Meet the graduates from our Bootcamp in Nicaragua. Our talent platform, provides the opportunity for our entrepreneurs to expand their client base connecting them with new local markets. If you are based locally you can purchase their products by pressing the ‘shop here’ button that will connect you with their sales channel via Facebook or WhatsApp.
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Artisan crafts
Martha Fonseca
Creaciones
Graceling


About
What I Do
Products
- Keychains
- Home decorations
- Clothing made from a tree bark called ‘tuno’:
- Handbags
- Vests
- Hats
- All designs can be customized to your liking.

Guisell Obando
Mujer Creativa


Guisell creates event decorations. Her specialties are candy table arrangements, piñatas, decorative arch installations.
About
“I could not go to university due to financial problems. So I decided to study skills with which I could start my own business. I took courses in sewing, arts & crafts and baking. My products are unique, they can be personalized and will add that special detail to your event.”
Products
- Candy tables
- Party decorations
- Piñatas

Meyling Guido
Creaciones Meydeling


About
Meyling creates decorations and souvenirs for special occasions. Handmade, using foammy, ribbons, fabrics and felt, all designs can be customized.
Products
Flower arrangements, centerpieces gifts, hair accessories, bouquets for ‘quinceañera’ and weddings decorations for school items like notebooks and pencils.

Amanda Cano
Acandú Ideas Creativas


What I Do
About
Amanda sells school supplies and creates decorations for children’s parties.
Products
- Decorations for children’s parties
- Selfie frames centerpieces
- Balloon decorations
- Candy bags
- Cards for all occasions
- Flower arrangements

Xochilt Mejía
Arte-Sanos Nicaragua


About
Xochilth makes handmade dolls, personalized for boys and girls.
Products
What I Do
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Ivonne Toruño
Creaciones Ivonne


About
Ivonne makes handbags and mini backpacks with recycled fabric scraps
Products
What I Do
SHOP HERE
Adela Reyes
Recicla Happy Glass


About
Adela started Recicla Happy Glass to find a solution to the trash in her neighborhood, and to create a unique product with the aim of reaching a new type of clientele.
Adela melts and molds every bottle by hand; she does the entire recycling and production process herself in her home.
Products
What I Do
SHOP HERE
Nelly Marenco
Súper Tierno


About
Nelly learnt the art of “amigurumi” on the internet; the Japanese art of knitting or knitting little creatures out of stuffed yarn.
“I am fascinated by all the creations that can arise from thread and needle. I started selling in 2018 to support my family. As a full time mom I have to work from home to be able to look after my children too.”
Products
What I Do
SHOP HERE
Claudia Pavón
Manitos creativas


About
Claudia offers unique decorations and crafts for events. Claudia designs stunning table centerpieces, with the option of adding sweets too. Her handmade gifts for events are a lovley souvenier for your guests.
Products
- Party decoration
What I Do
+505 7761 8112
Beauty and self-care
Olga Cruz
Uñas Olmary


About
Olga offers manicure and pedicure services with hand-painted designs or acrylic nails.
“Our salon is family run. We offer a personalized, comfortable service. We are on a mission to make you feel as unique and beautiful as you are.”
Products

Cristina Domínguez
D'Cristy Aceites Esenciales


What I Do
About
“We focus on promoting your physical and emotional well-being, synonymous with attracting purity, potency and effectiveness to your life.” Contact Cristina for 100% natural plant-based essential oils and dōTERRA diffusers. Accompanied by personalized and technical advice, to fit your needs.
Products

Jessica Sánchez
Mayayá


What I Do
About
I started my perfume business so I could send my daughter to school. I also sell school supplements from my home but that income is not sufficient. Selling perfumes is how I support my household. I want to be known for offering the best products in my community.
Products

Juana Pichardo
Uñas Jennifer


About
What I Do
Products
Pedicure and Manicure

Vida Jiménez
Salón de Belleza Vida


What I Do
About
Salon style hair care, in your home. “I want to make my clients feel special and beautiful. I style hair with love”
Products

Clothing and accessories
Marcela Cueto
Maya's Baúl


About
Maya’s Baul, means ‘Maya’s treasure’ and a true trove it is. You can visit her store in her home or hop over to Maya’s Baul on social media where you will be able to see her latest finds for sale. Remember there is only one of everything so if you love it, buy it now!
Products
What I Do
SHOP HERE
Esmeralda García
Arte y Crochet Esmeralda


About
Esmeralda has a small stand in the Oriental Market and will also make personalised products.
The bootcamp helped Esmeralda to increase her sales by 20% and her business is breaking even for the first time in 5 years!
Products
What I Do

Aida Luz
Variedades Aida Luz


About
Aida Luz started a small grocery store in 2012 to be able to send her daughter to school. Her business grew little by little, but she was losing money due to a bad cost structure and needed to make it sustainable. Her business is now growing and she is providing employment for her nephew.
Products
What I Do

Elieth Ruíz
ROZA Boutique


About
“I realized that many women wanted to put on makeup but had no economic product to do it. So I decided to find a way to meet this need in my community.” Products that fit the budget so you can look good at no great expense!
Products
What I Do
- Beauty products and image consulting for women.
- Makeup
- Women’s clothes accessories
- Image consulting

Sweets
Martha Duarte
Trocantes Crocantes


About
Marta’s trocantes are really delicious! She makes this traditional sweet based on a family recipe.
Marta started selling her candy on buses. She would get up at 3am evey day to catch the morning rush hour, hopping on and off buses with her wares. On our Bootcamp we help her establish her online sales and create packages for cafes and individual customers.
Products
What I Do
+505 8178 5630
Food
Carol Lucas
Paco Mermás


About
Carol has a small coffee shop in Bello Horizonte, offering typical breakfast.
When Carol enrolled in our Bootcamp her menu prices were set based on what she thought they should be, so she was losing money. We help ed her get her finances in order and restructure her prices. That done, Carol can now focus on her sales plan.
Products
What I Do

Valeria Fonseca
Pollo Rico


About
Valeria lost her job due to the economic crisis of 2018. Pollo Rico was born out of necessity to generate her own income as the job market was severely affected due to the socio political crisis.
Together with her husband, Valeria identified a need in her community: access to good quality sausage, meat and chicken products that did not involve travelling the great distance to the market. Valeria now has 2 stores.
Products
What I Do

Kelia Icabalceta
Repostería Icabalceta


About
Products
Icabalceta Pastry offers cakes made with family recipes that have the taste of home. She also create traditional nicaraguan baked snacks. The cakes are made to order, Kelia offers a a variety of flavors and custom designs.
What I Do

Juana Mayorga
El mercadito de Juanita


About
Juanita wis bringing fresh fruit and vegetables to her community in a pop-up van. Her community, Xiloá, is 3 hours away from the nearest market, traveling by foot and by bus.
“My community has no electricity and we only get water 3 times a week. We are isolated. I want to change this and build a better future for my family and help my neighbours get good, healthy food. Otherwise, nothing will get better,”
Products
What I Do
- Vegetables
- Fruits

Home
Francis Flores
Casa Linda


About
What I Do
Products
- Custom made curtains Bedding (new and second hand)
- Textiles for the home
