Meet our alumni

250 graduates and counting

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Our alumni frequently describe their experience as “life-changing,” and many have launched lines in Macy’s stores and on macys.com with continued coaching and collaboration from our team after participation in The Workshop at Macy’s. Watch the videos below to hear what they have to say.

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Carlton Jones

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TwelveNYC

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Urban Hydration

Past participants

Maria Bailey Benson

Nyla Simone Home

Lake Kelley Ochshorn

The Mariah Company

Dinna Soliman

Donuts by Dinna

Celeste Johnny

Johnny Vincent

Christina Gorra

Le Jaunty

Binh Nguyen

Questkids LLC

Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy

Tea and Honey Blends, LLC

Sandra Stoller

Igloo Island

Crystal Frazier

Qristyl Frazier Designs, Inc.

Uyookebie-Eichelberger

You Ventures

Roberto Torres

Black & Denim Apparel Company

Kara Janx

Kara Janx, inc.

Gayle Cruise

Your Slip is Showing

Lorena Gaxiola

Kuatro, LLC

Matthew Bowman

Duggie Fresco

Nike Oyelami

EKINEYO LLC

Melinda Huff

Mirame

Erin Carpenter

Nude Barre

Amisha Patel

Ode Kids

Lameka Weeks

Skeew Apparel

Seema Malik

Tastement LLC

J Lynn Hausmann

JHaus

Jonathan Torrey

Umano Corp

Kelly Burton

Beyond Global dba Bodyology

Lindsey Lambillotte

LJ Lambillotte LLC

Raj Sardesh

Origany

Kim Williams

Shuga Bebe Couture

Francesca Skwark

FBF by Checka

    Videos

    Get a behind-the-scenes look at The Workshop at Macy’s, including insights from Macy’s top leadership. See for yourself how the energy and passion of our presenters and attendees result in an unforgettable week of learning and growth.

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    2024 Workshop at Macy's Program Impact
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    2024 Workshop at Macy's Pitch Competition Overview
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    2024 Workshop at Macy's Program Highlights
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    2023 Workshop at Macy’s Recap
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    2023 Workshop at Macy’s Keynote Speaker – Lisa Price
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    2023 Workshop at Macy’s Vendor Pitch Competition
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    2022 Workshop at Macy’s Recap
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    2022 Workshop at Macy’s Keynote Speaker
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    2022 Workshop at Macy’s Vendor Pitch Competition

    Photo gallery

    See Workshop participants taking part in hands-on working sessions, networking, and meeting top Macy’s executives as they experience this 4-week program - one many participants call “life-changing.”

    Highlights from 2024's The Workshop at Macy’s – see photos of participants in action with our Workshop team as they experience the Workshop.

