The Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) introduced members of its Spring 2023 cohort of entrepreneurs – marking the sixth cohort since its inception. Carrie Hadley was 1 of 15 selected.

Carrie Hadley, Perfumer and owner of INDIEHOUSE Fragrances, stopped by Fox5 Atlanta to give the television anchors and the viewers an inside look at what it takes to make personalized perfumes.

This was the scene of the official opening of INDIEHOUSE modern fragrances, a new boutique on Howell Mill road and 2nd location opening for Owner, Carrie Hadley, a world-renown perfumer. Her 1st store is located in Alpharetta, GA.

INDIEHOUSE modern fragrances is officially opening its 2ND location in Atlanta, GA. INDIEHOUSE is an “interactive” fragrance boutique with a custom mixing bar, DIY workshops, and Niche & Artist Fragrance Brands from around the world. Currently they have over 50 brands. They sell Niche Imported Perfumes and Cologne brands from around the world that all adhere to the EU/IFRA standard for clean ingredients.

Raquel Riley Thomas Beauty (RRTBeauty), a female, Veteran-owned makeup brand is launching a new bling makeup collection in November 2022. The company dropped a new video on social media earlier today!

Fashion Group International of Atlanta (FGIATL) announced that Raquel Riley Thomas has been named as Public Relations Chair. Mrs Thomas’ appointment to FGIATL Executive Board will commence in early October 2022.

The Emmys 2022 were a night of fabulous speeches and glamourous fashion. Raquel Riley Thomas, Beauty and Fashion Expert, recapped her favorite moments on the red carpet on Fox5 Good Day Atlanta.

Maria Raquel Thomas, a cosmetic brand owner and Junior at Walton High School, is the National Youth Ambassador for StandUp for Kids. StandUp for Kids is a non-profit that focuses on combatting youth homelessness. Recently, Maria, her friends and family came together to work on a project called “Birthday in a Bag.”

We are excited to share with you the cover of the July 2022 edition of La Dolce magazine. The International magazine headquartered in Spain, features army veteran Raquel Riley Thomas, founder of Raquel Riley Thomas Beauty and her 16-year-old daughter Maria Raquel Thomas, founder of Maria Raquel Thomas cosmetics. The duo recently collaborated on a new makeup collection r ^2. This is an historical cover. This is the first time the magazine has featured an African American mother and daughter on the cover simultaneously.

Raquel Riley Thomas, founder of Raquel Riley Thomas Beauty and her daughter, Maria Raquel Thomas, founder of Maria Raquel Thomas Cosmetics, have launched a new makeup collection together. The R² collection is a blend of retro-futuristic colors that represent the diversity in all of us.

Faith Porter was crowned Miss District of Columbia USA 2022, and Asia Hickman was crowned Miss District of Columbia Teen USA on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel. The pageant was produced by Brains and Beauties, LLC.

Miss District of Columbia USA and Teen USA under new leadership. 2022 Pageant to be held in June.

Raquel Riley Thomas Beauty has partnered with Miss DC USA as an official cosmetic brand sponsor. The cosmetic company will provide makeup products to the 2022 winner of Miss DC USA at the upcoming pageant being held June 3-4, 2022, in Washington, DC.

Raquel Riley Thomas, a former Army Officer turned Entrepreneur has been named as a 2022 Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) Visionary for 2022. Raquel, alongside 11 other executives, were selected for this year’s prestigious list.

15-Year-Old Founder of Cosmetic Brand Partners with Miss DC Teen USA.

An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC has been selected for the 2022 Best of Clinton Award in the Theatrical Production category by the Clinton Award Program.

An Officer and Gentlewoman LLC, a Veteran-owned media and entertainment company, is the new Chief Consulting Officer for Miss DC USA/Miss Teen DC USA, a franchise within the Miss USA pageant organization.

Emani Hill, a legal assistant in Atlanta Georgia has wed her high school sweetheart, Seattle Mariners outfielder, Taylor Trammell. The wedding was held on Saturday, Jan 8, 2022, at 6:00pm at the Biltmore Ballroom in Downtown, Atlanta. Celebrity Wedding, Planner Eliana Boucicault, oversaw the nuptials.

Sophia J. Thomas, a 12-year-old Tween chef has just made history. She is the first person of color to grace the cover of Teen HiLife magazine. Sophia is an Entrepreneur, Humanitarian and Philanthropist.