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MAY 2021 PUBLISHER

Caitlin Agnew | caitlin.agnew@lifestylepubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

Heija Nunn | bellevue@lifestylepubs.com

The Women’s Issue

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YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED WOMEN EMPOWERMENT HAS BEEN TRENDING, AND

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THANKFULLY THE TREND IS HERE TO STAY. According to Trendwatching.com “If your business isn't communicating well with women, your business is losing.” Something this past year seems to be constantly asking us is: how can we be more aware, inclusive, and diverse in how we do business, and in life?

This month’s issue captures local women who are leading and pioneering past outdated gender stereotypes. On page 16, learn about four accomplished women leading in business.

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Our cover image features CEO of BOMA jewelry, Suzanne Vetillart and her beautiful daughters. She shares a thoughtful message to women business owners and moms on page 38, as well a couple gift ideas for Mothers Day. This month we also hear from the Mayor of Bellevue Lynne Robinson, the women in charge of the Bellevue Farmers Market, and an accomplished youth poet from Samammish highschool.

Hope you enjoy learning about these inspiring women leaders!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2021

FEATURES 16 Women Who Lead 24 Embracing Bellevue as a “15-minute city” 26 The Essential Farmers Market

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38 Celebrating Mom CEO of BOMA Jewelry Shares a Mothers Day Message

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JAMEI JUNE: FIRST-EVER WOMAN REPRESENTATIVE FOR FERRARI CLUB OF AMERICA Carving a new path for women, local Bellevue resident Jamei June, became the first-ever female Representative for the FCA. Accepting a groundbreaking position as The National Women’s Council Chair, June hopes to help create a more inclusive and diverse car community. “I am so honored to represent the female car community on a national level, espe-

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GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE WITH BELLEVUE LIFESPRING Bellevue’s low-income children and families are continuing to face the devastating economic impacts of COVID-19. Bellevue LifeSpring has seen food assistance requests increase by 50% and rental assistance requests triple. To ensure Bellevue kids do not experience hunger or homelessness through the end of the school year, we must raise $1.5 million by June 30. Visit BellevueLifeSpring.org/give-where-you-live and help provide grocery store food vouchers to children at risk of hunger and rent support to families at risk of homelessness. When we give where we live, we all benefit.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT ARTICLE HEIJA NUNN

JESSICA ROSSMAN MEDINA MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBER

Women Who Lead

DID YOU PLAN TO BE WHERE YOU ARE TODAY? No. I always disliked being political, and running for office was definitely out of my comfort zone. Years ago, I was a federal litigator at a big law firm and then briefly at the US Attorney’s Office; that work involved travel all around the country and a nationwide legal system, so it was in some ways the opposite of the hyper-local small town work I do now. Yet, both often come down to looking at a problem, identifying the interests of everyone involved, identifying the practical and legal constraints, and negotiating solutions.

I’ve always been a fixer and a people person, and from that perspective, where I am now makes perfect sense.

IS THERE SOMETHING PARTICULARLY EXCITING ON THE HORIZON FOR YOU OR YOUR CITY? Personally, I am ridiculously excited for summer, and even though it comes every year, it’s particularly exciting after this strange endless dark pandemic winter. In upcoming city business, I’m excited to see Medina start work on updating its Comprehensive Plan, this is a chance for the community to have a series of meaningful conversations about what we want the city to look like and feel like as we move forward.

ARE THERE ANY CURRENT TRENDS SHAPING THE WAY YOU DO BUSINESS? Regional growth. Medina is an independent residential community, but we are deeply and inextricably intertwined with this dynamic region. And although Medina has some notably wealthy residents, the municipality itself has a

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE EASTSIDE

small-town budget, which means we need to be very care-

HAUNT OR RECOMMENDATION?

ful in managing our limited resources even as demand on city services increases.

I explore nooks and crannies and enjoy off-the-beaten path discoveries when I travel, but I wasn’t taking the time to consciously know and enjoy my own neighborhood in that

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HOW HAS OUR VIRTUAL REALITY IMPACTED

same purposeful way. Now I make a habit of walking every

THE WAY YOU WORK??

street in this little city regularly, and it’s really given me a

My whole term as Mayor has coincided with the pan-

new perspective. My recommendation: invest in getting to

demic, so I got to start fresh in this new reality and build my

know your neighbors and in finding the singular character of

practices into its constraints.

the place you’ve chosen to make your home.

