Business Spotlight: Charme Natural Nails Studio

Meet Martina Ngo, the owner of Charme Natural Nails Studio in Tacoma, WA. Martina wants to help her clients feel beautiful and confident with their natural nails by offering organic nail services that promote healthy nails. Martina started Charme by working multiple different...
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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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Business Spotlight: Vinnie’s Wine Shop

Meet Anu Apte, the owner of Vinnie’s Wine Shop in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. Anu’s shop is the perfect place to enjoy a large selection of natural wines and delicious Italian seafood. Anu is also the owner of some of Seattle’s most decorated and beloved bars including Rob Roy, No Anchor and Navy Strength.  Get to know more...
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Business Spotlight: ChuMinh Tofu and Vegan Deli

Meet Thanh-Nga Nguyen, the owner of ChuMinh Tofu and Vegan Deli in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood. Thanh-Nga’s deli serves up all vegan food that is “100% made with love”. They make their own tofu and vegan mayonnaise and make everything from scratch and buy supplies from...
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Business Spotlight: Refugee Artisan Initiative

Meet Ming-Ming Tung-Edelman, the owner and founder of Refugee Artisan Initiative in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood. Ming-Ming drew on her own experiences as a refugee when she created Refugee Artisan Initiative (RAI) to provide employment for refugee and immigrant women...
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Business Spotlight: Makeda & Mingus

Meet Prashanthi Reddy, the owner of Makeda & Mingus in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood. Prashanthi opened her cafe in 2008 and has been a beloved destination and community-first space for excellent coffee, beer, wine, sandwiches, and locally-made baked goods. The shop's name comes from the Queen of Sheba (Makeda) and Prashanthi’s rat...
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Business Spotlight: Bellden Café

Meet Claire Sumadiwirya, the owner of Bellden Café in Bellevue, WA. More than a neighborhood coffee shop, Bellden gives back to the community every day by donating leftover pastries, incorporating rotating charity items on the menu, staff volunteerism, and offering items for sale by local makers. The cafe's origin story began when...
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Business Spotlight: Lulumiére

Meet Linda Takano, the owner of Lulumiére in Seattle’s University District. Linda opened Lulumiére’s brick and mortar in October 2021, but she’s been running her hand-poured soy wax candle and shower steamer business since 2013. Scent has always been an important part of Linda’s life, and she loves the...
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