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On Saturday, September 14th our friend Sage Ke'alohilani Quiamno is hosting a fundraiser at The Collective in Seattle to support indigenous rights and #ProtectMaunaKea. We want to thank Terra Plata, Sweet Alchemy, Stoup Brewing, Molly Moon's, Hood Famous Bakeshop, and Gelatiamo for generously contributing to the the raffle that will be a part of the...

I attended my first IMPACT Pitch event in 2017. It was my first exposure to Business Impact NW, and I was excited to hear from local business owners with a deep commitment to the communities they serve. At the time, Intentionalist had not yet launched – I was at the beginning of a series of...

Women's Equality Day is August 26, commemorating the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Fortunately for folks in Seattle this year, Cupcake Royale is sweetening the celebration by offering 25% off your entire order when you bring in a receipt from...

Intentionalist is fortunate to be a member of the Paladin community, and we’re excited to host two Epicodus coding program graduates for an internship that connects their mobile and web development skills to our social impact mission. Our founder, Laura Clise recently sat down to chat with Sarah Angel and Maya Frame, and we’re excited to...

From left to right: Colleen O'Brien, Laura Clise, Sonia Dara I recently had the opportunity to contribute to the Microsoft Women in Business & Technology Podcast series, and during my conversation with co-host Sonia Dara, shared a list of ten small businesses in Seattle that exemplify the...

In honor of the last day of #NationalIceCreamMonth, we're excited to share 8 of our favorite PoC-owned ice cream shops in Seattle. Truth of the matter is that we happily support these and many other fabulous ice cream establishments throughout the year, wherever we go - including our first taste...

Sunday, July 28th is the Reign FC Women's World Cup Homecoming Match, and for the thousands headed to Cheney Stadium, we've got some suggestions to help you explore PoC-owned eateries and #SpendLikeItMatters! Southern Kitchen Gloria Martin has been serving up delicious soul food at her...

A Ballard tradition that began in 1974, Ballard SeafoodFest is an eclectic, iconic festival, celebrating the neighborhood's fishing and maritime community. For those looking for a tasty experience that extends beyond the Trident Crab Shack and Alder-Smoked Salmon Dinner, we've put together...

It's hard to believe that Pride Month is nearly over, and we hope that you have enjoyed learning about the diverse people behind some of the small LGBTQ-owned businesses in Seattle. The final video of our Small Business. Big Pride series features BAHTOH co-owners Bobbie Yanoupeth and Michael Sing. We love and appreciate the fierce fabulousness their...