    A woman with a microphone speaks the workshop attendees from podium A room full of Workshop attendees Workshop attendee presents to a panel Workshop attendee shows bag to panel
    Workshop attendee talks clothing with panel Workshop attendee talks about Naked Rebellion with panel Two people in discussion A group of attendees talking with each other
    A group of three woman posing for a photo Two women presenting SWAIR products to workshop A woman addresses presenter workshop A woman listening to what is being discussed
    A woman addresses presenter workshop A man addresses presenter workshop A woman addresses presenter workshop A woman smiling
    Bright Girl representatives presenting to workshop A woman in front of a "celebrate" neon sign and behind a podium addressing attendees Group of panelists standing in front of "celebrate" neon sign Group of attendees and panelists
    A man and a woman smiling for a photo A man and a woman smiling for a photo Three people smiling for a photo Four women smiling for a photo
    Two SWAIR representatives with a panelist Two Bright Girl representatives with a panelist A workshop attendee with a microphone speaks during the workshop A workshop attendee with a microphone speaks during the workshop
    A workshop attendee with a microphone speaks during the workshop A workshop attendee with a microphone speaks during the workshop A workshop attendee with a microphone speaks during the workshop A workshop attendee with a microphone speaks during the workshop
    A workshop attendee with a microphone speaks during the workshop A workshop attendee with a microphone speaks during the workshop A workshop attendee with a microphone speaks during the workshop A workshop attendee with a microphone speaks during the workshop
    A woman presenting an attendee with a Bright Girl Certificate of Completion A woman presenting another woman with a Certificate of Completion A woman presenting another woman with a Brown Toy Box Certificate of Completion A woman presenting another woman with a Coradorables Certificate of Completion
    A woman presenting another woman with a Flora and Noor Certificate of Completion A woman presenting another woman with a Certificate of Completion A woman presenting a man with a Jacob and John Certificate of Completion A woman presenting another woman with a Jazmine Kionna Certificate of Completion
    A woman presenting another woman with a Lux and Nyx Certificate of Completion A woman presenting a man with a Manhattan Grey Certificate of Completion A woman presenting another woman with a Max-Min Certificate of Completion A woman presenting another woman with a Mightyly Certificate of Completion
    A woman presenting another woman with a Misayo House Certificate of Completion A woman presenting two people with a Naked Rebellion Certificate of Completion A woman presenting two people with a Certificate of Completion A woman presenting another woman with a Panty Buddy Certificate of Completion
    A woman presenting another woman with a Poplinen Certificate of Completion A woman presenting a man with a Public Art Certificate of Completion A woman presenting another woman with a Roam Load Certificate of Completion A woman presenting a man with a Rockbridge Certificate of Completion
    A woman presenting another woman with a Sawa Sawa Certificate of Completion A woman presenting another woman with a School Scents Candles Certificate of Completion A woman presenting another woman with a Sparkies Certificate of Completion A woman presenting two people with a SWAIR Certificate of Completion
    A woman presenting two people with an Uber Appliance Certificate of Completion A woman presenting another woman with a Vaila Shoes Certificate of Completion The Workshop at Macy's group The Workshop at Macy's group celebrating

    Highlights from 2023's The Workshop at Macy’s – see photos of participants in action with our Workshop team as they experience the Workshop.

    Aya and Pete children's books and other products on a table A table of travel bag and container products A woman presenting to a workshop panel A woman presenting to a workshop panel
    3 people sitting at at able Two women posing by a clothing rack A woman showing off a bag and other products A woman standing in front of a table with brightly colored fabric products
    A woman looking at her Cardon products A woman handing out her product to workshop panel A group of 8 people stand in front of The Workshop at Macy's banner Woman playing a saxophone
    A group of 3 attendees talking with each other A group of 3 mannequins with Tony and Toni with Mother, Daughter and Father tshirts A shelf with Bea's Bayou and Maple Organics products A woman in front of a "celebrate" neon sign and behind a podium addressing attendees
    A group of workshop attendees celebrating A group of 3 women pictured in front of a "celebrate" neon sign A group of 8 posing in front of a "celebrate" neon sign A group of 3 women pictured in front of a "celebrate" neon sign
    A shelf with Wax Buffalo, Toa Waters and Ivyees products Bea's Bayou Skincare Products sign with benefits and products including toning mist, face solution and glow mist Close up of Cardon skin care products including shampoo, conditioner and shaving cream A woman with a microphone addresses the workshop attendees from podium
    A woman smells a product A woman with a microphone addresses the workshop attendees from behind a podium A man with a microphone speaks to workshop attendees A man presenting a woman with an Aya and Pete Certificate of Completion
    A man presenting two people with a Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Bea's Bayou Skincare Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Besida Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Cardon Certificate of Completion
    A man presenting a man with a Carlton Jones Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a DefineMe Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a DomoInk Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Goddess Rising Intimates Certificate of Completion
    A man presenting a woman with a Kahindo Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with an Ivyees Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Maple Organics Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Monzlapur Certificate of Completion
    A man presenting a woman with a Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Ms. Jetsetter Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Nola Tawk Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with an Observame Certificate of Completion
    A man presenting a woman with a Po Campo Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Rochelle Porter Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Surprise Powerz Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a The Standard Shoes Certificate of Completion
    A man presenting a man with a Toa Waters Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Tony by Toni Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Twelve AM Certificate of Completion A man presenting two women with a Wax Buffalo Certificate of Completion
    Workshop attendees group photo A workshop attendee addresses other attendees A woman listening to what is being discussed A woman with a microphone addresses the workshop attendees

    Highlights from 2022's The Workshop at Macy’s – see photos of participants in action with our Workshop team as they experience the Workshop.

