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Welcome to our comprehensive Woman-Owned Directory where you'll find amazing woman-owned businesses local to Louisville, KY and across the country!

food + drink

Loaded breakfast biscuit sandwich featuring fried chicken, a fried egg, crispy bacon, and gravy on a white and blue china plate. The breakfast sandwich is from Biscuit Belly, part of the Woman-Owned Wallet tour of Nulu and the woman-owned directory.

biscuit belly

Fun breakfast spot offering house-made, southern inspired fare, craft coffee, and inventive cocktails.

Owned by Lauren & Chad Coulter

NULU: 900 E Main St #101, Louisville, KY 40206

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Assortment of charcuterie plates including a variety of cheese, meat, and fruit from Cultured Cheese Shop, one of the businesses featured on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and Woman-Owned Directory hosted by WOW.

cultured cheese shop

Urban cheese shop that specializes in local and unique farmstead cheeses, meats, and cocktails.

Owned by Jessica Mattingly

1007 E. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40206

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Juicy cheeseburger sitting on a plate with the facade of Grind Burger Kitchen in the background. This is one of the businesses featured on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and Woman-Owned Directory hosted by WOW.

grind burger

Superior, chef-driven burger joint that focuses on using the best local & regional ingredients.

Owned by Liz & Jesse Huot

829 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206

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Two donuts covered in white icing and colorful Fruity Pebbles cereal sitting on a cooling rack. Donuts made by Hi-Five Doughnuts, one of the featured businesses on the Woman-Owned Walking Tour of Nulu and the Woman-Owned Directory.

hi-five doughnuts

Freshly made, deliciously thick doughnuts with fun toppings that have gained national attention.

Owned by Leslie Wilson & Annie Harlow

1011 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40206

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Candies consisting of soft marshmallows coated in gooey caramel called Modjeskas, made by Muth's Candies, one of the businesses featured on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and Woman-Owned Directory hosted by WOW.

muth's candies

Family-owned candy shop that specializes in delicious hand-crafted candies and other treats.

Owned by Martha Bennett Vories

630 E Market St, Louisville KY 40202

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Vibrant grain and veggie bowl crafted by Naive Kitchen and Bar, one of the businesses featured on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and Woman-Owned Directory hosted by Woman-Owned Wallet.

naive kitchen + bar

Modern eatery known for it's California inspired menu of innovative dishes and unique cocktails.

Owned by Cat MacDowell

1001 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40206

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Iced coffee and a tall stack of chocolate chip cookies sitting on a table with green plants in the background. Items are from Please and Thank You, one of the businesses featured on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and Woman-Owned Directory hosted by WOW

please + thank you

Popular coffee shop known for their selection of drinks and legendary chocolate chip cookies.

Owned by Brooke L. Vaughn

NULU: 800 E Market St, Louisville KY 40206

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Cast iron skillet of fried catfish and cheesy grits made by The Seafood Lady, a restaurant featured on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and Woman-Owned Directory hosted by Woman-Owned Wallet.

the seafood lady

Authentic Florida-style seafood restaurant that has been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!

Owned by Nichelle Thurston

NULU: 601 E Jefferson St, Louisville KY 40202

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maddie about cake

Colorful & high quality, made-from-scratch baked goods.

Owned by Maddie McNabb

Based in Louisville, KY.

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shops + boutiques

Woman wearing a beautiful white wedding dress and doing a champagne "cheers" with two other people. This photo is from Adorn Bridal, one of the businesses featured on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and in the Woman-Owned Directory.

adorn bridal

Bridal shop offering a truly bespoke and memorable experience for each and every bride.

Owned by Jennie Dickens

629 E Market St #10, Louisville, KY 40202

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Close up of 4 hands each holding white aluminum wine glasses that feature various sayings. The cups are posed in front of a swimming pool. Cups are from fbombs & booze, a featured business in WOW's Woman-Owned Directory.

fbombs & booze

Snarky drinkware made for the women who are fresh out of f*cks.

