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We're excited to offer a variety of ways to explore, celebrate, and #SpendLikeItMatters in support of local businesses in Seattle's Belltown, Downtown and South Lake Union neighborhoods.

Enjoy special offers from neighborhood small businesses, get rewarded when you upload your receipts from small businesses, spend Welcome Back coupons to get to know small locally owned neighborhood gems, and participate in a fun photo contest.

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  • Sometimes you want to go where EVERYONE watches womenโ€™s sports โšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ€๐ŸŽพ

Huge congratulations to @monicadimascooks @anaisthegeneral @thekimfer on their soft opening and the newest addition to Seattleโ€™s womenโ€™s sports bar scene!

1๏ธโƒฃ: The gals

2๏ธโƒฃ: @lauraclise x Kimfer // Reign FC staff & friends

Pitch The Baby
๐Ÿ“: 609 19th Ave E - Seattle

#BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters
. . .
#intentionalist #womenssports #visitseattle #seattlesmallbusiness #visitseattle #capitolhillseattle
  • ๐ŸฅŸ Most Thai restaurants in the U.S. donโ€™t serve Pak mor โ€” not because people donโ€™t love it, but because itโ€™s hard to make.

At E-Jae Pak Mor, co-owner Pum Yamamoto spent years perfecting the delicate wrapping technique after learning it from a friendโ€™s grandmother. Each dumpling is steamed on a stretched cloth, lifted by hand, and folded while still warm.

The process is slow. The results are worth it.

Find this rare and beautiful dish โ€” along with other Thai street food favorites โ€” in Seattleโ€™s Chinatownโ€“International District.

#seattlefoodies #seattlefoodscene #smallbusinesssuccess #supportyourcommunity #thaistreetfood #seattlesmallbusiness #seattlesmallbiz
  • ๐ŸฆSeattleโ€™s soft serve scene is bursting with flavor โ€” and impact. 

When you choose to cool off at an Intentionalist business, youโ€™re doing more than treating yourself. Youโ€™re supporting women, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and immigrant entrepreneurs who are shaping our city one swirl at a time.

This summer, let your sweet tooth guide you intentionally. Scroll through to discover 12 small businesses that serve up soft serve with soul โ€” each one worth a visit, and every swirl a vote for equity and community.

Hereโ€™s the lineup ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“Indigo Cow (Wallingford) 
The first Hokkaido milk soft serve shop in the U.S. 

๐Ÿ“Milk Drunk (Beacon Hill)
Fried chicken + soft serve = the ultimate feel-good combo.

๐Ÿ“Spice Waala (Ballard, Columbia City, Capitol Hill)
Soft serve inspired by Indian kulfi โ€” like pistachio cardamom. Flavors rotate monthly. 

๐Ÿ“The Flora Bakehouse (Beacon Hill)
Vegetarian bakery + rooftop garden = PNW bliss. 

๐Ÿ“Mainstay Provisions (Denny Triangle)
Grab a swirl between errands or alongside a rotisserie chicken dinner.

๐Ÿ“Matcha Man (Georgetown)
Rotating flavors like matcha, ube, black sesame, and now โ€” vanilla bean!

๐Ÿ“Hood Famous (Chinatown-ID)
Filipino bakery famous for ube cheesecake also brings you ube & pandan soft serve. 

๐Ÿ“Bright Spot (Mount Baker)
All oat milk, all vegan, all the time. 

๐Ÿ“Baiten (Capitol Hill)
Japanese soft serve with bold toppings: kuro goma syrup, mango jelly, matcha, and more. 

๐Ÿ“Atulea (Capitol Hill)
Soft serve inspired by matcha and other teas, served in a sweet, welcoming space.

๐Ÿ“The Pastry Project (Pioneer Square)
Soft serve window with a mission: training future bakers.

๐Ÿ“Ice Cream Window (Central District)
Temple Pastriesโ€™ soft serve sidekick.

