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.
XtraOrdinary Entrepreneurs
Empower low income entrepreneurs!
Services
Shirley Carballo
Bright Bee School


About
What I Do
Products
Face-to-face communicative English classes for young people and children.

Kanys Henriquez
Agro Servicios Veterinaria


About
Kanys has been running her business for 16 years to support her family’s income by offering agricultural services and products for pets. She launched her business out of the need to create a self-sustaining business for herself and her family, and to meet the need for the service in her neighbourhood.
Products

Alegna Barrantes
Dulces Impresiones


About
What I Do
Products
Sublimation, promotional products and Graphic Design.

Aleyda Umaña
Clínica Natural Akira


About
What I Do
Products
Natural Medicine Center and Therapeutic Massages

Fisheries and Aquaculture
Lindabeti Rizo y Jessica Hernández
Solimar Cooperative


About
What I Do
Products
Capture and sale of fresh seafood

Jovina Cruz e Ivette Cobb
Sarteneja Homestay Group


About
What I Do
Products
Comfortable Eco-friendly Rooms.

Silvia de León
Marisquería Delicias del Mar


About
What I Do
Products
At Marisquería “Delicias de Mar” they offer fish, shrimp of all sizes, octopus, crabs and more.

Francisca Ajpacajá, Claudia Ajpacajá y Ana Sohom
Truchicultura Santa Catarina


About
What I Do
Products
Cultivation and sale of Rainbow Trout.

Ana Ortiz, Ana Oliva y Thelma Quevedo
Comercializadora Ana


About
What I Do
Products
Artisanal fishing of different fishery products such as: Shrimp, Lobster, Fish, Crabs and Shells.

Yecenia Tellechea
La Fe de Dios


About
What I Do
Products
All kinds of seafood: lobsters, octopus, fish, shells, crabs and more.

Celenia Zuniga
Golfo Azul


About
“It started with a group of 25 people with the need to generate income for their family, holding fortnightly meetings in different places because there was no place of their own for the group, it was even the support of an NGO that we were able to acquire land and build our first lagoon to grow saltwater tilapia, then we were able to expand the land and build another lagoon “
What I Do
Products

Glenda Peña
Ikigai Investments


About
What I Do
Products

Dilcia Amador
AquaSur


About
What I Do
Products

Jolie Pollard
IKOOMA


About
What I Do
Products

Lily, Delmi y Esperanza Canul
Sarteneja Beach Trap Pesca Tour Association


About
“The association was formed when the owners of the beach traps joined forces to create an alternative way of life, the idea is that we not only depend on commercial fishing but also we can give the tour service to tourists who want to experience the way like traditional fishermen take fish out of their traps every day ”says Lily Canul.
What I Do
Products
Due to the pandemic, they had to stop the tours, but they survive from the artisanal fishing and commercialization of different maritime species such as: chiwa, beaked, snapper, mojarra, crab, jurrel, snook, mullet, salted fish and shredded fish.

Karla Meza
Valle de Roca Cooperative


About
What I Do
Products
Capture and sale of Lunarejo Snapper

Ena Irias
Tilapia Fresca


About
What I Do
Products
Cultivation and sale of Red Tilapia

Soani Elvir
AquaFood


About
What I Do
Products
Cultivation, breeding and commercialization of Red Tilapia and cultivation of vegetables in an aquaponic system.

Julieth Vilchez
Luz del Mar Cooperative


About
What I Do
Products
Cultivation and rearing of Lunarejo Snapper in floating cages.

María Eugenia Ordoñez
Nueva Jerusalén Cooperative


About
What I Do
Products
Artisan Production and Sale of Shrimp.

Alba Cáceres
El Buen Camino Cooperative


About
What I Do
Products
Sale of fresh and frozen Lunarejo Snapper.

Arelys Flores
Abraham Moreno Cooperative


About
What I Do
Products
Capture and commercialization of red and lunarejo Snapper

Leyla Fierro
Sandino Casares Cooperative


About
What I Do
Products
Capture of Golden Snapper

Karla Gutiérrez
El Marinero Collection Center


About
What I Do
Products
Collection and commercialization of fresh and frozen seafood

María Obando
Mariscos Masachapa


About
What I Do
Products
Fresh seafood and maritime gastronomy

Eva Luz Silva
Marcelino Méndez Cooperative


About
What I Do
Products
Capture and commercialization of Red Snapper

Lidia Calderón
Triunfadores con Cristo Cooperative


About
What I Do
Products
Cultivation, breeding and capture of Lunarejo Snapper and Red Snapper.

Ana y Laura Requenez
"El Sueño del Archipiélago El Nancital" Cooperative


About
What I Do
Products
- Tilapia
- Mojarra
- Guapote
- Lagunero
- Sábalo.