Owned by Nicole Chenault

Based in San Francisco, CA

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Ladies Night scented candle with gold lid

f.l.y. girl candles

Chic + aromatic hand poured soy wax candles that promote self-love.

Owned by Dierdre Barnes

Based in Louisville, KY

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Green shotgun style building with beautiful landscaping, bright green grass, and a cloudy blue sky. This is the Formé Millinery Co. shop, one of the featured businesses on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and in the Woman-Owned Directory.

formé millinery co.

Handmade hat shop using traditional millinery techniques, famously known for Derby hats!

Owned by Jenny Pfanenstiel

1009 E Main Street, Louisville KY 40206

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Flatlay photo of textile products such as a scarf, throw pillow, dinner napkins, and makeup bag all in different styles/colors of printed fabric. These products can be found at Graymarket, one of the featured businesses in the Woman-Owned Directory

graymarket

Textile company rooted in modern design, casual but high quality products, and ethical production.

Owned by Hallie Gray

810 E Market St, Louisville KY 40206

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Merch tables and racks full of t-shirts and other apparel at Hazel and Hunt. The back wall is white shiplap with 4 overhead lights shining on the company's logo. This is one of the stops on the Woman-Owned Walking Tour and in the Woman-Owned Directory.

hazel + hunt

Apparel and goods that are a little classy, down to earth, vintage inspired, and on-trend.

Owned by Candace and Kris Hunt

826 R East Main St, Louisville KY 40206

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Tablescape of blue and white home decor and gifts at Jones and Daughters, a shop on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and in the Woman-Owned Directory hosted by Woman-Owned Wallet.

jones + daughters

High quality goods and gifts, including home decor, apparel, stationery, kids' items, and more.

Owned by Amanda Eckmann & Constance Edwards

806 E Market St, Louisville KY 40206

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Photo of various plants and home decor in the front area of Mahonia, a plant shop on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and in the Woman-Owned Directory hosted by Woman-Owned Wallet.

mahonia

Unique plant shop that offers a variety of plants + florals, home decor, and other fun gifts.

Owned by Bridget Davis

822 E Market St, Louisville KY 40206

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Photo of the Mamili storefront featuring a white painted brick building with black awnings, styled mannequins in the windows, and a pink, white, and blue balloon arch over the front door. Mamili is one of the shops featured in the Woman-Owned Directory.

mamili

Stylish boutique that features clothing + accessories, Derby attire, gifts, and more.

Owned by Melissa Huff

826 E Main Street Louisville, KY 40206

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white mug with teal text reading ""you are not alive to please any of these motherfuckers"

metal marvels

Unapologetically bold lifestyle brand for girls, gays & theys. For the bold who break the mold™️.

Owned by Katie Seller

Based in Las Vegas, NV

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Dark wooden table filled with luxury wellness products including soaps, bath soaks, etc. from shopPAIRE, one of the woman-owned businesses featured in the Woman-Owned Directory.

shopPAIRE

Boutique filled with intentionally curated luxury goods that promote well being.

Owned by Amanda Jacobs + Jaclyn Journey

1004 E Washington St, Louisville KY 40206

Website | Shop Instagram

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Merchandise table featuring handmade bath products and candles inside the front entrance of Peace of the Earth. This is one of the businesses featured on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and in the Woman-Owned Directory.

peace of the earth

Handmade, natural bath and body products, eco-friendly jewelry, home decor, kids' items + more.

Owned by Leslie Delgado

801 E Market St, Louisville KY 40206

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5 colorful stationary envelopes

pretty peptalks

Simple + sophisticated leterpress featuring bold and beautiful colors.

Owned by KJ Blattenbauer

Based in Dallas, TX

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Storefront of Revelry Boutique and Gallery featuring large glass windows and shiny metal trim with a teal blue entryway leading to the front door. There are a variety of products sitting in the front windows.

revelry

Carefully curated boutique + gallery comprised of products and artwork from over 150 local artists.

