Meet the Vendors at the LA3C SHE Media Meaningful Marketplace
The SHE Media Meaningful Marketplace at the LA3C festival will showcase minority and women-owned businesses from the Los Angeles Capital.
This December, at Penske Media’s inaugural LA3C festival – a two-day music, art, and food festival celebrating the rich culture and immense creativity of Los Angeles, SHE Media’s Meaningful Marketplace will continue its mission of economic empowerment by giving these small businesses a platform and giving festival goers a chance to shop with purpose.
Meet the vendors below and read about their wonderful products from ethically sourced jewelry, unique candles, home goods, artisan soap and body oils, custom-made clothes, and much more. Come shop at the SHE Media Meaningful Marketplace.
Octavia Terry - OCTAVIA MORGAN Los Angeles
Octavia Morgan is a Clean Fine Fragrance and Beauty company based in Los Angeles. They source curate and create fragrances and products with the purpose of incorporating nature into everyday life.
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
We carry clean fine fragrances and beauty products, people should stop by my booth who are curious about our clean fragrances and beauty products then experience our fragrance journey to discover our delicate and sensual long-lasting scents. Our parfums, body products, candles, and home fragrance each have a unique signature blend designed for a one-of-a-kind sensory experience. Our fragrances are designed to go from day to evening.
What does being an MMP LA3C Vendor mean to you?
First of all, I am honored and grateful to SHEMEDIA for allowing me to participate in such a wonderful event. Being a part of an amazing community of small business owners and entrepreneurs who are trailblazing the landscape with creative and beautiful products gives me confidence appreciation and awareness.
Kristine rodriguez - GRL collective
GRL collective is a Latina-founded lifestyle brand for grls that give an f. Founded in 2015 GRL Collective has donated thousands to causes that support BIPOC women. Some of GRL Collectives supporters have been America Fererra, Jessica Alba, Cristela Alonzo & Becky G.
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
As a love letter to the LA3C festival experience, we’ll have exclusive new LA sweatshirts, LA GRL tees & bucket hats + beautiful & glitzy artisan-made jewelry.
What does being an MMP LA3C Vendor mean to you?
This is our first festival, which is the most exciting opportunity! As a Latina-owned brand, it’s also very cool to me for our first festival to be with some awesome Latine headliners like Maluma & Snoh.
Angela Mejia- La Sirena Bead Co.
La Sirena Bead Co. was founded in the spring of 2020. What began as a way to cope with major life changes, turned into something so much more. Founder, Angela Mejia designs jewelry that allows her to share a part of who she is with the world and with those who resonate with the stories associated with each piece of jewelry.
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
I will be selling a mixture of various jewelry pieces. Rings, Hoops earrings, Bead Woven Fringe Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets, and String Bracelets. All my jewelry pieces are spiritually rich, tell a story, give meaning, and/or offer different spiritual energies to my buyers. I incorporate various gemstones/crystals, and glass beads, and all jewelry is made with high-quality 14KT Gold Filled Metals. I will also be debuting my permanent jewelry services to interested customers. I will be offering permanent bracelets made from 14KT Gold Filled Metals. Stop by and say hi :)
The major inspiration for my business comes from my grandparents who were huge entrepreneurs when they migrated to this country from Mexico. They hustled their way to success. It’s in my bloodline to be an entrepreneur as well. The name of my business was influenced by my astrological sign and the idea of having to live between two worlds of being Mexican- American, hence the mermaid. Never quite fitting in anywhere and instead create a free/ welcoming space of my own. La Sirena Bead Co. is my whole heart and continues to grow with me every single day.
What does being an MMP LA3C Vendor mean to you?
Being an MMP LA3C vendor really has been such a rewarding experience. I am so grateful to the kind soul (Kailee!!) who pitched my name to SHE Media! When I got the news I honestly cried of excitement. I have been working for an opportunity like this to connect with more people and put my name out there. It gives testament to the entrepreneurial gene in my bloodline and the hard work that we put in to start seeing our manifestations come to fruition. I know my ancestors are proud of the work I’ve put in this little business of mine. I am proud of myself as well. This experience means the world to me and I am so excited to connect with people at the festival. This was something I put on my vision board for 2022, to be apart of a major marketplace. Mission accomplished!!
