Movers & Shakers: Sung Rhee wants to provide affordable path from class to career

Rhee calls the national $2 trillion student debt situation "a full-fledged crisis." He thinks Optimal can help this problem.

Movers and Shakers: Playtime Expert Patty Pearcy is the CEO of [Simply] Fun

The team at SimplyFun pride themselves in being playtime experts, all stemming from CEO Patty Pearcy.

Movers & Shakers: Lupe Flores makes music & tacos, now available at Tractor Tavern

Local musician Lupe Flores has been selling her delicious Lebanese-Mexican Situ Tacos since the second week of shutdown.

Movers & Shakers: Amy Hollinger provides a safe haven at Puget Sound Community School

Welcome to Movers & Shakers; a series where we look deep into PNW life for people who are making moves, doing big things, and who are just - in general - being rad. Seattle is full of multi-talented and multi-faceted people, many at the intersection of technology and the arts. How do they find the time? What's their secret? Well, friends, we're here to find out. Meet Movers & Shakers; aka Seattle Refined attempting to capture the not-so-secret lives of impressive locals.

Mover & Shakers: Julia Nagele is an architectural icon in a male-dominated industry

The architect's latest project, The Emerald in downtown Seattle, is the 9th tallest tower in the world designed by a woman.

Movers & Shakers: Mutsuko Soma is only West Coast chef rolling traditional soba noodles

Chef Mutsuko Soma is on a quest, and a delicious one at that. Her endeavor? To put the Soba noodle on the world map.

Movers & Shakers: Melanie Granger created a kids space for & by the South Park community

Granger's South Park Hall is used for events (before COVID), but also as an affordable indoor play space for children to learn through exploration and social interaction called We Free Hearts.

Movers & Shakers: Seasoned entrepreneur Jane Park moves brand to brand, seamlessly

Jane Park, CEO/Founder at Tokki ranks high on the list of most impressive 2020 pivots.

Movers & Shakers: Roshita Shreshta brings authentic Himalayan fare to Seattle

Welcome to Movers & Shakers; a series where we look deep into PNW life for people who are making moves, doing big things, and who are just - in general - being rad. Seattle is full of multi-talented and multi-faceted people, many at the intersection of technology and the arts. How do they find the time? What's their secret? Well, friends, we're here to find out. Meet Movers & Shakers; aka Seattle Refined attempting to capture the not-so-secret lives of impressive locals.

Movers & Shakers: Kanchan Schindlauer pairs wine & wit, while also confronting gender bias

Welcome to Movers & Shakers; a series where we look deep into PNW life for people who are making moves, doing big things, and who are just - in general - being rad. Seattle is full of multi-talented and multi-faceted people, many at the intersection of technology and the arts. How do they find the time? What's their secret? Well friends, we're here to find out. Meet Movers & Shakers; aka Seattle Refined attempting to capture the not-so-secret lives of impressive locals.

Movers & Shakers: Clara Veniard & Martinique Grigg carry on history with Coro by Salumi

Fun Fact: Coro by Salumi happens to be the country's only woman-owned certified salami company.

Movers & Shakers: Chef Kristi Brown believes 'there's no taste like home'

"Everybody's gotta eat!" — that's the mantra that chef Kristi Brown (Chef Goddess as she's fondly known), lives her life by and has been chanting since she was a young girl.

Movers & Shakers: Rachel Marshall, Queen of a Ginger Beer Empire

"When I moved back to Seattle in 2008, I realized very quickly that there was no ginger beer here. I thought to myself, very ambitiously - 'I'll just figure it out and make my own ginger beer.'"

Movers & Shakers: Süreyya Gökeri brings a taste of her heritage to Café Turko

Süreyya Gökeri, co-owner and chef extraordinaire at Café Turko, had an early epicurean start in life. Born and raised in Gaziantep, a charming Ottoman Empire town and the culinary center of Turkey, her formative years were all about food.

Movers & Shakers: Shae Frichette has mastered the perfect blend

Welcome to Movers & Shakers; a series where we look deep into PNW life for people who are making moves, doing big things, and who are just - in general - being rad. Seattle is full of multi-talented and multi-faceted people, many at the intersection of technology and the arts. How do they find the time? What's their secret? Well friends, we're here to find out. Meet Movers & Shakers; aka Seattle Refined attempting to capture the not-so-secret lives of impressive locals.

Movers & Shakers: Tonita Webb's journey of racism, roadblocks, growth & hope

Welcome to Movers & Shakers; a series where we look deep into PNW life for people who are making moves, doing big things, and who are just - in general - being rad. Seattle is full of multi-talented and multi-faceted people, many at the intersection of technology and the arts. How do they find the time? What's their secret? Well friends, we're here to find out. Meet Movers & Shakers; aka Seattle Refined attempting to capture the not-so-secret lives of impressive locals.

