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Business Spotlight: FogRose Atelier

Meet Quyen Dang, a former civil engineer turned food entrepreneur, and the owner of FogRose Atelier in Bellevue, WA. From decor, to presentation, to flavor, Quyen's dessert-forward restaurant is a luxurious sensory experience. Relax in the plush velvet chairs as you indulge in a menu of mouthwatering treats. Pro-tip: FogRose ice...

Business Spotlight: The Sports Bra

Meet Jenny Nguyen, the owner of The Sports Bra in Portland, OR. Tired of not seeing any women’s sports at sports bars, Jenny opened The Sports Bra showing exclusively women’s sports to empower women on and off the field. Additionally, Jenny’s bar is kid-friendly because she believes all kids should be able to see equity in sports...

OL Reign Visits Small Businesses in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District

A sign welcoming OL Reign at Seattle Best Tea. (Photo: Jane Gershovich) We recently visited small business in Seattle's Chinatown-International District (C-ID) with OL Reign players Angelina, Lauren Barnes, Marley Canales, Alana Cook, Jess Fishlock, Sam Hiatt, Tziarra King and Olivia Van der...

Corner 17: From the fields of rural China to a beloved Chinese restaurant in St. Louis

Xin Wei's parents making dumplings at Corner 17. (Photo: Corner 17) When it comes to Corner 17, family is everything. The St. Louis Chinese restaurant is shaped by owner Xin Wei’s family and his experiences growing up in China. When Xin opened the doors to his restaurant in 2013 he invited in...

Business Spotlight: Good Sister Shop

Meet Ennjoili Fleck, the owner of Good Sister Shop in West Seattle. At Good Sister Shop you can find a variety of lifestyle goods as well as clean beauty and wellness products. Ennjoili is dedicated to supporting POC-owned brands and stocking products that support sustainability, community, and a love for the planet. Fun-Fact:...

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...