Women-owned businesses in downtown Albany

 

We celebrate downtown Albany’s women-owned businesses and organizations all year round but especially want to emphasize these leaders during Women’s History Month. From restauranteurs and medical professionals to artists and executive directors–these women are integral to the fabric of our District, making it a more vibrant and diverse place to live, work, and play.  

 

Below is a list of women-owned businesses in downtown Albany. Make sure to visit these establishments this month and every month you can. 

 

Artsy Heart, & Soul (153 S Pearl St)
Janan Rasul, Owner 
 

Ascend Wellness (59 N Pearl St) 
Dr. Jackcy Jacob, MD, FACP, FAAP, Owner 

 

Blessed Body Fitness Studio (488 Broadway) 
Nicole Daniels, Owner & Instructor 
 

Bombshell Hair & Beauty Studio (488 Broadway) 
Kelly Brunina, Owner & Stylist 

 

Boozy Moo & The Yard Hatchet House and Bar (16 Sheridan Ave) 
Leyla A. Kiosse, Owner and President, Moxie Owl, Inc. 
 

Castle Island Bilingual Montessori (602 Broadway) 
Diane M. Nickerson, MS Ed, School Founder & Director 
 

Chubb Scrubz (153 S Pearl St)   
Schanna Turmon, Owner & Nurse 
 

Dawns Victory Sports Cafe (10 Sheridan Ave) 
Dawn Lynch, Owner 
 

Desi Boutique (153 S Pearl St) 
Desire White, Owner 
 

Downtown Nutrition Albany (27 N Pearl St) 
Tamika Pickett, Owner 
 

European Tailoring & Alterations (40 N Pearl) 
Mo Rabiu, Owner & Designer 

 

Fort Orange General Store & Seriously Spotless (412 Broadway) 
Erica Cubello, Owner & Artisan 

 

Precision Fitness (374 Broadway) 
Lena Hart, Owner & Fitness Professional   

 

McGeary’s Irish Pub (4 Clinton Sq)  
Tess Collins, Owner 

 
Natural Insights (153 S Pearl St)
Shakesha Hilts, Owner 
 

N.D. El's Salon & Spa (488 Broadway)  
Nicole Daniels, Owner 
 

Ria’s Bistro (113 State St) 
Maria Lombardi, Owner 

 

Salon 109 (109 State St) 
Yi-Mei Han, Owner 

 

Studio 23 (46 State St) 
Crystal & Christina Mallet, Owners 

 

The Bevy Vintage Collective (412 Broadway) 
Sarah Minguela, Owner 

 

The Vandy Thrift Shoppe (412 Broadway) 
Tracy Metzger, Founder & Owner 
 
QNO Everlasting Co. (153 S Pearl St) 
Quinisha Odom, Owner 

 
Viva Empanadas (90 N Pearl St) 
Veronica Agama, Owner