Owned by Mo McKnight Howe

742 E Market St, Louisville KY 40206

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Storefront of Six Sisters Boutique is a two story building with green painted brick on the top level and large windows with black trim and the store's logo on the bottom level. This is one of the businesses featured in the Woman-Owned Directory.

six sister's boutique

Fun + bright boutique where you can find stylish + affordable clothing, accessories, shoes, and more!

Owned by Katie Meinhart

804 E Market St, Louisville KY 40206

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Bright orange clothing racks with a variety of colorful vintage clothing and boots. The wall in the background has a whimsical floral printed wallpaper. This is Sugar Town Vintage, one of the businesses featured in the Woman-Owned Directory.

sugar town vintage

Bold and funky vintage shop specializing in clothing and accessories for "hers, hims, and thems."

Owned by Blessing Selby + Lily Carothers

205 S Shelby St, Louisville KY 40202

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Three women wearing all black floor length jumpsuits posing in a photo studio with a neutral background. The clothing is from The New Blak, one of the businesses featured on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and in the Woman-Owned Directory.

the new blak

Ethical + sustainable capsule clothing for mid-size women handcrafted in Louisville.

Owned by Amanda Dare

805-C E Market St, Louisville KY 40206

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i am the evergreen

Hand painted wearable art inspired by nature.

Owned by Vanessa Munoz

Based in Louisville, KY.

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corrine katlyn designs

Relatable & expressive stickers and stationary products.

Owned by Corinne Martin

Based in Warren, OH

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experiences

Photo of the Garner Narrative art gallery storefront with wooden double doors, large glass windows showcasing artwork, and an LBGTQIA+ flag hanging in the doorway. This is one of the businesses featured on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour.

garner narrative

Contemporary art gallery that celebrates generative messiness and personal-political content.

Owned by Angie Reed Garner & Joyce Garner

642 E Market St, Louisville KY 40202

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Photo of the Maddox and Rose custom candle bar with 5 tall leather chairs, beautiful hanging lights, and the company's logo. This is one of the featured businesses on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and in the Woman-Owned Directory.

maddox and rose

A fun DIY experience where you can create custom candles, home, and body products.

Owned by Jamie Tronzo & Leigh Robinson

900 E Main St, Louisville KY 40206

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Lyndsey Stanfill sitting at a wooden table cheerfully sewing pieces of fabric together. In the background there is a mannequin and bolts of fabric in front of a brick wall. Lyndsey owns Made Stitch Co. which is featured in WOW's Woman-Owned Directory.

made stitch co.

Modern sewing school offering classes & workshops for all ages and levels.

Owned by Lyndsey Stanfill

1860 Mellwood Ave #281, Louisville, KY 40206

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Primary bedroom in the stayatPAIRE I luxury rental space featuring a king bed with a white bedspread and tall bedposts in a muted pink room. This is one of the featured businesses in WOW's Woman-Owned Directory.

stayatPAIRE I

Boutique luxury rental space in a historic building located in Louisville's Butchertown neighborhood.

Owned by Amanda Journey + Jaclyn Jacobs

Butchertown Neighborhood, Louisville KY

Website | Instagram | AirBnB

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Modern updated kitchen featuring tall dark green cabinetry with large kitchen island and 4 brown leather bar stools. Kitchen is part of stayatPAIRE II, a boutique luxury rental featured in WOW's Woman-Owned Directory.

stayatPAIRE II

Boutique luxury rental space in a historic building located in Louisville's NuLu neighborhood.

Owned by Amanda Journey + Jaclyn Jacobs

Butchertown Neighborhood, Louisville KY

Website | Instagram | AirBnB

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Photo of the Story Louisville coworking space with a brick wall that says "What's Your Story?", white tables with green rolling chairs, wooden floors, and various potted plants. This is one of the businesses on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour.

story louisville

Collaborative space for coworking memberships, event rentals, and community programs.

