Pop-up Stalls and Magazine 3.0 Launch Party: A Celebration of Women Entrepreneurs
Shopping, cake, a twinning contest for kids and a new magazine edition: on 17 December 2022, Busiqueens filled YourSpace with women-led stalls and celebration.
The Super Womanpreneurs (now Busiqueens) Pop-up Stalls and Magazine 3.0 Launch Party was held on 17 December 2022 at YourSpace, Circus Avenue, Kolkata. It combined a market of women-led stalls with the launch of the third edition of the community magazine.
Special guests Daraksha Imtiaz, Aaliya Khan and Shagufta Adnan joined members and their families for the day.
The pop-up stalls
Members set up stalls with a wide mix of products and services:
- Zayaan's World (Nabila Sarfaraz Ali)
- Mahira's: Indian, Pakistani and Banarasi suits and kurtis (Shaquiba Siddiqui)
- Matbakh: chaat, kebabs, haleem, momos and more (Shama Faizan)
- Al-Ahad: Hajj and Umrah travel services (Zeba Gufran)
- Quality Opticians, also the gifts partner (Zainab Zaki)
- Zafna Nisar: hijabs for daily and party wear (Zahida Khatoon)
Magazine 3.0 launch
The third edition of the magazine was unveiled on the day, with stories of women entrepreneurs from the community.
Fun for families
A Twinning Competition for kids and their families, sponsored by Clothing Clone, filled the room with matching outfits. Free cakes came from Tasty Treats and Mountain Bakers, Z3 Cakes sponsored a dessert table, and Ismat Rafi joined as the cake partner. Shoppers who spent over Rs 5,000 received gifts and discount vouchers.
A themed makeup look
Makeup artist Zeenat Rahman created a look inspired by the logo and colours of the community, one of the most photographed moments of the day.
Sponsors and partners
Kairoz Interiors, The Kolkata News, Daily Icons, Nagma Mehndi Art, Quality Opticians, Yummy Feed, Z3 Cakes, Thread Palette and Bageera Sangra supported the event.
See every Busiqueens sponsor since 2021 on our partners and sponsors page
Watch the launch party
What pop-up stalls do for home businesses
For a home business, a pop-up stall is a low-cost way to meet customers face to face and test new products. Read our guide to business ideas for women at home, or list your business on Busiqueens.
Photo gallery
20 photos from the launch party. Tap any photo to see it full size.
Sources
- Pop-up Stalls and Magazine 3.0 Launch Party post-event report, busiqueens.com (Dec 2022)
Frequently asked questions
When was the Magazine 3.0 launch party?
On 17 December 2022 at YourSpace, Circus Avenue, Kolkata.
What happened at the event?
Pop-up stalls by women entrepreneurs, the launch of Magazine 3.0, a twinning competition for kids and families, and a dessert table.
Which stalls took part?
Stalls included Zayaan's World, Mahira's, Matbakh, Al-Ahad, Quality Opticians and Zafna Nisar.
