From outdoor adventure to the arts and unique boutiques, women entrepreneurs are sharing their talents and skills all across our city, helping to make Scottsdale the special place we all know and love. Celebrate women-owned businesses by visiting one or more of these seven enterprises!
SHANTI SOUND
Cary Ballou
After a life-changing, transformative sound healing session in 2017, Cary Ballou set out on a mission to bring the ancient healing powers of sound therapy to the public. Shanti Sound offers group and individual sessions along with collaborative events designed to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and accelerate the body’s healing mechanisms.
ONE HANDSOME BASTARD DISTILLERY
Trish Ritchie
In honor of her late husband, Trish Ritchie and her family started One Handsome Bastard Distillery in 2023. With a dedication to producing exceptional, award-winning barrel-aged gin and vodka, every bottle is distilled and manufacture on-site. Stop by the Old Town location to enjoy expertly crafted cocktails, a delectable menu and weekly events.
TRULY BLESSED JEWELS
Lisa Valenzuela
As a self-taught Jewelry Designer, Lisa Valenzuela has spent 20 years cultivating her signature California girl meets desert goddess designs. Truly Blessed Jewels in Old Town Scottsdale is guaranteed to make you sparkle with stunning jewelry of all kinds, along with permanent jewelry, engraving and piercing services.
KARYN ELISE WELLNESS
Karyn Hendricksen, MS
Since 2007, Karyn Hendricksen has been providing clients with a holistic and comprehensive approach to wellness through educational workshops on various topics, including clearing emotional blockages, setting healthy boundaries, pain-free exercise, stress reduction through breathwork, and aromatherapy. Interactive workshops are available for groups and individuals.
FIT CITY ADVENTURES
Angela Minardi
While living in San Diego, Angela Minardi combined her love for travel, health and wellness to form Fit City Adventures, a premier corporate wellness & lifestyle concierge service. Now available in 20 U.S. cities, Fit City Adventures keeps teams connected and healthy by providing "team building with a twist” through 100+ wellness, fitness and active team building events.
THE HOUSEWARMING PROJECT
Julie Cegelski
Julie Cegelski created The Housewarming Project in 2021 to make corporate gifting simple. From event gifting for conferences, retreats and weddings to keepsakes for new hires, clients or employees, The Housewarming Project ensures you give the perfect gift every time. Shop by category, including glassware, candles, apparel and more, or visit the Old Town Scottsdale shop to create your own gift box.
FLOWER BAR
Megan Carollo
Everyone loves to receive flowers, but there’s something to be said about a beautiful, custom-designed bouquet that fits the occasion rather than a generic bunch of flowers from the nearest supermarket. Owner and lead designer Megan Carollo loves to “create inspiring floral designs for the inspiring people in your life,” which is apparent in her stunning work. Head to the Flower Bar in Old Town Scottsdale the next time you’d like to gift a bouquet to a special someone!
HOT AIR EXPEDITIONS
Amanda and Stephanie Long
Hot Air Expeditions has a long and proud history as a female-owned business. The company was founded in 1991 by Margie Long, who was so inspired by her first hot air balloon flight that she decided to start her own operation in Arizona – a perfect choice thanks to its mild climate and abundance of “flyable” days. When Margie passed away, her daughters Amanda and Stephanie continued the family legacy and have taken Hot Air Expeditions to new heights, making it one of the largest-capacity hot air balloon operators in the country. Enjoy a flight in one of their brightly colored balloons for breathtaking views of the Sonoran Desert!
AMERY BOHLING FINE ART
Amery Bohling
Not to be biased, but we think the West’s landscapes are among the most beautiful to feast your eyes upon. With spectacles as expansive as the Grand Canyon, it’s hard to fathom how an artist could capture such grandeur on a single canvas – but that’s exactly what Amery Bohling does. Known for her contemporary approach to traditional Western landscapes, Bohling often immerses herself in the natural settings she paints while she works her artistic magic to preserve their beauty for all to see. Be sure to check out her Old Town studio for some inspiring work.
VINTAGE BY MISTY
Misty Guerriero
Originally an interior designer by trade, Misty Guerriero discovered her passion for finding unique, vintage pieces while shopping around Paris. Spurred on by inquiries from friends about where to seek one-of-a-kind fashion finds, Guerriero founded one of the most sought-after boutiques for vintage pieces from today’s – and yesterday’s – top celebrity designers. Vintage by Misty specializes in prints, textures and rare designer pieces, so be sure to score your latest and greatest find on 5th Avenue in Old Town Scottsdale.
SCOTTSDALE PRIVATE EVENT VENUES
Karen May
Having a longtime passion for events, and having grown bored with typical ballroom settings, Karen May found endless possibilities for creating epic soirees in a most unexpected place – airplane hangars! May saw these empty hangars as blank canvases that could be magically transformed into spectacular, large-scale events for her clients, with extravagant elements like collector automobiles, giant disco balls and aerial circus acrobats suspended from the ceiling. So, the next time you’re looking to create an unforgettable event, keep Scottsdale Private Event Venues top of mind!
WE DO MEN – A MALE CONCEPT SPA
Stacey Grondahl
We love a woman who is unapologetically herself and carries that personality through her work. Stacey Grondahl of We Do Men is no exception! Called “Boss Lady Stace” by her loyal clients, Grondahl wanted to take the fluff out of the typical spa experience and create a male-only concept that focused on serious skincare in a man-friendly setting – think Frank Sinatra and Johnny Cash tunes, occasional booze samplings and treatments with cheeky names like What a Prick and Instant Gratification. So, men – next time your skin’s in need of some “manhandling,” check out We Do Men!
