PDX Business Spotlight is YouthVenture's unique initiative to spotlight BIPOC-owned small businesses around the Portland and Beaverton area!
What started as a mission to increase awareness for local businesses in our community has accumulated into 4 seasons, featuring over 35 exquisite stories of local BIPOC business owners, including their journeys, struggles, and triumphs. Listen to PDX Business Spotlight to learn more about the pandemic's impacts on local businesses. Stay tuned for more episodes and consider supporting YouthVenture by donating to our Paypal, or by sharing this podcast!
In this episode, Keshav interviews Morgan, the inspiring owner and founder of Polk Apothecary. Morgan opens up about her personal journey, detailing the extensive research behind selecting each herbal ingredient, carefully chosen to target specific skin conditions. She also shares insights from her educational path and prior business ventures, illustrating how she transformed her passion into a thriving skincare brand and brought her vision to life.
Make sure to follow Polk Apothecary at (https://www.instagram.com/salviedonuts/)https://www.instagram.com/polk_apothecary/ (https://www.instagram.com/smocskincare/)
and check out their website at
https://polkapothecary.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!
9 Sept 2024
Spotlight on S.M.O.C Skincare
In this episode, Keshav sits down with Kal, the visionary owner and founder of S.M.O.C Skincare. Kal shares his personal journey of overcoming eczema through the creation of his products, his dedication to ensuring that every aspect of his business produces authentically organic skincare products, and offers inspiring advice for aspiring entrepreneurs eager to turn their passions into reality
Make sure to follow S.M.O.C Skincare at (https://www.instagram.com/salviedonuts/)
https://www.instagram.com/smocskincare/
and check out their website at
https://maximumorganic.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!
27 Jun 2024
Spotlight on Salvie Donuts
In this episode, Keshav chats with Sophia, the owner and founder of Salvie Donuts! Sophia discusses her Salvadorian heritage incorporated with the unique flavors in her donuts and her connection with the PDX community through her pop-ups. Make sure to follow Salvie Donuts at https://www.instagram.com/salviedonuts/ (https://www.instagram.com/salviedonuts/)
and check out their website at
https://salviedonuts.square.site/?location=11ee2aa1321919e2a4873cecef6dbae8 (https://salviedonuts.square.site/?location=11ee2aa1321919e2a4873cecef6dbae8)
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!
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