Family-owned Logan’s Gardens is an LA favorite, selling thousands of varieties of rare and heirloom plants on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Santa Monica Farmers Market. (They also sell in WeHo on Sundays.)

This female-founded power Pilates studio is co-owned by Andrea Speir and Liz Polk. Speir Pilates classes are athletic (fusion of classic Pilates, cardio, barre, HIIT) and beloved by clients in the fitness-filled Westside. They have in-person and online claseses. They also have a West Hollywood location with a rooftop studio (pictured below).

The owner of the Santa Monica location of Club Z! In-Home Tutoring is Keli Gaines, a teacher, soccer coach, and UCLA alum. This in-home and virtual tutoring center matches tutors with students with diverse learning styles. Learn more about Keli here.

Brigid Coulter Design is a residential and commercial interior design firm in Santa Monica. Brigid Coulter is also the founder of Blackbird House, a Culver City co-working space dedicated and for women of color and other allies working towards diversity.

Robbie Jones is a local historian and community activist who gives tours, talks, lectures, and presentations on the black history of Santa Monica. You can learn more about her here and get in touch with her at 310.928.5891.

Antidote Eats, an exciting new LA food truck conept, sometimes parks at Santa Monica Brewworks. Stay up to date on their stops via their Instagram.

Jackfruit Cafe (West LA)

Compton Vegan (West LA)

T + T Vegan Ethiopian (West LA)

Chulita (Venice)

Neighbor LA (Venice)

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