May 13, 2021 | Asian, Beauty, Beaverton, Health and Wellness, Home goods, Sponsored, Story
“Handbuilding almost feels primitive; it takes time,” notes Felicia. “This whole past year really taught me that sometimes you have to slow down, so when I started this new line, it was about taking our time and taking in where we’re at. It reflects how we feel right...
Nov 19, 2019 | Beauty, Black or African American, Mercatus Magazine Vol. 2, Professional Services, Story
“Barbers have always been leaders in their communities, barbershops have always been staples of their communities. So how can a barber take that to another level to preserve the craft and to create opportunities for those who desire to grow?”Christina Lane |...
Mar 29, 2019 | Beauty, Black or African American, Fashion and Accessories, Health and Wellness, Story
“When I saw that I was in Time Magazine, I thought, ‘This is where I need to be,” Abibat Durosimi | Creator Share this Story In 2011, Abibat Durosimi found herself backstage before a Prince concert doing makeup for the Purple Wonder himself.After a fateful Portland...
Nov 23, 2018 | Beauty, Beaverton, Black or African American, Story
“My whole mission is to empower women to look and feel their very best, no matter what they’re doing.” — Paula Hayes Instead of settling for mediocre makeup, Paula Hayes spent her teenage years reading cosmetic...
Nov 23, 2018 | Asian, Beauty, Story
“I started out really excited about selling one bottle,” she says. “I thought, wow, somebody wants something from me! That’s cool! And to this point, I still get the same excitement.” — Jasmine Tran Jasmine Tran was at her booth...
Nov 23, 2018 | Beauty, Black or African American, Story
“I have a son named Paul Jr. and a daughter named Robin. I’d like to see them keep [Genevas], and it’s going to be hard because of the gentrification that’s happened. As a matter of fact, if we had to rent this building we wouldn’t be here today. ” ...
