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In this episode, Gauri chats with Affouet, the owner and founder of Hibis Bloom. Affouet discusses the benefits and cultural significance of hibiscus, educating others about the beautiful food and drinks from Africa, connecting people through f
In this episode, Gauri talks to Chishayla, the owner and founder of Fearfully & Wonderfully Made. Chishayla describes the intersection of being Christian and being a person of color, the most important ingredient in her products that big compan
Welcome back to Season 5 of PDX Business Spotlight! In this first episode, Gauri chats with Wentemi, the owner and founder of Sumner Street Shea. Wentemi discusses the welcoming BIPOC business community in Portland, the benefits of following up
For our final episode of Season 4, we put together a highlight reel of all the businesses we interviewed! Don't worry, we'll be back with Season 5 soon! Check out the Season 1, 2, 3, and 4 full-length episodes, available now on Spotify, Apple P
In this episode, Gauri chats with Kyikyi, the owner of Himalayan Dumplings. Kyikyi discusses introducing her daughters to her culture, managing starting her businesses, her day job, and her kids' online school, what she thought about before sta
In this episode, Gauri chats with YK and Anna, the owners and co-founders of Hanuk Design. YK and Anna talk about developing their products through motherhood and the pandemic, resources for young BIPOC entrepreneurs, developing sustainable pro
In this episode, Gauri talks to Molly, the owner and founder of Optimistic Soap. Molly discusses working a day job while also working on her passion and her hobbies, integrating her activist side with her soaps, supporting causes she believes i
In this episode, Gauri chats with Beatrice, the owner and founder of Bumble Bath Soap. Bea discusses getting over her fear of starting a business, trying to get her product in stores during the pandemic, the differences between Chicago and Port
In this episode, Gauri talks to Nicole Rose, the owner and founder of Ella Dean. Nicole discusses honoring her family with her brand, the unique way she formulates her all-natural products with organic ingredients, numerous tips and tricks for
In this episode, Gauri chats with Adrianna Locke, the owner and founder of Zocalo Wellness. Adrianna discusses treating both the mind and body, the importance of not treating the body like a machine, her first-hand experiences in natural medici
In this episode, Gauri chats with Ebony, the owner and founder of Mamasentials. Ebony talks about making her business authentic and relatable, how journaling helped her through the pandemic and in starting her business, and much more! Make sure
In this episode, Gauri talks to Megon, the owner of Oracle Wellness Co. Megon discusses thinking about her family while making business decisions, how her empathy makes her business more fulfilling, her new subscription service, and much more!
We're back with Season 4! In this episode, Gauri chats with Thilaga Arunarasu, the co-founder of Sunny Knits. Thilaga talks about balancing her business and schoolwork, lessons for other young entrepreneurs, her new greeting cards, and much mor
For our final episode of Season 3, we put together a highlight reel of all the businesses we interviewed! Don't worry, we'll be back with Season 4 soon! Check out the Season 1, 2, and 3 full-length episodes, available now on Spotify, Apple Podc
In this episode, Gauri talks to Dr. Shalini Kapoor, the owner and founder of Om Integrative Medicine. Dr. Kapoor discusses her approach to medicine, understanding patient hardship throughout the pandemic, the wide breadth of conditions she trea
In this episode, Gauri chats with Dave, the owner and founder of Black and Gifted. Dave talks about learning from other artists, his power beyond the artwork he creates, how the Black Lives Matter protests in Portland affected him and his busin
In this episode, Gauri talks to Amy, the owner and founder of Lily Henry Jewelry. Amy discusses how she finds unique antiques for her jewelry pieces, how her business got its name, how the pandemic and rise in Asian hate affected her and her bu
In this episode, Gauri chats with Eleshia Nath, the owner and founder of Spoiled Sole. Eleshia discusses finding her community, adapting her business due to the pandemic, how she sources local ingredients, and much more! From now, until Februar
In this episode, Gauri talks to Alshiref, the owner and founder of Amity Artisan Goods. Alshiref talks about learning from opposition, how he decided when to open his business, seeing challenges as opportunities, and much more! Make sure to fol
In this episode, Gauri talks to Sarah Zareen, the owner of Ishq Skincare. Sarah discusses growing up with natural remedies, testing and perfecting her recipes, healing as a global community, understanding capitalism from a different perspective
In this episode, Gauri chats with Francis, the owner and founder of Exilior Coffee. Francis talks about seeing both sides of the coffee industry, using his coffee to uplift others, coffee brewing tips, about the Soil-to-Cup approach, and much m
In this episode, Gauri talks to Sam, the owner of Diaspora Coffee & Chai Co. Sam describes his first-hand experience as an immigrant in the US, learning about coffee, what chai means to him, and much more! Make sure to follow Diaspora Coffee &
For the first episode of season 3, Gauri chats with Nai, the owner and founder of Charcuterie Me. Nai discusses her experience with Prosper Portland & TIE Oregon, learning how Portland supports small businesses, making charcuterie boards for th
This is our last episode of Season 2, so we put together a highlight reel of all the businesses we interviewed in Season 2! And don't worry, we'll be back for Season 3 around November 2021, with a plethora of amazing business spotlights. Check
In this episode of PDX Business Spotlight, Gauri talks to Liane, the owner of Ten2Midnight Studios. Liane describes the community support available to BIPOC owned businesses, the creative opportunities offered by the pandemic, how she designs h
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