Feb 2026 Archive

Maker Spotlight

Black History Month Spotlight

This Black History Month, we're spotlighting Brooklyn Made's Black makers and Black-owned businesses in-store and online.

Aaliyah Duah portrait

Maker Spotlight

Aaliyah Duah

Financial Revolutionn

Meet Aaliyah, founder of Financial Revolutionn, a Brooklyn-based organization empowering youth through financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Aaliyah is a published author, investor, and HBCU graduate who partners with NYC public schools to inspire future leaders and close socioeconomic gaps.

Meet Aaliyah at Brooklyn Made:

Sat, Feb 7 | 2–3:30 PM | IC

Money Conversations Hour with Aaliyah Duah of Financial Revolutionn

Khia from K Bloody Mix portrait

Maker Spotlight

Khia Nelson

K Bloody Mix

Meet Khia, founder of K Bloody Mix, a Brooklyn-based brand crafting spicy, savory, and stimulating vegan and organic Bloody Mary mixes. Using all-natural, locally-sourced ingredients, K Bloody Mix delivers an explosion of diverse flavors that surprise and delight the palate.

Meet Khia at Brooklyn Made Industry City:

Fri, Feb 13 | 5–6 PM 

K Bloody Mix Deep Heat Tasting 🔥 - Launching Deep Heat for Valentine's Weekend

Malcolm Anthony Dill portrait

Maker Spotlight

Malcolm Anthony Dill

Author & Educator

Malcolm Anthony Dill is a Brooklyn-based educator, musician, and children's book author passionate about helping kids navigate life's "firsts" with joy and confidence. He is the creator of the Marvin's First Day series, which inspires children ages 5–10 to embrace new experiences with courage.

Meet Malcolm at Brooklyn Made Industry City:

Sun, Feb 22 | 2–4 PM

Marvin's First Day x Brooklyn Book Bodega 📚 - Children's literacy event with interactive activities and book drive. Donate children's books (ages 0–18) to support 100+ book homes for NYC children.


Maker Spotlight

Lunar New Year Spotlight

This Lunar New Year, we're celebrating the vibrant traditions and incredible makers from Asian and Asian American communities who enrich Brooklyn Made with their artistry and innovation.

Wendy from Quietude Studio portrait

Maker Spotlight

Wendy Fung

Quietude Studio

Meet Wendy, founder of Quietude Studio, a creative space dedicated to fostering curiosity, simplicity, and mindfulness. Drawing on her background in calligraphy, lettering, and graphic design, Wendy designs greeting cards, stickers, and tea towels—every item crafted to help people appreciate and enjoy the present moment.

Meet Wendy at Brooklyn Made Industry City :

Thurs, Feb 19 | 12:30–3 PM

Lunar New Year Tasting & Crafts with Madame Susan Sauces and Quietude Studio 🧧🐎 - Celebrate with a tasting and cooking demonstration plus Lunar New Year–themed arts and crafts activities.

Rui Susan Chen portrait

Maker Spotlight

Rui Susan Chen

Madame Susan Sauces

Meet Rui Susan Chen, the chef behind Madame Susan Sauces. A Dartmouth MBA graduate, Brooklynite, and world traveler, Rui started Madame Susan to bring people together over food. The idea sparked while she led a multicultural kitchen at Burning Man and saw how one versatile sauce could instantly elevate a meal. Inspired by her Chinese-Canadian heritage, global travels, and a little Julia Child–style French flair, Rui's sauces bring bold, artful flavor to everyday cooking.

Meet Rui Susan at Brooklyn Made Industry City:

Thurs, Feb 19 | 12:30–3 PM

Lunar New Year Tasting & Crafts with Madame Susan Sauces and Quietude Studio 🧧🐎 - Celebrate with a tasting and cooking demonstration plus Lunar New Year–themed arts and crafts activities

Mama O's Kimchi

Maker Spotlight

Kheedim Oh

Mama O's Kimchi

Meet Kheedim, founder of Mama O's Premium Kimchi. What started as a quest for quality kimchi—taking the Chinatown bus to DC to learn from his mom and rolling batches home on his skateboard—became a thriving Brooklyn business. Mama O's is dedicated to traditional hand-crafted kimchi made with care, now available throughout the United States and internationally.

Meet Mama O's at Brooklyn Made City Point:

Sat, Feb 21 | 1–3 PM

Lunar New Year at City Point feat. Mama O's Kimchi! 🧧🐎 - Celebrate the Year of the Horse with lion dances, kimchi tastings, DIY kimchi station, and family activities at City Point BKLYN.