Head to our website to learn more about the diverse people behind the soft serve deliciousness!
  • A new womenโ€™s sports bar on Capitol Hill? Game on!

Pitch the Baby opens THIS Friday at  3 p.m. on Capitol Hill โ€” and itโ€™s not just another bar. Itโ€™s a game-changing, womenโ€™s sports-loving, all-are-welcome neighborhood spot built with heart.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Womenโ€™s sports always on
๐Ÿน Drinks you actually want to drink
๐Ÿ” Comfort food with chef cred
๐Ÿ† Community at the center

Doors open July 11. Letโ€™s show up loud.
  • Today is a great day to #SpendLikeItMatters โค๏ธ

Be the reason that a small business ownerโ€™s day is a bit brighter.

#BeIntentional #SmallBusinessEveryday
.
#intentionalist #seattlesmallbusiness #shoplocalseattle #mainstreetmatters #communityoverconvenience
  • When it comes to Seattle small business supporters, @therealstefan24frei is a keeper โค๏ธ

Back in 2020, Stef reached out to us directly, asking about how he & his teammates could do more to support local businesses.

From helping us celebrate Intentionalistโ€™s 3 year anniversary in 2021, to sharing a meal (and his jersey) at @basarestaurant, to meeting with small business owners at a Sounders FC Pride Game, to his collaborations with @elsomcellars & @proto101official, we have nothing but gratitude for the ways he shows up.

Like so many fans and friends, our hearts stopped when we saw him go down at the end of yesterdayโ€™s match, and are so glad that he is home from the hospital.

Small business owners are fortunate to have Stef in their corner and we hope he knows that we are in his.

#BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters
. . .
#intentionalist #seattlesmallbusiness #smallbusinesseveryday #seattlesounders
  • To close out our series spotlighting immigrant-owned businesses, weโ€™re ending with a truth worth remembering:
Immigrants donโ€™t just contribute to America โ€” they are America.

Meet Uttam Mukherjee, co-owner of Spice Waala. He believes business can be a force for good โ€” and heโ€™s backing it up with action, from addressing food insecurity in India to nourishing communities in Seattle.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Uttam about what inspired him, how Indian food tells a deeper story, and why immigrant-owned businesses matter for all of us.

If you take one thing away from this series we hope it will be: to celebrate immigrants is to celebrate the real story of America.
  • We are a nation of immigrants.

Meet Wazhma Samizay, owner of Retail Therapy on Capitol Hill. Her story speaks to the heart of the immigrant experience: resilience, community, and the drive to build something bigger than yourself.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Wazhma about her journey, her familyโ€™s impact, and what it means to create belonging.
  • In celebration of America this week, weโ€™re turning the spotlight on immigrant-owned businesses โ€” a reminder that immigrants have always been at the heart of the American story.
 
Meet Lois Ko, owner of Sweet Alchemy ice creamery in the U-District, Ballard, Capitol Hill & Bellevue.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Lois about building her shops, what community means to her, and how immigrants shape Seattle โ€” through every scoop, story, and small business.
Sometimes you want to go where EVERYONE watches womenโ€™s sports โšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ€๐ŸŽพ

Huge congratulations to @monicadimascooks @anaisthegeneral @thekimfer on their soft opening and the newest addition to Seattleโ€™s womenโ€™s sports bar scene!

1๏ธโƒฃ: The gals

2๏ธโƒฃ: @lauraclise x Kimfer // Reign FC staff & friends

Pitch The Baby
๐Ÿ“: 609 19th Ave E - Seattle

#BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters
. . .
#intentionalist #womenssports #visitseattle #seattlesmallbusiness #visitseattle #capitolhillseattle
Sometimes you want to go where EVERYONE watches womenโ€™s sports โšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ€๐ŸŽพ

Huge congratulations to @monicadimascooks @anaisthegeneral @thekimfer on their soft opening and the newest addition to Seattleโ€™s womenโ€™s sports bar scene!

