Welcome to Episode 4 of Grounded Conversations by Black Coffee Northwest, an intergenerational conversation about ourselves, our blackness, our world, and our favorite drinks. Today’s episode is all about Health! We are so honored and excited to be able to talk with Dr. Margaret Towolawi of Nurture Well Center and SkinStatMD about Black health and skin care. Tune in to hear: Her journey to pursue medicine (even though she tried to avoid it!)Her passion for Lifestyle medicine and it’s 6 pillarsThe importance of plant-based eating especially in the Black communityHow she developed her skin care lineMeet Dr. TowolawiDr. Margaret Towolawi is a double board certified  physician who has practiced for over ten years in the Seattle area. She is the founder of Nurture Well Center and SkinStatMD. She is originally from Los Angeles, but has called the Pacific Northwest her home for almost two decades. She is inspired by her patients who have taught her far more than she could ever teach them. She snorts when she laughs, loves fashion, enjoys putting her own spin on vegan recipes, and is constantly adapting with life’s lessons. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, mentoring students and exploring/participating in the arts. She is also a certified Zumba Basic 1 instructor. Connect with Dr. TowolawiPersonal Website - Dr. Margaret TowolawiPrimary Care Practice - Nuture Well CenterSkin Care Line - Skin Stat MDInstagram - Nurture Well Center, Skin Stat MDFacebook - Margaret Towolawi, MD We would love to hear from you! Connect with us via:Email - [email protected] - Black Coffee NWTwitter - Coffee NWFacebook - Black Coffee NWLinkedIn - Black Coffee NorthWest Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherand more!

Welcome to Episode 3 of Grounded Conversations by Black Coffee Northwest, an intergenerational conversation about ourselves, our blackness, our world, and our favorite drinks. Today’s episode is dedicated to our Black Men! We are talking to some of the hardest working Black male business owners in the city. From coffee shop founders to product brokers, we have them all. We are honored to be joined by the following business icons in the community: Erwin Weary - CEO and Co-Owner of Black Coffee NWDavis Vincent - Founder and Owner of Zuri's DonutzMike Foster - CEO Ebony OutdoorsEfrem Fesaha - CEO Boon Boona CoffeeFred Larkins - CEO and Co-Founder Duo MarketplaceTune in to hear: How they became entrepreneursThe struggles and failures that come with entrepreneurshipHow they explore and create their own versions of success for themselves, andThe advice they would give to other young Black men who are interested in the entrepreneurship journeyWe would love to hear from you! Connect with us via:Email - [email protected] - Black Coffee NWTwitter - Coffee NWFacebook - Black Coffee NWLinkedIn - Black Coffee NorthWest Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherand more!

Welcome to Episode 1 of Grounded Conversations by Black Coffee Northwest, an intergenerational conversation about ourselves, our blackness, our world, and our favorite drinks. We are all about brewing up discussions and topics that matter to the community and are excited that this podcast has finally come to life! Today’s episode is all about our founders.  Erwin and Darnesha Weary are the #blackmagic duo that created both the coffee shop and the podcast. They are the head and the heart behind all that we do. Tune in to hear:Their journey to and through entrepreneurshipHow they run a business and a marriageHow they handle the ups and downs of life, and Their hope and dreams for the podcast and coffee shop We would love to hear from you! Connect with us via:Email - [email protected] - Black Coffee NWTwitter - Coffee NWFacebook - Black Coffee NWLinkedIn - Black Coffee NorthWest Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherand more!

Welcome to Episode 2 of Grounded Conversations by Black Coffee Northwest, an intergenerational conversation about ourselves, our blackness, our world, and our favorite drinks. Today’s episode is all about the ladies! Leadership in the community is vital in all we do, and we want to highlight our female leadership team. Meet the team!Kaitlyn Rich - Operations Manager Diana Muuru - Youth director and Event and program manager Haben Hailee - Youth Director and Project Manager Maelea Willis - Account ManagerRachel Thabior - Podcast ManagerTune in to hear: How they became leadersThe hardship that comes with leadershipHow they navigate boundariesThe advice they would give to their 10-year-old selves, and How they continue to build their community and circle We would love to hear from you! Connect with us via:Email - [email protected] - Black Coffee NWTwitter - Coffee NWFacebook - Black Coffee NWLinkedIn - Black Coffee NorthWest Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherand more!

Welcome to Grounded Conversations by Black Coffee Northwest, an intergenerational conversation about ourselves, our blackness, our world, and our favorite drinks. Grounded Conversations is all about brewing up discussions and topics that matter to the community. With our differing perspectives, our hope is to share our unique flavors, opinions, and life experiences to create greater insight and understanding. So join us every other Tuesday as we come together and talk about all things that are on and popping, all over a nice hot cup of black coffee.