Stay Inspired.
These Portland women owners inspire us. I hope their stories inspire you, too. This collection was our 2021 Community Promise Project.
Allie Guevarra, Founder and Owner of Allie G’s Pastries
ALIST Women-Owned Inspiration Series features the story of first-generation Filipina, Alexandria (Allie) Guevarra as she celebrates the 1 year anniversary of Allie G’s Pastries. Allie sits down with Amanda to share her path from Back of House Pastry Chef to Owner and Executive Chef of Portland’s newest Filipinx food sensation.
Chaunci King, Founder and Owner of Royalty Spirits
ALIST Women-Owned Inspiration Series features Portland local Chaunci King, founder and owner of 5 different brand entities across Fashion, Spirits, and the Cannabis industry. With each step in her 17 year entrepreneurial career, she became the first of so many things, encountered major female influences, endured lots of restarts and relished in countless triumphs.
Kilaa Scott, Founder and Owner of Portland x Rosé
ALIST Women-Owned Inspiration Series features the story of Kilaa Scott on her path to opening Portland x Rosé and how she’s unapologetically changing the narrative.
Sarah Zareen, Founder and Owner of Ishq Skincare
ALIST Women-Owned Inspiration Series features the story of Sarah Zareen on her path to opening Ishq Skincare and the healing that comes from self-love.
Ada Chavez, Baker and Co-owner of Kumare
ALIST Women-Owned Inspiration Series features the story of Ada Chavez on her path to opening Kumare with her sister Carla and the mentorship of Thuy Pham, owner of Mama Dút.
Amber and Amira Ashley, Owners of Boujee Vegan and Boujee Vegan Girl
ALIST Women-Owned Inspiration Series features the story of Amber Ashley and her daughter Amira’s path to launching their own vegan beauty lines.
Lauren Krygier, Artist and Owner of WOO PDX
Navigating identity can be a solo journey or a community exploration. As Amanda Mailey interviews Lauren Krygier, owner of WOO PDX, about family history, personal research, and small business building, she recognizes the similarities in their life stories and is inspired to embrace her ancestry.
Elizabeth Hsia, Artist and Owner of Reclamation
ALIST Women-Owned Inspiration Series features the story of Elizabeth Hsia on her path to opening Reclamation.
Thuy Pham, Chef and Owner of Mama Đút
Mama Đút is the first entry in a our new ALIST Women-Owned Inspiration series. Follow along as we celebrate the stories of local women on their path to business ownership.