1๏ธโƒฃ: The gals

2๏ธโƒฃ: @lauraclise x Kimfer // Reign FC staff & friends

Pitch The Baby
๐Ÿ“: 609 19th Ave E - Seattle

#BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters
. . .
#intentionalist #womenssports #visitseattle #seattlesmallbusiness #visitseattle #capitolhillseattle
Sometimes you want to go where EVERYONE watches womenโ€™s sports โšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ€๐ŸŽพ Huge congratulations to @monicadimascooks @anaisthegeneral @thekimfer on their soft opening and the newest addition to Seattleโ€™s womenโ€™s sports bar scene! 1๏ธโƒฃ: The gals 2๏ธโƒฃ: @lauraclise x Kimfer // Reign FC staff & friends Pitch The Baby ๐Ÿ“: 609 19th Ave E - Seattle #BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters . . . #intentionalist #womenssports #visitseattle #seattlesmallbusiness #visitseattle #capitolhillseattle
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๐ŸฅŸ Most Thai restaurants in the U.S. donโ€™t serve Pak mor โ€” not because people donโ€™t love it, but because itโ€™s hard to make. At E-Jae Pak Mor, co-owner Pum Yamamoto spent years perfecting the delicate wrapping technique after learning it from a friendโ€™s grandmother. Each dumpling is steamed on a stretched cloth, lifted by hand, and folded while still warm. The process is slow. The results are worth it. Find this rare and beautiful dish โ€” along with other Thai street food favorites โ€” in Seattleโ€™s Chinatownโ€“International District. #seattlefoodies #seattlefoodscene #smallbusinesssuccess #supportyourcommunity #thaistreetfood #seattlesmallbusiness #seattlesmallbiz
2 days ago
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๐ŸฆSeattleโ€™s soft serve scene is bursting with flavor โ€” and impact. 

When you choose to cool off at an Intentionalist business, youโ€™re doing more than treating yourself. Youโ€™re supporting women, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and immigrant entrepreneurs who are shaping our city one swirl at a time.

This summer, let your sweet tooth guide you intentionally. Scroll through to discover 12 small businesses that serve up soft serve with soul โ€” each one worth a visit, and every swirl a vote for equity and community.

Hereโ€™s the lineup ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“Indigo Cow (Wallingford) 
The first Hokkaido milk soft serve shop in the U.S. 

๐Ÿ“Milk Drunk (Beacon Hill)
Fried chicken + soft serve = the ultimate feel-good combo.

๐Ÿ“Spice Waala (Ballard, Columbia City, Capitol Hill)
Soft serve inspired by Indian kulfi โ€” like pistachio cardamom. Flavors rotate monthly. 

๐Ÿ“The Flora Bakehouse (Beacon Hill)
Vegetarian bakery + rooftop garden = PNW bliss. 

๐Ÿ“Mainstay Provisions (Denny Triangle)
Grab a swirl between errands or alongside a rotisserie chicken dinner.

๐Ÿ“Matcha Man (Georgetown)
Rotating flavors like matcha, ube, black sesame, and now โ€” vanilla bean!

๐Ÿ“Hood Famous (Chinatown-ID)
Filipino bakery famous for ube cheesecake also brings you ube & pandan soft serve. 

๐Ÿ“Bright Spot (Mount Baker)
All oat milk, all vegan, all the time. 

๐Ÿ“Baiten (Capitol Hill)
Japanese soft serve with bold toppings: kuro goma syrup, mango jelly, matcha, and more. 

๐Ÿ“Atulea (Capitol Hill)
Soft serve inspired by matcha and other teas, served in a sweet, welcoming space.

๐Ÿ“The Pastry Project (Pioneer Square)
Soft serve window with a mission: training future bakers.

๐Ÿ“Ice Cream Window (Central District)
Temple Pastriesโ€™ soft serve sidekick.

Head to our website to learn more about the diverse people behind the soft serve deliciousness!
๐ŸฆSeattleโ€™s soft serve scene is bursting with flavor โ€” and impact. 