Movers & Shakers: Angel Alviar-Langley celebrates, fosters stories through street dance

From a shy teenager with untold talents to a teacher of storytelling and the healing power of movement, Angel Alviar-Langly, a. k. a. Moonyeka, is busy trying to change the world of dance, bringing unique style, sass, and substance to the Seattle scene. The director and facilitator of Seattle’s Lil Brown Girls Club, and founder of What’s Poppin’ Ladiez?! , among other creative pursuits, Moonyeka isn’t just dipping a toe into the community, but leading it.

Movers & Shakers: Zoe Rain is so much more than Macklemore's tour photographer

Welcome to Movers & Shakers; a monthly column where we look deep into PNW life for people who are making moves, doing big things, and who are just - in general - being rad. Seattle is full of multi-talented and multi-faceted people, many at the intersectio

Movers & Shakers: Molly Hawkins is as close as it gets to a real-life unicorn

From snowboarder to podcast host, videographer to digital marketing guru- Molly Hawkins isn’t afraid to follow her instincts, and it's served her well. The founder and creative director of We Are Unicorns- a full-service creative and marketing agency in F

Movers & Shakers: Kait Winowitch runs a successful cake shop from her Cap Hill apartment

Wedding season is in full swing. Dresses are picked out. Tuxes are pressed. Champagne is popping. But for some, the sweetest side of the matrimonial celebration might just be the sweet itself: the cake. And while there are plenty of bakeries to turn to, fu

Movers & Shakers: 6 Degrees of Seattle Music Guru, Matt Ashworth

Forget Kevin Bacon. It’s PR expert and music scene guru Matt Ashworth who’s got six degrees on everyone in Seattle. As co-founder of the volunteer-run online music and culture magazine NadaMucho.com and General Manager and Senior Vice President at WE Commu

Movers & Shakers: Emily Benson of Theo Chocolate has a sweet tooth AND a big heart

Fall is officially here and with Halloween just around the corner, we’ll admit we’ve got a bit of a sweet tooth. But it’s not the bite-sized big brands we’re after. We’re suckers for something a little closer to home - and a little more unique - and Emily

Movers & Shakers: David Rue is a dancer, community activist & museum junkie

Three weeks into his internship at Seattle Art Museum, David Rue was asked to stay on full-time. And while that says a lot about the talent and professionalism he brings to his role as the Public Program Coordinator, it is Rue’s creativity and passion that

Movers & Shakers: Skyler Locatelli creates a safe space & cohesive music community

Whether he’s scouting up-and-coming bands or helping get nonprofits on the airwaves, after 15 years in Seattle, Skyler Locatelli has plenty to do with that buzz in your ear, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. A co-founder of local independent label, Freakout Records, Locatelli studied business management at Colorado Mesa University, where he first immersed himself in the industry. “I’ve always been super passionate about music,” he said.

Movers and Shakers: Meet Philip Deng, the man who aims to connect people through food

What does “organizing” really mean? To Philip Deng, founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit, MarketShare, it’s about creating opportunity. And in this case, creating space, too. We sat in the sunny courtyard of Seattle’s King Street Station with De

Movers & Shakers: Chef Tarik Abdullah is a DJ, businessman, educator & craftsman

He might be allergic to melons, yet Tarik Abdullah is pulling them fresh out of the earth and rattling off a laundry list of preparations he wants to try. We’re at Nurturing Roots, a little community farm owned by his friend Nyema Clark. Tucked behind a ch

Movers & Shakers: Scott Gelband is bringing music to local kids, for free

Much has been said about Seattle’s music scene, renowned for its grunge history, famed instrumentalists like Quincy Jones and Jimi Hendrix, and seemingly never-ending stream of indie artists. But look beyond the city’s cherished marquees to its grade schoo

Movers & Shakers: Zack Bolotin is an artist, businessman & force behind Porchlight Coffee

Welcome to Movers & Shakers; a monthly column where we look deep into PNW life for people who are making moves, doing big things, and who are just - in general - being rad. Seattle is full of multi-talented and multi-faceted people, many at the intersectio

Movers & Shakers: Anthony White is taking Seattle's art scene by storm

Arguably one of Seattle’s hottest up-and-coming artists in his own right, when we talk to Anthony White, he has much more on his mind - and plate - than the plethora of personal wins he’s riding the high of.The recent Cornish College of the Arts grad has,

Movers & Shakers: Meet the rapping/baking couple behind Hood Famous Bakeshop

As the wall of their pint-sized bakery declares, Hood Famous Bakeshop might be small - but they’ve got a big heart.When we sat down with co-founder and head baker, Chera Amlag and her husband Geo Quibuyen - aka Prometheus Brown of Seattle hip hop duo Blue

Movers & Shakers: Austin Santiago is all over Seattle's underground music scene

From his youth passing out flyers for local punk shows in Wyoming to producing and promoting some of Seattle’s biggest events, Austin Santiago makes the most of the middle.“I like to be a part of the creative process, be a resource, he said. It’s just fun

Movers & Shakers: Amy Faulkner is redefining charitable giving

Welcome to Movers & Shakers; a monthly column where we look deep into PNW life for people who are making moves, doing big things, and who are just - in general - being rad. Seattle is full of multi-talented and multi-faceted people, many at the intersectio

Movers & Shakers: Osiris Navarro has her finger on the pulse of about 5 different scenes

Whether it’s tipping you off to the hottest new artists in town or introducing you to the coolest local eats, behind the scenes of our social lives, Osiris Navarro is busy perfecting every last detail.

