KIPP Alumni Network Holiday Giving Guide 2020

If you’re still looking for gifts for friends, family or colleagues, consider supporting one of these twelve alumni businesses this holiday season! Explore the businesses below and discover your next gift from these talented entrepreneurs. From paintings, to candles, to sweet treats, these alumni entrepreneurs will help you bring peace and joy to your loved ones.

Lyons Kreations – Kayla Scurlock, KIPP Nashville Alumna

“My business provides freehand paintings including: Canvas Paintings, Rock Art, Rolling Trays, Home Décor, Plate Paintings and more.”

Follow the links to find out more:

• Website
• IG: @lyonskreations

Charismatic Creations – Christina Sheffey, KIPP DC Alumna

 “We are a mobile bar and event staff provider and non-alcoholic cocktail mix curator.”

Follow the links to find out more:

• Website
• IG: @charismaticcreations

Kay’s Sweet Eats – Kelsey Webb, KIPP Metro Atlanta Alumna

“I have a bakery in Avondale Estates offering homemade cupcakes, cakes, and ice cream!”

Follow the links to find out more:

• Website
• IG: @kayssweeteats

Healing Horizons Massage & Bliss, LLC – Sherieka Martin, KIPP DC Alumna

“Healing Horizons Massage & Bliss, LLC is a holistic approach on affordable luxury. Specializing in Massage Therapy and product line for Spa & essentials products.”

Follow the links to find out more:

• IG: @horizonshealing

Good Day Scents Candle Co. – Jeremy Brooks, KIPP DC Alumnus

“We specialize in hand made soy wax candles. We currently have 10 different scents from customers to choose from. We were recently featured on Beyonce’s website and blog, as well as the BET awards.”

Follow the links to find out more:

• Website
• IG: @GoodDayScents

Envision Artist Company Inc. – Ashley Antonia Lopez, KIPP NYC Alumna

“We are storytellers. We create art and we share with the world.”

Follow the links to find out more:

• Website
• IG: envisionartistcompany

Massage Artistry – Araina Artis Linton, KIPP NYC Alumna

“Massage Artistry offers customized massage, cupping, and wellness coaching programs to help people create a sustainable way of balancing work and life. Company services include chair massage events and stress management events for employees (in-person/ virtual).”

Follow the links to find out more:

• Website
• IG: @massageartistry

AxV Beauty – Asata Evans,  KIPP New Jersey Alumna

“AxV Beauty is a wellness and skin care brand changing the narrative around healthy skin. Our skin care products are natural, hand infused with essential oils, and created to enhance your skin’s natural glow. While helping to hydrate all skin types, our products are great for anti-inflammation, hyper pigmentation, and dark spots.”

Follow the links to find out more:

• Website
• IG: @axv.beauty

Sol y Flor – Daisy Hernandez, KIPP SoCal Alumna

“At Sol y Flor, we specialize in accessories and clothing. We sell 14k and 18k gold plated and gold-filled jewelry.”

Follow the links to find out more:

• Website
• IG: @solyflorshop

Custom Crafts by Caleb – Caleb Franklin, KIPP Metro Atlanta Alumnus

“Custom Crafts by Caleb specializes in personalizing wine glass, water bottles, t-shirts, and more. We create the perfect gifts for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and housewarmings. You think it, and Custom Crafts by Caleb brings it to reality.”

Follow the links to find out more:

• Website
• IG: @customcraftsbycaleb

Sashimiko – Ella Liang, KIPP KIPP NorCal Alumna

“Our business provides handmade polymer clay crafts that are inspired by popular characters from shows, games, etc. We mainly sell online on Etsy.”

Follow the links to find out more:

• Website

Snack Shack by Smillee – Tiyler Sims,  KIPP DC Alumna

“My business provides beauty products uniquely marketed and branded. I worked extremely hard to create a concept and it has been received with amazing feedback and support.”

Follow the links to find out more:

• Website
• IG:@snackshackbysmillee

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