Newsletter Spotlight

Get to know Lois Ko, the fearless and creative force behind Sweet Alchemy. Sweet Alchemy is in Seattle's University District located on University Way Northeast (a.k.a the Ave) by the University of Washington. The Ave's beloved ice cream shop uses all locally sourced and organic ingredients with an emphasis on sustainability. In this...

Meet Brittney Geleynse, co-owner and toy extraordinaire behind Clover Toys in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Brittney and co-owner Ashley Church have been running Seattle's most charming toy shop since 2017, and have loved being a part of the Ballard community ever since. Get to know Brittney in this week's Business Spotlight Q&A as she...

Get to know Mark McConnell and Cecilia Rikard, the dynamic duo behind the Off the Rez Cafe, Off the Rez food truck, and most recently Seattle pizza place Via Tribulani (with locations in Queen Anne and Capitol Hill). In this week's Q&A, Mark and Cecilia discuss serving food to inmates in a Washington prison, the vital flair local...

Meet John Khalil, co-owner and friendly face of Cedars of Lebanon in Seattle. John owns the popular Lebanese restaurant in the University District with his wife Janette and has been a fixture in the community for over 46 years. In this week's Business Spotlight Q&A, John discusses his appreciation for the people in the U District,...

Get to know Harold Fields, owner and okazu pan prodigy at Umami Kushi in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood. Harold talks about his love for Rainier Beach, his favorite places to #SpendLikeItMatters, and the importance of supporting minority-owned businesses in a Q&A with Intentionalist. The interview has been edited for...

Meet Bill Hart, the owner and pie genius behind Baked From the Hart in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood. Get to know the Pie Guy himself in a heartfelt (or should we say Hart-felt) Q&A with Intentionalist.  The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Q: What’s something your customers may not...