Local Business Archives - Intentionalist

Business Spotlight: Lauda

Meet Amelia, the owner of Lauda, a gifts and stationery shop in Tacoma, Washington. With a lifelong interest in journaling and stationery, Amelia opened her shop in March 2022. Lauda features a carefully chosen selection of beautifully designed and functional products, including handmade notebooks and locally crafted gifts. As a Tacoma...

Business Spotlight: Bonito

Bonito is not your average coffee shop. This queer and Latinx-owned gem on the corner of Melrose and East Olive Way is becoming a vibrant haven of culture, community, and delicious coffee. Open for less than a month, Bonito has already become a beloved fixture at the gateway to Capitol Hill, drawing in visitors from all over with its infectious...

Meet the Intentionalist Awards Finalists

The Intentionalist Awards are back for the second year, celebrating the local legends who go above and beyond to build connections, give back, and make our neighborhoods thrive. These finalists aren't just shops and eateries; they're the lifeblood of our community. Meet the 2024 Intentionalist Awards Finalists, including direct...

Business Spotlight: Rey Amargo

Meet Carlos Rios, the co-owner of Rey Amargo in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Carlos and his wife, Valeria Calles, have brought the Rey Amargo chocolate legacy to the US with their Capitol Hill cafe. Rey Amargo’s vegan drinking chocolate recipe has not changed since Carlos’ grandfather opened the first factory in 1939:...

Business Spotlight: Only

Meet Anisha Kili and Millie Phung, the owners of Only in Downtown Seattle. Not only are the clothing garments at Only timeless and chic, they’re also sustainably made and ethically sourced. After noticing how difficult it was to find high-quality closet basics, founders Anisha and Millie decided to start a brand of their own. In...

Business Spotlight: Voices Off Lounge

Meet Kellie Gillespie, the owner of Voices Off Lounge by Visually Speaking in Downtown Seattle. Visually Speaking was founded in 2002. Kellie took over in 2012, creating a supportive and inclusive space for learning American Sign Language. With a team of passionate and dedicated Deaf instructors, the center is committed to teaching...

Business Spotlight: The Scene in South Park

Meet Michelle Lang-Raymond & Jay Raymond, the owners of The Scene in South Park in Seattle's South Park neighborhood. Everybody is somebody at The Scene, a South Park cafe that opened in 2023. Owners Michelle Lang-Raymond and Jay Raymond started their business in the spot formerly occupied by Resistancia Coffee to create a...