celebrate international women's day & women's history month with
the khoi business directory
Each week, we highlight new founders and business categories from our growing community. This directory was created to help you discover brands worth supporting and celebrating. When you’re looking for something new, we hope you’ll start here and share these businesses with your community. We’re incredibly grateful to the founders who have trusted us with their stories and proud to feature their work.
KHOI BUSINESS DIRECTORY
She Built It Anyway: On Her Own Terms
This final installment of our Women in Business series is a reflection of just how expansive entrepreneurship can be. Across home decor, travel, stationery, marketing, hospitality, and freight forwarding, these founders are building brands that don’t fit into one box and never needed to.
Each story is rooted in intention, creativity, and the courage to start, pivot, and grow on their own terms. Together, they remind us that there’s no “right” industry, no perfect timing, and no single way to build something impactful… just the decision to begin and the vision to keep going.
UK & EUROPE
Pamela Hammond @HOUSEOFPHABO
house of phabo
Favorite KHOI Product: TACE EARRING
House of Phabo is a boutique interior architectural design studio based in Manchester, creating mid to high-end residential and commercial spaces that are both elevated and deeply personal. Founded during the Covid period, the studio was built from a place of resilience and purpose, with each design rooted in the stories, cultures, and lived experiences of its clients.
The name itself holds meaning, combining the founder’s name, her husband’s, and their late daughter Anna, whose strength continues to shape the spirit of the brand. From thoughtfully curated interiors to a standout moment with a property featured in a Netflix series, House of Phabo approaches every project with care, intention, and the belief that the spaces we inhabit should reflect who we truly are.
Inquire via email at info@houseofphabointeriors.com
U.S. & CANADA
@badbeachesonlyboating
BAD BEACHES ONLY BOATING
Favorite KHOI Product: LEXI EARRING
Bad Beaches Only Boating is a women-owned boat charter company redefining how Chicago is experienced from the water. Specializing in private rentals, the brand offers curated experiences for celebrations, corporate events, and firework cruises, all set against the backdrop of the city’s iconic skyline.
With fully customizable routes to destinations like Navy Pier and the Playpen, each charter is tailored to create a seamless and elevated experience. Blending luxury, flexibility, and unforgettable views, Bad Beaches Only Boating invites guests to explore Lake Michigan in a way that feels both personal and memorable.
Book online at www.badbeachesonlyboating.com
Keli Change @pardepress
PärdēPress
Favorite KHOI Product: MIAH BANGLE
PärdēPress is a greeting card company redefining what it means to celebrate women. Built on the belief that there is more to honor than weddings and babies, the brand creates space for women to be recognized for their own accomplishments, milestones, and moments of personal growth.
Through intentional messaging and design, PärdēPress challenges the narrative that a woman’s worth is tied to her connections. Instead, each card serves as a reminder that achievements big and small deserve recognition, encouraging a more expansive and empowering way to celebrate women in all stages of life.
Shop online at www.pardepress.com
JESSICA JOHNSON @MYRRHCANDLECO
MYRRH CANDLE CO
Favorite KHOI Product: PETL EARRING
MYRRH Candle Co. is a home fragrance brand centered on the belief that beauty belongs in everyday life. Crafted during a season of personal rebuilding, the brand creates clean-burning candles and fragrances designed to shift atmospheres and bring a sense of calm, warmth, and intention into the home.
Rooted in restoration and mindful living, each piece is an invitation to embrace the present moment. Through scent and space, MYRRH encourages a slower, more intentional way of living, where joy, beauty, and peace are not reserved for later, but experienced fully in the now.
Shop online at www.myrrhcandleco.com
Efsi Unigwe @efsicreations
efsicreations
Favorite KHOI Product: KHOI BROOCH
EFSICREATIONS is a luxury event design business dedicated to transforming special occasions into thoughtfully curated experiences. Serving the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area, the brand works across a range of events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, bringing a refined and cohesive vision to each moment.
With expertise spanning event design and styling, laser cutting, floral arrangements, and rentals, every detail is approached with intention and care. The result is an elevated experience where each element comes together seamlessly, creating celebrations that feel both visually stunning and deeply memorable.
Shop online at www.efsicreations.com
Sandra Alot Brogdon @rolemodelmagazine
role model magazine
Favorite KHOI Product: QUIL EARRING
Founded from a deeply personal realization, Role Model Magazine was created to expand representation and possibility for women and girls. Inspired by the contrast between growing up surrounded by strong representation and later recognizing its limitations, the platform exists to ensure the next generation sees themselves reflected as leaders, creators, and change-makers.