When you choose to cool off at an Intentionalist business, youโ€™re doing more than treating yourself. Youโ€™re supporting women, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and immigrant entrepreneurs who are shaping our city one swirl at a time.

This summer, let your sweet tooth guide you intentionally. Scroll through to discover 12 small businesses that serve up soft serve with soul โ€” each one worth a visit, and every swirl a vote for equity and community.

Hereโ€™s the lineup ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“Indigo Cow (Wallingford) 
The first Hokkaido milk soft serve shop in the U.S. 

๐Ÿ“Milk Drunk (Beacon Hill)
Fried chicken + soft serve = the ultimate feel-good combo.

๐Ÿ“Spice Waala (Ballard, Columbia City, Capitol Hill)
Soft serve inspired by Indian kulfi โ€” like pistachio cardamom. Flavors rotate monthly. 

๐Ÿ“The Flora Bakehouse (Beacon Hill)
Vegetarian bakery + rooftop garden = PNW bliss. 

๐Ÿ“Mainstay Provisions (Denny Triangle)
Grab a swirl between errands or alongside a rotisserie chicken dinner.

๐Ÿ“Matcha Man (Georgetown)
Rotating flavors like matcha, ube, black sesame, and now โ€” vanilla bean!

๐Ÿ“Hood Famous (Chinatown-ID)
Filipino bakery famous for ube cheesecake also brings you ube & pandan soft serve. 

๐Ÿ“Bright Spot (Mount Baker)
All oat milk, all vegan, all the time. 

๐Ÿ“Baiten (Capitol Hill)
Japanese soft serve with bold toppings: kuro goma syrup, mango jelly, matcha, and more. 

๐Ÿ“Atulea (Capitol Hill)
Soft serve inspired by matcha and other teas, served in a sweet, welcoming space.

๐Ÿ“The Pastry Project (Pioneer Square)
Soft serve window with a mission: training future bakers.

๐Ÿ“Ice Cream Window (Central District)
Temple Pastriesโ€™ soft serve sidekick.

Head to our website to learn more about the diverse people behind the soft serve deliciousness!
๐ŸฆSeattleโ€™s soft serve scene is bursting with flavor โ€” and impact. 

When you choose to cool off at an Intentionalist business, youโ€™re doing more than treating yourself. Youโ€™re supporting women, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and immigrant entrepreneurs who are shaping our city one swirl at a time.

This summer, let your sweet tooth guide you intentionally. Scroll through to discover 12 small businesses that serve up soft serve with soul โ€” each one worth a visit, and every swirl a vote for equity and community.

Hereโ€™s the lineup ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“Indigo Cow (Wallingford) 
The first Hokkaido milk soft serve shop in the U.S. 

๐Ÿ“Milk Drunk (Beacon Hill)
Fried chicken + soft serve = the ultimate feel-good combo.

๐Ÿ“Spice Waala (Ballard, Columbia City, Capitol Hill)
Soft serve inspired by Indian kulfi โ€” like pistachio cardamom. Flavors rotate monthly. 

๐Ÿ“The Flora Bakehouse (Beacon Hill)
Vegetarian bakery + rooftop garden = PNW bliss. 

๐Ÿ“Mainstay Provisions (Denny Triangle)
Grab a swirl between errands or alongside a rotisserie chicken dinner.

๐Ÿ“Matcha Man (Georgetown)
Rotating flavors like matcha, ube, black sesame, and now โ€” vanilla bean!

๐Ÿ“Hood Famous (Chinatown-ID)
Filipino bakery famous for ube cheesecake also brings you ube & pandan soft serve. 

๐Ÿ“Bright Spot (Mount Baker)
All oat milk, all vegan, all the time. 

๐Ÿ“Baiten (Capitol Hill)
Japanese soft serve with bold toppings: kuro goma syrup, mango jelly, matcha, and more. 

๐Ÿ“Atulea (Capitol Hill)
Soft serve inspired by matcha and other teas, served in a sweet, welcoming space.

