Intentionalist 🤝 Ezell’s Famous Chicken In 2015 when @lauraclise moved back to her hometown, the only Black-owned restaurant an online search reliably produced was @ezells_chicken. She visited the original location in Seattle’s Central District and learned about all Lewis Rudd and his co-founders overcame to open Ezell’s in 1984. Laura founded Intentionalist in 2018, inspired by the people and stories behind local businesses. Over the years she met hundreds of Seattle small business owners, but never managed to connect with Lewis until the 2024 @pugetsoundbusinessjournal Power 100 reception at @chateaustemichelle. #BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters _____ #intentionalist #economicjustice #seattlesmallbusiness #seattlefoodie #seattlefoodscene #seattleeats #blackfoodfridays #blackownedrestaurant

⭐️ GIVEAWAY ⭐️ Correctly guess the Seattle restaurant whose food is featured above for the chance to win a $50 gift card toward the enjoyment of your next meal there 😋 Everything was delicious, and we can’t wait to go back! #BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters _____ #intentionalist #seattlesmallbusiness #seattlerestaurants #seattlefoodie #seattleeats #seattlefoodscene #visitseattle

Tag someone who NEEDS custom printed macarons 🐶 From pups to punny phrases — from logos to landscapes, @macadons makes it easy to create the perfect gift! #BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters _____ #intentionalist #seattlesmallbusiness #rentonwa #shoplocalseattle #votewithyourdollar #smallbusinesseveryday #veryasian

In 2019 we introduced the first prototype of an Intentionalist Gift Card based on requests from our community for a card that could be used at multiple small businesses. In 2023 we shifted our homegrown program to run on the Mastercard platform for greater ease for both consumers and small business owners. Today, there are 350+ WA state small businesses in our Intentionalist Card network and we continue to add more businesses every day. Our goal: To harness consumer spending for the benefit of brick + mortar small businesses and the diverse people behind them. Gift like it matters - the small businesses we love are counting on us ❤️ #BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters _____ #intentionalist #seattlesmallbusiness #shoplocalseattle #smallbusinesseveryday #buyblackcard #intentionalistcard

#SpendLikeItMatters at Trans-owned businesses 🏳️‍⚧️ As we observe Transgender Awareness Week, an important reminder of the vital role that Transgender-owned brick + mortar small business play in providing safe and inclusive spaces, strengthening our communities. Show up for your favorite Trans-owned businesses and let the people behind them know that they matter ❤️ #BeIntentional #TransAwarenessWeek _____ #intentionalist #transownedbusiness #transisbeautiful #lgbtqowned #queerowned #smallbusinesseveryday #mainstreetmatters #votewithyourdollar

Celebrating community heroes with @dcunited ❤️🖤 It was inspiring to celebrate the 2024 D.C. United Foundation Raise a Toast honorees including 3 small businesses: - Mozzeria DC #DeafOwned - Serving delicious pizza and providing employment opportunities for the Deaf community - Social Burger #AsianOwned #WomanOwned - A beloved restaurant known for handcrafted burgers and giving back to the community - Dog Tag Bakery #VeteranOwned - A purpose-driven bakery with a mission to support veterans, military families & caregivers through the Dog Tag Fellowship. Thanks again to D.C. United for using the power of sport to celebrate and support the small businesses making a difference in local communities every day! #BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters _____ #intentionalist #smallbusinesseveryday #mainstreetmatters #dcsmallbusiness #dcunited #dmvsmallbusiness

🍕Isaiah and Colleen, the dynamic duo behind @pizzabyruffin , are serving up a slice of something special in the heart of Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood. This power couple’s Roman-style pizzeria is a vibrant celebration of flavor, culture, and community, with pies inspired by the Black Diaspora and Isaiah’s global culinary journey. From the spicy kick of their Jamaican curry mushroom pizza to the fresh, locally-sourced ingredients that top each pie, every slice is a taste of something special. Join us as we dive into the inspiring story behind Seattle’s first Black-owned pizzeria! #SpendLikeItMatters #BeIntentional #SeattleFoodScene #Pizza #SupportBlackOwnedBusiness #IntentionalEats #SeattlePizza#EatLocalSeattle #SeattleRestaurants #CommunityFirst #SeattleFoodie #BlackOwnedSeattle #SeattleEats #RomanStylePizza #southlakeunion #newrestaurant #fluffandcrunch #pizzalover #seattlepizza

Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸 Thanks to @dogtagbakery for all that you do to engage the community to support veterans, military families, and caregivers. #BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters _____ #intentionalist #veteransday #shoplocaldc #dcsmallbusiness #smallbusinesseveryday #mainstreetmatters

Behind the scenes with @besagordon 🎬 We couldn’t be more excited to be teaming up with @back2besatv + @wwconverge to encourage folks to #BuyBlack this upcoming holiday season and beyond! Stay tuned… #BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters _____ #intentionalist #buyblack #buyblackcard #seattlesmallbusiness #shoplocalseattle #blackfoodfridays #buyblackowned #tacomawa #votewithyourdollar #blackwomanowned