What began as a lifestyle publication has grown into a broader movement, including Unstoppable 100, a global initiative celebrating women and girls shaping the future across industries. Through storytelling, curated events, and community-driven experiences, the brand creates space for connection, visibility, and empowerment, with a mission rooted in legacy, impact, and redefining what’s possible.
Get the Unstoppable 100 Book at www.unstoppable100book.com
Mariam Kamara @lomeahome
LOMÉA
Favorite KHOI Product: REZI BAG
LOMÉA is a design-led home and hosting brand exploring how culture, memory, and atmosphere shape the way we gather. Inspired by Sierra Leonean and Ivorian heritage, the brand translates West African warmth into modern form through sculptural glassware, elevated home objects, and layered fragrances designed to influence how a space feels.
Extending beyond product, founder Mariam Kamara brings the brand to life through recipes and curated playlists, creating a more immersive approach to hosting. As LOMÉA continues to evolve, it stands as a boutique home brand centered on silhouette, story, and the art of creating moments that feel intentional, sensory, and deeply remembered.
Shop online at www.lomeahome.com
Selasi Yamador @warring.women
warring women
Favorite KHOI Product: ANSA BAG
Warring Women is more than a brand, it’s a movement centered on encouraging women to live with both prayer and purpose. Rooted in faith, the mission is to inspire women to intentionally plan their lives with Christ at the center, creating space for reflection, growth, and alignment.
Inspired by a lifelong love of stationery and meaningful traditions, the brand’s first product, a binder-style prayer journal, is designed to grow with you over time. Created as both a personal keepsake and something to pass down, it blends faith and intention into a tangible, lasting expression of one’s spiritual journey.
Shop online at www.warring-women.com
Olayinka Soyinka @torchesvacations
torches vacations
Favorite KHOI Product: ONYX EARRING
orches Vacations is more than a travel agency—it’s a mission to help Africans in the Diaspora see the world without compromising their budgets. Recognizing that many work tirelessly while sending money home, the brand encourages clients to invest in themselves, explore new places, and immerse in different cultures.
Through customized trips, flexible payment plans, and complimentary gift cards, Torches makes travel accessible, stress-free, and rewarding. The agency exists to remind people that taking time for yourself is just as important as caring for others, creating unforgettable experiences that nourish both mind and soul.
Book online at www.torchesvacations.com
africa
Rachel Agbeti @cad.cora
cad cora
Favorite KHOI PRODUCT: ANSA BAG
Cad.Cora is a remote brand-building agency based in Accra, Ghana, dedicated to helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs transform bold visions into lasting legacies. Specializing in working with “The Rare Brands”—pioneers who reject conventional paths—the agency combines creativity and strategy to create brands with clarity, authenticity, and impact.
Using the Komorebi Principle, Cad.Cora illuminates ideas with strategic insight, offering a productized suite of services that includes brand building, strategy, management, and health and valuation audits. The result is more than a logo or campaign—it’s a trustworthy brand built to endure, grow, and thrive as a true strategic asset.
Build your brand today at www.cadcora.com
Eze Juliet Chizoba @ALLDAYTRAVELNG
allday travel
Favorite KHOI Product: LATZ BAG CHARM
Allday Travel Limited is a trusted travel company dedicated to helping clients reach their destinations with ease, whether for vacations, business, studies, or other purposes. The agency handles every step—from flight bookings to visa processing and hotel reservations—with care, professionalism, and precision.
Committed to comfort, convenience, and client satisfaction, Allday Travel Limited transforms travel into a seamless and enjoyable experience. Every journey is treated with attention and thoughtfulness, making sure clients not only reach their destinations but do so with confidence and peace of mind.
Inquire via WhatsApp here.
Khadijah Ugbaja @ohsolitcandleco
OHSOLIT Candle co
Favorite KHOI Product: ONYX EARRING
OHSOLIT Candle Co. is a home fragrance brand in Lagos, Nigeria, dedicated to turning everyday spaces into moments of warmth and comfort. Each candle is carefully crafted with quality ingredients and thoughtful scent combinations to create a lasting, elevated experience.
Known for rich aromas and clean burns, OHSOLIT blends functionality with artistry, offering products that transform homes into cozy, inviting sanctuaries. Every candle is designed not just to fill a room with scent, but to inspire presence, comfort, and a sense of calm in daily life.
Contact OHSOLIT via WhatsApp here.
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