ROW DTLA: Fempowered

At ROW DTLA, “there is a culture of listening, creating, experimenting, daring and collaboration that is, historically and socially, inherently a woman’s way of tackling the world. We [women] do this in partnership with some of our best feminist allies—men—and the results make for an inspiring and beautiful place to make life and business happen.” — Rose Apodaca, A+R.

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. So in honor of International Women’s Day, here are eight women changing the game and empowering the Collective every day at ROW DTLA.

Drew Ginsburg | Dylan Lex

Dylan Lex owner and designer Drew Ginsburg is an innovator in the arena of jewelry design. Using Instagram to share her intricate designs with the world, Drew’s work has become a fan fav of celebs like Beyonce, Rihanna, and Kendall Jenner. Each piece is designed thoughtfully to be timeless yet edgy, with the goal of helping women to feel empowered and confident.

Sarah Martz | Coreology

After giving birth to her daughter, professional dancer Sarah Martz quickly recognized the need for an effective workout in a supportive environment with compassionate instructors. Sarah and her husband developed the XFormer—a hybrid Pilates reformer designed for studios offering high intensity group workouts—and have since opened three additional studios.

Angie Myung | Poketo

Graphic designer Angie Myung and husband/business partner Ted Vadakan started Poketo 15 years ago with a private art show party for close friends, showcasing handmade wallets, t-shirts, housewares, and stationary. In 2012, they opened their first brick-and-mortar shop in LA’s Arts District—creating a cult-following for their brightly colored, minimalist designs reflecting the brand’s core philosophy, “Art for Your Everyday.”

Kristen Cleary | COAST by COAST

Entrepreneur Kristen Cleary launched Coast by Coast in 2015, after spending 10 years as a buyer and merchant in the swim and activewear industries. Kristen traveled the country in a VW bus building her coastal lifestyle brand, which is inspired by the nomadic nature of travel, and curated through a swim and outdoor lens.

Hope Ewing | Rappahannock Oyster Bar

Formally a writer, server, bartender, and bar manager, Hope Ewing spent her formative years in New York, before becoming the general manager and beverage director at Rappahannock Oyster Bar in DTLA. Her book, Movers and Shakers: Women Making Waves in Spirits, Beer, and Wine, is dedicated to anyone interested in entrepreneurship, feminism, and cocktails.

Pamela Hunter (Sheltered Co.) | FLOCK

Sheltered Co. is the innovation of Pamela Hunter, a mother of 3 and born altruist. A veteran of fashion and design, Pamela knew that Flock blankets couldn’t just be therapeutic; they had to be beautiful too. Her daughter’s Sensory Processing Disorder diagnosis inspired Pamela to find a mechanism to promote sleep and calm while supporting body regulation—the Flock weighted blanket was the ideal solution.

Ceren Alkac-Lee (Oddbird Co.) | FLOCK

Ceren Alkac-Lee is a mother of 4 and owner of Oddbird Co.— founded in 2015 from her desire to showcase the traditional handcrafted textiles of her homeland, Turkey, while creating sustainable alternatives to the most used items for home and body. Ceren is incredibly proud of her ethically-made brand—generating products sold at a fair price that are designed to last.

Brandy Lewis |  Makers Mess

Makers Mess—an LA-based creative art studio—was born from founder Brandy Lewis’ vision of generating experiences for people to practice their creativity and connect with others doing the same. Makers Mess offers art and design classes for kids and adults—cultivating opportunities for artists to share knowledge through workshops, parties, and camps.

Want more of the Girl Gang? CLICK HERE to read about all the women of ROW DTLA.

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