Writing

Valerie Madison didn’t initially set out to start a fine jewelry business - instead, she was following her curiosity. We chatted with Valerie to learn more about how she built her fine jewelry business, her process for coming up with new designs, and how she carved a space for herself as an entrepreneur | Read the story

Charles Yu discusses what it means to Asian American in his book “Interior Chinatown.” | Read the story

Seeds for entrepreneurship often are planted over time. This was the experience of Rachel Barnecut, ’12, ’18, the founder of Matcha Magic, who had previously worked as a barista, product designer and more before she started her own business, Matcha Magic | Read the story

Tori Dunlap, the Seattle-based founder of Her First $100K, believes that a financial education is the best form of protest — and having money means options to live your life abundantly, restfully and fruitfully. Learn more about her book and why financial feminism is core to her work. | Read the story

Putsata Reang discusses queerness, her Cambodian roots, and what you own your family in her memoir, Ma and Me. | Read the story

I sat down with graphic designer & art director Badal Patel to learn more about her journey to discover design, her vision for Kulfi’s Nazar No More campaign, and the lessons learned along the way. | Read the story

If you’re serious about self-care, only the best ice roller will do. After spending hours testing the most popular ice rollers from six brands, we found some top contenders—including Kitsch, Sacheu, StackedSkincare, and more—for all your ice-rolling needs | Read the story

I hiked to Everest Base Camp in the Himalayas and brought these beauty products with me so my skin would stay hydrated and protected from the sun, including a Youth to the People face mask, Alcala deodorizing wipes, and Aquaphor. | Read the story

Learn more about how Huebrow, a clear brow-setting gel with a dual-sided applicator, was designed in collaboration with the Live Tinted community | Read the story

In September, I went on a two-week trek to Everest base camp in Nepal, which sits at an altitude of 17,598 feet. Here’s what I packed | Read the story

If you have 24 hours to explore Seattle, use this itinerary to make most of your time! | Read the story

As a Seattleite, quick road trips across the border to Vancouver are always a staple in my summer schedule. Here’s how I’d spend the perfect day in the city | Read the story

If you’re looking for queer-owned and affirming bookstores across the country, these 8 bookstores across the U.S. have you covered. Drop by to find books by queer and trans writers, cards, gifts, and even care packages. | Read the story

This 1.2-mile walk features 7 murals in the U-District neighborhood of Seattle that highlight community joy and resilience. | Read the story

Whether you're looking for vegan banh mi or an upscale seafood dinner, here are the best places to eat in Seattle, WA | Read the story

Selebrate Pride in Seattle yearround by shopping small at local businesses, attending a live performance, exploring Capitol Hill neighborhood, and more. | Read the story

Microsoft researchers worked with employees in Microsoft Digital to extend the network connectivity of the company’s underwater datacenter.

Managed by attorneys and immigration specialists, Microsoft’s US Immigration Yammer community supports employees on work visas at Microsoft on their immigration journey.

Ken Sexsmith wants to start a movement where everyone wants to be a part of the company’s security story. He develops security training at Microsoft that is approachable, fun, and relevant to employee’s day-to-day work.

Microsoft has created a guide for running inclusive and effective meetings using research-based practices and features in Microsoft Teams, which is especially important during this age of remote and hybrid work.