LATV is proud to present our ultimate gift guide for the holidays that promotes minority-owned, small businesses. 

The holidays are a perfect time to think about the impact we can make in a start-up’s journey instead of going the usual way and spending our money on big retailers. Yes, we also shop there all year long, but why not make a smaller entrepreneur’s holiday extra special. We know it can be difficult to find these businesses, so we put together this list of brands to shop for the Holiday season! 

Braintekh

Created by Shawn Blake, a New York native with roots in the Bronx, Braintekh is a revolutionary VR company and production studio that offers a unique set of

digital experiences through planned mobile VR rentals, VR simulators, and future product line extensions including a VR app for mobile devices. Through the highly integrated Braintekh service portfolio, the company offers a wide variety of gamified user experiences at events for everything from business gatherings, concerts, to birthday parties.

Check out Braintekh’s website to book one of their products such as the 360 Video experience and more! 

Chingona Inc

Created by a powerful Latina, Viridiana Osio based in Las Vegas, the Chingona, Inc. clothing brand empowers the Latinx community through thoughtful messages printed in different products from hoodies to mugs, t-shirts and more. 

Millennial Loteria 

Millennial Lotería is a hilarious and insightful parody of the classic “Mexican Bingo” game called Lotería, but this time, it’s like… way more millennial. 

Buy on on Amazon for $26.99

The Plant Chica

Sandra Mejia may be The Plant Chica, but The Plant Chica as a business consists of Sandra’s family, their growing staff, and the community they serve. Born in South Central LA to Salvadoran immigrant parents, Sandra and her siblings grew up helping their mother choose flowers and plants for the church where her father worked as a pastor. Sandra quickly inherited her mother’s love of plants and the joy they bring to people’s lives. After having her own son, Alem, she started The Plant Chica as a side hustle while working as a medical assistant. Sandra always connected plants with a feeling of family, and she hoped to one day turn The Plant Chica into a family business.

Visit The Plant Chica’s website.

Soraya Hennessy

SORAYA HENNESSY bags incorporate modern principles into this ancient discipline, in the form of exquisite bamboo and gold handles, acrylic chains and tasteful hidden pockets for your cell phone. Inspired by her travels all over the world and the languages she speaks, Soraya has designed unique, playful words onto mochilas in over 5 different languages including English, Spanish and Arabic.

DC Beauty

Coming from a Make up Artist of 10 years I’m Excited to share my Favorite colors that offer Endless Combinations. The idea of less is more was my inspiration in this First Collection! Made with Love and Convenience. Travel and Vegan Approved!

Neems

Neems is on a mission to inspire confidence through the power of perfectly fitted jeans. Out of pure frustration from spending countless hours in fitting rooms and never being able to find high-quality jeans that fit exactly how they want, the founders came up with Neems. They’re fully custom-made jeans in timeless styles, ordered online and delivered straight to your door. Ethically handcrafted in Los Angeles with sustainability as their north star.

Shop at https://www.neemsjeans.com/

Luna Magic Beauty

An Afrolatina-owned cosmetics line started by two sisters of Afro Dominican descent. The Luna Magic team is always designing new and innovative ways to bring color and quality to their customers.

Stay tuned for more giveaways every Friday on our LATV Gift Guide and visit our Holidays site to participate!