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D I E T R A C L AY T O N THE SOPHIA WAY DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES AND SHELTER PROGRAMS

TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORK. DID YOU PLAN TO BE WHERE YOU ARE TODAY? The Sophia Way serves women who are experiencing homelessness, as well as supports women with permanent housing and supportive services. “Planning” is not something that I did for many years, as I truly lived in survival mode, but my desire to serve and give voice to those who are voiceless, or silenced by social rules that are not rooted in equity has always been a part of me.

ARE THERE ANY CURRENT TRENDS SHAPING THE WAY YOU DO BUSINESS? This is a loaded question for me given my field. I would say not in business, but in society, the fight for equity leads to investigating policies that have not helped, but hindered.

I find this climate helpful in being able to truly address the needs in our community with appropriate resources.

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT A RECENT PROUD MOMENT OR WIN OR SHARE A CHALLENGE YOU ARE FACING?

NAME A CRUCIAL LIFE OR BUSINESS SKILL. Communication and authenticity, I believe the two

A proud moment for Sophia Way was during a pan-

go hand in hand. Brene Brown says it best “Clear is

demic everyone came together to ensure that our new

kind” this works whether its acquisitions, sales, or

shelter Helen’s Place was built and ready to house women.

serving our community.

It was a learning experience for me to be part of creating a building from top to bottom while making adjustments to

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ensure the space truly fits our clients. It was challenging,

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)

ASHLEY BESECKER AND JOCI BESECKER CO-FOUNDERS OF PREMIER CATCH

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT A RECENT PROUD MOMENT OR WIN? Our testimonials are our proudest moments.

Some even bring us to tears! People have a goal to eat more seafood because of recommendations within the medical community. Our goal is to stock a family freezer with high quality and individually vacuum-packed portions so that a few pieces of incredible fish can be taken out at 4pm for dinner that same night. We are obsessed TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORK. DID YOU PLAN

with quality and convenience.

TO BE WHERE YOU ARE TODAY? We launched Premier Catch in June 2020 and we are proud to be expand-

IMAGINE BELLEVUE A DECADE FROM NOW.

ing our network across the country. The seafood industry is rough, gruff,

Bellevue is only going to grow. It’s small enough

and male dominated. So did we ever think we would be where we are today,

that it feels like a community, but big enough to

with a bright, happy, fresh seafood company - no we did not! We have had a

feel like a powerhouse.

vision for many years of starting a direct-to-consumer seafood brand. It just took a global pandemic for us to kick start our business! Our father-in-law has been a global wholesale supplier of seafood for over 40 years. By part-

Ashley is a registered dietitian nutritionist and

nering with his company and multi-generational fishing families, we have

works with professional athletes around the world,

access to premium Alaskan and Pacific Coast seafood.

including some of your most loved Seattle athletes!.

ARE THERE ANY CURRENT TRENDS

WHAT’S YOUR MOTTO.

SHAPING THE WAY YOU DO BUSINESS?

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DO YOU HAVE A LITTLE KNOWN TALENT?

Joci: My dad always says, “Keep it simple.” I

Customers want involvement in their food source. We thrive on bringing

apply this to our business in many ways. Our food

transparency to this industry where others have cut corners. Explaining

is simple. Our preparations are simple. Our model

the differences in wild vs farmed, fresh vs frozen, and what “sustainability”

is simple: We provide a healthy, quality, conve-

really means is what we enjoy.

nient product for families to enjoy.

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MARGARET MEISTER PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SYMETRA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BELLEVUE NEIGHBORHOOD OR WORKPLACE LOCATION: Normally, you’d find me at Symetra’s headquarters at 108th Ave NE and NE 8th in the Symetra Center building, but like so many of us I’ve been working out of my home office since last March.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORK. DID YOU PLAN TO BE WHERE YOU ARE TODAY? If someone had told me when I graduated from Whitman College with a degree in math that I’d one day head a nearly $60 billion financial services company with 2.6 million customers, I’m not sure that I would have believed them. I have spent my entire career at Symetra and feel extremely lucky to be doing something I love, for a company I love, in a city that I love.