    The Workshop at Macy's sign on an easel Workshop attendee addressing other attendees Conference attendees sitting around a table Carolina York Luxury Scented Candles
    Moringa Face Mask Skincare Man looking at a catalog of holiday/seasonal items Woman sitting at a table with a pen in hand Man sitting at a table with pen in hand
    Reggie Kelly Man presenting to individuals sitting around a table Man sitting at a table, applying a skincare product to his face Absolute Joi skincare products
    Curl Daddy haircare products Curl Daddy haircare products Two women presenting Uwila Warrior underwear brand Two women presenting Uwila Warrior underwear brand
    Uwila Warrior underwear Woman presenting the Uwila Warrior underwear brand Two women presenting Play Out Apparel Abby Sugar presenting Play Out Apparel
    Woman sitting at a table taking notes Woman presenting her clothing brand Woman presenting Forgotten Skincare "The original" underarm brightening deodorant cream by Forgotten Skincare
    Elf doll from Black Paper Party Various pieces of golden/sparkly jewelry Headshot of woman with Macy's logo in the background Group photo of workshop attendees
    Woman speaking into a microphone Workshop attendees engaged in conversation Workshop attendees engaged in conversation Man and woman presenting to workshop attendees
    Workshop attendees engaged in conversation True Moringa product closeup Absolute Joi speaking to workshop Two women representing Black Paper Party speak to workshop attendees
    Christmas paper products Black Paper Party attendees with their Christmas products True Moringa attendees behind product table Attendee standing next to Absolute Joi product table
    Workshop attendees standing behind a table with products and Christmas decorations Workshop attendees talking with each other Kyvan products Mannequin wearing matching tie-dye short and crop jacket with yellow tshirt
    Mannequin with a printed low v-neck long-sleeved dress Shelf of products from workshop attendees Shelf of products from workshop attendees Man speaking at podium in front of celebrate neon sign
    Woman speaking at podium in front of celebrate neon sign Group of 5 people standing in front of a celebrate neon sign Group of 5 people standing in front of a celebrate neon sign Group of 9 people standing in front of a celebrate neon sign
    Group of 8 people standing in front of a celebrate sign Two women talking by a shelf with products Mannequin with green long sleeved dress and dai moda sign beside it Lux Pillows Plus display table with variety of pillow products
    Mannequin with denim-like long jacket and shorts, black boots and graphic t-shirt Two women talking by a shelf with products A printed bag with a sign above that says Maika Workshop attendees talking with each other
    Workshop attendees talking with each other Workshop attendees talking with each other Introduction of video speaker Workshop room with a video presenter on 3 screens
    A woman with a microphone Attendees seated a table talking with each other A panel is being introduced by a moderator A seated panel of three presents to workshop attendees
    A seated panel of three presents to workshop attendees A seated panel of three presents to workshop attendees A seated panel of three addresses attendee's question A woman listening to what is being discussed
    A woman presents to workshop attendees A man presents to workshop attendees A man presents to workshop attendees A man presents to workshop attendees
    A female attendee with a microphone addresses the other workshop attendees A female attendee with a microphone addresses the other workshop attendees A woman with a microphone addresses the workshop attendees A woman with a microphone addresses the workshop attendees
    A female attendee with a microphone addresses the other workshop attendees Man with a microphone addresses workshop attendees A man presenting a woman with a Ben Oni Certificate of Completion A man presenting two women with a Black Paper Party Certificate of Completion
    A man presenting two women with a Carolina York Certificate of Completion A man presenting a man with a Curl Daddy Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Dai Moda Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with an Emilia George Certificate of Completion
    A man presenting a woman with a Forgotten Skincare Certificate of Completion A man presenting a man with a Kyvan Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Lux Pillow Plus Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Maika Certificate of Completion
    A man presenting a woman with a My Mommy Wisdom Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Play Out Apparel Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Sabila Skincare Certificate of Completion
    A man presenting two people with a Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Swanky Designs Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with a Certificate of Completion A man presenting two people with a True Moringa Certificate of Completion
    A man presenting a woman with a Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with an Uwila Warrior Certificate of Completion A man presenting a woman with an Abingdon Co Certificate of Completion Group photo of workshop attendees

    Highlights from 2019's The Workshop at Macy’s – see photos of participants in action with our Workshop team as they experience the Workshop.

