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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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Business Spotlight: The Handmade Showroom

Marlo Miyashiro brings handmade and high-end together at The Handmade Showroom in downtown Seattle. Located in the Pacific Place mall, The Handmade Showroom features high quality, handcrafted gifts from dozens of artists, makers, and designers from the PNW and across the United States. Marlo has always had a special place in her heart for handmade...

December 22, 2020
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Business Spotlight: KOBO

Binko Chiong-Bisbee (left), co-owner of KOBO, next to her daughter Aya Bisbee (right). Meet Binko Chiong-Bisebee, co-owner of KOBO in Seattle's Capitol Hill and International District neighborhoods, along with her husband, John Bisbee. In Japanese, kobo translates to "artist's workspace," which is how the art gallery and shop...

December 15, 2020
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Business Spotlight: The Cura Co.

Kiko Eisner-Waters, owner of The Cura Co. (Photo: The Cura Co.) Meet Kiko Eisner-Waters — conscious curator, force for greater good, and owner of The Cura Co. in Seattle's Central District neighborhood. The Cura Co. is a one-stop shop for women-made, ethical, and beautifully designed fashion, beauty, home products, and programming. Kiko...

December 8, 2020
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Business Spotlight: Adorned Abode

Meet Benita Smith — master curator, gifted gifter, and owner of the gift shop Adorned Abode in Tacoma, Washington. Located in historic Freighthouse Square, Adorned Abode is the perfect place to go for thoughtfully curated gifts for the holiday season. Check out their website for unique presents or set up a private...

December 1, 2020
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Business Spotlight: Red Planet Books & Comics

This is Lee Francis, owner of Red Planet Books & Comics — the only Native-owned comic book store in the world — in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lee started Red Planet in 2017 after successfully launching Indigenous Comic Con in 2016. Growing up, Lee found respite in comics and role...

November 24, 2020
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Business Spotlight: Lawtiwa Babersalon

Meet Deanna Teasley, hair care extraordinaire and owner of Lawtiwa (pronounced like brow tea jaw) Barbersalon in Burien, WA. Lawtiwa Barbersalon is a Native and Black-owned business that specializes in all types of hair from all ages, ethnicities, and gender. When you walk into the quirky salon, you'll see Deanna's family photos adorning...

November 17, 2020
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