Catherine Alonso - Calavera Rose
Catherine Alonso, a Los Angeles native, founded her artisan soap company Calavera Rose in 2011. In 2008, after her mother was diagnosed with skin cancer, she felt compelled to formulate natural and chemical-free products for her immediate family. What started out as an idea, quickly evolved into a passion to share these products with others; expanding the product line to include body care products and hand-poured soy wax candles. Her goal is to make our products accessible to more people in our community and share the benefits of using natural, cruelty-free products.
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
We invite everyone to stop by and try our luxurious artisan soap made with ingredients like; Beer, Coffee, Fresh Coconut Milk, Teas & more. Our skin-loving body butter is made with Fair Trade Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, and Vitamin E and scented with essential oils and/or phthalate-free fragrance oils. All our products are handcrafted in small quantities and made with high-quality ingredients. Treat yourself or pick up a thoughtful unique gift for friends and family.
What does being an MMP LA3C Vendor mean to you?
I am excited to be part of such a great community of local small businesses as part of the Meaningful Marketplace. Being a Latina born and raised in Los Angeles, I’m proud to be able to showcase my products with our local community and share the benefits of using natural cruelty-free products.
Chanel Rene - Elle West
Elle West is about vibes and energy. Their philosophy is that the messages that the universe put out through vibrations and waves will always be important to tap into. Elle West was created to help and remind people that each scent has a purpose, each candle has been made and poured with love. e l l e w e s t message is “ you are worthy and everything that is for you, is for you.”
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
We will be selling a variety of our high-quality hemp coco soy wax-scented candles. Stop by our booth to enjoy special market pricing, smell some amazing scents, and get to know me and more about our brand!
What does being an MMP LA3C Vendor mean to you?
What this means to me is having an opportunity to share our brand’s intentional message about spreading good vibes and energy. For me, it is an exciting opportunity to meet and connect with new customers and other small business owners.
Kyrstin Constantino - The Klay Shop
The Klay Shop was founded by owner and creator Kyrstin Constantino. Based in Los Angeles, California, Kyrstin started The Klay Shop as a passion project in November 2020 and then soon turned into her way of living. Each piece from her shop is done by hand - from color mixing to sanding, everything from The Klay Shop is completely handmade. Kyrstin creates jewelry pieces made out of polymer clay that is meant to have you look in the mirror and say "damn, you look good". Polymer clay was the chosen medium for jewelry making because of its ability to be created into any design while still remaining lightweight for everyday long wear. The Klay Shop expanded their products line by creating handmade cement home decor. Each cement houseware is dyed with powder pigments and then poured into molds. Once set, each piece is sanded with several grits of sandpaper and finished off with coats of sealant to protect the product as well as enhance the color.
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
Meaningful Marketplace customers should stop by our booth to shop for our handmade polymer clay earrings. We will be bringing a wide variety of styles from bold statement pieces to simple minimalistic everyday designs. All of our products are slow-made and thoughtfully made to make our wearers feel damn good and ensure they are purchasing high-quality made jewelry pieces.
What does being an MMP LA3C Vendor mean to you?
We are so excited to take part in a community that supports local artists and entrepreneurs, giving a place for us to connect with others and showcase our handmade goods. As an AAPI and women-owned business, it is an honor to have been chosen to be part of a diverse and inclusive event.
Cece Olisa - Cocoa By Cece
Cocoa by Cece is a simple body care routine to nurture self-love, self-care, and self-confidence. Cocoa by Cece products includes Doll Butter, Self Love Scrub, and a special edition 3-piece holiday gift set.
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
Cocoa by Cece products includes Doll Butter, Self Love Scrub, and a special edition 3-piece holiday gift set. We'll have games and we will have a delightful heart-shaped mug as a gift with purchase.
What does being MMP LA3C Vendor mean to you?
I love everything that MMP LA3C stands for and I'm happy to be part of it!
Julie Huang - cocodealers
In 2020, founder Julie Huang left the corporate world to do something she believed in. The idea to start a business “dedicated just to coconuts” and the coodealers was born. Coconuts are sustainable, versatile, and simple and are the perfect renewable resource to help improve the transition to sustainability. Coconuts are the perfect renewable resource, a familiar food item, and versatile material all in one.
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
Our signature cocoware home goods and our most recent collaboration with a maker from the Yukon. We've been working with small businesses we've met along the way to combine our passion for sustainability and creativity into bigger and better products.
