Support Women-Owned Businesses – Unique Gift Ideas from Female Entrepreneurs

Celebrate the creativity and passion of women-owned businesses with this curated gift guide from California artist Lisa Ramos. Each featured brand is one of Lisa’s personal favorites—she has purchased and enjoyed their products firsthand. Explore thoughtful gifts and essentials from talented female entrepreneurs, including eco-friendly reusable products, healing skincare, fun wine charms, creative gift ideas for women, something special for dad, delicious gourmet treats, and one-of-a-kind dresses.

As a fellow small business owner, Lisa is dedicated to supporting women in business and sharing their work with others. Browse the full list below to see what she discovered—and find your next unique gift while supporting female-founded brands.

3D Candies

Since 2010, 3D Candies has taken pride in creating the highest quality products for chocolate lovers in San Francisco and beyond. They use the finest natural ingredients available, sourced sustainably from their partnering cocoa bean farms. Lisa has purchased different chocolate types over the years from this company - for herself and gifting.

Blingy Sips

These shimmering magnetic wine and cocktail charms are great for gifting. Choose from over 20 fun shapes, sizes and styles. The business was founded by Renee Rathbun. Lisa purchased wine charms to use at a luncheon with friends.

BRA-sériē

Bra Straps Reinvented. Your solution to unattractive bra straps! As seen in GLAMOUR and on Netflix. A passionate, energetic and visionary mom-preneur, Tammi Relyea started the company. Lisa purchased various style straps to gift friends.

Caryl B

Is a luxury personal care company specializing in natural products with no detergents, petroleum or paraben ingredients. Made in small batches, their ingredients are plant based with no animal testing. Their products are designed to be ultra-hydrating and will leave your skin feeling refreshed and pampered. All products are made in the USA. Lisa bought the lovely scented gardenia lotion and flower diffuser.

Erickson Ranch

Blenheim Apricot, Amaretto Cherry, Cal Red Peach, Bartlett Pear are just a few of Erickson Ranch jams. The jams are hand made by the small batch method in Fairfield, California. The fruit is picked ripe and therefore less sugar is added bringing out the full flavor of the fruit. Victoria and Ray are currently continuing the traditions their family has cultivated for generations and are always looking for ways to improve their decisions so the family farm may be preserved. Lisa has purchased various jams from the Erickson Ranch. Some of her favorites are pear, strawberry and peach.

Malaya Botanicals

Premium CBD Products to support your healing. Their vision is to advocate and support for the empowerment of women’s health and wellness by providing CBD infused products. The company was founded by Pia T. Barton. Lisa has purchased the CBD infused gummies and lotions - perfect for those ongoing body aches and pains.

Natalie Baroni

Is a passionate reflection of the modern, sophisticated, fashionable woman. Natalie’s exquisite apparel and jewelry designs allow women to look and feel amazing! Lisa purchased a fancy handmade purple jacket with sprinkles of gold.

The Source Zero

Visit the shop for a soap refill bar and other daily essentials that are earth conscious, locally made, and well crafted for longevity at 60 N San Pedro Street in San Jose CA. The Source Zero exists to provide a resource for people who are working towards limiting their plastic footprint. The company was founded by Ashley Merz. Lisa purchased reusable straws for gifting.

Tomo Toffee

If you love toffee try these delicious delights. Choose from a variety of flavors - classic milk, dark chocolate, s'mores, Hawaiian and more. The business was found by Gina Tomoko Chen and received the 2021 Top Artisan Toffee Award. Lisa purchased delicious toffee treats.

1001 Collections

Explore designer samples at or near wholesale prices. Shop one of kind dresses, pants, shirts, fancy scarves, unique jackets and much more. Purchase online or schedule an appointment with owner and stylist Mia Medikan. Lisa has purchased a lot of clothes from 1001 collections. Favorites include fluffy jackets and elegant style dresses.