Artisan crafts
Jennifer Rosales
Meztli Nic


About
What I Do
Products
Personalized natural stone bracelets.
Check out her facebook page to know more about her products.

Karen Granizo
Detallitos Nai Lu


About
What I Do
Products
Personalized “Kawaii” bracelets based on glass stones, with charms and accessories.
Check out her instagram page to know more about her products.

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.

Tania Cuthbert
Punto Creativo


About
What I Do
Products
Accessories, stationery, decoration and personalized gifts.
Check out her facebook pages to know more about her products.

Damaris López
Piñatas Estrada Ordoñez


About
Along side with her husband, who lost his job due to the pandemic, they are moving forward to support the economy of their home.
What I Do
Products
Piñatas for the occasion you need from baptisms, birthdays, baby showers and more.

Nancy Leiva
Piñatas Yoafra


About
Nancy makes personalised piñatas from start to finish, manually from her home. She also complements the creation of piñatas with the organisation and decoration of events such as birthdays, christenings and other events. She offers piñatas of different scales and designs using good quality materials.
Products

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

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

Luz Danelia Garcia
Taller de Luz


About
Luz offers handmade products on different scales in Nicaragua. Her passion and entrepreneurship were born out of the lack of job opportunities for her and her husband; the debts and low income at home. Luz found a place to create and make money to support her family.
Products
We make decorative items and utilitarian elements in wood.

Xochilt Mejía
Arte-Sanos Nicaragua


About
Xochilth makes handmade dolls, personalized for boys and girls.
Products
What I Do
SHOP HERE
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
Mariangeles Carballo
Rainbow Sweet


About
Mariangeles offers personalised products through sublimation or stationery in different presentations, sizes, techniques and prices. If you are looking for a professional and durable finish on mugs, boxes, clothing for your events or special gifts, her business will be waiting for your orders.
Productos
- Sublimation, stationery, packaging, fabric printing.

Myrna Cross
Chilimbé


About
Myrna set out in 2023, like all other women entrepreneurs, in search of a stable income for their families through creativity and the creation of designs with cold porcelain. Myrna decorates cups or decorations and elevates their look with cold porcelain, crafting custom, handmade designs from start to finish.
Products
Cold porcelain decoration for products

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

Diana Centarero
Espacio Esencial


About
Daniela sells natural oils, such as natural extracts from the seeds, stems, roots, flowers and other parts of plants known as DoTerra. As well as giving them their distinctive smells, they protect them from predators and diseases.
Products
We offer you 100% natural plant-based essential oils and dōTERRA diffusers.

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

Marjorie Acevedo
Mayito NailArt


About
Marjorie offers manicure and pedicure services with handmade designs or acrylic nails. She started her business after battling cancer, which she later healed, she decided to start her own business and offer her services from home—Marjorie dreams of having a better-conditioned space to operate and hire other women.
Service
Manicure & Pedicure

Aura Lila Aragon
Lila's Nails


About
Aura is a single mother of 1 child, who is all her motivation to keep her business going. She decided to use what she had at her disposal to serve clients in her neighbourhood by offering manicures and little by little she started to stock up on products and tools to offer a better service.
Service
Manicure & Pedicure

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
Emilse Zamora
Variedades Mark


About
Emilse finished high school and then had to become an entrepreneur due to a lack of education and income opportunities. Today, Emilse is now a mother and runs her own business offering women’s jewelry and accessories, generating online income for her family.
Products

Teresa Soto
Teyis Store


About
Teresa has been offering her woven products and handmade personalised jewellery for 5 years. In addition to products such as mugs and clothing for women and men in her online shop via Facebook. You will find a wide variety of products and accessories for you.
Productos
Costume jewellery, embroidery and more.

Lesbia Baltodano
Valentina’s


About
«The idea came from my friends telling me that they liked my accessories because they were very versatile, unique and beautiful. I saw that my accessories were accepted and that’s how little by little I grew up. My life has changed, since I have extra incomes thanks to my business and I can provide a better life for my daughter.»
Products
What I Do
SHOP HERE
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
Kilmer Magdiel Torrez
Enredarte


About
Kilmer decided to become an entrepreneur and combine it with her passion for embroidery. She started embroidering for her baby’s clothes, then with her family and friends, and finally opened her online business embroidering on textiles such as shirts, trousers, and even shoes. Kilmer dreams of having a physical space where she can offer her original embroidered garments.
Products
Personalised hand embroidery on textiles.