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IS THERE SOMETHING PARTICULARLY EXCITING ON

done the behind-the-scenes work that made a seamless transition

THE HORIZON FOR YOU OR YOUR COMPANY?

to remote work possible, but the resilience of Symetra’s employees

Our culture is grounded in our commitment to diversity,

has been so inspiring to me.

equity and inclusion, and we are working to thread those

I’m also proud of how quickly our Community team was able to

values through every aspect of how we operate in order

stand up a COVID response community program. From the earliest

to achieve our ambitious goal of being the most inclusive

days of the crisis, it was clear there was an urgent need to support

insurance carrier in the nation. We know that our industry

vulnerable community members, frontline health care workers and

has not done the best job reaching younger audiences,

struggling small businesses. Our “Care & Feeding” program began

women, LGBTQ and the growing number of diverse popu-

as a grassroots effort here in Bellevue. We partnered with locally

lations in our country. We intend to do that so more people

owned restaurants on the Eastside and Seattle to fund and deliver

can achieve the financial freedom they want — whether

meals to more than 20 homeless shelters, hospitals, and medical

that’s saving for retirement, sending their kids to college

facilities around the Puget Sound. We expanded the program to 13

or building generational wealth. We simply must provide

states and reached our 20,000 meals delivered goal in March.

these kinds of financial tools and opportunities to more Americans, and we hope to do that.

NAME A CRUCIAL LIFE OR BUSINESS SKILL.

I’m also excited about how we’re building visibility for the

Empathy is important in life and in business, as are curiosity and

Symetra brand on both a national and local level through

resilience. I also think it’s important to know your values and walk

our newest sports partnerships with the Seattle Storm and

your values. No matter what industry, what company or what career

Seattle Kraken, as well as through our advertising, which

you have, you will have moments where your values are tested. If you

recently featured sports stars and power couple Sue Bird

compromise on things that matter, it will come back to haunt you.

and Megan Rapinoe. The response has been overwhelmingly positive—and it’s clear that people are making the connection between our brand, our business and our values.

ARE THERE ANY CURRENT TRENDS SHAPING THE WAY YOU DO BUSINESS? Technology and our country’s changing demographics are two significant factors shaping how we do business.

Symetra’s vision is to create a world where more people have access to financial freedom. That means developing insurance products and services that meet the changing needs of a diverse spectrum of customers—and technology is changing the way we serve those customers by allowing us to meet them where they are, whether online, on a personal device or on the phone.

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT A RECENT PROUD MOMENT OR WIN OR SHARE A CHALLENGE YOU ARE FACING? I’m really proud of how Symetra’s employees have consistently stepped up throughout the challenges of COVID. We went from a predominantly office-based culture to a fully remote work environment in about two weeks, and our people never let a ball drop when it came to serving the 2.6 million customers who rely on us. Thankfully, we had already

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Margaret with Sue Bird

Margaret with Tod Leiweke, Seattle Kraken

HOW HAS OUR VIRTUAL REALITY IMPACTED

IMAGINE BELLEVUE A DECADE FROM NOW. ANY

THE WAY YOU WORK?

PREDICTIONS? WHAT’S ON YOUR WISH LIST?

I’ve always been someone who enjoyed coming into

We’re clearly on an astonishing growth track, and I don’t see

the office. I like the energy, the hallway interactions, the

that ending anytime soon. My wish is that we will have addressed

sense of collaboration, and many other intangibles. So, I

our homelessness crisis so that all members of our community

was pleasantly surprised to discover that working remotely

are participating in that abundant growth and success.

really has its advantages. It’s unquestionably increased connections with my team, it’s offered more scheduling

DO YOU HAVE A LITTLE-KNOWN HOBBY OR OBSESSION?

flexibility, and it means that I can work from our vacation

I’m a big fan of things that go fast, like my 300 HP SeaDoo.

home in Cle Elum when I want to get away! My dachshund,

I really enjoy driving fast cars. To be clear, I don’t indulge in

Buttercup, is happy to be a new coworker, if a bit aggrieved

doing so on Main Street or Lake Washington Blvd., but I’ve been

when I have to lock her out of the occasional Teams meet-

known to get behind the wheel of an amazing, high-performance

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Getting outdoors is always a good way to spend free time

I am always inspired by art, music and nature, which give me

and there are so many options to choose from around the

optimism and strength. I am also blessed to have an amazing

Eastside. I like walking new routes to discover hidden parks

family that focuses on all sorts of other things in the world and

and cool neighborhoods.

that is very balancing.