๐Ÿ“The Pastry Project (Pioneer Square)
Soft serve window with a mission: training future bakers.

๐Ÿ“Ice Cream Window (Central District)
Temple Pastriesโ€™ soft serve sidekick.

Head to our website to learn more about the diverse people behind the soft serve deliciousness!
๐ŸฆSeattleโ€™s soft serve scene is bursting with flavor โ€” and impact. 

When you choose to cool off at an Intentionalist business, youโ€™re doing more than treating yourself. Youโ€™re supporting women, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and immigrant entrepreneurs who are shaping our city one swirl at a time.

This summer, let your sweet tooth guide you intentionally. Scroll through to discover 12 small businesses that serve up soft serve with soul โ€” each one worth a visit, and every swirl a vote for equity and community.

Hereโ€™s the lineup ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“Indigo Cow (Wallingford) 
The first Hokkaido milk soft serve shop in the U.S. 

๐Ÿ“Milk Drunk (Beacon Hill)
Fried chicken + soft serve = the ultimate feel-good combo.

๐Ÿ“Spice Waala (Ballard, Columbia City, Capitol Hill)
Soft serve inspired by Indian kulfi โ€” like pistachio cardamom. Flavors rotate monthly. 

๐Ÿ“The Flora Bakehouse (Beacon Hill)
Vegetarian bakery + rooftop garden = PNW bliss. 

๐Ÿ“Mainstay Provisions (Denny Triangle)
Grab a swirl between errands or alongside a rotisserie chicken dinner.

๐Ÿ“Matcha Man (Georgetown)
Rotating flavors like matcha, ube, black sesame, and now โ€” vanilla bean!

๐Ÿ“Hood Famous (Chinatown-ID)
Filipino bakery famous for ube cheesecake also brings you ube & pandan soft serve. 

๐Ÿ“Bright Spot (Mount Baker)
All oat milk, all vegan, all the time. 

๐Ÿ“Baiten (Capitol Hill)
Japanese soft serve with bold toppings: kuro goma syrup, mango jelly, matcha, and more. 

๐Ÿ“Atulea (Capitol Hill)
Soft serve inspired by matcha and other teas, served in a sweet, welcoming space.

๐Ÿ“The Pastry Project (Pioneer Square)
Soft serve window with a mission: training future bakers.

๐Ÿ“Ice Cream Window (Central District)
Temple Pastriesโ€™ soft serve sidekick.

Head to our website to learn more about the diverse people behind the soft serve deliciousness!
๐ŸฆSeattleโ€™s soft serve scene is bursting with flavor โ€” and impact. When you choose to cool off at an Intentionalist business, youโ€™re doing more than treating yourself. Youโ€™re supporting women, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and immigrant entrepreneurs who are shaping our city one swirl at a time. This summer, let your sweet tooth guide you intentionally. Scroll through to discover 12 small businesses that serve up soft serve with soul โ€” each one worth a visit, and every swirl a vote for equity and community. Hereโ€™s the lineup ๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐Ÿ“Indigo Cow (Wallingford) The first Hokkaido milk soft serve shop in the U.S. ๐Ÿ“Milk Drunk (Beacon Hill) Fried chicken + soft serve = the ultimate feel-good combo. ๐Ÿ“Spice Waala (Ballard, Columbia City, Capitol Hill) Soft serve inspired by Indian kulfi โ€” like pistachio cardamom. Flavors rotate monthly. ๐Ÿ“The Flora Bakehouse (Beacon Hill) Vegetarian bakery + rooftop garden = PNW bliss. ๐Ÿ“Mainstay Provisions (Denny Triangle) Grab a swirl between errands or alongside a rotisserie chicken dinner. ๐Ÿ“Matcha Man (Georgetown) Rotating flavors like matcha, ube, black sesame, and now โ€” vanilla bean! ๐Ÿ“Hood Famous (Chinatown-ID) Filipino bakery famous for ube cheesecake also brings you ube & pandan soft serve. ๐Ÿ“Bright Spot (Mount Baker) All oat milk, all vegan, all the time. ๐Ÿ“Baiten (Capitol Hill) Japanese soft serve with bold toppings: kuro goma syrup, mango jelly, matcha, and more. ๐Ÿ“Atulea (Capitol Hill) Soft serve inspired by matcha and other teas, served in a sweet, welcoming space. ๐Ÿ“The Pastry Project (Pioneer Square) Soft serve window with a mission: training future bakers. ๐Ÿ“Ice Cream Window (Central District) Temple Pastriesโ€™ soft serve sidekick. Head to our website to learn more about the diverse people behind the soft serve deliciousness!
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A new womenโ€™s sports bar on Capitol Hill? Game on! Pitch the Baby opens THIS Friday at 3 p.m. on Capitol Hill โ€” and itโ€™s not just another bar. Itโ€™s a game-changing, womenโ€™s sports-loving, all-are-welcome neighborhood spot built with heart. ๐Ÿ’ฅ Womenโ€™s sports always on ๐Ÿน Drinks you actually want to drink ๐Ÿ” Comfort food with chef cred ๐Ÿ† Community at the center Doors open July 11. Letโ€™s show up loud.
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Today is a great day to #SpendLikeItMatters โค๏ธ

