✨ OQC HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: 5 SMALL BUSINESSES WE LOVE (AND YOU WILL, TOO)
- Our Quarterly Community
- Dec 10, 2025
- 3 min read
’Tis the season to shop small, support women, and fill your holiday list with gifts that actually mean something.
We combed through past #TangibleTuesday features and community collaborations to curate five standout brands — each rooted in storytelling, resilience, and creativity. Consider this your inspiration board for thoughtful, intentional gifting.
1. Here For you Clothing
Cozy, meaningful apparel for every season of life
Our first-ever #TangibleTuesday spotlight returns for the holidays — and for good reason.
Founder Ellie Haney built Here For You Clothing during one of the darkest moments of her mental health journey. What started as a creative outlet in the middle of the pandemic became a brand grounded in optimism, purpose, and peer support.
The phrase “Here For You” was born from years of honest conversations between Ellie and Managing Partner Emma Kilbride — a friendship rooted in showing up for one another, no matter what. Their longtime friend and creative director Peter Stack designed the now-iconic logo that symbolizes solidarity in the mental health community.
Wearing their pieces — or spotting a stranger in one — sends a quiet reminder that none of us are alone.
Holiday Perk: Missed Cyber Monday? Get 10% off your first order using the website pop-up. Their 2025 winter collection is chef’s kiss cozy.
2. ENID&CO. Jewelry
Bold, handcrafted, Latina-owned statement pieces.
One of OQC’s earliest partners, ENID&CO. has remained a community favorite — even after our founding partner Amanda Davis moved on from OQC. That love isn’t going anywhere.
For our inaugural event, this mother–daughter duo created custom OQC earrings for every attendee. Their work is vibrant, full of personality, and handcrafted con mucho amor y sazón. Every piece reflects their mission: helping women of all backgrounds feel confident, colorful, and completely themselves.
ENID&CO. calls their jewelry an experience — and honestly, that’s accurate.
Holiday Perk: Use code ENID for free shipping on orders $75+. And yes, we’re still trying to figure out how they create such magical handmade pieces for just $10–35.
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3. PURE by Shasha
Black-owned, plant-powered skincare for the entire family
If you’ve never tried PURE by Shasha, prepare to meet your new skincare obsession.
The brand was born in Shasha’s kitchen when her son, Major — who has extremely sensitive skin — struggled with eczema and persistent reactions. Instead of turning to traditional topical solutions, she turned to the earth. Every formula is crafted from organic, cruelty-free ingredients designed to soothe and nourish skin gently.
PURE by Shasha is intentionally family-friendly. Baby-safe, fur-baby-safe, and loved by anyone who wants truly clean, natural moisture.
Holiday Perk: Join their mailing list for 10% off your second order!
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📸 Original Feature (Aug 22, 2023)
4. Made by T store
Therapist by day, creator by night — joy-filled goods for the soul.
A longtime OQC partner in every sense — goodie bags, modeling, weekly takeovers, campaign shoots — Trystan (aka T from Made By T Store) brings creativity and heart to everything she touches.
Her small business was born during the pandemic while she navigated her own mental health journey. What started as earrings grew into coloring books, greeting cards, prints, gifts, and thoughtful pieces meant to spark joy and promote self-care.
She calls it “creating through healing.” We call it talent with purpose.
5. Dr. Taylor Made
Handcrafted winter wear infused with mindfulness & artistry
We’re wrapping this list with a fan favorite: Dr. Taylor Made, founded by psychologist and artist Taylor. Crafting is her mindfulness practice — a way to ground, heal, and bring beauty into the world.
Her items take hours of skill and intention, but her Winter Hood is the star of the season. Our President already owns it in brown and is actively building a whole collection of neutrals (and maybe some colors… eventually).
If you love cozy accessories with soul behind them, this is your sign.
❤️ Written by:
Founder & President, Renny Hunter
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