Intentionalist

Intentionalist

Press & Media

We believe that small businesses make our communities better. That’s why we focus on closing the gap between intention and action by connecting consumers with diverse local businesses to make everyday spending more intentional. For media inquiries about our work, contact [email protected].

We believe that small businesses make our communities better. That’s why we focus on closing the gap between intention and action by connecting consumers with diverse local businesses to make everyday spending more intentional. For media inquiries about our work, contact [email protected].

Press Highlights

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June 15, 2026
Black Players for Change and Intentionalist Launch Special Edition Buy Black Card, Inviting Soccer Fans to #BuyBlack
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June 14, 2026
'Buy Black Card' aims to boost Black-owned WA businesses
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June 13, 2026
Scoring a Goal for Black Businesses: Intentionalist Launches Special Edition 'Buy Black Card' in Time for Summer Soccer Festivities
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March 8, 2026
'They don't have a plan B': Intentionalist survey shows Seattle's small businesses struggling more than during COVID
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February 24, 2026
Costs up, foot traffic down. Seattle's small businesses are struggling
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January 16, 2026
Seattle businesses under more financial strain now than at the COVID pandemic's peak
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December 2, 2025
Sleigh the gift-giving season by shopping local
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June 6, 2025
Gets Real: LGBTQ+ owned business in spotlight during Pride Month
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February 3, 2025
Laura Clise and Intentionalist: Building Community Through Conscious Commerce
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February 3, 2025
Interview with Laura Clise | The Day With Trae
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January 1, 2024
Visit Seattle & Intentionalist Partner to Support Diverse Local Businesses
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December 4, 2023
Intentional Spending & Belonging with Laura Clise of Intentionalist
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November 22, 2023
Seattle entrepreneur launches 'Black Black Friday Card' to support Black-owned businesses
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November 20, 2023
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rebekahbastian/2023/11/20/black-black-friday-a-seattle-initiative-with-national-potential/
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November 14, 2022
OL Reign Legend: Laura Clise – Founder and CEO of Intentionalist
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November 9, 2022
Finding Community Through Diversification
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February 10, 2022
OMA&D Community Spotlight – Laura Clise
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May 7, 2021
Intentionalist Celebrates Three Years of Spending Like it Matters
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February 21, 2021
Laura Clise's Intentional Favorites
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August 6, 2020
Spend Like It Matters: Small biz directory wants you to be Intentional with your dollars
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December 4, 2020
25 Most Influential People in Seattle 2020
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June 11, 2020
Ways to Support Black-Owned Restaurants and Other Food Businesses in Seattle
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May 19, 2020
Trailblazers: Laura Clise, Founder And CEO Of Intentionalist
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June 5, 2020
Five ways to help intentionally support local small businesses with diverse owners
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March 13, 2020
Take-Out and Gift Cards: Seattle Rushes to Help Small Businesses
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September 1, 2020
Limited edition ice cream collab 'screams' for racial justice
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April 6, 2020
Website Creates Gift Card Hub for Seattle Restaurants That Don’t Have a Big Online Presence
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October 3, 2019
Intentionalist helps consumers ‘spend like it matters’ to support community and diversity
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March 3, 2020
Intentionalist Helps You Shop With Purpose
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November 11, 2019
Spend your money like it matters! This local shopping guide helps you support the local economy
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September 3, 2020
Intentionalist CEO Laura Clise helps consumers and companies 'spend like it matters'