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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...

March 16, 2021
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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,...

March 9, 2021
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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...

March 2, 2021
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L.E.M.S. Bookstore: Building on a Legacy

An alter inside L.E.M.S. Bookstore commemorating Vickie Williams. The Life Enrichment Bookstore, more commonly known as L.E.M.S, in Columbia City has been an iconic fixture in Seattle for over 20 years. It’s the last known Black-owned bookstore focused on the African diaspora in the Pacific Northwest. Tylicia Messiah standing in front of the...

March 1, 2021
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Business Spotlight: Where Ya At Matt

Matthew Lewis, owner of Where Ya At Matt Today is Mardi Gras and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than highlighting Matthew Lewis and his Creole food truck, Where Ya At Matt. Matthew brings the bold flavors of his hometown of New Orleans to the streets of the Greater Seattle area (along with a soft spot for country music). He grew up...

February 16, 2021
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Business Spotlight: QueenCare

Monika Mathews, owner of QueenCare Monika Mathews is creating her own legacy at QueenCare in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood (and soon to be in the Central District neighborhood at her second location opening this week!). The beauty (pun intended) of this small business doesn't just lie in the natural, handmade beauty products — it lies in...

February 9, 2021
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Business Spotlight: The Shoppe Seahurst

Beka Atwood, owner of The Shoppe Seahurst. The Shoppe Seahurst in Burien, WA, is a visual expression of owner Beka Atwood, who opened her shop two and a half years ago. The specialty home goods shop is located in charming Olde Burien where the pace is a bit slower, which Beka says allows her to stay grounded. Before opening The Shoppe Seahurst,...

February 2, 2021
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Business Spotlight: L.E.M.S. Bookstore

Tylicia Messiah, co-founder of the L.E.M.S. Bookstore nonprofit. This is Tylicia Messiah, the driving force working to preserve Washington's only Black-owned bookstore focused on the African diaspora and co-founder of L.E.M.S. Bookstore in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood as it transitions into a nonprofit. Originally owned by Tylicia's...

January 19, 2021
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Business Spotlight: McGirt Counseling Services

Ashley McGirt, owner of McGirt Counseling Services. (Photo: Ashley McGirt) This is Ashley McGirt, racial trauma therapist, author, international keynote speaker, and owner ofMcGirt Counseling Servicesin Seattle, WA. As a mental health professional, Ashley works with her clients to help...

January 12, 2021
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