Business Spotlight: The Sports Bra

Meet Jenny Nguyen, the owner of The Sports Bra in Portland, OR. Tired of not seeing any women’s sports at sports bars, Jenny opened The Sports Bra showing exclusively women’s sports to empower women on and off the field. Additionally, Jenny’s bar is kid-friendly because she believes all kids should be able to see equity in sports...
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  • June 14, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Mose Auto

Meet Mariajosé “Mose” Barrera, the owner of Mose Auto in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. Mose not only offers a three month or 12,000-mile guarantee on all auto repair, but also specializes in providing training and information sessions to women in the community for maintaining their vehicle and entering automotive careers. She...
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  • June 7, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Little Tin

Meet Frankie Goodman, Kalei Apo, and their pup Charlie, of Little Tin Goods & Apothecary Cabinet in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. When Frankie and Kalei moved to Seattle, they knew they wanted to open a tiki lounge that welcomed people from all walks of life. Their garden-style speakeasy shares Hawaiian food, culture, and...
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  • May 31, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Uptown China

Meet Yu-Mei Wang, the owner of Uptown China in Seattle’s Uptown neighborhood. Most evenings you can find Yu-Mei making the rounds and chatting with her customers at Uptown China and the attached lounge. Her restaurant is the perfect place to relax over a cocktail, partake in Chinese cuisine, and find a new...
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  • May 29, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Mother Yoga

Meet Nancy Nomellini, the owner of Mother Yoga in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District.Nancy opened her community-based yoga studio in 2021 to make yoga accessible, affordable, and adaptable for all people. Alongside her team of skilled yoga instructors, Nancy offers a class for everyone from beginners to yoga experts.  Get to...
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  • May 17, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Good Sister Shop

Meet Ennjoili Fleck, the owner of Good Sister Shop in West Seattle. At Good Sister Shop you can find a variety of lifestyle goods as well as clean beauty and wellness products. Ennjoili is dedicated to supporting POC-owned brands and stocking products that support sustainability, community, and a love for the planet. Fun-Fact:...
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  • May 10, 2022
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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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  • May 3, 2022
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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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  • April 26, 2022
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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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  • April 19, 2022
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