NYU Alumni-Owned Business Directory

Life Ready Rookies is a FUN & USEFUL youth/teen program that teaches practical life skills to ages 10-19 to get them ready for the real world and, eventually, life on their own. We also assist young adults with developmental delays and/or disabilities, ages 18-25, with their daily independent living skills. Ms. Sonna Butler has 16 years of teaching experience and is passionate about working with youth and families.

Sketchbook Brewing first opened to the public on November 15th, 2014. Its founders met through the Evanston Homebrew Club and went on to launch one of Evanston's first nanobreweries. We have a passion for quality, flavor and creativity and offer over a dozen styles of beers to choose from. Our original Evanston location is BYOF with a variety of local restaurants to have delivery from. Our Skokie location will often have food trucks with various offerings.

Daphny Lauren Bravo is a business strategist and leadership mentor helping women build profitable, emotionally aligned, and sustainable businesses. With 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and a corporate background in retail leadership, she integrates strategic planning with emotional intelligence, somatic principles, and modern feminine leadership.

A graduate of NYU Stern, Daphny supports founders and executives in scaling without burnout, refining their messaging, and making clear, confident decisions. Through private consulting, VIP intensives, and leadership programs, she helps women create success through alignment rather than force, empowering them to lead and earn from a grounded, authentic place.

Testandi empowers clients to own their financial wellness and economic growth with AI-driven Web3 model portfolios, financial planning, and perpetuities.

Florida Canning Company is a premier beverage manufacturing and private-label partner specializing in digitally printed cans, custom water programs, cold brew coffee, and ready-to-drink beverages. Based in Florida, we work with businesses of all sizes- from national hospitality brands and resort groups to event venues, corporate teams, and emerging product creators.

Our state-of-the-art digital can printing allows clients to create fully customized, retail-ready designs with no plate fees, low minimums, and fast turnaround times. In addition to canning and co-packing, our Culinary Studio offers product development support, recipe testing, and small-batch innovation services.

We are committed to elevating brands through thoughtful design, exceptional quality, and a seamless production process. NYU alumni and their companies are warmly invited to collaborate with us on their next beverage or branding project.

YET Therapies is a private practice providing individual and group therapy to teens and adults virtually throughout the state of TX and in-person in Austin. Sharin has a collaborative, down-to-Earth approach and supports clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, adjustment, life transitions, academic performance, stress management and trauma. Therapy is tailored to individual client needs and preferences, combining counseling with other modalities such as skills training, music, art or therapeutic writing. YET Therapies is an identity-affirming practice committed to ensuring a welcoming space for all. To learn more, please visit our website and schedule a free consultation.

Cult2Culture offers authentic Food and Culture walking tours throughout NYC, created by a native New Yorker. Our best selling tour is the Mom & Pop Food Tour of Little Italy and Chinatown where we stop at 5 local spots ranging Chinese dumplings, to gourmet pizza and excellent cannoli, all while we educate visitors about the history of the food and neighborhood. We also offer tours on true crime, movie locations, music and art (our Mob Movie Tour is very popular). We are rated 5 stars by our visitors and strive to provide informative, authentic and entertaining experiences and offer both public and private tours, with group discounts.

Monarch Mystery School is a modern feminine leadership and personal development company that helps women reclaim clarity, power, and purpose through archetypal psychology, embodiment practices, and transformational retreats.

Co-founded by NYU alumna Daphny Bravo, Monarch integrates strategic leadership principles with ancient mystery school wisdom to support women navigating identity shifts, burnout, career reinvention, and creative expansion.

Through international retreats and leadership events rooted in the Maiden, Mother, Crone, and Wild Woman archetypes, Monarch offers a grounded, accessible path for women to reconnect with intuition, build emotional resilience, and lead in alignment with their values.

Riverbero is a fine fragrance brand with all perfumes formulated entirely by me. I launched Riverbero in September of 2025, and am so excited to grow my business.