Intentional Guides Archives

Savor the Sunshine: 10 Black-Owned Seattle Restaurants with Outdoor Dining

Seattle in the summer means gorgeous sunny weather, making it the perfect time to enjoy a meal outdoors. Itâ€™s also Black Business Month, an ideal moment to celebrate and support the Black entrepreneurs whose creativity and dedication help make our city vibrant. Dining at a...

10 LGBTQ+ Owned Indie Bookshops in the PNW You Need to Visit

Letâ€™s be honest: you donâ€™t actually need an excuse to buy more books. But if you did, supporting queer-owned indie bookshops is about as good as it gets. Weâ€™re talking spots where every shelf shines with stories you wonâ€™t find at the airport newsstand, where...

Why Black-Owned Bookstores Matter

Black-owned bookstores across the country have seen a rise in sales in the wake of widespread Black Lives Matter protests. However, in the months prior, many Black-owned bookstores were severely struggling to keep their doors open. For these stores to continue to thrive, we have to celebrate the many reasons these establishments make...

Gift Guide for Self Care [2023 Edition]

We've curated this gift guide for self care so you can encourage your loved ones to relax, reflect and recharge. After another rough year for so many, everyone could use a moment to relax and take care of themselves and the items in our gift guide for self care are great gift ideas from small businesses we love. "Bring Me A...

10 Washington Native-Owned Businesses to Support Year Round

Located in Wenatchi, Washington, Wenatchi Wear was founded in 2019 by Mary Big Bull-Lewis (Photo // Wenatchi Wear) Get to know these Washington Native-owned businesses to support today and every day. Eighth Generation Downtown Core#NativeOwned Located on 1st Avenue in Seattle's...

15 Diverse Small Businesses That Embody Megan Rapinoe’s Social Justice Activism

Megan Rapinoeâ€™s legacy extends far beyond World Cup Championships and Olympic Gold. She has long used her platform as an activist, and is an inspiring example of leadership and allyship on and off the pitch.Â To celebrate Meganâ€™s impact, weâ€™ve teamed up with TOGETHXR to...

University of Washington – Student Small Business Guide

Welcome back Huskies! We've put together this University of Washington Student Small Business Guide so that you can start off the new school year with an intentional visit to one of these University District businesses. From quick meal pick-ups, late-night gyros, study tea shops, to gothic...

Seattle University – Student Small Business Guide

Welcome back Redhawks! Start your year at Seattle U with making intentional visits to one of these businesses located near campus using this Seattle University Student Small Business Guide. Looking for an on-the-go lunch spot? CafÃ©s with delicious coffee? Thrift stores that offer the...