Dope Soul Village: A Marketplace, Community, and Movement for Women

At Dope Soul Village (DSV), we’re more than just a marketplace - we’re a feminist community for women by women, a space where empowerment, creativity, and healing intersect. Our mission is simple: to create a platform where women can thrive, support one another, and reclaim the parts of themselves that life, society, or trauma may have tried to take away.

DSV is a marketplace designed by women, for women, with inclusivity and accessibility at its core. We’re building a platform where women can sell feminist clothing, accessories, handmade jewellery, children’s items, DIY kits, crochet and knitted items, handbags, pet products, hair and beauty products, spiritual services, and digital services & much more. If Women make it, they can sell it, no matter " how crazy or weird" it may seem. No restrictions. 
While our platform is still growing, every product will reflect the diversity, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of women across the UK and beyond.

A Marketplace Unlike Any Other

What truly sets Dope Soul Village apart is our women-only selling policy. Only women can sell on the platform, and we don’t take a commission on sales. Instead, we have a simple, transparent monthly fee structure:

• £35/month if you sell under 100 items

• £55/month if you sell over 100 items

That’s it. No hidden fees. No commissions. You only pay the flat monthly fee plus unavoidable payment processing fees (via Shopify Payments), which are standard across all online payment systems.

For example, a £20 order incurs the following fees:

• Shopify Payments processing: 1.9% of £20 = £0.38

• Fixed card fee: £0.20

• Transaction fee: 2% = £0.40

• Total fees: £0.98

• Net payout: £19.02

Compare that to Etsy, where a £20 sale could cost £3 in fees plus 15% offsite ads. At DSV, your profits stay in your pocket — you’re not paying the platform, you’re supporting your business and your community.

DSV vs Etsy: The Cost Comparison

Let’s break it down:

💡 Break-even: ~15 sales/month at £20 each. Above that, DSV becomes cheaper than Etsy. For higher-volume sellers, the flat monthly fee makes DSV the more profitable option.

This fee structure is perfect for women-led businesses looking to scale without getting penalized by high per-sale fees. It’s transparent, fair, and keeps your hard-earned profits in your hands, not the platform’s.

Empowering Women Through Community

Dope Soul Village is not just a marketplace - it’s a village. Every product sold, every service offered, and every story shared contributes to a community of women supporting women. Our platform encourages connection, collaboration, and shared empowerment.

We offer spaces where women can:

• Sell products in a women-only, supportive marketplace

• Connect with other female entrepreneurs

• Learn from workshops, virtual events, and mentorship

• Access tools for self-expression, creativity, and financial independence

Our aim is to level the playing field. Boutique studios, platforms, and marketplaces often price women out or take large commissions. DSV is different: we believe women should thrive without financial penalties, while contributing to something bigger than themselves.

Supporting Survivors with Finally Free CIC

A key part of DSV’s mission is giving back. Dope Soul Village reinvests profits into Finally Free CIC, our sister company focused on supporting survivors of domestic abuse. We help fund and build no-time-limit domestic violence shelters for women, children, and their pets.

Leaving an abusive relationship is dangerous and complex. Women need more than temporary housing - they need comprehensive support, including:

• Legal and advocacy services

• Therapeutic support for trauma recovery

• Education and skill-building programs

• Safe spaces for children, including teenage boys, who are often excluded from traditional shelters

• Pet-friendly environments so survivors don’t have to choose between their safety and their pets

By shopping or selling on DSV, you are directly contributing to real, tangible support for survivors, helping women reclaim their independence and rebuild their lives.

Inclusive Products and Services for Every Woman

DSV is proud to offer a wide range of products and services that celebrate all aspects of womanhood. This includes:

• Feminist clothing and accessories: Show your values and your style

• Handmade jewellery and crochet/knitted items: Unique, personal, and thoughtful

• Kids’ clothing, toys, and DIY kits: For nurturing creativity in children

• Pet products: Because our furry friends matter too

• Hair and beauty: Empowerment through self-care

• Spiritual and digital services: Mind, body, and soul offerings for modern women

While not all items are live yet, our platform is being carefully built to accommodate every type of female-led business, ensuring inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility for all.

Why Choose Dope Soul Village?

By selling or shopping with DSV, you are joining a feminist community committed to women’s empowerment. Here’s why we’re different:

• Women-only sellers: Only women can sell on the platform

• Flat monthly fee, no commissions: Predictable costs, more profits

• Inclusive product categories: From clothing and jewellery to digital and spiritual services

• Community-first approach: Connect, share, and grow with other women

• Support survivors of domestic abuse: Your purchases help fund DV shelters for women, children, and pets

Dope Soul Village isn’t just a place to shop or sell — it’s a movement, a healing space, and a village for women and their multiple selves.

Join the Village Today

Whether you’re a woman entrepreneur looking to sell, a survivor seeking connection, or someone who simply wants to support women’s empowerment, Dope Soul Village is here for you. By participating in this marketplace, you’re helping fund safe spaces, DV shelters, and supportive services for women, children, and pets.

If you’ve ever wondered where your village is - it’s right here. A place to reclaim, rebuild, and thrive alongside women who understand, who care, and who are committed to making change happen.

Explore Dope Soul Village today - shop, sell, support, and become part of a community where women, children, and their pets are safe, empowered, and celebrated.