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Oct 2020
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Ep. 263 Awesome Haul: Black-owned busine...

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About this episode

Here at Sorta Awesome, we are so excited to introduce a brand new series: AWESOME HAUL! We believe that our shopping dollars can be a force for good in the world, and we are on a mission to introduce you to some incredible finds that are sure to bring some good stuff to your life! To kick off the series, Meg, Rebekah, and Kelly take you on a shopping trip discovering businesses owned by Black women. From cosmetics to home goods to books and more, they've got something for everyone in this episode! Plus a triple play of great stuff in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: Girls’ Night In

Kelly’s AotW: SweeTango apples (Bonus: Chestnut Crabapples - perfect for kids' lunches)

Rebekah’s AotW: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Instagram

Rebekah’s Haul:

Isha Plants (Purchased: Raphidophora Tetrasperma)

Revive and Bloom

Brain Lair Books (Purchased: One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London, Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory, and Beach Read by Emily Henry)

Virginia Rose Design Co (Purchased: Floral Dog Sticker)

Kelly’s Haul:

Nicole Marie Paperie (Purchased: A mixed box set of cards, available on Etsy)

Aquarian Thoughts (Purchased: Hammered Hoop Earrings in Silver Rose Gold, available on Etsy)

Love Notes Fragrances (Purchased: Love Note No. 8 Two Wick Large Tin Candle)

Meg’s Haul:

The Lip Bar (shades Cocoa Cooler and Cosmo)

Bailee's Nailbox

Whiskey Sweet Candle

Plant Mat

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Find Kelly on her Twitter and Instagram!

Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

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