Be the reason that a small business ownerโ€™s day is a bit brighter.

#BeIntentional #SmallBusinessEveryday
.
#intentionalist #seattlesmallbusiness #shoplocalseattle #mainstreetmatters #communityoverconvenience
Today is a great day to #SpendLikeItMatters โค๏ธ Be the reason that a small business ownerโ€™s day is a bit brighter. #BeIntentional #SmallBusinessEveryday . #intentionalist #seattlesmallbusiness #shoplocalseattle #mainstreetmatters #communityoverconvenience
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When it comes to Seattle small business supporters, @therealstefan24frei is a keeper โค๏ธ

Back in 2020, Stef reached out to us directly, asking about how he & his teammates could do more to support local businesses.

From helping us celebrate Intentionalistโ€™s 3 year anniversary in 2021, to sharing a meal (and his jersey) at @basarestaurant, to meeting with small business owners at a Sounders FC Pride Game, to his collaborations with @elsomcellars & @proto101official, we have nothing but gratitude for the ways he shows up.

Like so many fans and friends, our hearts stopped when we saw him go down at the end of yesterdayโ€™s match, and are so glad that he is home from the hospital.

Small business owners are fortunate to have Stef in their corner and we hope he knows that we are in his.

#BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters
. . .
#intentionalist #seattlesmallbusiness #smallbusinesseveryday #seattlesounders
When it comes to Seattle small business supporters, @therealstefan24frei is a keeper โค๏ธ

Back in 2020, Stef reached out to us directly, asking about how he & his teammates could do more to support local businesses.

From helping us celebrate Intentionalistโ€™s 3 year anniversary in 2021, to sharing a meal (and his jersey) at @basarestaurant, to meeting with small business owners at a Sounders FC Pride Game, to his collaborations with @elsomcellars & @proto101official, we have nothing but gratitude for the ways he shows up.

Like so many fans and friends, our hearts stopped when we saw him go down at the end of yesterdayโ€™s match, and are so glad that he is home from the hospital.

Small business owners are fortunate to have Stef in their corner and we hope he knows that we are in his.

#BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters
. . .
#intentionalist #seattlesmallbusiness #smallbusinesseveryday #seattlesounders
When it comes to Seattle small business supporters, @therealstefan24frei is a keeper โค๏ธ Back in 2020, Stef reached out to us directly, asking about how he & his teammates could do more to support local businesses. From helping us celebrate Intentionalistโ€™s 3 year anniversary in 2021, to sharing a meal (and his jersey) at @basarestaurant, to meeting with small business owners at a Sounders FC Pride Game, to his collaborations with @elsomcellars & @proto101official, we have nothing but gratitude for the ways he shows up. Like so many fans and friends, our hearts stopped when we saw him go down at the end of yesterdayโ€™s match, and are so glad that he is home from the hospital. Small business owners are fortunate to have Stef in their corner and we hope he knows that we are in his. #BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters . . . #intentionalist #seattlesmallbusiness #smallbusinesseveryday #seattlesounders
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To close out our series spotlighting immigrant-owned businesses, weโ€™re ending with a truth worth remembering:
Immigrants donโ€™t just contribute to America โ€” they are America.

