Inclusive Action’s Small Business Holiday Guide
The holiday season is well underway! What better way to complete your holiday shopping and support the local economy than buying from local hard-working entrepreneurs?
Inclusive Action works with over 100 small businesses throughout Los Angeles County; we support these businesses by helping them access low-interest capital (via our Semi’a Fund) and by providing one-on-one small business coaching for the variety of business needs and goals they have.
This holiday season we want to encourage you all to shop local and support these entrepreneurs who have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and are working hard to keep their businesses alive. The small businesses we work with offer a wide range of handmade products, high-quality services, and delicious food!
To help connect you to these small businesses, we’ve created this list featuring some of our clients who can help you finish your holiday shopping, prepare for your family gatherings, or treat yourself to some self-care!
For the Foodie
Mella B’s Potcorn [owned by Jamella Brown]
Mella B’s Potcorn is a delicious & healthy snack prepared with just three ingredients and made the old-fashioned way - on the stove! Jamella has a variety of flavors available including traditional butter, kettle corn and “red hot riplets.” Order your favorite popcorn basket or tin this holiday season!
Phone: 314-399-9569 Website IG: @mellabspotcorn
562 Cherry Cafe [owned by Bianey Valdovinos]
562 Cherry Cafe is a local cafe in Long Beach that serves all your favorite seasonal drinks, sandwiches, salads, and antojitos! Come try their champurrado or atole this holiday season or their famous tostilocos.
1409 Cherry Ave Long Beach, CA 90813 Phone: 562-612-3883
Website IG: @562cherrycafe
Mee Dee Thai Kitchen [owned by Pinruethai Ampornpet]
Mee Dee Thai Kitchen serves delicious traditional thai food, dessert and drinks. Come try their pad thai or thai cheesecake with boba and cater your next holiday party from them!
358 W 38th St #K2, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Phone: 818-284-7253 Website IG: @Meedee.la
Mirna's Market [owned by Mirna Cortez]
Mirna’s Market cooks delicious homemade Salvadorian and Mexican food including pupusas and serves your favorite aguas frescas on S Main St & E 47th St during the weekend! Come try her delicious food and pick up some pupusas for your holiday party!
S Main St & E 47th St
Cocina Mexicana La Patrona [owned by Elizabeth Garcia]
La Patrona serves delicious Mexican food in Boyle Heights such as street tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. La Patrona is available to cater your holiday party, big or small! You can also read more about her journey in becoming a mobile food vendor here!
516 S Anderson St Los Angeles, CA 90033 Phone: 323-602-9167
Angelito’s Korner [owned by Angelito Lapid]
Angelito’s Korner specializes in making delicious chicharrones from a family recipe in the Philippines. They can be purchased at your local Seafood City grocery stores.
Todos Los Pastelitos Caseros [owned by Maria & Faustino Lopez]
Todos Los Pastelitos is a panadería located in Sun Valley that offers a variety of fresh baked pan dulce and desserts for any sweet tooth. We recommend their fresh pan dulce and champurrado.
8614 Van Nuys Blvd Unit A, Panorama City, CA 91402 Phone: 818-849-7428
Tamales [made by Maria Rojas]
Order your favorite Mexican tamales this holiday season from Maria! She makes pork, chicken, and cheese with rajas tamales. Place your order via telephone. Pick up service only.
Highland Park, CA 90042 Phone: 323-818-7617
Seis Oriente [owned by Yessica Villegas]
Seis Oriente is a cute shop in Boyle Heights (one of our neighbors, actually!) that specializes in offering traditional candy and handmade goods from Puebla! Pick up some stocking stuffers or decorate your space with beautiful handmade glassware from Puebla.
2900 East Cesar Chavez Ave Los Angeles, CA 90033 Phone: 213-453-5597 IG: @seisoriente
For the Fashionista
Shoot Films Not People [owned by Mya Baker]
Shoot Films Not People is an indie film production company and a clothing brand rooted in social justice. They sell branded apparel with a message/slogan against gun violence - shoot films not people. You can find them Sundays on Melrose!
7655 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90038 Website IG: @shootfilmsnotpeeps
On the Marq, LLC [owned by Nita Marquez]
OnTheMarq Jumpsuits provide quality, versatility, and simplicity as they empower women’s beauty with the only jumpsuit for every woman for every ocassion! And… it’s the only jumpsuit you don’t have to take off to go tinkle! Check out their fun designs on their website and order your jumpsuit today!
