6 Black-Owned Businesses That Will Help Get You Through Finals

eHub uOttawa
3 min readApr 14, 2021

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We know exam season can be tough — luckily, we also know awesome local entrepreneurs that can undoubtedly make your exam day, week or month SO much better!

Namaste The Stress Away

Photo credit: Wild Roga Facebook Page.

Whether you’re looking to unwind before or after an exam, join Ro from Wild Roga during LIVE Flow sessions. Browse the upcoming lineup!

Quench Your Thirst (and Worries)

Photo credit: Jogo Juice Facebook Page.

Staying hydrated is key to make it through exams! Made from the nectar of hibiscus flowers and other natural ingredients, Jogo Juice by Faye Beverage is full of antioxidants and other nutrients to help boost your immune system. Grab a bottle (or six) from a store near you!

Selfcare Starts With Your Skin

Photo credit: Twenty20 Skincare Facebook Page.

Twenty20 Skincare products are handmade with fair trade Shea Butter from Northern Ghana. If you’re in need of a boost, look no further than their Eucalyptus Mint Shea Butter.

Food to Fuel Your Soul

Photo credit: Baccanalle Facebook Page.

Brought to you by award-winning Chef and Food Artisan, Resa Solomon-St. Lewis, Baccanalle offers ready-to-eat and stock-the-freezer individual meals. Post-exam celebrations call for jerk chicken, right?

Squash Your Worries With Inspiration

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Learn from inspirational people during some well-deserved down-time and listen to Power of Why Podcast with host Naomi Haile. Her most recent episode features one of our good friends, Vanessa Griffiths, Co-Founder of GiftBetter Co.

Refuel With a Hot Cup of Coffee

Photo credit: Eight50 Coffee Facebook Page.

Coffee-lovers, this is for you! Need to recharge your batteries to extend your study session? Eight 50 Coffee offers fresh coffee beans delivered right to your door, so you can whip up a pot from the comfort of your home. Order a batch of beans and get brewing!

Do you know any other local Black-owned business gems we need to know about? Send us an email (ehub@uOttawa.ca) or a DM on socials our team would love to hear about them!

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eHub uOttawa
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