Business Spotlight: Oliver’s Twist

Photo: Kingmon Creative Meet Karuna Long, the owner of Oliver's Twist in Seattle's Phinney Ridge neighborhood. Karuna took over Oliver's Twist in 2017 after working as a bartender there for years and has maintained the beloved neighborhood bar's signature cocktails — and added his own twists along the way. Karuna has since revamped...
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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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Business Spotlight: Two Big Blondes

Meet Lisa Michaud, owner of Two Big Blondes Plus Size Consignment in Seattle's Central District neighborhood. Two Big Blondes is the only consignment store in the region that specializes in plus-size women’s clothing, and Lisa has been running the shop since 2013. Although she is a brunette, Lisa thought the name was too fun to change when she...
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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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Business Spotlight: Wink Wink

This is Jennifer "Jenn" Mason, owner of the body positive and always inclusive sex shop Wink Wink in Bellingham, Washington. Wink Wink is working to banish shame surrounding sexual expression and encourage everyone to better love themselves and others. Jenn says it's important for her shop to cater to all genders, body types, and sexual...
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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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Business Spotlight: the mama’ hood

Meet Allison Schneider, COO and Co-Founder of the mama’ hood in Denver, Colorado. Allison, Amanda Ogden, and Linda Appel Lipsius founded the mama'hood to create a community for new moms and families where they can address all their pre and post-natal needs. This inclusive space offers yoga, retail, group meets, and classes that are...
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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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Business Spotlight: Dalior Aesthetics

Meet Ximena Juarez, co-owner of Dalior Aesthetics with her husband, Edgar Juarez, in Bellevue, Washington. Ximena and Edgar named their business after the national flowers of their home countries — the dahlia from Mexico, where Edgar is from, and the orchid from Columbia where Ximena is from. Dalior Aesthetics offers advanced and diverse...
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