In this episode, Gauri chats with Eleshia Nath, the owner and founder of Spoiled Sole. Eleshia discusses finding her community, adapting her business due to the pandemic, how she sources local ingredients, and much more! From now, until February 2022, use code "YOUTHVENTURE" for 25% off your purchase (ALL products)! Make sure to follow The Spoiled Sole on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thespoiledsole/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thespoiledsole, and check out their website at https://thespoiledsole.com/!

In this episode, Gauri talks to Alshiref, the owner and founder of Amity Artisan Goods. Alshiref talks about learning from opposition, how he decided when to open his business, seeing challenges as opportunities, and much more! Make sure to follow Amity on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/amitypdx/, check out their website at https://amitypdx.com/ and visit them in person at 962 SW Morrison Portland, OR 97205!

In this episode, Gauri talks to Sarah Zareen, the owner of Ishq Skincare. Sarah discusses growing up with natural remedies, testing and perfecting her recipes, healing as a global community, understanding capitalism from a different perspective during the pandemic, more about the deeper meaning of her products, and much more! Make sure to follow Ishq Skincare on Instagram at instagram.com/ishqskincare, on Facebook at facebook.com/ishqskincare/, on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXfNW7GDV7URqAoXlk-7ZqpfP11i4KQUG and check out their website at ishqskincare.com/!

In this episode, Gauri chats with Francis, the owner and founder of Exilior Coffee. Francis talks about seeing both sides of the coffee industry, using his coffee to uplift others, coffee brewing tips, about the Soil-to-Cup approach, and much more! Make sure to follow Exilior on Instagram at instagram.com/exiliorcoffee/, on Facebook at facebook.com/ExiliorCoffee/?locale=en_US and check out their website at exilior.com/!

In this episode, Gauri talks to Sam, the owner of Diaspora Coffee & Chai Co. Sam describes his first-hand experience as an immigrant in the US, learning about coffee, what chai means to him, and much more! Make sure to follow Diaspora Coffee & Chai Co. on Instagram at instagram.com/cafediasporapdx/, and check out their website at cafediaspora.com/! Also, make sure to follow Sam's nonprofit, Jubilee Hall, on Instagram at instagram.com/jubileehallpdx/ and check out their website at jubileehallpdx.org/! Please consider donating and/or volunteering to support his nonprofit!

For the first episode of season 3, Gauri chats with Nai, the owner and founder of Charcuterie Me. Nai discusses her experience with Prosper Portland & TIE Oregon, learning how Portland supports small businesses, making charcuterie boards for the Trail Blazers, and much more! Make sure to follow Charcuterie Me on Instagram at instagram.com/charcuterie.me/, Facebook at facebook.com/charcuterieme/, and check out her website at charcuterie.me! From now until November 28, you can use code "YOUTHVENTUREPODCAST" to receive 15% off your first box!

This is our last episode of Season 2, so we put together a highlight reel of all the businesses we interviewed in Season 2! And don't worry, we'll be back for Season 3 around November 2021, with a plethora of amazing business spotlights. Check out the Season 1 & 2 full-length episodes, available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anchor, YouTube, and more! And check out all business websites here: @youthventure | Linktree

In this episode of PDX Business Spotlight, Gauri talks to Liane, the owner of Ten2Midnight Studios. Liane describes the community support available to BIPOC owned businesses, the creative opportunities offered by the pandemic, how she designs her pieces, and much more! Make sure to follow Ten 2 Midnight Studios on Instagram at instagram.com/ten2midnightstudios/, Facebook at facebook.com/Ten2MidnightStudios/, and check out her website at ten2midnightstudios.com/! Also, don't forget to visit her in-person at the Bellevue Downtown Arts Market September 4th through 6th (bellevuedowntown.com/events/downtown-arts-market) at 106th Ave NE and NE 6th Street, and at Art in the Burbs October 9th and 10th (artintheburbs.org/?sfw=pass1630005923) at Tigard High School! 

Know any BIPOC-owned businesses in the PDX area? Drop us a voice message at anchor.fm/youthventure-team/message and maybe we'll feature them on the podcast!

In this episode of PDX Business Spotlight, Gauri chats with Lindsay, the owner of Love, Lindsay Cosmetics. Lindsay discusses the intersection of her business and mental health, the importance of self care during the pandemic, and much more! Make sure to follow Love, Lindsay Cosmetics on Instagram at instagram.com/lovelindsaycosmetics/, and check out her website at love-lindsay-cosmetics.myshopify.com/! 

Know any BIPOC-owned businesses in the PDX area? Drop us a voice message at anchor.fm/youthventure-team/message and maybe we'll feature them on the podcast!

In this episode of PDX Business Spotlight, Gauri talks with Natalie Edwards, the owner of Lucille & Annie's Poundcakes. Natalie chats about her childhood memories while baking with her family, her true inspiration for creating delicious cakes, advice for young entrepreneurs, and much more! Make sure to follow Lucille & Annie's Poundcakes on Instagram at instagram.com/landapoundcakespdx/, Facebook at facebook.com/landapoundcake and check out her website at lucilleandanniespoundcakes.com/! Also, don't forget to visit her in-person at the Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market on August 17 and 31 (tuesdaymarketplace.org/), the Taste of Tigard on September 18 (tigard-or.gov/community/taste_of_tigard.php), and the Golden Evening Market on August 21 (https://www.thegoldenevening.com/)! 

Know any BIPOC-owned businesses in the PDX area? Drop us a voice message at anchor.fm/youthventure-team/message and maybe we'll feature them on the podcast!