cityinspiredMay 1, 20204 minPromoting a healthy lifestyle - Q&A with TANAKA SoapsWe're delighted to have TANAKA Soaps as a featured vendor in our spring box! Meet founder Leonara Manyangadze, who creates handmade soaps...
cityinspiredApr 24, 20203 minThe Creative Process for Spring Vendor KúnmiPart two of our interview with Kúnmi is all about the creative process - from different mediums to spaces for Black creatives in London....
cityinspiredApr 17, 20206 minDrawing inspiration from the world: Q&A with Kúnmi Kúnmi creates intricate designs and patters all with pen and paper! Check out part one of our interview with one of our spring vendors....
cityinspiredApr 10, 20202 minThe Business of Shea Butter - Q&A with Amari SheaRead part two of our interview with Amari Shea about the business of shea butter in the East African region. What is the difference...
cityinspiredApr 3, 20206 minEast African Shea Butter - Q&A with Amari SheaAmari Shea is a London based business that uses East African shea butter to create soaps, beard balms and more. Sales from Amari Shea are...
cityinspiredMar 27, 20202 minCinnamon & Brown - Arts, Culture and LifestyleMeet Cinnamon & Brown, a vendor in our Spring Box. Learn more about all things Cinnamon & Brown and subscribe for the latest box to...
cityinspiredMar 20, 20203 minHandmade: Mental Wellness and Art from afton \ by palmMeet afton \ by palm, a vendor for the Spring Box! We chatted with founder Bonnisa about afton \ by palm, her handmade clay products and...
cityinspiredMar 13, 20205 minThe Natural Hair movement: 4CurlyHairThe first blog in the #Ourownstories blog series is from 4CurlyHair, a natural hair subscription box and store focused on selling the...
cityinspiredMar 6, 20206 minPartners in Business: 4CurlyHair The first blog in the #Ourownstories blog series is from 4CurlyHair, a natural hair subscription box and store focused on selling the...
cityinspiredFeb 28, 20202 minAfropop PeckhamLast weekend I had the opportunity to go to Afropop Peckham located right on Peckham Rye Lane. The concept is brilliant, it's a space for...
cityinspiredFeb 21, 20201 minWe're looking for new vendors!And we need your help. Can you believe it?! The days are getting longer, the weather is ever so slightly warmer. Spring is just a few...
cityinspiredFeb 14, 20202 minSpend money to make money?I've found that one of the biggest things stopping people from starting a business is funding. Learn more about how to start a business...
cityinspiredFeb 7, 20203 minMarketing 101Social media and marketing are a huge part of growing your own business. This blog shares some tips to make the most out of your...
cityinspiredJan 31, 20202 min#Ourownstories We're launching a new blog series - #Ourownstories focused on the voices and experiences of Black creatives in London. Here's what you...
cityinspiredJan 24, 20202 min#BuyBlack Understanding the importance of supporting Black owned businesses Buying Black or spending money at Black owned businesses is the idea of...
cityinspiredJan 17, 20202 minBlack Owned UK Subscription Boxes to watch in 2020 We're not the only subscription box serving our community. Check out these boxes and support them in 2020! TreasureTress TreasureTress is...
cityinspiredJan 10, 20203 minTales of a Black Creative Entrepreneur - Tips for making it throughI really thought I had it all figured out. When I started City Inspired, I had created a marketing plan and a business proposal,...
cityinspiredJan 3, 20203 minFive Things for City Inspired in 2020Happy 2020! It's a new year and we're excited to grow even more this year. What can you expect in from us? We listed our 2020 resolutions...
cityinspiredDec 27, 20192 minBehind the Scenes: City Inspired FounderYou've met the vendors, seen the products and have subscribed to receive the Winter Box (there's still time!). But who's the driving...
cityinspiredDec 20, 20192 minWhat is City Inspired?The subscription box industry in the UK is estimated to grow to £1 billion by 2022. Much of this industry is dominated by larger,...