Emma chats with Janelle Quibuyen on her inspirations, self-accountability, and freelance life in her latest interview:
I’m back from the black hole of new job onboarding to share my picks for Capitol Hill Block Party this weekend! See you there?
Meet one of the faces behind Human Condition magazine, Jen Louie, in this week’s Womxn in Seattle interview by Emma Eekhoff!
“There are so many different routes to take, and if you're making space for opportunities in your life, they are bound to blossom.” Meet Rosin Kalakona Saez, associate editor at Seattle Met in our latest Womxn in Seattle interview!
Casey Carter works hard but makes it look so easy, because she truly has a passion for supporting others and hyping them up as only she knows how. I’m really excited to launch my first Womxn in Seattle interview with this inspiring Seattle Pinay. Enjoy!
You may have noticed I’ve taken a little break from posting my weekly events updates. Here’s why!
I am so excited to kick off 2019 by re-introducing interviews to Fresh Jess! Emma and I are highlighting some of our favorite womxn of color in lifestyle snapshots These womxn inspire us to do better with their hustle, perseverance, and ability to keep it real at all times. Enjoy our first interview by Emma!
I know a lot of you are Konmari-ing right now & I just wanted to offer up a few alternatives to your normal thrift shops for donations:
Midnight Supply Co.’s Holiday Sale, The Glow Up Podcast 2 Year anniversary, Ivar’s Clam Lights opening celebration, Mourning Market, No Cookbooks Allowed, and more in this week’s Seattle events roundup:
An expansive list of tree lightings, Santa photos, holiday celebrations, pop-up markets and more things to do this holiday season in Seattle - curated by me and you! Updated regularly:
The Best (Female) Chefs You’ve Never Heard Of; Book-o-Rama; Filson’s Mercantile Festival, and more in this week’s Seattle events roundup:
A recap of our latest Seattle staycation, this time at the brand-new Charter Hotel Seattle!
I’m late with this week’s Seattle events roundup but I promise it’s full of really fun stuff!
Last weekend for Cirque du Soleil’s VOLTA, Fresh Flavors Cocktail Party by FEEST Seattle, Vanguards Workshop Series, Ice Cream Thursdae, & more in this week’s events roundup:
The National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY), fall fashion at Thompson Seattle, Hard in the Paint party, Bring Your Own Ballot party, A Witches High Tea & more in this week’s events roundup:
Filipino-American History Month, Taste of Seattle Made, National Taco Day, Oktoberfest, & more in this week’s events roundup:
The Refuge Outdoor Festival; Musang has late night arroz caldo; Mike’s Shave Ice pop-up at Happy Grillmore; BurnMVMT comes to Seattle & more in this week’s events roundup:
Seattle Children’s Festival, Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day, All Star Vintage opens in Tacoma, & more in this week’s Seattle events roundup:
VOLTA by Cirque du Soleil is now on in Marymoor Park & more in this week’s Seattle events roundup:
Friday morning is the last day of the season for Stay Woke Coffee! Go visit the boys at 3100 S. Alaska St. & more in this week’s Seattle events roundup:
lululemon 20th Birthday 90s Bash; RIP The BlowUp Co! farewell party; SAM Remix; Black Panther showing in SLU; BubbleFest at Pacific Science Center & a lot more in this week’s Seattle events roundup:
The Flavr Blue’s two shows at Neumos; Creatives Night Out; The Auction of WA Wines; Molly Moon’s is doing a lot & more in this week's Seattle events roundup:
Good Vibes Wellness Pop-Up at The Riveter, SubPop 30th Anniversary on Alki, tintype photography at Filson Seattle, The Night Show with Will & Keilani, & more in this week's Seattle events roundup:
Seattle Art Fair, The Lego Americana Roadshow, Dessert Month at Lil Woody’s & more in this week's Seattle events roundup:
Theory at Pacific Science Center, Pista sa Nayon, Alki Art Fair, Torchlight Run & Parade & more in this week's Seattle events roundup:
Summer at SAM Kickoff; Free Fry Day at Lil Woody’s; Barangay Fiesta; jcoco Mixology & Chocolate workshop & more in this week's Seattle events roundup:
Seattle Cares fundraiser benefiting RAICES at Navy Strength; PROOF Washington Distillers Festival & more in this week's Seattle events roundup:


Emma: Whenever I see Jan Parker its usually at a community event or working at one of the cafe tables at Hood Famous. Jan exudes great charismatic pride in her Filipinx culture and the food that she is inspired to make.