Show Her the Money: Vendors

 

A panel discussion and cocktail reception will follow Show Her The Money, along with local vendors. Learn more about the Panelists and Moderator. 

Featured Vendors

CLE Urban Winery

Product/Service: Wine

About Destiny Burns: Destiny Burns is a 20-year US Navy Veteran, former Defense Industry Business Development Executive, former Volunteer Firefighter/EMT and Mom of one awesome daughter. She is the Founder, Owner & CEO of

CLE Urban Winery, a working winery and tasting room in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. She is also a founding Advisory Board member of CSU’s Weston Ideation Lab and an adjunct faculty member at Baldwin Wallace Carmel Boyer School of Business. In addition, she is a graduate of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses and a member of the Entrepreneurs Organization Accelerator Cleveland Chapter.

Cleverland Puzzle

Product/Service: Cleveland Conundrums, Ohio Enigmas, Novel Puzzles, Amazing Thank You Notes

About Claire Mercer: Claire Mercer is a doodling enigmatologist and proud Clevelander. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2020 and began writing puzzles professionally in 2023. Cleveland Conundrums is her first book.

The Maid Experience

Product/Service: Residential and Commercial Cleaning Service

About Shanisha Collins: Shanisha is a dynamic entrepreneur and advocate with a passion for community empowerment, digital accessibility, and user experience research. A proud graduate of Kent State University and Cuyahoga Community College, she played a pivotal role in advocating for students on both campuses, leading to policy changes that have made a lasting impact over the past decade.

Driven by her multi-passionate spirit, Shanisha launched two successful ventures: Reaux Designs and Solutions, a UX consultancy firm, and The Maid Experience, a residential and commercial cleaning company. Through her work, she continues to make a difference by utilizing business resources to uplift communities and ensure digital spaces are accessible for all.

Olivia Rose Confections

Product/Service: Artisan Marshmallows and Gourmet Hot Chocolate

About Saidah Farrell: Saidah Farrell is the founder of the Marshmallow of the Month Club, a popular subscription box service that delivers unique, handcrafted marshmallows and gourmet hot chocolates directly to customers’ doorsteps.

After a career change and completing culinary school, Saidah dedicated herself to mastering the art of pastries. Despite the many challenges that came with the profession (including cuts, burns, and even losing a fingertip) Saidah persevered and eventually decided to start her own food-based business.

Through the ups and downs of opening and closing a mobile business turned brick and mortar bakery, Saidah discovered a passion for teaching. She found that her curriculum naturally evolved to include lessons on entrepreneurship and helping students turn their culinary talents into successful businesses.

Motivated by this experience, Saidah was inspired to rebuild her own brand. This led to the creation of the Marshmallow of the Month Club, which has quickly become a favorite among marshmallow enthusiasts.

Using the power of Cratejoy’s marketplace, Saidah was able to grow her subscriber base from just five subscribers in August 2019 to an impressive 300 by July 2020 – all without any personal investment, borrowed capital, or paid advertising. Saidah has expanded her business with the launch of her new brand, Joy Craft Cocoa. With this new venture, she is focused on bringing gourmet hot chocolate to consumers, making it easily accessible at their local grocery stores.

Saidah’s artisanal marshmallows and gourmet hot chocolates have shipped worldwide, with more than 2,000 individuals and corporate clients, including renowned organizations such as the Cleveland Browns, the Own Network, and Chick-fil-A, savoring them.

Pigybak

Product/Service: Your Friendly Contractor Marketplace Connecting Contractors and Neighbors in a Fun Engaging Way that Saves Everyone Time and Money - Social Home Improvement.

 

About Shanna Greathouse: Shanna Greathouse is the Founder and CEO of Pigybak, an innovative SaaS startup revolutionizing the home services marketplace. With an MBA and a background in consulting, program management, and analytics, she brings extensive expertise to her leadership. An advocate for entrepreneurship in Cleveland, Shanna is dedicated to fostering local innovation and community growth.

