A program of Global to Local, Food Innovation Network (FIN)’s mission is to enhance the local food system, increase access to healthy food, create pathways for success, and support resource- and idea-sharing that engages the diverse communities of SeaTac/Tukwila and South King County.Social Venture Partners (SVP) Fast Pitch highlights and propels s…

Dignity for Divas restores hope and dignity to women experiencing homelessness by reminding them they matter and reconnecting them with their “Inner Diva.” Dignity for Divas also supports and encourages women transitioning from being homeless as they walk the path toward a self-sustaining life. Founder and Director, Nikki Gane, started Dignity for …

Fides "Anna Banana Freeze" Mabanta is a human work in progress. Born in Luzon, Philippines, her early childhood consisted of curiosity, bossiness and a vivid self-awareness. At age four, her family uprooted to Nea Makri, Greece via the American navy, as well as to and throughout the continental U.S.; eventually migrating to Everett in Washington st…

Tracy Rector (Choctaw/Seminole) is a mixed race filmmaker, curator, community organizer, and programmer. Currently, she is serving as Director of Storytelling at Nia Tero, a non-profit committed to supporting Indigenous governance and guardianship. She has directed and produced over 400 shorts and other films including the award-winning Teachings o…

In collaboration with Creative Mornings Seattle​, we bring to you audio from a podcast previously recorded in front of a live studio audience. We are honored to share this conversation that is a follow up to our very first ever podcast with serial entrepreneur David Pierre-Louis​. Creative Mornings is a monthly breakfast and speaker series for crea…

Minnie, Karin and Kathy met at the University of Washington's Creating a Company class in 2017 where they started their journey as co-founders and best friends. We discuss their journey, building the Mikki brand and life after Mikki. drinkmikki.com/instagram.com/drinkmikkifacebook.com/drinkmikkiNo Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media:instagra…

Marc Matsui is the founder of Integral DJ's we discuss growing up in Seattle, how creating the University of Washington's SHOW turned into a managing one of Seattle's most iconic hip hop duo's and the business of DJing.‍Social Media & Webintegraldjs.com/instagram.com/integraldjsfacebook.com/integraldjsNo Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media:i…

Meron Menghistab is a professional photographer and photo journalist raised in South Seattle and now based in New York City. We discuss growing up in Seattle, questioning everything and ultimately living his truth. ‍Social Media & Webmeronphotography.cominstagram.com/meron_photo/facebook.com/meronphoto/No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media:…

OVERVIEWPeka Grayson is the owner of Impekable Nails. We discuss growing up in Seattle and lessons learned running a business. ‍Social Media & Webinstagram.com/impekablenails/facebook.com/impekablenails/No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media:instagram.com/ambassadorstories/twitter.com/AMBStoriesfacebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ambassadorstori…

Sean Carson is a singer, song writer, producer, director, actor and the creator of the soon to be released web series Carson. ‍Social Media & Webseancarsonmusic.com/instagram.com/mrseancarson/facebook.com/10100542336141367twitter.com/SeanCarsonNo Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media:instagram.com/ambassadorstories/twitter.com/AMBStoriesfacebo…

The first of hopefully many community conversations around entrepreneurship and 'the Business of Coffee' with Leona and Luis Rodriguez who own The Station in Beacon Hill; Solomon Dubie who owns Cafe Avole located in New Holly and Cote Soerens the owner of Resistencia Cafe in the Seattle neighborhood of South Park.Special Shoutouts:Chera Amlag - Hoo…

Clarize Baldoz is was born and raised in South Seattle. We discuss how her passion for dance took her on a journey that ultimately leads her to find her calling as a hairdresser.Clarize Social Media & Web:instagram.com/clarizeyyybee/facebook.com/clarize.baldozNo Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media:instagram.com/ambassadorstories/twitter.com/…

OVERVIEWLauren Iida is the director and founder of The Antipodes Collective. She is an artist, author and entrepreneur. We discuss her roots, growing up in Seattle, her journey taking roads not traveled and lessons learned.This podcast was co-hosted by Tey ThachLauren Iida's Social Media & Web:theantipodescollective.org/facebook.com/theantipodescol…

Nikkita Oliver is a lawyer, educator, artist, activist, boxer, former Seattle mayoral candidate and so much more. We discuss her journey growing up in Indiana, fighting for equity and justice and what's next.NIkkita is a graduate of the University of Washington's Law School and Masters of Education programs and received her bachelors from Seattle P…

