Woman-Owned Archives

Small Business Spotlight: Aloha Coffee Grindz

Not everyone can move to Hawaii, but Amber Andrada found the next best thing. Her coffee stand, Aloha Coffee Grindz, sits in the Goodwill parking lot off Bridgeport and Mountlake in Lakewood, and it's been bringing genuine Ohana energy to the PNW for a year and a half. We sat down with Amber to talk island inspiration, her customer community, the...

Business Spotlight: Sweet! Bakery

What started as a small wholesale bakery helping local chefs with desserts has blossomed into one of Seattle’s sweetest success stories. Sweet! Bakery owner Alina Muratova turned her passion into a neighborhood haven where creativity, community, and a love of good dessert are front and center. Please introduce yourself. My name is Alina, and...

Business Spotlight: Café Dulzura

Step inside Café Dulzura in Burien, and you’ll feel like you’ve been invited into Maria Cid’s home. With colorful art on the walls, mugs that transport you straight to Mexico, and the smell of tamales and fresh coffee in the air, it’s more than just a café, it’s a celebration of culture, community, and corazón. This interview has...

Latinx / Hispanic Heritage Month Artist Spotlight: Nathaly Lerma

In celebration of Latinx / Hispanic Heritage Month, we honored to feature original artwork by our guest artist, Nathaly Lerma of Flor de Cactus Studio. Nathaly's work reflects a deep connection to memory, heritage, and tradition, weaving together personal and collective histories through the...

Business Spotlight: Gion Banh Mi

Gion Banh Mi and Tea is a cozy, woman-owned Vietnamese sandwich shop in West Seattle’s Admiral neighborhood. Founded by Mi and Tram, the restaurant is known for its crispy baguettes, flavorful fillings, and warm community vibe. In this Q&A, the founders share the story behind their name, their most popular dishes, and how they’re spreading...

Business Spotlight: Highland Park Corner Store

Highland Park Corner Store in West Seattle is more than just a neighborhood shop, it’s a community hub where locals gather for coffee, New Zealand-style ice cream, and locally made goods. Owned by Meaghan Haas, the corner store and its sister spot, Tip Top Ice Cream Shop, intentionally stock...

Business Spotlight: Nook & Cranny Books

At Nook & Cranny Books, every book on the shelf tells a story you haven’t heard before. Recently relocated to the edge of Seattle’s U District, this boutique bookstore is a haven for curious readers spotlighting translated literature, queer voices, and underrepresented perspectives from around the world. We chatted with owner Maren...

Business Spotlight: Exhibit Coffee

In the heart of Seattle’s Pioneer Square, there's a vintage-meets-café space that feels less like a store and more like being invited into someone’s living room — if that living room were curated by a dozen incredibly stylish friends and served nostalgic, artist-inspired lattes. Exhibit Coffee (located inside the Friend Museum) is more than...