We are entering year 3 with pop-ups at some of the best markets in Los Angeles and music festivals in California and Nevada. We're still quite a small team but it's been a great feeling to be able to hire from our own pool of regulars and give back to them for supporting us from the beginning. Whether it is compostable home goods at the market or fresh coconuts at music festivals, I think you’ll definitely see more of us in 2023
What does being an MMP LA3C Vendor mean to you?
I'm definitely grateful that we can showcase our brand at an event dedicated to the creativity and culture of Los Angeles, it's where we built our business and we couldn't have done it without the creativity and culture we are constantly blessed with nearby. For us to be an MMP LA3C vendor is a huge step forward to our mission to make sustainability and healthy living fun and it's empowering to think you guys think we're cool enough to be a part of this.
It can be difficult for small businesses to share their work and showcase their brand on big platforms. But small businesses are constantly challenged with figuring things out with limited resources and have built incredible resilience as a result. It's also very rewarding to see all of the hard work that went into building our brands being recognized, and a validation that we're on the right path so thank you.
Kiki Campbell - Boy Potions
Boy potions started at a Vintage boutique in Venice. Eventually, it expanded to markets, wholesale and online which led founder Kiki Campbell to quit her retail job and pursue Boy Potions full-time. They carry vintage, reworked pieces and other small brands with inclusive sizing.
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
I'll be bringing embroidered sweatshirts and a small variety of vintage.
Lauryn Lee - The Frequency House
Based in Los Angeles, CA The Frequency House is a curated store, stocked with Minority-owned brands that make jewelry, apparel, coffee, period care, and more. Lauryn Lee, a Southern California native, started The Frequency House during the pandemic when the LA protests, riots, and general unrest made it obvious that people were hurting, and had little to no other options to be heard. Purchases at The Frequency House are directly supporting people of color: their livelihoods and passions.
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
From Vietnamese coffee to gold-plated jewelry, there are collections of minority-owned brands to shop for yourself and loved ones for the holidays. It speaks volumes to use your dollars intentionally on products that people of color have created, invested in, and brought to life. Whether you're an ally or a person of color yourself, The Frequency House is your go-to for conscious shopping.
What does being an MMP LA3C Vendor mean to you?
It brings me pride and joy to represent my Los Angeles-based business, at MMP LA3C! I am so excited to meet all of the event attendees, shoppers, and other vendors. I'm grateful to SHE Media and the LA3C team for reaching out, and considering The Frequency House for MMP. Being part of such a large production is an amazing opportunity for my small business, and the visibility is something that I could not have accomplished alone at this point. I'm looking forward to feeling the great energy throughout the weekend!
Ri-ri-ku
Ri-ri-ku is a dreamy-concept space that is fully shoppable. Their goal is to provide a fully immersive space where our customers can buy anything they see and inject it into their daily lives. Products will range from beauty goods, travel necessities, wardrobe staples, and potted plants, all promoting positivity and empowerment for the modern shopper. After all, shopping should be fun.
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
We'll be selling our hand-poured candles alongside hair claws, tote bags, jewelry, and smaller pieces that can be found in our shop.
What does being an MMP LA3C Vendor mean to you?
We're excited to work alongside some really great brands in a fun, new environment!
Graham Breitenstein - Drunk Astrology
Drunk Astrology is a service and product-based business devoted to wildly curious, open-minded individuals in search of more — more life, more love, more happiness, and more fun. Graham embodies these qualities himself and he will be hosting festivalgoers and giving readings at the LA3C MMP this weekend.
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
I'll be selling my hand-poured, coconut wax, astrologer-made Zodiac Superlative Candles. In this collection, all 12 signs have a custom fragrance blend based on their personality archetype and include a snarky superlative on the label. Think, "most likely to succeed" but more like "most likely to be okay, but not really"--eh hem, Cancers LOL. I will also be selling Cosmic Body Oils which are perfumed roll-ons for each zodiac sign featuring the same fragrance in the candles. I will have tons of zodiac Merch available: tees and hoodies, manifestation journals, coffee mugs, tumblers, duffel bags, and even an amazing sunset tracksuit!
What does being MMP LA3C Vendor mean to you?
As an LGBTQIA+ business owner who's built an Astrology business centered around injecting fun into spiritual work, it is such an honor to have been invited to the Meaningful Marketplace. The opportunity to share space, time, and laughter with everyone attending will truly be surreal!
