Shayla, Local New Yorker, in Brooklyn

Valerie Smith
Oct 20, 2020
4 min read

Updated: Oct 28, 2020

Locals World decided we needed to launch Locals World, in our own, and what better place than New York to begin our platforms journey. We were told recently, a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, but what if you're facing the wrong direction?

So, we looked once more at our inner compass and landed on NYC.

One of the "hardest hit" locations in the world, at least that's what the news tells us..., but on many different levels New York was hit hard this year. What can we do you wonder?

We're taking the power back into our own hands, starting with Locals World.

Asking Locals what does their world look like? What is their story? Where are they at currently? What Local Businesses are their favorite #localspots that we can highlight, feature and then ask, "how we can be of service to them?" How can we not only, support local businesses in New York to survive, but thrive in 2020 and as we journey into 2021.

We're #startingsomewhere and we believe you're here to #dreamwithus

Meet our Locals of New York. A group that embodies Local New Yorkers, not only authentic, but hard-working individuals, but the modern millennials that can guide the New Paradigm, and our future generations, as leaders, (not so much influencers and followers).

We asked Shayla to be our first ever, featured Local on Locals World

Shayla embodies the Local New Yorker & is a part of a beautiful women-owned business

Shayla was actually the first Local New Yorker we supported this summer, when we took the drive into NYC to support @whiterosecollective, taking them up on their offer of sliding-scale "Unemployment Haircuts," which is the perfect bitter sweet offer to take a walk down memory lane of the streets of Manhattan, forever known as the Concrete Jungle.

LOCAL SHAYLA

@shaylaprettyplease

Bushwick, Brooklyn

Locals Passions: Candle making, meditating, baking, and getting outside!

Locals go-to F&B: Eating my way through Bushwick is one of my favorite pass times. An ideal night would start with cocktails at The Narrows and progress to dinner at Bunna Cafe. The Narrows has the cutest outdoor patio, and Bunna has THE most delicious vegan Ethiopian food I’ve ever had in my life.

Notes: These are right across the street from each other! Try the vegan White Russian cocktail from Bunna. All the yum, sans dairy!

Locals go-to Hidden Gem: Circo’s pastry shop. A Bushwick staple that has been open since 1945 that seems to not have been touched by time. I ALWAYS have a sweet tooth, and this is my go-to for a fix.

Notes: Bring a blanket, get your treats to go, and snack at Maria Hernandez park (right across the street!)

Locals Style (L TRAIN VINTAGE): I live down the street from the BEST L train vintage (biased, but people agree!). I see kids riding the train to my stop and you just know they are going for a thrift hunt. Another favorite is Friends. This is my spot when I need to get a gift for friends (and myself!)

Notes: As with any thrift adventure, the earlier you go, the better. Gotta get first dibs on the pieces!

Locals go-to for supporting local business:

Wild Oleander is a beautiful Black female owned nail studio, they give the BEST gel manicure. #localssupportinglocals

Book an "on trend/ on season" spooky political appt. with Wild Oleander BK

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE

Pro-tip (literally): Bio notes @wild_oleadner uses @kokoistusa
"Semi-hard, soak-off nail gel from Tokyo, fast becoming one of the favorite gels for nail techs in Japan and worldwide."
Images captured from @wild_oleander IG feed.

I still stop into my old hood for my old favorites from time to time, Drip Coffee for a morning treat and Cafe Erzulie for a night time treat. #treatyourself

Notes: Cafe Erzulie has a beautiful patio, and they do jazz night every Thursday!

Support Local: Bushwick, Brooklyn

Wild Oleander - @wild_orleander

222 Varet Street Brooklyn, NY 11206

phone: (347) 689-4891

e-mail: info@wildoleander.com

Business Hours and Payment Info

The Narrows - @thenarrows

A Cocktail Bar in Bushwick

1037 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn

7 Days: 5pm - 1am

narrowsbar@gmail.com

Bunna Cafe. - @bunnacafe 1084 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn. Plant-Based Ethiopian. Open Wednesday to Monday 12pm to 9pm. Brunch Sat/Sun 12 to 5. Closed Tuesday.

347-295-2227

Circo's Pastry Shop - @circospastryshop 312 Knickerbocker Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11237

Email: info@circospastryshop.com

718-381-2292

LTV Dekalb Ave - @ltrainvintage

& other NYC locations

This two story store is located in bushwick meaning two times the chances of finding dope things. Anything from t shirts to fur coats, kicks, and handbags. Plenty to sort through for a great thrift day. All locations have fitting rooms to try everything on. We are open every day except Sunday from 12-7:45pm

Drip Coffee Makers - @dripcoffeenyc

12 Belvidere Street, Main Suite Brooklyn, New York 11206, US +1 917-704-6742 nigel@dripcoffeenyc.com

Cafe Erzulie

Enter Through The Flower Shop

☕️ CAFE 🥐 BAR 🍹 FLOWERS 💐 cafeerzulie.com

For bookings please email cafe.erzulie@gmail.com

Week long themed nights; linktr.ee/cafe.erzulie

Time for our Q&A

Q) What's next?

A) You have options, plenty of them, including doing absolutely nothing, so go draw the bath you've been wanting to dive in while we wait.

OPTIONS:

Visit these #localsworld businesses, ask how you can be of service to them, and help them not only survive, but thrive to end 2020 and re-emerge in 2021.
Visiting the area of Bushwick, Brooklyn? Give these #localbusinesses your business, VOTE WITH YOUR DOLLAR, Vote 2020, Vote in general, VOTE VOTE VOTE.
Submit us a request to be featured in #localsworld, or send us a list of local businesses you'd like us to feature on our blog and social. We'll personally reach out to them and ask, how we can be of service to them, and feature their story on our pages.
Follow/ share/ believe in these #localbusinesses, #localsworld, Shayla & don't forget to follow your own passions, and support your own local businesses.
Know some kick a$$ Local New Yorkers/ Modern Millennials/ Female hard-workers? Share with us who they are to be featured, contact info, and we'll take care of the rest.
Not in New York, but love Locals World? Beautiful. Let us know where you're located, and we'll launch in your city next. Our goal is to make this an international platform.