Von Ross. Photo by Adrienne Thomas.

• Skye Barker Maa – Factory Five Five
• Rebecca Gholson – Queen City Sketch
• Sadie Young – Spectra Art Space
• Cori Streetman & Sarah Hogan – Barefoot PR
• Jillian Sanders – Jillian Sanders Public Relations
• Lizzie Costello – Costello Productions
• Gretchen TeBockhorst – Prim + Co
• Charlie Billingsley – The Museum for Black Girls
• Noelle Phares – Contemporary landscape painter
• Lolita – Latin music singer 
• Vicky Collins – Bucket List Community Cafe

Miscellaneous Services

Photo courtesy of Inclusive Journeys.

• Emily Artale and Hillary Dobos – Lotus Engineering & Sustainability
• Erica L. Johnson & Elizabeth D. Mitchell – The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys 
• Elaine Williamson – Apex QC
• Crystal Egli and Parker McMullen Bushman – Inclusive Journeys 
• Raven Faber – EngErotics
• Carla Ferreira – The Aurora Highlands