Business Spotlight: Ms. Helen’s Soul Bistro

Photo from Ms. Helen’s Soul Bistro's Facebook page. A longtime Seattle soul food institution, Ms. Helen’s Soul Bistro has returned with daughter Jesdarnel Henton at the helm. While the new brick-and-mortar is in the works, Ms. Helen’s Soul Bistro offers catering and pop-up events. In...
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  • November 6, 2023
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Business Spotlight: dom+bomb

Meet Kim Blessing & Delena Mobley, the owners of dom+bomb in Spokane, Washington. dom+bomb is on a mission to fight fatphobia and the gender binary through fashion. After witnessing the lack of cute, sustainable clothing options for plus-sized individuals, Kim and Delena decided to launch their own gender and size-inclusive...
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  • October 22, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Maria Luisa Empanadas

Meet Rodrigo Cappagli, the chef and owner of Maria Luisa Empanadas in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood. Rodrigo remembers his grandmother, the namesake of his restaurant, making hundreds of empanadas for their Sunday family gatherings. The sounds of Tango music playing and the delicious smells that seeped from her kitchen live on through each...
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  • October 15, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Ya’axché Massage Therapy

Meet Gisela Mendoza Sanchez, the owner of Ya'axché Massage Therapy in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Ya’axché offers treatment massages designed to increase relaxation and reduce pain. Gisela founded the studio in 2023, aiming to provide balanced healing for each...
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  • October 5, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Honey Glow Health

Meet Tim Fletcher-Velasco, the owner of Honey Glow Health in Bonney Lake, Washington. After years of schooling and working with at-risk populations, 10-year Navy veteran Tim Fletcher-Velasco decided he wanted to help people find their beauty both inside and out. He started Honey Glow Health in 2022, specializing in non-invasive cosmetic and...
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  • September 29, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Doce Donut Co

Damian and his mother Silvia at Doce Donut Co Get to know Doce Donut Co After moving to Seattle, Damian and his wife Claudia began to dream of opening a bakery that combined Latin American flavors with a quintessentially American staple, the donut. Five years later, in 2023, they officially launched Doce Donut Co in the Fremont...
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  • September 26, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Rey Amargo

  Meet Carlos Rios, the co-owner of Rey Amargo in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Carlos and his wife, Valeria Calles, have brought the Rey Amargo chocolate legacy to the US with their Capitol Hill cafe. Rey Amargo’s vegan drinking chocolate recipe has not changed since Carlos’ grandfather opened the first factory in 1939:...
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  • September 17, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Tougo Coffee

  Meet Berhanu Wells, the owner of Tougo Coffee in Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood. “We brew stories” is the motto at Tougo Coffee, where Berhanu has been creating community and coffee since 2007. Customers enjoy top-quality, ethically sourced coffee in a welcoming space where people of all ages gather and connect. Learn...
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  • September 13, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Only

  Meet Anisha Kili and Millie Phung, the owners of Only in Downtown Seattle. Not only are the clothing garments at Only timeless and chic, they’re also sustainably made and ethically sourced. After noticing how difficult it was to find high-quality closet basics, founders Anisha and Millie decided to start a brand of their own. In...
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  • September 3, 2023
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