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ARTICLE MAYOR LYNNE ROBINSON

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LAST YEAR WAS UNIQUE FOR ALL OF US, ONE OF TREMENDOUS LOSS, FEAR, CONFUSION, RESTRICTIONS AND RESTRUCTURING OF OUR LIVES AND VALUE SYSTEMS. Prior to 2020, many of us spent time outside our hometowns. We dined, played, toured and worked elsewhere. The concept of a “staycation”

clamored for support and our locals responded.

had little value.

People walked more, biked more, enjoyed their

But the pandemic changed all that.

immediate surroundings more. And I heard more

Suddenly, we were spending more time in our

expressions of love and appreciation for our city

homes, our neighborhoods and our local parks.

than I ever had before.

It reminded me of a 2019 trip to France where

Later, I read about the French concept of a

my husband and I rented a car and visited many

“15-minute city” – the idea that you can work

smaller towns. I was impressed that towns there

and play within a 15-minute bike ride, walk or

are surrounded by agricultural land and much of the

transit trip from where you live. They believe this

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I am pleased that Bellevue has adopted some

In 2020, I heard from many Bellevue res-

of these concepts. For example, the city leases

idents who enjoyed a park or open space near

historic agricultural land in the Lake Hills neigh-

their home for the first time. Small businesses

borhood to the Bellevue Urban Garden (tBUG). It is an educational outreach effort to promote an understanding of urban agriculture and sustainable farming practices. While much of the produce is donated to local foodbanks, one local restaurant serves tBUG-grown arugula on its pizzas.

Bellevue is known as a “city in a park,” with more parks and green spaces than most cities.

Almost every home is within walking distance of a park or trail. It is also one of the most diverse cities in the state of Washington, full of art, food, music and entertainment from many different cultures.

As we continue to improve the city’s pedestrian and bicycle network, I hope residents can easily reach everything they need right here in Bellevue, maybe even within 15 minutes of their home. Our investments in local food, business, arts, affordable housing and multi-modal transportation will support a city that is connected, equitable, enjoyable and sustainable.

Mayor of Bellevue, Lynne Robinson

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Market Engagement Manager Liz Paruchuru, Board President Brandy Eckman, Operations and Market Manager Vivian Yang

MEET THE WOMEN ORGANIZERS THAT CHAMPION INNOVATION, UPHOLD ACCESSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTALISM, AND ENSURE HIGH-QUALITY FOOD GETS TO BELLEVUE TABLES

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THE ESSEN T I A L FA R M E R S MARKET

ARTICLE LIZ PARUCHURU PHOTOGRAPHY MELISSA KELSCH, DAVID JAEWON OH

WHITE TENTS DOT THE GENTLY SLOPING LOT. A

assistance programs and organizing grant opportunities

couple releases one another’s hands, reminding each

for struggling farmers. “It’s female visionaries like Chris

other to “Grab the tomatoes!” and “Don’t forget the egg-

Curtis and Lori Taylor [who founded BFM in 2003] that

plant!” as they part. An older woman removes her helmet

inspire me, and I share their priorities when guiding our

and asks, “Still alright to leave my bike here?” to a teen

organization today,” says Paruchuru. Paruchuru joined

volunteer at the Information Booth. A man in a suit runs

the market in 2019 after working at Hopelink where she

by balancing four crates of softball-size peaches and a

created partnerships with businesses to assist vulnerable

flat of deep red strawberries. Parents juggle canvas totes

families. “I spent a transformative period of my life appren-

of groceries while wiping away popsicle remnants from

ticing on a farm. And I have a strong belief that food heals.

their children’s cheeks. A band strums banjos and croon

Quality food supports a healthy body, while shared meals

while groups huddle over woodfired pizza atop check-

can foster conversation and deeply connect families and

ered tablecloths. Kids alternate between “Yuck”s and

communities. When I had the opportunity to combine

“Mmm”s as they taste first bites of Romanesco broccoli.

these interests with my nonprofit skills, I jumped.”