Movers and Shakers: Julia Paleski has the pulse on Seattle's music scene

Beyond the VIP ropes and countless wristbands of Seattle’s music scene are a cadre of whip smart, talented folks out to ensure you’re having the best night of your life, and as AEG’s Digital Project Manager, Julia Paleski is one of them. While most of her

Movers & Shakers: Jess McMahon is a Band Manager, Tech Worker, Community Leader & Mom

Welcome to Movers & Shakers; a monthly column where we look deep into PNW life for people who are making moves, doing big things, and who are just - in general - being rad. Seattle is full of multi-talented and multi-faceted people, many at the intersectio

Movers & Shakers: Jenny Ku is a spreadsheet fanatic by day, stage sensation by night

Spreadsheet fanatic by day, stage sensation by night. Meet Jenny Ku, a local events producer, artistic director, and artist that has built quite a name for herself within the burlesque world. Performing as The Shanghai Pearl, Ku has not only graced countless local stages but become a respected curator of those stages as well. “Ever since I was little, I remember drawing and making up things,” says Ku, originally from Taipei, Taiwan. “I think that I’ve always had a really hyperactive imagination.

Movers & Shakers: Elisheba Johnson wants everyone to have access to art

Welcome to Movers & Shakers; a monthly column where we look deep into PNW life for people who are making moves, doing big things, and who are just - in general - being rad. Seattle is full of multi-talented and multi-faceted people, many at the intersectio

Movers & Shakers: 13-year-old Zoe Newton creates catchy tunes to get thru social isolation

Movers & Shakers: Sung Rhee wants to provide affordable path from class to career

Movers and Shakers: Playtime Expert Patty Pearcy is the CEO of [Simply] Fun

Movers & Shakers: Lupe Flores makes music & tacos, now available at Tractor Tavern

Movers & Shakers: Amy Hollinger provides a safe haven at Puget Sound Community School

Mover & Shakers: Julia Nagele is an architectural icon in a male-dominated industry

Movers & Shakers: Mutsuko Soma is only West Coast chef rolling traditional soba noodles

Movers & Shakers: Melanie Granger created a kids space for & by the South Park community

Movers & Shakers: Seasoned entrepreneur Jane Park moves brand to brand, seamlessly

Movers & Shakers: Roshita Shreshta brings authentic Himalayan fare to Seattle

Movers & Shakers: Kanchan Schindlauer pairs wine & wit, while also confronting gender bias

Movers & Shakers: Clara Veniard & Martinique Grigg carry on history with Coro by Salumi

Movers & Shakers: Chef Kristi Brown believes 'there's no taste like home'

Movers & Shakers: Rachel Marshall, Queen of a Ginger Beer Empire

Movers & Shakers: Süreyya Gökeri brings a taste of her heritage to Café Turko

Movers & Shakers: Shae Frichette has mastered the perfect blend

Movers & Shakers: Tonita Webb's journey of racism, roadblocks, growth & hope

Movers & Shakers: Angel Alviar-Langley celebrates, fosters stories through street dance

Movers & Shakers: Zoe Rain is so much more than Macklemore's tour photographer

Movers & Shakers: Molly Hawkins is as close as it gets to a real-life unicorn

Movers & Shakers: Kait Winowitch runs a successful cake shop from her Cap Hill apartment

Movers & Shakers: 6 Degrees of Seattle Music Guru, Matt Ashworth

Movers & Shakers: Emily Benson of Theo Chocolate has a sweet tooth AND a big heart

Movers & Shakers: David Rue is a dancer, community activist & museum junkie

Movers & Shakers: Skyler Locatelli creates a safe space & cohesive music community

Movers and Shakers: Meet Philip Deng, the man who aims to connect people through food

Movers & Shakers: Chef Tarik Abdullah is a DJ, businessman, educator & craftsman

Movers & Shakers: Scott Gelband is bringing music to local kids, for free

Movers & Shakers: Zack Bolotin is an artist, businessman & force behind Porchlight Coffee

Movers & Shakers: Anthony White is taking Seattle's art scene by storm

Movers & Shakers: Meet the rapping/baking couple behind Hood Famous Bakeshop

Movers & Shakers: Austin Santiago is all over Seattle's underground music scene

Movers & Shakers: Amy Faulkner is redefining charitable giving

Movers & Shakers: Osiris Navarro has her finger on the pulse of about 5 different scenes

Movers and Shakers: Julia Paleski has the pulse on Seattle's music scene

Movers & Shakers: Jess McMahon is a Band Manager, Tech Worker, Community Leader & Mom

Movers & Shakers: Jenny Ku is a spreadsheet fanatic by day, stage sensation by night

Movers & Shakers: Elisheba Johnson wants everyone to have access to art