    Woman talking to conference attendees Woman talking to conference attendees Three women presenting information on an easel pad to conference attendees Woman talking to conference attendees
    Group photo of conference attendees Man presenting to conference attendees Conference attendees watching a woman speak to them through a television screen Conference attendee on a laptop
    Man and woman presenting in a room of conference attendees Three people presenting to conference attendees, with a woman writing on a paper easel Woman talking to conference attendees Woman talking to conference attendees
    Four men in suits presenting in a room of conference attendees Four men in suits presenting in a room of conference attendees Two women in front of a "Workshop at Macy's" backdrop Conference attendees speaking to each other while sitting around a long table
    Two women speaking to each other Conference attendees speaking to each other while sitting around a long table Conference attendees speaking to each other while sitting around a long table Two women sitting at a table
    Three women engaged in conversation around a table Conference attendees talking around a table Woman presenting to conference attendees sitting around a long table Woman presenting to conference attendees sitting around a long table
    Woman presenting to conference attendees sitting around a long table Three conference attendees in front of a "The Workshop at Macy's" backdrop Conference attendees engaged in conversation around a table Conference attendees talking around a table
    Conference attendees talking around a table Conference attendees hugging & showing expressions of joy Conference attendees in front of a "The Workshop at Macy's" backdrop Conference attendees in front of a "The Workshop at Macy's" backdrop
    Conference attendees in front of a "The Workshop at Macy's" backdrop Solo Noir with a Certificate of Completion in front of a "The Workshop at Macy's" backdrop Tayion Collections with a Certificate of Completion in front of a "The Workshop at Macy's" backdrop Parisian Pet with a Certificate of Completion in front of a "The Workshop at Macy's" backdrop
    Mare Cheia with a Certificate of Completion in front of a "The Workshop at Macy's" backdrop Mare Cheia with a Certificate of Completion in front of a "The Workshop at Macy's" backdrop Conference attendees talking around a table Conference attendees engaged in conversation around a table
    Conference attendees engaged in conversation around a table Conference attendees engaged in conversation around a table Conference attendees engaged in conversation around a table Conference attendees engaged in conversation around a table
    Conference attendees engaged in conversation around a table Conference attendees engaged in conversation around a table Woman engaged in conversation around a table Conference attendees engaged in conversation around a table
    Conference attendees engaged in conversation around a table Conference attendees engaged in conversation around a table Conference attendees engaged in conversation around a table Conference attendees engaged in conversation around a table
    Conference attendees engaged in conversation around a table Conference attendees engaged in conversation around a table Woman engaged in conversation around a table Woman engaged in conversation around a table
    Woman engaged in conversation around a table Woman engaged in conversation around a table A woman addressing other attendees A row of attendees at the workshop
    A woman addressing other attendees A woman smiling A woman addressing other attendees A woman addressing other attendees
    A woman listening to what is being discussed A woman addressing other attendees A woman addressing other attendees A woman addressing other attendees
    A woman addressing other attendees A woman addressing other attendees A woman talking to other attendees A woman listening to what is being discussed
    A woman listening to what is being discussed One conference attendee talking to another attendee A man stands from his chair A man presents to conference attendees
    A man listening to what is being discussed A man listening to what is being discussed Row of attendees listening to what is being discussed Row of attendees listening to what is being discussed
    A man listening to what is being discussed A woman listening to what is being discussed Conference attendee talking to other attendees at table A woman with a laptop talking with other conference attendees
    Conference attendee gestures to something down the table while speaking Conference attendee gestures to something down the table while speaking A man addresses conference attendees A man addresses conference attendees
    A woman holding a microphone speaking to attendees from a stage A woman holding a microphone speaking to attendees from a stage Product representative talking with interested attendee Woman looking at brown and black bags on a table
    Product representative talking with interested attendee Product representative talking with interested attendees Four women gather together for a smiling selfie Six women gather together for a smiling selfie
    Three men posing for a photo in front of The Workshop at Macy's banner Class of 2019 photo with headshots and signatures of alumni Mila Christina holding a certificate of completion posing for a group photo A woman holding a Chen Burkett New York certificate of completion stands with a group posing in front of The Workshop at Macys banner