These are the simple, yet magic moments each

Bellevue Farmers Market has only one other employee,

Thursday as the Bellevue Farmers Market (BFM) non-

Vivian Yang, Market Operations Manager. Throughout

profit transforms the BelPres parking lot into a bustling

her childhood, Yang spent her days helping up front and

marketplace. “People often think we’re run by the city,”

mingling with customers at her family’s Chinese restau-

Liz Paruchuru, Market Engagement Manager remarks,

rant in North Bend. “The business brought me a sense

“but we aren’t. We’re grassroots, and we are the sum of

of community,” she says. After 18 years, the restaurant

many people’s energy and investment.”

closed. Yang recounts, “I wondered where I could find

Indeed, farmers markets in the Pacific Northwest are

good food and that same feeling again. I saw BFM’s

grounded in community power and activist roots, often

website, noticed an assistant manager job opening, and

with women leading the charge. Chris Curtis began

felt an immediate connection. I was so excited.” Over

the University District Market in Seattle in 1993, aiming

four years, Yang has developed deep relationships with

to preserve regional farming and bring fresh produce

vendors, customers, volunteers, and other area market

to urban residents. Through her efforts and advocacy,

teams. She transformed the nonprofit’s backend, cre-

Curtis ultimately founded Seattle Neighborhood Farmers

ating easier processes for overburdened farmers and

Markets, focusing on access for customers using nutrition

streamlining bookkeeping so efforts could focus on CONTINUED >

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THE ESSENTIAL FARMERS MARKET (CONTINUED)

improving programming and customer experiences.

contactless exchange. It was a considerable effort,

Paruchuru adds, “Without Viv, there is no weekly

but emblematic of BFM’s core mission: support

event. She’s brought in a diverse array of vendors,

farmers and feed Bellevue residents. Many patrons

from farmers to food trucks to tuna slingers and

also reported that BFM was the one public place

bread makers and vintners. She knows everyone, she

they felt safe, thanks to the open-air nature of the

knows what tastes good, and she is committed to our

market and strict adherence to safety guidelines.

vendors’ success and our customers’ happiness.”

Bellevue Farmers Market is the only market on the

As a community organization, BFM thrives with

Eastside to accept EBT (the electronic payment card

the support of many volunteers, including a highly

for food benefits), while also administering the SNAP

dedicated board. Brandy Eckman is a lifelong

Market Match program which doubles the purchas-

patron of markets, beginning with her Snohomish

ing power of Bellevue neighbors most in need. Yang

childhood. At BFM, she was pleased to find the

notes, “It’s a real win-win. Quality food gets in the

freshest produce possible to support her canning

hands of families who may not otherwise be able to

hobby. Soon, Brandy was called to connect more

afford it and more dollars get to farmers.”

deeply; as an advocate for education, she honed

And when regional farmers are successful, there

in on the market’s Power of Produce (POP) Club.

are powerful outcomes. First, money stays in the local

Eckman grew the program into a staple experience,

economy. Farmers shop locally, circulating it versus

engaging children in learning activities about topics

exporting it to Big Agriculture’s coffers. Additionally,

like sowing seeds and composting, along with chal-

farms remain solvent, which is critical for the envi-

lenges to taste seasonal produce, be it a blueberry

ronment. Paruchuru reminds, “This is a chapter of

or a cabbage leaf. In 2019, over 750 kids participated

prosperity for our region. It’s necessary that we cre-

in the program. “POP Club’s been missed, so we

ate more housing and business developments. But

are reinventing it for this season with take-home

we must avoid reckless environmental change. We

activity kits and digital add-ons. When it’s safe to be

must preserve agricultural land.” Local farming prac-

back in-person, it definitely will be,” says Paruchuru. tices contribute less to carbon emissions than mega 2020 highlighted both BFM’s vulnerabilities

operations, and food at BFM travels only an average

and its essential nature. Farmers and small food

of 74 miles versus 1500 miles at commercial retailers.

producers, already with tight margins, faced lost

How can the community continue to support these

restaurant revenue and fewer in-person sale oppor-

efforts? “This really is an all-hands-on-deck venture,

tunities due to the pandemic and summer wildfires.

from fellow strategists to foot soldiers who work

BFM committed to staying open however possible,

setup and breakdown. We need sponsors and donors

even when permitting hung in the balance due to

to invest in us so we can keep feeding the hungry

rapidly changing health protocols and sponsorship

and educating kids. We need tech-savvy folks to

dwindled as partners weathered their own financial

advise our small business owners on improving their

uncertainty. The board’s president had to suddenly

digital presence.” Paruchuru continues, “The biggest

move, and Eckman not only quickly stepped into

impact is when you shop the market. Get to know

that role, but also became the on-site lead for BFM’s

our vendors, taste their awesome food produced with

biggest innovation: online ordering and pre-order

grit and love, and choose to spend your dollars here

pickup. Each week, Eckman coordinated an army

where it ripples out to create so much good. Truly, if

of volunteers (including many pairs of mothers and

you can only do one thing, do that.”

