Minority-Owned Archives - Page 3 of 19

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...

Business Spotlight: Seattle Fish Guys

Meet Desiree Chinn and Sal Panelo, owners of Seattle Fish Guys in Seattle’s Central District neighborhood. Desiree and husband Sal opened their premium seafood market in 2016. They serve a variety of fresh seafood dishes, including poke and oysters, and offer fish to cook at home. Get to know more about Desiree and Seattle Fish Guys in this...

Business Spotlight: Viking Soul Food

Meet Megan May Walhood and Jeremy Brandon Ikaika Daniels, the owners of Viking Soul Food in Portland, Oregon. Since 2010 the two have been operating out of their trusty airstream and continue to thrive. Get to know more about Megan, Jeremy, and Viking Soul Food in this week’s Business Spotlight Q&A. This interview has been edited for length...

Business Spotlight: Bahia in Motion and Balance Studio

Meet Aileen Panke & Daniel Nery dos Santos, the co-owners of Bahia in Motion in Fremont. Aileen and Daniel met in a dance class in Salvador, Bahia Brazil. They brought their commitment to a healthy body, mind, and spirit to Seattle and opened Bahia in Motion, teaching Brazilian dance and...

Business Spotlight: Mendoza’s Mexican Mercado

Meet Sonia and Carlos Mendoza, the owners of Mendoza’s Mexican Mercado. Since 2011 the dynamic husband and wife duo who have been putting in long hours to help their market come to life. Today Mendoza’s is a favorite among many locals, and known for a delicious menu that changes every...

Business Spotlight: Simply Soulful

Meet Barbara Collins and Lillian Rambus, owners of Simply Soulful in Seattle’s Central District. What began as a small operation selling their famous Sweet Potato Pie quickly transformed into a community hub for delicious food and friendly service. Get to know more about Barbara and Lillian in this Business Spotlight: Simply...

Mendoza’s Mexican Mercado: More Than a Market

Mendoza's Mexican Mercado owner and chef, Sonia Mendoza Sonia and Carlos Mendoza have been operating Mendoza's Mexican Mercado on Aurora in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood since 2011. Today, Mendoza’s is a favorite local destination known for its delicious traditional Mexican food and menu...