    A man and a woman posing in front of The Workshop at Macys banner Two women posing in front of The Workshop at Macys banner Woman steam cleaning clothes on a clothing rack Various products for Solo Noir
    Three stacked containers of plant-based Vegan Foot nanny product Mannequin dressed in a floral dress and a clothing rack in an aisle Mannequin dressed in a floral dress and a clothing rack in an aisle Mannequin dressed in blue and a clothing rack in an aisle
    Product table showing black and brown bags with a sign that says Jo Two women proudly standing in front of a product table with bags Two women pretend to be fighting over a bag Two women pretend to be fighting over a bag
    A man and two young boys proudly standing behind a product table Two women proudly standing behind Gunas New York product table Two women proudly standing behind Gunas New York product table Woman proudly standing by her product table
    Woman proudly standing behind the foot nanny product table Woman proudly standing behind Foot nany product table Two women proudly standing behind Earth's Nectar hair care product table Two women proudly standing behind Earth's Nectar hair care product table
    Two women proudly standing behind Earth's Nectar hair care product table Two women standing behind Earth's Nectar hair care product table Product representative talking with interested attendee Woman proudly standing behind a product table
    Woman proudly standing behind a product table Woman looking at a clothing rack and talking with another woman Woman looking at clothing on a rack Two women in colorful dresses in front a mannequin and clothing rack
    Group of people talking Product representatives and attendees watching a laptop Product representative hugging a young boy while talking with interested attendees Product representative talking with interested attendees
    Product representative talking with interested attendees Floral shirt with Tayion Collection by Montee Holland tag Blue and brown plaid suit coat with matching shirt, tie and scorpion pin Two women kneeling around a bag with a white small dog in it
    Woman on stage with microphone addressing attendee audience Three women posing for a photo Three women posing for a photo Product representatives talking with interested attendees
    Three women posing for a photo Attendees looking at dog products Product representative talking with interested attendee One woman holding a product up to another woman's face
    Group gathered around product table Close up of saxophone player in band playing at conference Product representative holding swimwear for an attendee Two women smiling by a rack of clothing
    Two women, one holding a child on their hip Two women talking with each other Product representative talking with interested attendee Three women posing by Class of 2019 sign
    Close up of bass player in band playing at conference Four person band playing on a stage at conference Four person band playing on a stage at conference Product Representative proudly standing behind his table of products
    Woman looking at swimwear on a clothing rack Woman smiling holding clothing Product representatives talking with interested attendees Product representatives talking with interested attendees
    Product representatives talking with interested attendees Product representatives talking with interested attendees Product representatives talking with interested attendees Product representatives talking with interested attendees
    Product representative talking with interested attendees Product representatives talking with interested attendees Product representatives talking with interested attendees Woman looking at a clothing rack
    Woman posing for a photo Product representatives talking with interested attendee Two women posing for a photo Product representatives talking with interested attendees
    Attendees looking at a product table Product representatives talking with interested attendees Product representatives talking with interested attendees Group of people talking
    Group of people talking Product representative helping an attendee with a product Product representative helping an attendee with a product Product representatives talking with interested attendee
    Product representatives talking with interested attendee Woman looking at tangerine colored skirt Woman looking at tangerine colored skirt Woman looking at tangerine colored summer dress
    Two men looking at and discussing suits Two men looking at and discussing suits Two men looking at and discussing suits Two women with dogs talking
    Attendees with and without dogs looking at dog products Attendees with and without dogs looking at dog products Attendees with and without dogs looking at dog products Women with dogs talking
    Product representatives talking with interested attendees Product representatives talking with interested attendees Conference attendees looking around Attendee looking at a dog on a table displaying product
    Product representatives talking with interested attendees Two people in discussion Four person band playing on a stage at conference Four person band playing on a stage at conference
    Four person band playing on a stage at conference Four person band playing on a stage at conference Product representatives talking with interested attendees Product representatives talking with interested attendee
    Product representatives talking with interested attendee Product representatives talking with interested attendees Conference attendees gathered around looking at products at a table Product representatives talking with interested attendees