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Sarah Garrett
Every 90’s kid remembers the iconic Lisa Frank aesthetic: bright neon colors, bold patterns, and cute animals. This style of art has never gone out of style in our hearts, and adding a similar touch of whimsical cuteness to everything is at the core of local artist Sarah Garrett’s work. Sarah is co-owner of Soft…
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Bee & Abby: Honeybee Cleaning
You may think of hiring professional cleaners as an unattainable luxury, but Bee and Abby of Honeybee Cleaning are here to prove that professional cleaning can be affordable while also being sustainable and actually good for your health. They use natural ingredients that are strong enough to ensure your space is left sparkling, while being…
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Mary Auker-Endres & Meg Bourassa: Snake & Skein
When you think of yarn, knitting, or crocheting, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For most people, it’s somebody’s grandma doing crafts alone in her rocking chair. Let’s be honest, fiber arts like this are normally thought of as a craft for older, white, wealthy women—right? Mary and Meg of Snake & Skein…
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Mallory Dodson: Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Generations
It’s no secret that there is some friendly (or sometimes unfriendly) generational rivalry. Like the great debate about technology; can you guess which generation is the most tech savvy or which is a CEO but can’t convert a file to a PDF? Between boomers, millennials, and Gen Z, I think it’s fair to say that…
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Lunar New Year: Lancaster Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders – LAAPI
The mission of Lancaster Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders (LAAPI) is to preserve and uplift Asian culture in Lancaster and beyond. Our community has become a beautiful melting pot that embraces various cultures, with food playing a central role. It’s heartwarming to reflect on the first Lunar New Year celebration in 2023, as this event…
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Clare House Lancaster
Clare House Lancaster is a transitional housing program for women and children who have experienced hardships such as homelessness or domestic violence. The program is operated by four remarkably badass women; Amanda Lynn McCoy, Michelle Rybner, Katie Redmond, and Damaris McNeil. Each of them plays an important role in supporting and improving the lives of…
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Jean-Marie Merkle: Happy Happy Joy Joy
Stepping into Happy Happy Joy Joy (HHJJ) is almost impossible to describe—it’s just something you have to experience for yourself to get it. The same goes for meeting the owner Jean-Marie Merkle. Her personality is what makes the store so unique, as the shop is literally a deep dive inside her brain packed into a…
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Brittany Sowers & Chloe Keller: Disco Cowboy Hair Collective
Brittany and Chloe are the enthusiastic duo behind the vibrant Disco Cowboy hair collective. Their journey began as acquaintances at the same salon, and their shared dreams of crafting a unique space drew them together in an unlikely way. Their salon’s aesthetic feels like a Pinterest board come to life – literally. The name Disco…
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Brittnie Jones: Savoy Truffle
There is a famous quote that goes something like “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life”. This was obviously not said by a small business owner. Brittnie Jones, founder of Savoy Truffle, understands the work it takes to start your own business and has a more realistic quote…
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Lindsey Key: Lancaster Pride
It is deeply ingrained in the minds of women and those who present as female to shrink or downplay themselves in order to conform to spaces that society deems appropriate for them. Every now and then, we all need a fearless woman to shake us awake and remind us that we don’t have to dim…
Femme Forward – Lancaster, PA
Elevating the ventures and voices of local marginalized community members. ✨
Femme Forward - Lancaster, PA 