‘Tis the season of sweet treats, celebrations, family time — and stressful holiday shopping. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with curated collections of items from 24 ICA Fund businesses that are women and POC-owned, based in our very own Bay Area community.
ICA supports entrepreneurs in cultivating enduring business success. We do this by providing coaching, access to capital, and connections to vital networks. Our goal is to foster lasting economic prosperity that benefits not just the business founders, but also their employees and the communities they serve. Support the businesses who are making a positive difference in our local community!
Apparel and Accessories
Let your loved ones express themselves through these stylish apparel and accessories made by bay area founders:
🪡 For culturally inspired and social justice-related statement patches: Prideful Patchez | Regina Harris | pridefulpatchez.com
👛 For luxury mosaic handbags for your friend to sport around town: Ziva Naseer | Dominique Birdsong | zivanaseer.com
👕 For mens lifestyle apparel: Rockridge SF | Randy Wells | rockridgesf.com
🐶 Sustainable, fashionable bandanas and collars for our furry friends: Seawoof | Kirsten Sedestrom | seawoof.com
Athletic Wear and Alternative Energy
Have as sporty sibling, know a runner, or someone who loves going on outdoor adventures? We have recommendations for you:
👟Great for running gear: Renegade Running | Victor Diaz | renegade-running.com
🏀Best for stylish sports gear: Courtsmith | Court Smith | courtsmith.com
🏋️ Alternative protein options for their gym sessions: Projo* | Charbel Mawad | idrinkprojo.com
🍫For sustainable energy during their adventures: COBA | Peter Lee | coba.coffee
Skin, Hair, and Spa Care
Support your friends’ self care routine with hair, skin, and spa products hand picked by the ICA team:
🥑 For avocado-based non-toxic hair care products: AVOCURL | Jasmine Curtis | avocurl.com
🫧 For skincare, haircare and spa care products: BRASH | Xenia St. Charles | sobrash.com
💄 For makeup: GloGirl Cosmetics | Tosca Hillman | glogirlcosmetics.com
🕯️ For candles, balms, body butters, and bar soaps Emmerse by Brave | Valithia Barnett | getemmersed.com
Coffee + Tea
Get your colleagues to de-stress for the holidays by getting them a warm cup of:
☕️ High quality Indian Coffee: Kaveri Coffee | Tanya Rao | kavericoffee.com
🍵 Chai Latte Mix: Kola Goodies | Sajani Amarasiri | kolagoodies.com
🌺 Pomegranate Hibiscus Tea: Kavaia Tea | Elisiva Maka | kavaiatea.com
💀 Or grab a coffee together at Calaca Coffee’s Secret Garden at the Institute of Contemporary Art in SF: Jose Rodriguez & Christian Soto | calacacoffee.com
All things Spice
Know someone who can’t get enough of spicy food, or someone who could use a little more spice in their life? Shop these four companies who serve spice in unique ways:
🌶️ For authentic, Mexican Salsa Macha: Kuali Salsa | Janeen & Rodrigo Cruz | kualisalsa.com
🧂 For spices, seasoning and spice kits: Oaktown Spice Shop | Erica Perez | oaktownspiceshop.com
🍴 For a delicious night out with Ethiopian food: Cafe Colucci by Brundo Spice Co. | Aderaw Yeshiwas | brundo.com
🥬 For spicy, authentic kimchi: Volcano Kimchi | Aruna Lee | volcanokimchi.com
Wine, Beer, and Bubbles
Wine, bubbles and beer for that one best friend you love to celebrate with 🎉
✨ For a fun night out: CocoNoir Wine Shop & Bar | Alicia Kidd | coconoirwine.com
🍺 For the adventurous beer lover: Dokkaebier | Youngwon Lee | enjoydkb.com
🥂 For the curious bubbles drinker: The Sip | Catherine Carter & Erica Davis | thesip.com
🍷 For the vino variety: P. Harrell Wines | Paula Harrell | pharrellwines.com