daughters from National Charity League’s Emerald

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City Chapter) to assemble curated boxes of produce

The 2021 regular season opens Thursday, May 13th

and run orders between vendors and customers,

from 3 - 7 PM and runs through October 7th. For more

most of whom stayed in their parked cars for a

information, visit bellevuefarmersmarket.org.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

Meet Bellevue Youth Poet, Sejal Akerkar ABOU T:

WHAT I ' M INSPIR E D BY:

I’M A SOPHOMORE AT SAMMAMISH HIGH SCHOOL, AND JUST RECENTLY SELF-PUBLISHED A COLLECTION OF POETRY ON

+ OTHER POETS THAT FORCE ME TO REFLECT

AMAZON, WALKING DOWN THE SENSORY STRIP, HIGHLIGHTING MY PATH THROUGH LIFE AS A YOUNG WOMAN OF COLOR. I’m donating all proceeds of my book to Udayan Care, which fosters love,

+ MY FELLOW POETS AT THE HUGO HOUSE YOUNG WRITERS COHORT

guidance, and education to poor, and orphaned children throughout India. I also dedicate my time to inspiring elementary students through Creative Poetry Class at Open Window School.

+ MY DREAMING STATE + MUSICIANS AND THEIR LYRICS + MY BEDSIDE POST-IT NOTES

M Y B IGGE S T DR E AM :

My next dream is to publish another

collection before I graduate high school.

FAVOR ITE POE T:

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NAME OF M Y BOOK , AND WHE R E TO BU Y:

+ WALKING DOWN THE SENSORY STRIP, CAN BE PURCHASED ON AMAZON AND AT LOCAL BOOKSTORES AROUND THE GREATER-SEATTLE AREA: ELLIOTT BAY BOOK CO., ISLAND BOOKS, BOOKTREE KIRKLAND, THIRD PLACE BOOKS + https://amazon.com/s?k=sejal+akerkar&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

A POE M F R OM M Y R E CE NT BOOK :

pâro

by sejal akerkar

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K I WO E UP

LOCAL’S CHOICE

LIKE THIS

OUR FAVORITE THINGS FOR EVERYDAY...

OVER AND OVER AGAIN ARTICLE HEIJA NUNN

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a constant stream of vaccination pics and captions expressing joy, relief and gratitude. We are experiencing a great reawakening. Stretching and yawning from the slumber of this past year, stumbling slowly and stepping lightly towards that fuzzy memory of how we used to live. A time when days were defined by commutes, timeclocks, school bells, appointments, commitments, and celebrations that took place in public!

Unlike Sleeping Beauty, our eyes have been wide open during our time at home, compelling us to experience the highs and lows of life

after some horrifying Zoom appearances I did curbside pick up

in our confined space (recognizing this good fortune) while attempt-

at Best Buy for a Sunpak Light Ring kit and I have learned to not

ing to keep track of the world outside through screens, media and

hate Sleep Stories on the Calm app.

abbreviated contact with the people and businesses who have car-

Our list of favorite things stretches from coffee to kittens and is

ried us through with their frontline work. We have been moved and

dominated by recommendations that help us wake up, look good,

motivated by social unrest, politics, the power of nature and thank-

feel good, and sleep well.

fully also, the power of laughter and entertainment.

The call of nature is a high value pick, in every way. Anna

Even as we have grown our minds and stretched our understanding

Riley didn’t plan to fall in love with the Toto Washlet, but a pandemic

and compassion, steeping in our home environment has also worked

powder room renovation has turned her into a Toto Evangelist.

our every last nerve and tried our patience. We have, scrutinized our

Meanwhile, Janine Dyer has three chickens, one dog, two cats,

belongings, decor, closets, partners and overall life choices. We have a

a bunny, three fish, 90000 snails, two teenagers, one golden boy

better idea of what we truly value and use each day, and judging from

(11 year old) and a husband. The pets top her list because she only

the lines at Goodwill and the popularity of home organization books

feeds them twice a day, they don’t leave dishes in every room of the

and shows, the scourge of 2020 may well be followed by the purge of

house and she doesn’t have to do their laundry. Joy Roush fills her

2021. But what (and who) will make the cut? What are we using and

home with flowers and Kim Brooks can’t help but level up lounge-

reaching for everyday that has earned its place in our lives many times

wear with her sleek jumpsuits. Sarah Oeltjen recommends her

over? I checked in with some friends and colleagues to find out what

weighted blanket, but she doesn’t sleep with it. Instead she uses

items (beyond health, family, shelter etc.) they would be lost without.

