Supporting Brown Girl Businesses
We empower small brown girl businesses by providing them with a unique opportunity to showcase and sell their goods. Whether it's paintings, sculptures, or other creations, this platform allows small business owners to reach a wider audience and generate income. By participating in our program, small business owners avoid the additional hassles that come with markets, such as securing tents, parking, equipment, commuting, and labor time and fees.
*Currently not taking applications*
Past Participants
Past Participants
Priyanka Arora
One of our incredible artists is Priyanka Arora. She is a second-generation South Asian with a passion for multiple creative hobbies, including painting, drawing, crochet, and embroidery. By buying Priyanka's crocheted scrunchies and jellyfish plushies, you not only support SAY's mission but also contribute to funding her dream of attending law school. Priyanka's artistic endeavors demonstrate that there are no boundaries to one's passions, and her inspiring journey reminds us that art and ambition can beautifully intertwine.
Mahira Khan
Our creative director, Mahira Khan, is a remarkable talent with a diverse range of skills. Alongside her executive leadership role at SAY, she is a talented tufter, and her earrings are nothing short of artistry. Creating various kinds of earrings, including polymer clay and charm designs, Mahira has truly found her passion. Check out her business on Instagram!
Vithiya Visva
Vithiya Visva, the face behind Vee’s Calligraphy and Co, is a 22-year old first generation Eelam Canadian who blends her passion for art with her cultural roots, along with giving back to the community. Since 2018, she has been creating custom cards, prints and a variety of decorative supplies, such as cake toppers and welcome signs that reflect her visions of creating a modern twist on traditions. Everything is locally produced in Scarborough, and through the intricate designs and the production process, she ensures that each piece is a little glimpse into a creation of new core memories that is shared with herself and the community.
Theeba Chuciyanthan
Theeba is a daughter of refugees who fled a war torn country known as Sri- Lanka. She had been brought up in Germany, UK and left home to move to Canada at the age of 19. Her writing is her lived experience of healing her inner child and hoping readers can join the journey and feel loved along the way. Her goal is to be that parental voice, many of us never had and still long for. Check out her Poetry Book!
