Just in time for Mom’s special day, five Toronto-based mother-daughter businesses to support

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Toronto is a city filled with vibrant businesses — stylish shops, cool concept stores, unique food delivery services and so much more. But it’s also worth noting that more than a few of the city’s most innovative companies are headed by mothers and daughters. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what better time to highlight some of the best local businesses run by mother-daughter teams and the many advantages that come from working as a family.

Self-love and empowerment

Girl Gang Strong is a subscription box created by Toronto-based event planner Kennishia Duffus and her tween daughter, Kyree. Each box contains five to eight specially curated products to help young girls love themselves, empower each other and embrace their differences.

For Kyree, working with her mom has not only been fun, but also inspiring.

“When I see my mom working hard, it makes me feel like she loves what we’re doing and it makes me want to do more.”

Despite the stress of starting a business during a pandemic, the pair is committed to their cause.

“Sometimes I feel like giving up, but then I remember how the work we do puts smiles on so many girls’ faces,” says Kyree.

It was also important for Kennishia to show her daughter that she believes in Kyree’s dreams, supports her goals and that despite any challenges that arise they can still push through.

“We overcame by believing in ourselves, having faith and knowing that we are Girl Gang Strong,” says Kennishia.

Working together has also shown her just how creative and hard-working Kyree is.

“We laugh together, celebrate together, pack boxes together and cry together. It’s an amazing experience that we will always cherish,” says Kennishia.