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...
Apr 29, 2020 | Health and Wellness, Hispanic, Latino/a/x, Home goods, Mercatus Magazine Vol. 2, Professional Services, Story
“Customer service is where you’re really supporting strangers. If you do it right, it’s one of the most inclusive things ever. Anyone can walk in from the street. It costs you nothing to treat them like a magical human being, no matter who they are.” Paloma Medina |...
Dec 29, 2018 | Asian, Fashion and Accessories, Health and Wellness, Home goods, Story
“There is no purpose if you’re not able to share what you have, what you know, or what you do with others. Those people impacted our lives, and I hope that I can do that for others in some way.” — T...
Dec 29, 2018 | Black or African American, Fashion and Accessories, Home goods, Story
“With Soapbox Theory, I wanted to make sure that all the way from super light to very dark skin tones were covered, especially because we’re not all one shade. There is no one way to be Black.” – Kayin Talton Davis “My...
Nov 23, 2018 | Hispanic, Latino/a/x, Home goods, Music and Art, Story
“It’s really not just about what I call ‘precious printing,’ but using print more as a mode of empowerment.” The results of their knack for printing and commitment to, “as much representation as possible for Latinx, queer, and feminist voices.” ...
Nov 23, 2018 | Hispanic, Latino/a/x, Home goods, Music and Art, Story
“I always think of cute things, things that make you smile, things that are witty, or that the colors are inviting, enduring and sweet. I know it can seem very shallow, but I think there’s value in things that spark joy, that are small and that are also accessible to...