Owned by Natalia Bishop

900 E Main St, Louisville KY 40206

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Fitness gym with multiple stations consisting of black floor mats and aerial silks of different colors hanging from the ceiling. This photo is of the gym space inside Suspend Louisville, one of the businesses on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour.

suspend

A unique movement studio dedicated exclusively to aerial arts and cirque style fitness.

Owned by Anne Miller

721 E Washington St, Louisville KY 40202

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Photo of large wooden workspace tables in The Craftery featuring toolkits on each table, a mural on the left wall and green potted plants on the right wall. This is one of the businesses featured in the Woman-Owned Directory.

the craftery

DIY studio + full bar where you can sip cocktails while crafting a one-of-a-kind project.

Owned by Tara O'Brien

823 E Market St #10 Louisville KY 40206

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Vibrant, colorful Wildflower Mural on the side of a green building. This mural is featured on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and in the Woman-Owned Directory hosted by Woman-Owned Wallet.

wildflower mural

Vibrant mural full of wildflowers that adds beauty & creativity in the NuLu neighborhood of Louisville.

Created by Liz Richter

701 E Market St, Louisville KY 40202

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Storefront of Zephyr Gallery including painted gray brick, white trim, and large front windows. This is one of the businesses featured on the Woman-Owned Walking Tour and Woman-Owned Directory hosted by Woman-Owned Wallet.

zephyr gallery

Unique art gallery owned & led by local visual artists, exclusively feauring regional KY artists.

Owned by a group collective

610 E Market St, Louisville KY 40202

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beauty + self care

Three glass bottles of skin care products in front of a neutral background. These products are from Clique Beauty Boutique, one of the featured businesses on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and in the Woman-Owned Directory hosted by Woman-Owned Wallet.

clique beauty

Your go-to salon for esthetic services in NuLu! They also have their own line of skincare products.

Owned by Janna Flowers

709 E Market St, Louisville KY 40202

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Black and white photo of a hair stylist cutting a client's hair. This salon is Cobalt Hair Lab, one of the businesses featured on the Nulu Woman-Owned Walking Tour and in the Woman-Owned Directory hosted by Woman-Owned Wallet.

cobalt hair lab

Customer-first hair salon that offers talented and creative stylists in a welcoming atmosphere.

Owned by Lisa Warren & Stephanie Barker

748 E Market St, Louisville KY 40202

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Pink cabinet with tray of various skin care tools and products in between two tall chairs. The wall in the background is black with a neon sign that says "Support your local girl gang". This photo is from Dollface Brow and Beauty.

dollface

A fun and empowering beauty studio featuring brow, lash, skin, body, and nail services.

Owned by Jess Harrison

207 S Shelby St, Louisville KY 40202

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service providers

Close up photo of woman biting into a chocolate covered donut while balancing two donuts on her head. She has brown hair and is wearing red lipstick and a floral sweater. She she sitting in front of a bright orange backdrop.

madkind design

Brand development studio for vibrant woman-owned food, beverage, and lifestyle brands.

Owned by Madison Fields

Based remotely in Louisville, KY.

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sub supportHer

Providing subscription box services & e-commerce support to woman-owned companies.

Owned by Laura Kockler

Based remotely in Illinois

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whitney's social

Social media services for small and service based businesses.

Owned by Whitney Zamiar

Based remotely in Louisville, Ky.

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m chenault management consulting, llc

Owned by Michelle Chenault

Based in Houston, Atlanta & Los Angeles

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Follow the steps below to become a founding business member of WOW World and get started on your directory application today!

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With a WOW World business membership, you can promote your company in our woman-owned directory, post jobs in our classifieds, and keep members up to date on upcoming events. Click the button below to join WOW World!

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After you become join the WOW World business membership, come back to this page to complete the Woman-Owned Directory application. Once you submit the application, we'll review it and add your business to our directory!

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