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![Trailblazing Women: Grace Yoo Trailblazing Women: Grace Yoo](jpg/garceyoo_1x1-min-1000x1000.jpg)
Trailblazing Women: Grace Yoo
Executive director, Washington State Women's Commission
On my dating profile I aspirationally describe myself as “Lara Croft meets Joanna Gaines.” (Don’t feel bad if you had to Google either of those names; most people who know one usually don’t know the other. The video gaming and HGTV worlds rarely collide.) From first dates to panel discussions, I often get asked why…
![Trailblazing Women: Jean Smart Trailblazing Women: Jean Smart](jpg/tw_jean_smart-square-1000x1000-min.jpg)
Trailblazing Women: Jean Smart
'Hacks' star reflects on her career and how growing up in Seattle shaped her
It’s almost noon, and Jean Smart is present as ever during a phone call. She actually asks the first question, about whether I’m a Seattle native. “Oh, you are!” she exclaims, her voice lighting up with even more warmth when she finds out I am a fellow University of Washington alum and, like her youngest, also a Chinese adoptee. She then proceeds to tell me…
![Trailblazing Women: Grace Yoo Trailblazing Women: Grace Yoo](jpg/garceyoo_1x1-min-1000x1000.jpg)
Trailblazing Women: Grace Yoo
Executive director, Washington State Women's Commission
On my dating profile I aspirationally describe myself as “Lara Croft meets Joanna Gaines.” (Don’t feel bad if you had to Google either of those names; most people who know one usually don’t know the other. The video gaming and HGTV worlds rarely collide.) From first dates to panel discussions, I often get asked why…
![Trailblazing Women: Jean Smart Trailblazing Women: Jean Smart](jpg/tw_jean_smart-square-1000x1000-min.jpg)
Trailblazing Women: Jean Smart
'Hacks' star reflects on her career and how growing up in Seattle shaped her
It’s almost noon, and Jean Smart is present as ever during a phone call. She actually asks the first question, about whether I’m a Seattle native. “Oh, you are!” she exclaims, her voice lighting up with even more warmth when she finds out I am a fellow University of Washington alum and, like her youngest, also a Chinese adoptee. She then proceeds to tell me…
![Trailblazing Women: Persistence and Progress Trailblazing Women: Persistence and Progress](jpg/trailblazingwomen_1x1-1000x1000.jpg)
Trailblazing Women: Persistence and Progress
These pioneering individuals courageously break down barriers, defy conventions, and push forward despite challenges
One creative approach for women to combat gender discrimination is through the power of storytelling. Creating platforms where women can share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs can be incredibly empowering and…
![Fave Five: Coffee, Art, a Luxury Spa Fave Five: Coffee, Art, a Luxury Spa](jpg/fonteespresso_16x9-square-2000x2000-1-1000x1000.jpg)
Fave Five: Coffee, Art, a Luxury Spa
Enjoy the great indoors before summer hits
The rhododendrons have bloomed, the shorebirds have returned, and soon it will be summertime in the Northwest. Until it’s warm enough for barbecues, beaches, and backpacking, sample these indoor favorites. Plus, a refund tip for flat-tire repairs because Seattle’s potholes are always in season.
![Empower & Transform: The Ultimate Strength Training Revolution for Women Empower & Transform: The Ultimate Strength Training Revolution for Women](jpg/strengthtraining_1800x1800-1-1000x1000.jpg)
Empower & Transform: The Ultimate Strength Training Revolution for Women
Why strength training offers numerous benefits
Strength training extends far beyond physical benefits, offering a powerful conduit for empowerment. Lifting weights builds more than just muscle — it cultivates confidence and resilience that permeate every facet of life. Women who engage in strength training report feeling…
![Zillow: Seattle Remains a ‘Strong Seller’s’ Market Zillow: Seattle Remains a ‘Strong Seller’s’ Market](jpg/forsalejustsold_2000x2000-1000x1000.jpg)
Zillow: Seattle Remains a ‘Strong Seller’s’ Market
Home prices are on the rise. Price cuts are not.
Zillow says Seattle remains a “strong seller’s” market, as do 29 of the 50 largest metro areas across the United States. The report notes that inventory and new listings are up significantly in both Seattle and the United States in the past year.
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