it for movie watching, couch snuggling and hiding from the reali-

My own list of must haves is pretty short. I have two ratty-tat

ties of our world. Caroline Williams wakes up to the perfect blend

cashmere robes, one from Costco and another from Goodwill in

of automatic and manual controls on her Breville coffee system

constant rotation as blankets and housecoats for this cold old

while Susan Ishii Yin is deeply attached to her favorite Vitamin

lady. Quality time with my beloved Tweezerman tweezers and

C Serum. Ally Svenson researched the ideal shoes for her daily

Simply Human magnifying mirror has become a bit of a hobby,

walkabout and Shelby Elmore found a blissful escape.

and my iPhone and iPad may as well be surgically attached to my body. Early in lockdown I resubscribed to the New York Times and

Whether you want to sleep in or runaway these picks will keep you feeling at home.

CONTINUED >

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INSPIRED BY

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ING MOM T A R LEB CEO OF BOMA JEWELRY SHARES A MOTHERS DAY MESSAGE

FOR MOMS AND BUSINESS OWNERS, THE PAST

As I look ahead, I recognize the many challenges I’ll face

YEAR HAS BEEN A CHALLENGE. One day we’ll look

in the future as a mother and business owner. I have three

back and appreciate what we’ve had to overcome and

daughters who will all be teenagers in a few years. I’m hon-

how much we’ve grown in the process. The truth is, it’s

estly terrified of what comes next, but I don’t expect myself

very hard to be a mom and business owner. I’ve faced

to have it all figured out. I know I’ll make mistakes along the

some of the darkest days of my career this past year

way and I’m ok with that.

and experienced equal lows as a mom. I’ve forgotten

When I take time to reflect, I recognize how moms have had

meals, relied on Netflix to babysit my kids, and served

to innovate, adapt, and react in ways that have probably saved

my family more frozen pizzas than I’d like to admit. I think

our planet many times over. I wish we would pay more attention

it helps to let go of the belief that every other mom or

to this and place value on the contributions women have made

business owner has it all figured out. We all feel isolated,

throughout history to make the world a better place for all.

stuck, and overwhelmed at times, and yet I know that if we work together, we will get through this.

To all the moms and business owners out there: I see you, I celebrate you, and I’m cheering you on from afar.

ARTICLE SUZANNE VETILLART | PHOTOGRAPHY TALITHA BULLOCK

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B E L L E P E N D A N T N E C K L A C E

P A R E L S I G N E T R I N G

A V E T A N E C K L A C E

S U Z A N N E ' S M O T H E R D A Y P I C K S :

AVETA NECKLACE: This is one of my favorite gifts to give new mothers. Every culture has their own version of the Earth Goddess.

The Greeks called her Gaia, the Celts, Aveta. She represents the first goddess, the creator of all life. https://bomajewelry.com/products/n-9101

PAREL SIGNET RING: I love that the pearls we chose for this collection were part of our unused pearl stock due to the fact that they were a bit irregular in shape. I think imperfectness is something to be celebrated. Pearls are an amazing gift for Mother’s Day because of their symbolism. In Chinese cultures, pearls represent wisdom and immortality. https://bomajewelry.com/products/parel-signet-ring

BELLE PENDANT NECKLACE: All green stones in this collection were designed from stones that were unused and sitting in our warehouse for years. These stones were originally sourced by my Dad in the 90’s during his world travels and I’m so excited that we could use them to design new collections. For Asian cultures, green stones like jade, bring protection and good energy. https://bomajewelry.com/products/ belle-pendant-necklace-with-stone

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MAY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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OVERLAKE MEDICAL CENTER: BANDAGE BALL 2021

AIRSCULPT TV: LEARN HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOUR DREAM BODY

MOTHER’S DAY HALF AND 5K

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Kirkland, WA 98034

We’ve got you covered! The Bandage

Watch our AirSculptTV series, which

The Kirkland Mother's Day Half Marathon

Ball 2021 presented by KeyBank is

features a different procedure performed

& 5K is a Mother's Day tradition. Runners

coming to you virtually! Tune into our

LIVE on Instagram each week! Learn

and walkers of all skill levels participate in

website https://overlakehospital.org/

how the patented AirSculpt® treatment

this scenic and supportive running and

giving/bandage-ball

1st-8th,

seamlessly removes (and even trans-

walking event along the shores of Lake

for a storytelling experience that YOU

fers) stubborn fat using no needles, no

Washington. Due to Covid-19 precau-

control with video stories, a silent auc-

scalpels, no stitches, and no general

tions, the half marathon will not be held

tion, and a few surprises. No ticket or

anesthesia. Viewers can also submit

this year. A virtual option is available May

cost to enter. Once inside, you will have

questions to be answered by Elite Body

7th-10th. Visit https://orcarunning.com/

an opportunity to make your gift for

Sculpture CEO Dr. Aaron Rollins!

mothers-day-half/ to register.