Meet Uttam Mukherjee, co-owner of Spice Waala. He believes business can be a force for good โ€” and heโ€™s backing it up with action, from addressing food insecurity in India to nourishing communities in Seattle.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Uttam about what inspired him, how Indian food tells a deeper story, and why immigrant-owned businesses matter for all of us.

If you take one thing away from this series we hope it will be: to celebrate immigrants is to celebrate the real story of America.
To close out our series spotlighting immigrant-owned businesses, weโ€™re ending with a truth worth remembering:
Immigrants donโ€™t just contribute to America โ€” they are America.

Meet Uttam Mukherjee, co-owner of Spice Waala. He believes business can be a force for good โ€” and heโ€™s backing it up with action, from addressing food insecurity in India to nourishing communities in Seattle.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Uttam about what inspired him, how Indian food tells a deeper story, and why immigrant-owned businesses matter for all of us.

If you take one thing away from this series we hope it will be: to celebrate immigrants is to celebrate the real story of America.
To close out our series spotlighting immigrant-owned businesses, weโ€™re ending with a truth worth remembering:
Immigrants donโ€™t just contribute to America โ€” they are America.

Meet Uttam Mukherjee, co-owner of Spice Waala. He believes business can be a force for good โ€” and heโ€™s backing it up with action, from addressing food insecurity in India to nourishing communities in Seattle.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Uttam about what inspired him, how Indian food tells a deeper story, and why immigrant-owned businesses matter for all of us.

If you take one thing away from this series we hope it will be: to celebrate immigrants is to celebrate the real story of America.
To close out our series spotlighting immigrant-owned businesses, weโ€™re ending with a truth worth remembering:
Immigrants donโ€™t just contribute to America โ€” they are America.

Meet Uttam Mukherjee, co-owner of Spice Waala. He believes business can be a force for good โ€” and heโ€™s backing it up with action, from addressing food insecurity in India to nourishing communities in Seattle.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Uttam about what inspired him, how Indian food tells a deeper story, and why immigrant-owned businesses matter for all of us.

If you take one thing away from this series we hope it will be: to celebrate immigrants is to celebrate the real story of America.
To close out our series spotlighting immigrant-owned businesses, weโ€™re ending with a truth worth remembering:
Immigrants donโ€™t just contribute to America โ€” they are America.

Meet Uttam Mukherjee, co-owner of Spice Waala. He believes business can be a force for good โ€” and heโ€™s backing it up with action, from addressing food insecurity in India to nourishing communities in Seattle.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Uttam about what inspired him, how Indian food tells a deeper story, and why immigrant-owned businesses matter for all of us.

If you take one thing away from this series we hope it will be: to celebrate immigrants is to celebrate the real story of America.
To close out our series spotlighting immigrant-owned businesses, weโ€™re ending with a truth worth remembering: Immigrants donโ€™t just contribute to America โ€” they are America. Meet Uttam Mukherjee, co-owner of Spice Waala. He believes business can be a force for good โ€” and heโ€™s backing it up with action, from addressing food insecurity in India to nourishing communities in Seattle. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Uttam about what inspired him, how Indian food tells a deeper story, and why immigrant-owned businesses matter for all of us. If you take one thing away from this series we hope it will be: to celebrate immigrants is to celebrate the real story of America.
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We are a nation of immigrants.

Meet Wazhma Samizay, owner of Retail Therapy on Capitol Hill. Her story speaks to the heart of the immigrant experience: resilience, community, and the drive to build something bigger than yourself.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Wazhma about her journey, her familyโ€™s impact, and what it means to create belonging.
We are a nation of immigrants.