Rachel Gannon - Offe Market
Offe market is reinventing the off-price retail model, bringing the TJ Maxx-style experience digital for the next generation of brands and consumers. We carry discounted overstock or end-of-season products from thoughtful, high-quality brands and pass those savings on to customers.
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
We're bringing all of our favorites: Baggu bags, Chunks hair clips, candles, jewelry, and more. We hope you like good deals because it's all 30-80% off of MSRP.
I have 10+ years of buying experience at places like Macy's, RueLaLa, and ban.do. In my last role, I realized firsthand how many great brands were struggling with excess inventory and how dated the traditional off-price retail model has become. I launched offe market as an outlet for brands to liquidate excess inventory while maintaining strong brand value and simultaneously offering discounts on Gen-Z favorite brands like Baggu, Chunks, and others you wouldn't find at traditional off-price retailers.
What does being an MMP LA3C Vendor mean to you?
We're super excited to be part of the community. We love meeting other brands and new customers. We're grateful that LA3C is supporting and empowering small businesses.
Andi Xoch - Latinx With Plants
Latinx With Plants is a woman of color-owned business in Boyle Heights whose focus is to celebrate and uplift people of color in the plant world. Their hope is that through plant parenthood, people will be able to deepen their connection with nature and the Earth and tune into the healing that caring for plants can offer us.
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
We'll be selling one-of-a-kind flower crowns, flower bouquets, rare and common plants and arrangements, art and home decor, and lots of other unique holiday gift ideas! Come by to see our custom-made piñatas and get some inspiration for the holidays!
What does being an MMP LA3C Vendor mean to you?
We're super excited to be a part of the Meaningful Marketplace this year. It's a very thought-out, curated marketplace that highlights POC and small businesses in LA. As a business that emphasizes community building, it means a lot that we're able to represent and bring a slice of our community to a larger scale and impact at LA3C this year.
Talia Bone - Postal Petals
Lauryn Bellafiore - SOLE
SOLE is a fusion of Italian herbalism and the ancient Ayurvedic framework. Woman-owned. Founded by Lauryn Bellafiore who grew up in NY Italian culture + culinary tradition, then studying Ayurveda in India, she merged herbal medicine, Italian cooking, formulations, panchakarma, cleansing techniques, herbal body massage, and beauty care products.
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
Sole is an interdisciplinary product line inspired by a fusion of Italian herbalism and the ancient Ayurvedic framework. We encourage bringing forth the connection of body, mind, soul, and sense organs through nature’s resources. Sole is inspired to contribute and weave the future of integral healthcare, liberation, and wholeness. Sole is committed to sourcing only organic herbs through a ratio of growing our own, ethically foraging the Los Angeles region, + working with core valued suppliers.
Here to serve you high-quality earth medicine oils, From Us To You, From Nature To You. We provide solutions by sourcing and curating our own organic, healing body, lip, + 3rd eye oils as a tool for deep self-care. We understand the formulation process, thus providing intricate, intentional, herbal oil products.
What does being an MMP LA3C Vendor mean to you?
Woman Unity
Alanna Bailey - Little Chimes
Little Chimes offers little wind chimes for your plants. They are small golden chimes made with cleaned brass and all-natural crystals + gemstones, each with a stem for easy placement in potted plants in your window, on the patio, and occasionally in floral arrangements on your tablescapes.
Tell us about the products you will be selling at LA3C. Why should people stop to shop at your booth?
We’ll have a range of chimes and accompanying lines of handmade jewelry ready for you to adorn yourself for the night out as well as your holiday gift-giving!
There is nothing else like them on the market and an idea I’ve brought to life during quarantine, totally by accident; working with my hands was my way to cope with the anxiety of quarantine and 2020 generally- turns out I’d accidentally created an inventory. I’m very proud of them and totally humbled by their response to them.
Overall, our products aside, I think (and certainly hope!) genuinely connecting with people has also set us apart. Especially as the maker + curator of these goods, it is a joy to work with and serve each person I meet. I like getting to know all of our customers too!
What does being an MMP LA3C Vendor mean to you?
It means the world! Born and raised in LA I’m a proud Angeleno and I love getting to know the city again as a small business owner. LA3C is an incredible chance to be part of this new annual music festival in my hometown- what a gift! I feel so grateful to be part of something uniquely LA.