Pride Month 2022: Spend With Pride

Discover new LGBTQ-owned small businesses, show up for your favorites, and #SpendLikeItMatters as part of your Pride Month 2022 celebration! Throughout queer history in the United States, LGBTQ-owned businesses have served as safe spaces, gathering places for activists, and a way for Queer people to connect with their community.  After...
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Business Spotlight: Little Tin

Meet Frankie Goodman, Kalei Apo, and their pup Charlie, of Little Tin Goods & Apothecary Cabinet in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. When Frankie and Kalei moved to Seattle, they knew they wanted to open a tiki lounge that welcomed people from all walks of life. Their garden-style speakeasy shares Hawaiian food, culture, and...
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Celebrating Four Years of Intentionalist

To celebrate Intentionalist's four year anniversary we sat down with our Main Street small business evangelizing, ice cream loving founder to get her thoughts on where we've been and where we're headed. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. What are some of the milestone moments that come to mind as you reflect on the past...
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Osbaldo Hernandez’s Favorite Seattle Latinx-owned Spots

We spoke with Osbaldo Hernandez, the co-owner of Frelard Tamales, to discuss his favorite Seattle Latinx-owned small businesses forLatinx Heritage Month. Explore Osbaldo's go-to spots and recommendations below and in Intentionalist's Apple Guides. Frelard Tamales At their walk-up...
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Celebrate and “Ellevate” LGBTQ-Owned Small Businesses

As part of our Pride Month celebration, we heard the first-hand stories behind beloved Seattle LGBTQ-owned businesses, learned about everything they bring to their communities, and explored the many ways we can be supporting them this month and beyond.  On June 15, Intentionalist and...
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Intentionalist x Apple Maps: Find LGBTQ-Owned Businesses Near You

Searching for LGBTQ-owned businesses near you? Look no further than the debut collaboration between Intentionalist and Apple Maps.  #SpendWithPride all year long and support the LGBTQ-owned businesses at the heart of our communities!  We wanted to make it easy for you to find and...
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Business Spotlight: The Barber Collective

Meet Georgette Watje, the owner of The Barber Collective in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood and a firm believer that hair is genderless and a form of self expression.⁠ Georgette started The Barber Collective in 2020 after being a social worker for 12 years. She's always loved the experience of going to the barbershop, but as a more...
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Business Spotlight: Aluel Cellars

Meet Samuel Hilbert, co-owner of Aluel Cellars in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Samuel and his partner, Alex Oh, started their winery and tasting room in 2016 out of their love and passion for wine. Alex and Samuel live by the standard that they only make wines they love to drink and are inspired by traditional, French-style...
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