Boycott Like A Black Woman

Swap It Like It's Hot!

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Hi, It’s me. I’m the Black woman.

Listen, we are not a monolith.

But if you’re curious about how this particular Black woman plans to participate in the Economic Blackout, redirect my resources and make conscious consumption part of my life, then let’s talk about it.

• Am I shopping today?

No. I don’t have any money lol. However if I did , I’d only shop at local businesses and pay with cash to avoid making them use their payment processing servers.

• How do I redirect my resources?

I start with one item at a time. So far I’ve switched out my paper products, detergent, soap, tea, and body butter with Black owned brands.

• How do make an effort to be a conscious consumer?

Before I head to a major outlet, I check in: can I buy this from a Black owned business? Is there a local business that carries it? Do I genuinely need it right now? And lawd yes, it takes effort and time but it’s worth it.

For the past two years I’ve curated Black Business Guides to make it easier for people to find Black owned brands and regularly shop with them. They need our consistent support - not just surge support during Black History month or Juneteenth.

In solidarity with the Economic Blackout today, I’m offering a “Swap It Like It’s Hot” Guide!

Send me 10 products you want to swap out (aka not buy on Amazon) and I’ll curate a 1 sheet with 50 Black owned alternatives.

Price: $100

In the spirit of full transparency, this is (low-key) a rent party.

This expensive Atlanta rent is due and in spite of the countless hours of work I’ve put in this month, it hasn’t been enough. It never is. In other words, I ain’t got it.

Please be clear, that’s not why I do this work. I’m serious about amplifying Black owned businesses AND sustaining my own life.

No, but for real - poverty is about to be a distant memory ‘cause this sucks.

I’m claiming it for 2025!

Lemme stay focused, back to the guides…

If you prefer a more in-depth resource, order a customized guide ($250) for your city and I’ll curate a 100 local Black owned businesses tailored to your specific interests.

If you want services, you can order:

• A health directory of local Black doctors, dentists and naturopaths

• A wedding guide with vendors, florists and bakeries

• A Black women wellness guide with yoga / pilates studios and reiki practitioners

Check out a preview here.

To order a “Swap It Like It’s Hot!” Guide:

1. send payment

2. Email your 10 products to: blackbusinessguides@gmail.com.

Venmo: @ divinerobin / CashApp: $divinerobin

PayPal: practicecommunitycare@gmail.com

To order a local custom guide, fill out this short Google form.

*spaces are limited*

You can also purchase my 2025 Black Business Guides with over 500+ Black woman owned and Home Essentials brands here.

As always, you can send a cuppa care via Buy Me A Coffee for the last day of Black History Month.

Let me put in the work for you to help you prioritize community over convenience.

Don’t only resist with your resources, redirect them!

#ShopBlackOwned