Support Native Women Entrepreneurs of Arizona
Native Women Entrepreneurs of Arizona is a supportive social network for native women business owners. NWEAZ Indigenous women business owners acknowledge their accomplishments and with their collective voices bring to attention the concerns of their business communities. LFA is proud to be a sponsor of this new organization and work together to serve our diverse business community. Every day is a great day to learn about and celebrate Native American and Indigenous heritage! There are 22 sovereign Native nations that call Arizona home, and NWEAZ is a great resource to discover native business owners across the state and learn more about their heritage. Check out their social channels below.
Valaura Imus-Nahsonhoya of Honwungsi Consulting Services LLC
Honwungsi Consulting Services, LLC, works to “Bring Our Relatives Home.” They provide training and technical assistance to Tribal, State, Federal, non-profit, and for-profit agencies on addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and Missing & Murdered Indigenous People.
Valaura Imus-Nahsonhoya, Executive Director and Founder, says, “My experiences and mentors have strengthened my ability to develop and implement a consulting firm that will assist survivors and families. The gratitude and love survivors and families share motivate us to continue to improve our services to assist in their immediate needs.” Valaura Imus-Nahsonhoya is a Hopi Tribal Member.
Honwungsi Consulting Services, LLC founded a Missing Persons & Trafficking Recovering Team which helps families search for loved ones and recover survivors from human trafficking. They also provide direct services to victims of crime in collaboration with survivors and victim service agencies.
Contact Valaura Imus-Nahsonhoya and Honwungsi Consulting Services, LLC by email at honwungsics@gmail.com. Follow their work on Facebook.
Kelsey Lee of Happy Accidents! Media Production LLC
Kelsey Lee is a Chief Executive Member of Happy Accidents! Media Production LLC. She says, “I love making media that the client has been dreaming about and seeing the excitement in their face as our company brings that vision into the world.”
This multimedia production company serves the Northern Arizona, Navajo Nation area. They create videos, promotions, record music and audio, and do commissions for digital artwork.
Support Happy Accidents! Media Production LLC on Instagram, Facebook, and online.
Adrian Lerma of Yahuaca Knowledge Distribution LLC
Yahuaca Knowledge Distribution LLC is the brainchild of Adrian & Michael Lerma who are based out of Tsaile, Arizona. Team YKD are educators, activists, and writers with big dreams to change the economic and political landscape of the Navajo Nation. Their work incorporates their passion for knowledge dissemination, on-the-ground activism, indigenous empowerment and solar technology!
Adrian Lerma, Executive Director, of Yahuaca Knowledge Distribution LLC, says, “One aspect I love about Yahuaca Knowledge Distribution is that we provide a range of services – from Goal Zero solar technology to information services, such as research, copy editing, marketing & branding, and website management.”
Reach out to learn about small-scale, "rez tested, grandma approved" solar products for Diné (Navajo) and Kisaani (Hopi) families who live off-grid and are looking for affordable solar solutions.
Teresa Ami of MudHead Soap & Skin Care Co
Teresa Ami, Founder, of MudHead Soap & SkinCare Co. says, “I love creating, artisan handcrafted skincare products. Using the best, natural ingredients with you in mind.”
MudHead sells artisan, handcrafted goat milk soap that is created with a purpose. The MudHead skincare line is good for your skin, supports native women and is respectful of our Mother Earth. A selection of their signature ingredients are harvested on the Hopi reservation in northeastern Arizona.
Teresa Ami, is Hopi herself and comes from the village of Old Oraibi. Her clan is Tobacco & Rabbit. Teresa created MudHead Soap & SkinCare Co. to address her own skin issues after developing an allergy to latex. Her company is named after MudHead, known in Hopi as Koyemsi; a jovial, whimsical spirit and medicinal healer.
Support MudHead Soap & SkinCare Co. on Instagram, Facebook, and online.
Stephanie Allison of Dreamcatcher Financial Strategies LLC
Dreamcatcher Financial Strategies LLC was created by Stephanie & Jason Allison. Their organization focuses on providing financial literacy and the spirit of money to Indigenous communities by serving individuals, tribal businesses, and governments. They are proud to provide their services at little to no cost. Dreamcatcher Financial Strategies LLC also offers career opportunities to Indigenous tribal members throughout Indian Country.
Stephanie Allison says, “I love helping our Native American communities grasp financial concepts. The most rewarding feeling is when a client personally thanks our team for helping them take the steps to become financially free while building generational wealth.”
Reach out to Dreamcatcher Financial Strategies LLC to build a firm foundation for financial stability. Find them online at www.dreamcatcherfinancialstrategies.com, email info@dreamcatcherfinancialstrategies.com or by phone (480) 415-5764.
Jordanna Saunders of Trauma Recovery Services of Arizona, PLLC
Jordanna Saunders, Owner and Psychotherapist, of Trauma Recovery Services of Arizona, PLLC says, “I love it when people come to me with a problem/hurt and find resolution and healing.”
Jordanna Saunders, MC, LPC, NCC, is an EMDR Certified Professional Counselor in Arizona. Jordanna helps individuals learn to cope with past trauma and treats PTSD, depression, anxiety and helps individuals navigate general life concerns. Jordanna also provides education and training on trauma treatment, behavioral health leadership, and working with American Indians.
Book a telehealth appointment with Jordanna of Trauma Recovery Services of Arizona, PLLC by phone (602) 661-0200 or online.
Candice Mendez of Salt.V.Mo
Salt.V.Mo Events specializes in event management from concept to creation. Incorporated on the Navajo Nation they serve Indian Country.
Candice Mendez, Owner, of Salt.V.Mo Events says, “I love seeing all the months of hard work come together on the opening day of an event - faces, the reactions, the relief!”
Salt.V.Mo Events services are focused around major event logistics with the goal of organizing, performing and managing tasks necessary to support their clients, their staff or executive planning committees. Salt.V.Mo Events help create memorable conference experiences.
Contact Candice Mendez and Salt.V.Mo Events online at www.saltvmo.com.