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Ladies Who Give: a MI Success
Pitch Your Peers Celebrates Granting over $1M to KingCo Nonprofits Article by Erin Krawiec | Photography by Pitch Your Peers Seattle 1. Pitch Your Peers Seattle, an all-woman collaborative giving organization founded by two Mercer Island women, hit a momentous milestone in December 2023, the award tally tipped the $1 million mark! 2. 2023 “Grant Champions” delivered pitches for three King County nonprofits: Hamlin Robinson School, Key to Change, and The Healing Center. After a six-week...
May 2024
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Curated Style for the Ladies
Keeping it Classic and Chic at Hip Zephyr - Global Fashion on Mercer Island Article by Chris Ishii and Sharon Perez | Photography by Lisi Wolf and Hip Zephyr Hip Zephyr owner Dana Smith is looking ahead with a mix of classic staples and on-trend pieces. "Trends are really just building blocks for a forever wardrobe," says Dana. "I want my customers to be able to wear these pieces season after season." The Hip Zephyr women’s apparel boutique brings international brands to Mercer Island for...
April 2024
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Ladies Rocking the Acoustic Realm
Mercer Island’s Own Small Bandits Aly Burks & Debra Brandt Article by Chris Ishii & Sharon Perez | Photography by Jim Garner, J. Garner Photography When Deb Brandt and Aly Burks crossed paths nearly seven years ago as members of MIMX, the popular Mercer Island cover band, they instantly hit it off. Deb, a lifetime pianist with a film scoring degree, and Aly, a former student of dance and musical theater, connected over their shared Dartmouth background and love of music. Though they came from...
April 2024
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Ladies Who Lead
Women Led Businesses Making Mercer Island More Beautiful and Delicious Article by Sharon Perez | Photography by Artala, Fuudi, Luxxe, Lisi Wolf Mercer Island is home to a thriving community of women business owners, each with their own unique story of determination and success. These local entrepreneurs have founded businesses in a wide range of industries, from design and fashion to food and travel services. One such woman is Dana Smith, the owner of a popular boutique on the island. She...
April 2024
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