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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  • March 2, 2021
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Women’s History Month 2021: #SpendLikeItMatters & Support Her

As Women's History Month got underway in 2020, we were on the eve of the pandemic. Our cities had not yet shut down, and much of our focus was still on combatting racism and xenophobia toward Asian-owned small businesses in Chinatown neighborhoods. A year later, communities and local...
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  • March 1, 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...
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  • 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,...
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  • February 2, 2021
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Business Spotlight: Arcaro Boxing

Tricia Arcaro Turton, owner of Arcaro Boxing. Tricia Arcaro Turton is a former professional boxer, not-so-secret Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift fan, and owner of Arcaro Boxing in Seattle's Central District neighborhood. Tricia has a community-first attitude and describes Arcaro Boxing as a place where people can work on themselves, face the...
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  • January 26, 2021
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Adorned Abode: Unique, Eclectic, Thoughtfully Curated

Benita Smith, curator and owner at Adorned Abode in Tacoma, WA. The idea for Adorned Abode began with a rolling pin.  Not just your average rolling pin — one that was crafted in Poland and embossed with an intricate pattern that imprinted on dough when rolled out. It was specialty...
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  • January 15, 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...
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  • 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...
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  • December 22, 2020
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