Nikkita Oliver is a lawyer, educator, artist, activist, boxer, former Seattle mayoral candidate and so much more. We discuss her journey growing up in Indiana, fighting for equity and justice and what's next.NIkkita is a graduate of the University of Washington's Law School and Masters of Education programs and received her bachelors from Seattle P…

Sondra Segundo-Cunningham is a visual and music artist, author, and singer. We discuss her indigenous roots, becoming a full-time entrepreneur and the art of resisting.Sondra Segundo-Cunningham's Social Media & Web:haidaartbysondra.com/facebook.com/SondraSegundo/twitter.com/HaidaArtSondrainstagram.com/haidaartbysondra/No Blueprint & AmbassadorStori…

Edwin Lindo runs Estelita’s Library - a new Justice Focused Community Bookstore & Library located inside the Station Wine Bar in North Beacon Hill. We discuss growing up in San Francisco’s Mission District, attending law school and finding liberation through struggle and activism.Edwin Lindo and Estelita's Library Social Media & Web:facebook.com/Ed…

Minty LA LongEarth and Naomi Ishisaka were the co-founders and editors of the former magazine Colors NW. We discuss their careers in journalism, Toxic masculinity in entrepreneurship and lessons learned.Naomi Ishasaka Social Media & Web:naomiishisaka.com/twitter.com/naomiishisakainstagram.com/nishisaka/facebook.com/naomiishisakaMinty LongEarth Soci…

Part 2 of 2. Chera Amlog and Geo Quibuyen are the husband and wife duo behind Hood Famous Bakeshop in Seattle. On this two-part episode, they discuss the influence of their Filipino culture, meeting in middle school, their activism work and the influence of Geo’s music career as a member of Blue Scholars and The Bar.Hood Famou Social Media & Web:ho…

Part 1 of 2. Chera Amlog and Geo Quibuyen are the husband and wife duo behind Hood Famous Bakeshop in Seattle. On this two-part episode, they discuss the influence of their Filipino culture, meeting in middle school, their activism work and the influence of Geo’s music career as a member of Blue Scholars and The Bar.Hood Famou Social Media & Web:ho…

Chef Tarik Abdullah, is a chef, entrepreneur, community builder, and teacher. Chef Tarik’s cuisine is inspired by the tastes and flavors of his childhood, growing up in a Muslim family and broader community where ethnic foods were the norm. His culinary creations honor traditions from North Africa and the Mediterranean. As a chef he's appeared on T…

Jaebadiah Gardner is the CEO of Gardner Global and Managing Partner of Onpoint Real Estate Services, LLC. He holds a bachelors form the University of Washington and a juris doctorate from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Along with guest sidekick Mayowa Aina, Domo and Jaebadiah discuss growing up in Los Angeles and Seattle, how he cre…

OVERVIEWPriya Frank is the associate director of community programs at the Seattle Art Museum. We discuss her past growing up in Seattle, curating her best life and her recent UWAA partnered program Short Talks.Give $1 to MarketShare's 100,000 Founders Campaignhttp://bit.ly/kingstreetmarket/Priya Social Media & Web:facebook.com/PriyaMichelletwitter…

Mozart Guerrier is the executive director of the Seattle based non-profit 21 Progress. He is a Haitian American Philadelphia native with a passion for social justice, storytelling, and equity.Give $1 to MarketShare's 100,000 Founders Campaignhttp://bit.ly/kingstreetmarket/Mozart Social Media & Web:twitter.com/mgspeakslinkedin.com/in/mozartg/No Blue…

OVERVIEWSherrell Dorsey is a social entrepreneur. She is a recent graduate of Columbia University’s School of Journalism and the CEO and President of BLKTECHCLT an initiative creating an inclusive ecosystem of dope startup founders, committed leaders, and engaged citizens moving North Carolina forward. She is also the founder of The Plug Daily, the…

This podcast is the second of two parts.OVERVIEWRango and Richie Le are two Vietnamese-American brothers who credit their success in entrepreneurship to their immigrant mother who taught them their most valuable lessons in life and business running her food truck. Richie Le is a successful youtuber, clothing designer and self proclaimed hypebeast w…

This podcast is the first of two parts.OVERVIEWRango and Richie Le are two Vietnamese-American brothers who credit their success in entrepreneurship to their immigrant mother who taught them their most valuable lessons in life and business running her food truck. Richie Le is a successful youtuber, clothing designer and self proclaimed hypebeast wh…