Claudia Díaz
CF Andaré Nic


About
“I had always wanted to own my own business, having a store has always been something I planned on, but so far MXO has encouraged me to pay more attention to my store and formalize the way I run my business.”
Products
What I Do
SHOP HERE
Alexa Torrez
Ale & Ale Boutique


About
This venture was born from the proposal of two sisters to obtain money during the COVID-19 pandemic when both were fired from their jobs and were the only ones to contribute to the sustenance of their homes. “I feel very proud to have something of my own and to be my boss”
Products
What I Do
SHOP HERE
Cindy Tapia
My Blessed Store


About
Cindy has always worked for other entrepreneurs and since then she had the desire to have something of her own so that she could have time to finish her studies and goals.
Products
What I Do
SHOP HERE
Joselynne Briones
MajoFusión


About
His business emerged in 2018 with the idea of generating his income with what he is most passionate about, fashion design. During different processes of preparation, learning, search and improvements, at the end of 2021 he worked on a new inventory of products intending to have a physical point of sale.
Products
What I Do
SHOP HERE
Nayelhi Benavidez
Destellos de Luz


About
«9 years ago my husband worked in a pharmacy 12 hours a day from Monday to Saturday with a salary that was not enough to provide financial and emotional stability to the family. And for me, it was stressful I had the greatest responsibility at home in all aspects. He resigned and with his severance pay, we made the decision to undertake and here we are persevering with the store.»
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

Arelly Molinares
Mashary Store


ABOUT
Arelly started the business because of the need to help out at home, because of the scarcity of work due to my age, to generate my own income, to help support my family. Today Mashary, her shop, offers a variety of products such as clothing, home accessories, decoration and more.
Products
Men’s and women’s clothing, home decor, accessories and more.

Marcella Sofia Rojas
Tienda M&G Outlet


About
Marcella sells particularly white, carefully selected second-hand clothing for men and women of the best quality and brands in her physical shop.
Products

Martha Lorena Blandon
Variedades Lorem


About
Martha offers different types of garments and clothing for women and men such as underwear, accessories and more. All the necessary and unique quality at affordable prices for its clientele. Martha offers them online and accepts orders for your purchases.
Products

Natalia Valle
Mil Estilos


About
Natalie has an online venture, whose clothes you can find online, from shops like Shein, new for women and men. You can find all sizes and fashionable designs with her.
Products

Nataly Melendez
Variedades Alexito


About
Nataly set out to diversify her income, and at the same time contribute to her community by offering good quality products at a good price. Today she mostly offers products directly from her supplier SHEIN, a world-renowned brand. She offers women’s and men’s clothing.
Productos
Men’s and women’s clothing and accessories.

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

Lizet Escobar
Zapatos Peque


About
Lizet was inspired by her children to start her own business. She lives in Masaya, Nicaragua and has two children. As inspiration and thanks to her skills and her husband’s, they started with “Little Shoes”. They handcrafted shoes for newborns and infants.
They make different designs with materials that are friendly to the baby’s condition. They have been making their products at home for more than 5 years.
Products
What I Do

Sweets
Laura Martínez
Heavenly Taste


About
This business started as a tribute to his grandmother, who from a very young age taught her how to bake and decorate cakes. “Sometimes you have to be your own cheerleader, sometimes doubt comes, but I have discovered that if you really have a dreams and goals, you can’t give up until you achieve it.”
Products
What I Do
BUY HERE
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
Andrea Veronica Neira
Pasteleria Tradicion


About
Andrea’s story as a pastry chef began in 2020 when an unexpected and critical diagnosis of cancer struck her family and breadwinner.
Andrea decided to quit her job as she was threatened by her employer due to her need to work from home and take care of her husband. That is when Andrea decided to unite the family tradition; a special legacy inherited from her grandmother; and the need to be able to generate income from home by creating and selling cakes.
Productos
Cakes, desserts and sweet table. And everything you can imagine.

Kenia Rodríguez
Almara’s Bakery


About
Kenia started this business in 2018, after she was fired from her job due to the socio-economic situation in the country. «At first I took it as a therapeutic way to distract my mind because I was going through the loss of my daughter in January of that same year.»
Products
What I Do
BUY HERE
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

Xochitl Guevara
Pipocas


About
Xochilt started her business to dedicate more time to raising her daughter and to generate additional income for the stability of her household. Xochilt and her husband sell popcorn and candy at events, as well as face painting for birthday parties.
Products

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

Jessling Rodriguez
Batidos Disfrútalo


About
Jessling started her business in order not to depend on anyone financially and to generate income for her family. She has managed to create different micro-enterprises of which selling smoothies is one of them.
Productos
- Sweet Milkshakes
- Fruit Milkshakes
- Fast food

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
Yaima Remedios
Casa Linda


ABOUT
Yaima has a variety of flats ready to rent. She started more than 10 years ago to be together with her two children and at the same time guarantee the education of her children as a single mother. Today she has different lots and spaces for different budgets in Managua, Nicaragua.
Products
Real estate flats for rent

Francis Flores
Casa Linda


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