Meet Wazhma Samizay, owner of Retail Therapy on Capitol Hill. Her story speaks to the heart of the immigrant experience: resilience, community, and the drive to build something bigger than yourself.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Wazhma about her journey, her familyโ€™s impact, and what it means to create belonging.
We are a nation of immigrants.

Meet Wazhma Samizay, owner of Retail Therapy on Capitol Hill. Her story speaks to the heart of the immigrant experience: resilience, community, and the drive to build something bigger than yourself.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Wazhma about her journey, her familyโ€™s impact, and what it means to create belonging.
We are a nation of immigrants.

Meet Wazhma Samizay, owner of Retail Therapy on Capitol Hill. Her story speaks to the heart of the immigrant experience: resilience, community, and the drive to build something bigger than yourself.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Wazhma about her journey, her familyโ€™s impact, and what it means to create belonging.
We are a nation of immigrants.

Meet Wazhma Samizay, owner of Retail Therapy on Capitol Hill. Her story speaks to the heart of the immigrant experience: resilience, community, and the drive to build something bigger than yourself.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Wazhma about her journey, her familyโ€™s impact, and what it means to create belonging.
We are a nation of immigrants. Meet Wazhma Samizay, owner of Retail Therapy on Capitol Hill. Her story speaks to the heart of the immigrant experience: resilience, community, and the drive to build something bigger than yourself. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Wazhma about her journey, her familyโ€™s impact, and what it means to create belonging.
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In celebration of America this week, weโ€™re turning the spotlight on immigrant-owned businesses โ€” a reminder that immigrants have always been at the heart of the American story.
 
Meet Lois Ko, owner of Sweet Alchemy ice creamery in the U-District, Ballard, Capitol Hill & Bellevue.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Lois about building her shops, what community means to her, and how immigrants shape Seattle โ€” through every scoop, story, and small business.
In celebration of America this week, weโ€™re turning the spotlight on immigrant-owned businesses โ€” a reminder that immigrants have always been at the heart of the American story.
 
Meet Lois Ko, owner of Sweet Alchemy ice creamery in the U-District, Ballard, Capitol Hill & Bellevue.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Lois about building her shops, what community means to her, and how immigrants shape Seattle โ€” through every scoop, story, and small business.
In celebration of America this week, weโ€™re turning the spotlight on immigrant-owned businesses โ€” a reminder that immigrants have always been at the heart of the American story.
 
Meet Lois Ko, owner of Sweet Alchemy ice creamery in the U-District, Ballard, Capitol Hill & Bellevue.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Lois about building her shops, what community means to her, and how immigrants shape Seattle โ€” through every scoop, story, and small business.
In celebration of America this week, weโ€™re turning the spotlight on immigrant-owned businesses โ€” a reminder that immigrants have always been at the heart of the American story.
 
Meet Lois Ko, owner of Sweet Alchemy ice creamery in the U-District, Ballard, Capitol Hill & Bellevue.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Lois about building her shops, what community means to her, and how immigrants shape Seattle โ€” through every scoop, story, and small business.
In celebration of America this week, weโ€™re turning the spotlight on immigrant-owned businesses โ€” a reminder that immigrants have always been at the heart of the American story.
 
Meet Lois Ko, owner of Sweet Alchemy ice creamery in the U-District, Ballard, Capitol Hill & Bellevue.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Lois about building her shops, what community means to her, and how immigrants shape Seattle โ€” through every scoop, story, and small business.
In celebration of America this week, weโ€™re turning the spotlight on immigrant-owned businesses โ€” a reminder that immigrants have always been at the heart of the American story. Meet Lois Ko, owner of Sweet Alchemy ice creamery in the U-District, Ballard, Capitol Hill & Bellevue. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe to hear from Lois about building her shops, what community means to her, and how immigrants shape Seattle โ€” through every scoop, story, and small business.
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