Steeped Pearl

Product/Service: Loose Leaf Herbal Tea and Tea Accessories

About KaShala Smith: KaShala Smith, a proud small-town gal from Elyria,OH, is the founder of Steeped Pearl Tea! Steeped Pearl is run by a duo of teaching herbalists who offer community education by way of herbal blending classes, social events,etc. After attending Kent State University, Smith spent the last 10 years living her childhood dream: teaching High School English/ Social Studies, and GED Courses! Steeped Pearl started as a Pinterest Board in 2014 between two lea lovers, and now has grown to a multi-channel business operated out of Cleveland and Columbus! Steeped Pearl intentionally curates not only the herbs, but also blends art, books, culture, family and city traditions into our tea unifying communities and creating personal as well as group safe spaces for those who identify with marginalized or niche communities. Steeped Pearl offers high quality organic and chemical free loose leaf herbal teas, curated education, and elevated tea drinking experiences in artistic and safe spaces.

SweatID

Product/Service: SweatID is developing wearable fabric sensors to help athletes improve performance and decrease risk of injury.

About Chelsea Monty-Bromer: Chelsea Monty, PhD is an Associate Professor in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at Cleveland State University. She is also the CTO and founder of RooSense, LLC a wearable sports tech startup. Prior to joining CSU, she was an associate professor of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering at The University of Akron from 2009-2020. She earned her PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2009. She was named a notable woman in STEM in 2019 by Crain’s Cleveland and was an Air Force Summer Faculty Fellow in 2017 and 2018.

Terranean Spices, Spreads, Snacks

Product/Service: Seasonings, Pita Chips

About Tina Chamoun: Tina Chamoun is a Lebanese-American businesswoman, attorney, marketing director, content creator, and mother of 3.

She currently lives in Ohio with her husband Fares and children, where she owns and operates her food manufacturing business Terranean Herbs & Spices. She had a vision for a company that would make authentic, high-quality, affordable, and conveniently packaged Lebanese za’atar and authentic pita chip products easily accessible to the American consumer, and started her online store in December of 2019, entering a pandemic year.

Since opening her online store, she’s launched her products in over 300 retail locations in 25 states 2 other states and is a Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s partner.

Tina is certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council and uses her business as a means to create work and opportunities for Lebanon and for her growing all women, immigrant team in Cleveland, Ohio. Since true za’atar can only be cultivated in the Levantine regions, she is able to provide business for Lebanon by importing her za’atar there, and provide work opportunities for the women she works with in Cleveland where she makes her products.

Tina’s business is a Best of Cleveland awardee and Tina is a Smart Business Magazine Progressive Entrepreneur Honoree. She was selected by the Arab American Foundation as a 2021 40 under 40 Arab American Awardee for her volunteer work, community service, and contributions to Arab-Americans and Lebanese heritage through her YourLebanon.com platform and community of 125k+ followers, where she celebrates and promotes Lebanon, Lebanese culture and cuisine, and for which she was recognized as one of the leading Lebanese Food Bloggers. She is a member of the AHA Go Red Executive Leadership team, and very involved in the Middle Eastern and Lebanese community through various leadership roles. 

The Vitrolite

Product/Service: The Vitrolite is a community space in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood. We’d like to represent our women-owned brands at the event including: Harness Cycle, Soul Yoga and Patron Saint.

About the Vitrolite: The Vitrolite is a historic landmark hub in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland. The building was built in 1926, as a showroom for the Vitrolite Glass Company. 

The building stood out among its Detroit Avenue neighborhoods for its Italianate arches, white facade and opaque glass, a popular Art Deco detail.

In 2022, H.CO Partners purchased the 18,000-square-foot Vitrolite building to create a neighborhood space for local makers, professionals & families. With a vision rooted in community, it’s now home to locally run, purpose-driven brands.