Maker Spotlight - Spring 2026 Archive

Maker Spotlight

Spring 2026 Maker Spotlight

Meet the makers bringing bold flavors, creativity, and community to Brooklyn Made.

Shreen Elkanani from Sandwich Girl portrait

Maker Spotlight

Shreen Elkanani

Sandwich Girl

Meet Shreen, founder of Sandwich Girl, a Brooklyn-based café and hot sauce brand known for its bold, flavor-forward sandwiches and signature sauces like Guava Lava and Mango Momma. What began as a superhero-themed food truck has evolved into a neighborhood café in Park Slope, where Elkanani continues to build a playful, community-driven food experience rooted in creativity and craveable comfort food.

Meet Shreen at Brooklyn Made Industry City:

Sat, Apr 25 | 2–4 PM

Sandwich Girl Hot Sauce Tasting & FREEQNC Radio ✨

Erickson Zamora, DJ FREEQNC portrait

guest Spotlight

Erickson Zamora

FREEQNC Radio

Erickson Zamora is a New York-based DJ and creative entrepreneur, born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Brooklyn. With a background in classical composition from City College and early roots in theater and community work, he blends music, culture, and storytelling into every experience. As the founder of FREEQNC Radio, he continues to build a platform centered on authenticity, connection, and the belief that Quality Never Compromises!

Catch Erickson at Brooklyn Made Industry City:

Sat, Apr 25 | 2–4 PM

Sandwich Girl Hot Sauce Tasting & FREEQNC Radio ✨

Grace Baley portrait

Maker Spotlight

Grace Baley

Glass Mosaic Artist

Meet Grace, a NYC-based glass mosaic artist with over two decades of experience creating highly detailed and realistic pieces. Inspired by subway station mosaics, Grace has evolved into a remarkable representational artist known for her profound passion for color and harmonious compositions. Her work has been featured in solo shows at prestigious NYC venues and collected worldwide, while she also teaches mosaic workshops and works as a special education art teacher in Brooklyn.

Meet Grace at Brooklyn Made Industry City:

Thurs, May 7 | 6–8 PM

Mosaic Workshop with Artist Grace Baley ✨ — Create your own custom mosaic coaster with bottomless self-serve wine.

Khia from K Bloody Mary Mix portrait

Maker Spotlight

Khia Nelson

K Bloody Mary Mix

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

Meet Khia at Brooklyn Made Industry City:

Fri, May 8 | 5–6:30 PM

K Bloody Mary Mix x Spread-MMMs Tasting ✨ — Enjoy samples of K Bloody Mary Mix alongside delicious tapenade from Spread-MMMs, and take home a curated gift bag!

Rebecca Montero from Spread-MMMs portrait

Maker Spotlight

Rebecca Montero

Spread-MMMs

Meet Rebecca, founder of Spread-MMMs. It began with a request for tapenade at a gathering of friends — so she searched through her best taste memories and created her very own recipe, combining favorite aspects from both sides of the Mediterranean. That tapenade was a huge hit, and over time, with the help of many friends, it grew into a full family of Sassy Savory Spreads. Food born from friendship, continuing to bring people together.

Meet Rebecca at Brooklyn Made Industry City:

Fri, May 8 | 5–6:30 PM

K Bloody Mary Mix x Spread-MMMs Tasting ✨ — Enjoy samples of K Bloody Mary Mix alongside delicious tapenade from Spread-MMMs, and take home a curated gift bag!

Lou Probes, AKC Canine Ambassador

Guest Spotlight

Lou Probes

AKC Canine Ambassador

Lou Probes is an American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Ambassador and a member of the Border Terrier Club of America. She has served as an exhibitor at AKC Meet the Breeds and is an administrator for the New York City Border Terrier Owners Group. Lou also volunteers with the AKC Public Education PupPals program, providing heartfelt messages from canine friends to individuals who are struggling with illness, loss, deployment, or other difficult situations. Founded in 1884, the not-for-profit AKC is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health and training information for all dogs. AKC actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is dedicated to advancing dog sports.

Join Lou at Brooklyn Made Industry City:

Sat, May 9 | 2–4 PM

“Fur Mom” Edition: Responsible Dog Ownership & Safety with AKC Ambassador Lou Probes ✨ — A live talk on dog care, safety, and responsible ownership, plus kid-friendly activities and certificates for participants.

Geneva Marie from Sweet Streets of Brooklyn portrait

Maker Spotlight

Geneva Marie

Sweet Streets of Brooklyn

Meet Geneva, founder of Sweet Streets of Brooklyn, a boutique bakeshop specializing in gourmet cookies, custom cupcakes, and handcrafted treats. She elevates the classics with premium ingredients and bold flavors, blending nostalgic favorites with a modern twist. What began as Desserts & Decor in 2022 — beautifully styled event tables filled with thoughtfully made sweets — evolved into a mission to share her love of food with everyone, no matter the occasion. Everything is baked fresh in her licensed home kitchen, crafted with intention, and finished with personal touches that make each order feel truly unique.

Meet Geneva at Brooklyn Made City Point:

Sat, May 9 | 11AM–12:30 PM

Mother’s Day @ City Point with Sweet Streets of Brooklyn ✨ — Cookie tasting plus a free flower bar, Brooklyn Museum on Wheels, bead bar, African drumming & more!

Annette Davis from Pudding Pan Desserts portrait

Maker Spotlight

Annette Davis

Pudding Pan Desserts

Meet Annette, founder of Pudding Pan Desserts, launched in Brooklyn in 2016. Her passion for baking started as a teenager and grew through years of baking for family and friends. Born from family loss, loss of employment, and a family history of female entrepreneurship, Pudding Pan is rooted in quality ingredients and the personal care that goes into every handcrafted baked good.

Meet Annette at Brooklyn Made City Point:

Sat, May 9 | 12:30–2 PM

Mother’s Day @ City Point with Pudding Pan Desserts ✨ — Black Rum Cake tasting plus a free flower bar, Brooklyn Museum on Wheels, bead bar, African drumming & more!


Past Maker Spotlights

Explore previous maker spotlight events and celebrations.