Overview:Leona and Luis Rodriguez are the owners of The Station Community Coffee House and The Wine Station, both located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle Washington. They speak about their humble beginnings, lessons learned, and what’s next.Give $1 to MarketShare's 100,000 Founders Campaign http://bit.ly/kingstreetmarketAddresses:The Sta…

LUZVIMINDA UZURI CARPENTER (pronounced Loose-b-min-dah ooh-zir-e car-pen-ter) also known as Lulu or Ms. Lulu, has an eclectic & mixed identity, life story, and career as a Black, Filipina, 2nd Gen, Mixie, Bi-Queer, Fierce femme, Military Brat, Radical Christian Rebel, poet, artist, builder, faith healer, activist, youth worker, & community organize…

Myisa and Ali are the dynamic duo, creators and architects of a growing collective that is The Uncode.The UNCODE is building a global database of contributing partners to help create diverse, digital content. This "Collective" consists of filmmakers, editors, animators, photographers, writers, graphic artists and designers. Their work consist of sh…

Luis Ortega is an entrepreneur, public speaker, social impact consultant, and the director and founder of Storytellers for Change. For over a decade, Luis has traveled across the nation to share his personal narrative and message about the power of story-telling and story-listening to generate empathy, promote inclusion, and inspire action.Social M…

Damon Bomar is one half of the duo that runs That Brown Girl Cooks! Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, we discuss his journey to find and follow his passions in the hospitality industry taking routes through Seattle Public Schools, Ghana, Japan and Howard University.We talk about what it was like growing up in a family of entrepreneurs and bus…

John Eklof is a writer, educator, and community organizer from Lakewood, WA. He's been a professional public speaker for 9 years now. John has dedicated his life to changing the world, making a difference in his community, and improving himself in all areas of his life. He's contributed his writing to both the Seattle Globalist and the Internationa…

Mayowa Aina is a recent graduate from the University of Washington. She holds dual degrees in Informatics and International Studies. We discuss what it what it was like growing up in NE Tacoma, being a student and PURPLE! Mayowa is a talented writer, podcaster, and aspiring producer.Social Mediahttp://instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ http://twitter…

Jennifer Lucero-Earle is a magician of the soul. She uses music, movement and powerful storytelling to shift your mind, heart, spirit and body to higher vibrations. Her maiden name, Lucero, means “bright star.”Jennifer is an embodied diviner, the creator of ArcanaDance, a Black Belt Nia teacher and movement facilitator with over 30 years of experie…

May 2018 -- Be sure to support the MarketShare Kickstarter campaign happening 5/2/2018-6/2/2018Philip Deng is the visionary behind MarketShare's innovative approach in utilizing grassroots organizing strategies gleaned from his experience in campaign politics to motivate entire communities to build lasting public institutions for the common good. T…

Beth Patin and Lassana Magassa are two PhD candidates at the University of Washington's School of Information. Lassana is studying digital literacy levels and perceptions among incarcerated people and Beth is studying the role of libraries in natural disasters.We discuss their upbringing, journeys to Seattle, culture, history, education and music.M…

Toka Valu was born and raised in the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga before migrating to the United States with his mother at 14. His roller coaster experience helped him develop a keen sense of awareness to empower students. Today, Toka serves as manager for Student Leadership Programs at the University of Washington’s Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultur…

ARIF GURSELArif Gürsel is a serial entrepreneur who grew up in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from the historical Tuskegee University with a Computer Science degree before receiving his MBA from the University of Chicago. He is the founder of multiple startups including Floodgate Academy and Vibe Heavy. Arif’s resume, experience and commitment to build…

GIRMAY ZAHILAYGirmay immigrated to the United States from Sudan when he was just three 3 years old and despite neither of his parents going to high school or college, he was able to graduate from Stanford University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Today he is an attorney and community leader with a deep commitment to disadvantaged yo…

Welcome to the first episode of the No Blueprint Podcast hosted by Domo and Yoshiko. In this episode, we sit down with David Pierre-Louis and Victor Winston Fitch to discuss how they define culture, its importance in their lives, being inspired by the hustle of the Caribbean people, Japanese culture, minimalism, and travel.Checkout playlists, photo…

Yoshiko and Domo are two curious individuals who currently reside in South Seattle. Tired of not hearing stories about amazing folks of color they took the liberty to sit with cultural ambassadors and ask them about their stories of how they came to understand culture, influences, success, failures, the music that has become the soundtrack to their…