These women-led businesses go beyond simply selling their wares; they are striving to build spaces that empower their clientele and foster a sense of community. Many also fill a void when it comes to underrepresented subjects or perspectives.

“I think New Yorkers . . . we truly love this city and the community that has invested in living [here],” says Cate Luzio, owner of Luminary and the Glass Ceiling.

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