Women's History Month Archive

Maker Spotlight

Women's History Month Spotlight

This Women's History Month, we celebrated the incredible women makers who bring creativity, innovation, and artistry to Brooklyn Made.

Kay from Teazert Tea portrait

Maker Spotlight

Kay Georges

Teazert Tea

Meet Kay, founder of Teazert Tea, a Brooklyn-based specialty tea company bringing an innovative twist to the tea industry by blending premium teas that taste like dessert—without the calories of course. Founded in 2022 by Kay, a Haitian immigrant and Brooklyn-raised mom, Teazert Tea was born from her desire to satisfy a serious sweet tooth without the extra calories. Inspired by culture, family, and flavor, every blend is crafted with intention and love.

Meet Kay at Brooklyn Made Industry City:

Thurs, Mar 19 | 5–6 PM

Women's History Month Mocktail Tasting with Teazert Tea ✨

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:

Sat, Mar 21 | 2–4 PM

K Bloody Mary Mix Tasting 🔥

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, Mar 26 | 6–8 PM

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

Marissa from Flambeau Kitchen portrait

Maker Spotlight

Dr. Marissa Toussaint

Flambeau Kitchen

Meet Dr. Marissa Toussaint, founder of Flambeau Kitchen, a Brooklyn-based culinary brand bridging the gap between cultural foods and health. Marissa believes you shouldn't have to choose between the meals that remind you of home and caring for your well-being. Through Flambeau Kitchen, she teaches how to enjoy Caribbean foods while building a health legacy, focusing on relationships with food, history, and self rather than restriction. Her artisanal treats like pineapple chow and dark chocolate bark with citrus celebrate vibrant Caribbean flavors with intention and care.

Meet Marissa at Brooklyn Made Industry City:

Sat, Mar 28 | 2–4 PM

Sample Tasting with Marissa from Flambeau Kitchen ✨