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FOOD LIFELINE FOOD DRIVE

BELLEVUE FARMERS MARKET

Virtual

425 Urban Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98033

Bellevue, WA 98004

The Diaper Derby is a competitive

Help us give back to our community

Come enjoy the seasonal Bellevue

race May 1st-June 5th to collect dia-

and spread some kindness, through

Farmers

pers for babies living in poverty or

donating

canned

May-October from 3-7 pm! A unique

crisis. Businesses and organizations

goods to Foodlife Line to help stop hun-

mixture of vendors that provide you

are invited to join EBC in helping kids

ger throughout Western Washington.

fresh ingredients and products grown

beat the odds by giving them what

Kirkland Urban has teamed up with

and handcrafted within the great

they need for a healthy start in life, and

Food Lifeline, where all proceeds will

state of Washington. Rain or shine

parents what they need to take care of

directly go to benefitting the organiza-

come and enjoy the fresh fruit &

their family. Visit https://babycorner.

tion. Stop by every Thursday from 10:00

vegetables, cut flowers, fresh meats,

org/diaper-derby/.

am-4:00 pm at our donation station in

one of-a-kind artisans, and tasty

Fountain Court.

cuisines. For more information visit

Virtual

May

9703 NE Juanita Drive,

world-class care.

1 7TH ANNUAL DIAPER DERBY

4 END-OF-YEAR CAMPAIGN

Give Big on May 4th and 5th is a statewide day of giving that kicks off

Kirkland Urban -

shelf-stable

and

1717 Bellevue Way NE,

Market,

every

https://bellevuefarmersmarket.org.

9 FREE STUDENT SUNDAY AT BAM Bellevue Arts Museum -

20 AT HOME WITH CHEF JOHN HOWIE

our End-of-Year campaign. Donations

510 Bellevue Way NE

are matched. This campaign helps us

Every second Sunday of the month,

Sip, cook and learn the secrets of Chef

to meet our final fundraising goals for

students are invited to come visit the

John Howie as he walks you through

the school year. Stay tuned for more

Bellevue Arts Museum for FREE! Come

the preparation of a delicious meal. Join

details on our 2021 campaign. Visit

join us to experience and explore all

Bellevue’s own as he leads a delicious vir-

https://bellevueschoolsfoundation.

the museum has to offer. Covid-19

tual cooking class in support of Imagine

org/annual-campaigns to donate and

safety precautions have been put into

Housing. Food boxes with ingredients are

for more information.

place to ensure the safety and wellbe-

available for purchase for in-store pick-up

ing of our visitors and staff. To print out

at Seastar Restaurant or delivered within

your free voucher visit https://bellevue

12 miles of Bellevue. Visit https://imag-

arts.org/programs-events/teens/.

inehousing.org/get-involved/events/

Virtual

athomewithchefevent/.

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PHOTOGRAPHY LIFE N LIGHT

CULINARY CREATIONS

C O C K TA I L CLUB WHETHER IT’S CINCO DE MAYO OR A REGULAR FRIDAY NIGHT, JOHN HOWIE HAS THE PERFECT TEQUILA COCKTAIL TO SIP ON. Salud!

JUST N’ THYME INGREDIENTS + 2oz El Tesoro Reposado + 0.75oz Pamplemousse + 0.5oz Aperol + 0.5oz Agave Simple + 1oz Lime Juice + 1 Sprig Thyme

DIRECTIONS 01 Mix Murray River sea salt with chili pepper powder. Using a Collins glass gentle rotate the rim of the glass around the mixture. Place three circular ice cubes (or any ice of your liking) into the glass. Set aside 02 Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and shake for a few seconds. Strain the cocktail into Collins glass and add 1-2oz of quality club soda (Suggest Fever Tree or Topo Chico). Garnish with a thyme sprig .

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