Minority-Owned Archives

Tziarra King Recommends Black-owned Businesses

Photo: Jane Gershovich We recently caught up with OL Reign forward, Tziarra (Zee) King to learn about some of the Black-owned small businesses she loves and why she supports them. In addition to her talents on the field, Zee uses her platform as a professional athlete to advocate for...

Business Spotlight: Elementals Healing Boutique

Meet Porscha Drummer, the owner of Elementals Healing Boutique in Seattle’s Central Area. Porscha opened Elementals Healing Boutique in 2020 after the death of a loved one. Her interest in astrology, nature, and minerals led to her healing through herbalism, reiki, womb...

Business Spotlight: Noir Lux Candle Co.

Meet Colina Bruce, the owner of Noir Lux Candle Bar in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. Noir Lux Candle Co. began as a labor of love in 2022. Colina opened the doors to her brick-and-mortar candle bar in Belltown, and each candle that she sells is handcrafted in small batches with her customers and community in mind. She describes the scents as an...

Business Spotlight: Campfire Coffee Co.

Meet Quincy and Whitni Henry, the owners of Campfire Coffee Co. in Tacoma, Washington. They wanted to open an outdoorsy coffee shop with the social goal of getting diverse families into nature. With this dream, Campfire Coffee Co. opened in 2020. Made with grit, love, and campfires (yes, they roast their coffee beans over a campfire!), the coffee at...

Business Spotlight: Pam’s Kitchen

Meet Pam Jacob, the owner of Pam's Kitchen in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Pam moved to Seattle in the mid-1990s and dreamed of opening her own restaurant. She began catering events for her housecleaning clients, and before she knew it she had opened Pam’s Kitchen, where she serves outstanding Trinidadian food. This interview has...

Business Spotlight: Ladd & Lass Brewing

Meet Nick Ladd and Jessie Quan, the owners of Ladd & Lass Brewing in Seattle’s University District. Jessie and Nick want to celebrate the full spectrum of beer styles by always ensuring a diverse tap list. The couple describes themselves as unapologetically geeky about fermentation and sells beers from lagers to hoppy libations to...

Business Spotlight: Cafetal Quilombo Cafe

Meet Heriberto Magdaleno and Maria De Luna, the owners of Cafetal Quilombo Cafe in the Seattle Beacon Hill neighborhood. Heriberto Get to know more about Maria, Heriberto & Cafetal Quilombo Cafe in this week’s Business Spotlight Q&A. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. What's your favorite part about the community...

Business Spotlight: Wellness Gaines Fitness

Meet Kyra Gaines, the owner of Wellness Gaines Fitness in Renton, Washington. Whether you’re taking the first step to improving your lifestyle or are already well on your way to achieving your fitness goals, Wellness Gaines Fitness will cultivate the supportive environment you need to enhance your mind, body, and soul. The team at Wellness Gaines...

Business Spotlight: Komadre Kombucha

Meet Julie Davidson, the owner of Komadre Kombucha in Tacoma. Komadre Kombucha began as an at-home science project as Julie was searching for an alternative to soda. Sharing her sparkling concoction with her neighbors grew into a business and Julie opened her first retail location in 2021. Get to know more about Julie and Komadre Kombucha in this...