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Website IG: @OnTheMarqJumpsuit
Whimsical Charm [owned by Rosie Arias]
Whimsical Charm is on a mission to keep the world warm one baby at a time. They offer a line of unique handmade and personalized embroidered baby blankets, fun robes, and apparel. Keep your little ones warm and in style this holiday season by shopping at Whimsical Charm.
3313 Hyland Avenue, C1 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Website IG: @whimsicalcharm
For the Holiday Host
Mayesie Store and Party Supply [owned by Maria Rocha]
Mayesie Store and Party Supply provides all your party event rentals including chairs, tables, tents, bouncy houses, and heaters. They also sell seasonal merchandise, clothing, shoes, house wear and much more!
2044 W Florence Ave Los Angeles, CA 90047
Reddy To Clean [owned by La Kaysha Redd]
Reddy To Clean is an LA based affordable and professional residential and commercial cleaning company that’s available to get your house or office sparkling clean for this holiday season! Book services today!
Primarily cleans locations in South LA but is willing to travel Phone: 888-512-6505 Website IG: @reddytoclean
For the Plant Parent
Gomez Exotica LLC [owned by Jason Gomez]
Gomez Exotica is a tropical plant nursery that specializes in growing and selling orchids that thrive in Southern California climate. Order your potted orchid today online or find Jason at the Pasadena Rosebowl Flea Market!
Rosebowl Flea Market (contact for other locations) Website IG: @gomez_exotica
The Plant Plug LA [owned by Taylor Harrison]
The Plant Plug LA is a purveyor of small organic starter plants, fruits, vegetables, succulents and trees and also a leader in botanical education that caters to small spaces. Give your loved ones a class on how to grow their own fruit and vegetable garden or gift them their favorite plant!
Inglewood, CA 90302 Website IG: @theplantplugla
Latinx With Plants [owned by Andi Ramirez]
Latinx With Plants is located in Boyle Heights (also one of our neighbors!) and provides an array of plants for your home, community, or workplace. Come shop and learn more about what they’re doing to support their community.
2900 E. Cesar Chavez Ave. & 2117 E. Cesar Chavez Ave Phone: 323-891-5135 Website IG: @latinxwithplants
For the Animal Lover
Wash My Dog LLC [owned by Terryl DaLuz & Andrea Carter]
Wash My Dog grooming salon provides a safe and serene environment for any pet to get pampered. Have your furry friends groomed and ready to show off for the holidays!
11840 Foothill Blvd, Unit A, Lakeview Terrace, CA. 91342 & 14350 Victory Blvd. Unit 3, Van Nuys, CA. 91401
Phone: Lakeview Terrace Salon: 747-227-36211. Van Nuys Salon: 818-616-9288
Website IG: @washmydogla
Self Care Goods & Services
AM Luxury Love Cosmetics [owned by Antoinette Morris]
AM Luxury Love Cosmetics specializes in creating organic makeup, everything from lipsticks to body butters and candles. Stop by Leimart Park on Sundays to say hi and visit her business!
Leimart Park African Marketplace & Drum Circle Website IG: @amluxurylovecosmetics
Miletree LLC [owned by Zario & Shanice Thompson]
Miletree Candles are inspired by the Thompson’s Caribbean heritage, ethically created and hand poured into ceramic vessels. They use 100% non-GMO coconut soy wax and lead-free cotton wicks for a natural clean burn. Their candles contain the finest quality fragrance and essential oils to create one of a kind blends!
Los Angeles, 90004 Website IG: @miletreecandles
D.Kay [owned by Tina Renee]
D.Kay provides homemade vegan candles and much more! Shop online or visit her one of a kind mobile candle boutique, Whiffs on Wheels, that's at various farmers markets throughout the week. Follow her on IG to keep up to date with her locations!
Los Angeles, 90008 Website IG: @whiffonwheels
Michelle’s Beauty Salon [owned by Micaela Solis]
Michelle’s Beauty Salon provides haircuts for you and the entire family! Get a trim or finally go for that haircut you’ve been wanting to try at Michelle’s!
3279 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Microblading Services [owned by Susan Sauza]
If you're looking to receive or gift the highly detailed service of microblading, look no further than Susan Sauza. Set up an appointment with her via phone!
Eagle Rock, CA 90041 Phone: 323-251-8988 IG: @browssavant
Eyes 4 U [owned by Jose Luis Resendiz]
Eyes 4 U offers prescription eyeglasses for adults and children. Book your annual eye exam at Eyes 4 U and shop for your next frame(s) with them!
4782 Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles California 90022 Phone: 323-553-2844 Website IG: @eyes4ula
All photos courtesy of our small business clients and Jon Endow.