Business Spotlight: Métier Brewing Company

Meet Rodney Hines, co-owner of Métier Brewing Company in the heart of Woodinville, WA. Rodney and Todd Herriot opened their brewing company in 2018 with the vision to create a new standard in the brewing community and the goal to brew damn good beer, build a stronger community, and inspire bigger dreams for all. In addition to being the...
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Intentionalist Guide to Black-Owned Businesses in San Diego

We’re encouraging people across the country to #SpendLikeItMatters at Black-owned businesses in their communities all year long. Last year, the Intentionalist community (that's you!) helped us grow our reach throughout Southern California, and we wanted to share our current guide to eating...
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Business Spotlight: Black Coffee Northwest

Meet Darnesha Weary, the co-owner, and her daughter Mikayla Weary, the president of Black Coffee Northwest in Shoreline, Washington. Darnesha and her husband, Erwin Weary, opened their community-first cafe in October 2020 and use their platform to advocate for and advance social and racial justice. Darnesha handles the day-to-day operations...
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Black Coffee Northwest: The Story That Needs to be Told

Black Coffee Northwest President Mikayla Weary and Co-Owner Darnesha Weary. Black Coffee Northwest tells the story of many things: what a lifetime of activism and compassion can manifest, the experiences and hurdles the Black community and Black business owners face, and the story of a family...
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Sairen Represents a New Generation in Japantown

It’s unmistakable that Sairen owners Kaitlin Uemura and Kaitlin Madriaga are twin flames. Friends from college and co-owners of their fashion design label, Morning Siren, they have a long history of creating together.  “Everyone knows we’re such good friends and we would always play...
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Uplifting Mom Owned Businesses in Denver

“So much of [the pandemic] has come down to women. Women had to leave their careers at a much higher percentage than men did during this to be home and support the children. It’s natural, ‘of course, the kids need me and that’s what I have to do,” Allie Schneider, COO and Co-Founder of the mama’hood Denver...
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Business Spotlight: Sairen

Meet Kaitlin Uemura and Kaitlin Madriaga, the dynamic duo bringing together style, expert design, and Nihonmachi (or Japantown) history at Sairen, their modern boutique in Seattle's International District. Sairen features a hand-crafted pottery, unique clothing and accessories, and one-of-a-kind cards and gifts with the goal to uplift and...
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Emma’s BBQ Serves Love, Kindness, and the Finest Barbecue

Tess Thomas, owner of Emma's BBQ in Hillman City. “Every day that I get up, I love coming here,” said Tess Thomas, owner of Emma’s BBQ. “I told my husband, ‘I love it so much, I could sleep here and wake up the next day, and be ready to go to Emma’s.’ That’s how much this little...
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Business Spotlight: Ola Wyola

This is Rainbow-Renee Wyola Manier — crystal healer, Soul Alchemist, and co-owner of Ola Wyola in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood. Ola Wyola is a wellness center and metaphysical shop run by Rainbow and her mom, Elaine Bonow. Rainbow describes her business as a jewel box of healing goodness and offers a curated collection of crystals,...
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