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Andrea Songy: Shopping Local, Supporting Dreams, and Always NOLA Proud

You won’t catch Andrea Songy scrolling past a friend’s pop-up or skipping the Saturday market.

Why?

Because for her, shopping local isn’t just a nice idea —

it’s a lifestyle

.

Andrea, founder of

Small Biz Whiz Co

, believes in the power of small businesses to shape a strong, connected New Orleans. Whether it’s grabbing her coffee from the neighborhood café, buying gifts from the corner boutique, or hiring a local caterer for an event, Andrea

shows up

for her community — with her wallet and her heart.

💬

“Every dollar spent locally is a vote for someone’s dream. And in New Orleans, we’ve got a lot of dreamers.”

She’s the kind of person who knows her florist’s dog’s name. The kind who tags three friends when she discovers a new Black-owned bakery. And the kind who will

always choose handmade over mass-produced

, because behind that candle, that tee, that King Cake — is someone hustling hard to make it happen.

Andrea is proud of her city — the culture, the resilience, the flavor of it all — and she’s built her business, her lifestyle, and her circle around keeping it

NOLA strong

.

Shop small. Love local. Celebrate your city.

That’s the Andrea way. 💛💜💚
And if you’ve never met her before… well, she’ll probably hug you anyway. 🤍.