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Meet Montserrat from Hey Doc Clinic

Montserrat is a Sports Medicine Chiropractor and the Founder of Hey Doc Clinic, a healthcare clinic that centers the needs of Queer, Trans and BIPOC communities in the greater Portland area.

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Meet Kim from Dare Heart

Kim is the founder and creator behind Dare Heart, a startup focused on bringing cotton comfort underwear to all kinds of women ethically by sourcing fabric and production on the West Coast.

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Meet Pamela from Frances May

Pamela is an Indigenous Karuk and Founder of Frances May, a modern boutique that centers Indigenous and Black/Brown people as customers, designers and cultures.

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Recap: A Road to Co-Packing

In Spring 2023 we collaborated with Community Co-Pack for the A Roadmap to Co-Packing Series.

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Meet Abby, Our Executive Director

Connect with our new Executive Director, Abby Guyer.

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Meet Matea

In November 2022, Xcelerate welcomed Matea Ivanovic to our team as Programs Coordinator. Get to know more about Matea!

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Meet Lamaya

Lamaya Jarrell is the owner of Many Stages Jewelry.

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Still looking for the perfect holiday gift for your friends, family, pets, and more? Check out these amazing offerings from Xcelerate business owners.

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Meet Jennifer Bolanos

In January 2024, Xcelerate welcomed Jennifer Bolanos to our team as an Administrative Assistant. Get to know more about Jennifer!

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Araceli de la Cruz Ruiz

Araceli is the Owner of La Popular Maka Tlan

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Meet Aria Joughin

Meet Aria the Founder & Owner of MakeWith Collaborative and MakeWith Hardware & Learning Center

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Meet Casey Cardoso & Roseanna Colabella

Casey & Roseanna are the Founders of Muscles + Heart Fitness Lab

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Meet Christine Walsh

Christine is the Owner of Majik Edibles

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Meet Dahlia Hanson

Dahlia is the Owner of Speed-o Cappuccino

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Meet Elena Lininger

Elena is the Co-Founder of Source One Serenity & HealTerra

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Meet Holly Ong

Holly Ong is the Co-Founder of Sibeiho

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Meet Jimin Kim

Jimin Kim is the Owner of Haruharu Studio

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Meet Katelyn Williams

Katelyn is the Founder & Recipe Creator of Kate’s Ice Cream

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Meet Morgan Munkvold

Morgan is the owner of Joule Adventures

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Meet Sydney Forbes

Sydney is the founder & CEO of Tonsil Tech

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Meet Marvoni Young

Marvoni is the owner of Kiss the Chef.

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Meet Lozelle Mathai

Lozelle is the founder of Healthy Bodies of Finance.

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Meet Eleni Woldeyes

Eleni is the Founder of Eleni’s Kitchen.

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Black Women-Owned Business Guide

Support Black Women-Owned businesses for Black History Month and beyond.

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Celebrating Women's History Month

Happy Hour with Xcelerate Women and Freeland Spirits Event Recap

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Owned Businesses to Support Now and Forever.

Support these Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Xcelerate Owners

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LGBTQ+-Owned Business Guide

LGBTQ+-owned businesses to support during Pride Month and beyond.

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Event Recap: Rethinking Productivity: Less Burnout, More Balance

A recap of the takeaways from our panel at Bar Carlo

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Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda on How to Scale Your Business to 6 Figures

Learn three strategies to reach six figures from coach Ashley

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Meet Day Reed

Since joining the Xcelerate Women team in 2022, Day has played a pivotal role as the Peer Mentorship Facilitator.

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Rosemary Brensen asks, “Is your business in a Valley of Death or a Sweet Spot?”

Take a financial deep dive with Rosemary Brensen as she predicts business struggles from financial statements

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Latina/e Business Guide

Latina/e-Owned Businesses to support during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond.

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The 2024 Xcelerate Women Holiday Gift Guide

From cozy finds to delightful treasures, explore their personal picks and discover something special while supporting our transformative community!

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A Give!Guide Campaign to Remember

We Did It Together! Thanks to our community, we exceeded expectations in our first Give!Guide campaign.

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Meet Stephanie Flores

Stephanie is the owner of Rubi Heating & Cooling

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Meet Nisha Supahan

Nisha is the owner of Tattoo 34

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Meet Melinda Archuleta

Melinda is the owner of Bar Carlo

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Meet Laura Halley

Laura is the owner of Revive Athletics

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Meet Lani Doser

Lani is the owner of Skinwise Rx

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Meet Kyikyi

Kyikyi is the owner of Himalayan Dumplings by Kyikyi

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Meet Jesica Oliverio

Jessica is the owner of Maté Party

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Meet Janique Bacharach

Janique is the owner of Bacharach Construction

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Meet Janelle Grizzard

Janelle is the owner of Luna Wellness

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Meet Angel Lyra Swanson

Angel is the owner of Beira Consulting

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Meet Alexa Coburn

Alexa is the owner of Stemly Tutoring

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Meet Alexa & Miriam Cid Carerra

Alexa & Miriam are the owners of La Casa de Mamá

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Xcelerate’s 2024 Annual Impact Report is Now Live

Explore our 2024 program outcomes and meet this year’s Featured Business Owners

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Celebrating Women's History Month at Bar Carlo

Relive Xcelerate's Celebration of Impact with our incredible community.

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Meet Michelle Flores

Growing our programs team: Michelle Flores, Programs & Community Coordinator

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Navigating Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

We asked four business owners how they navigate the realities of motherhood and entrepreneurship—here’s what they shared.

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Capital Literacy 101: A Resource Guide for Women Entrepreneurs

Demystifying the capital landscape for women entrepreneurs—key terms and trusted resources to help you fund your business.

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Inside the Empowering Night of Capital Literacy for Women Entrepreneurs

An unforgettable night of real talk, resources, and radical support—nearly 100 women gathered to demystify capital and grow their businesses with confidence.

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Introducing the Xcelerate Women Community Action Committee - Now Accepting Applications

Calling all Xcelerate Women community members: Apply now to shape programs and amplify community voices.

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Let's Talk Capital. Applications Open August 5.

Launching Fall 2025: a curated peer group for growth-stage business owners who are ready to raise capital, scale their teams, and build businesses that go beyond themselves.

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Be Part of the Women Powering Roux Week

Join the community behind Portland’s most delicious week and help power the women shaping food & bev.

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Introducing Our Community Action Committee

Meet our first Community Action Committee — a powerhouse group of business owners bringing their vision, experience, & leadership to help shape the future of our community.

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Changing the Face of Success in Business

See how women in the Xcelerate community are building businesses that reflect who they are — and changing what success looks like.

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Give!Guide Spotlight: Jesica Oliverio of Maté Party

Scaling a beverage brand with strategy, support, and heart.

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Give!Guide Spotlight: Janique Bacharach of Bacharach Construction

In a male-dominated industry, Janique Bacharach is building more than structures — she’s building stability, confidence, and a new path forward.

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Shop Local with Xcelerate: 17 Women-Owned Shops in Portland

Explore 17 women-owned retail businesses we’ve supported & collaborated with this year. Use the Shop Local with Xcelerate map to find Portland shops to visit and support.

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Give!Guide Spotlight: Leaders and Volunteers from Portland Nonprofits Share Their Why

Meet five leaders and volunteers from our Give!Guide nonprofit partners as they share why their work matters and how your support drives community impact.

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Give!Guide Spotlight: Alexa & Miriam Cid Carrera of La Casa de Mamá

La Casa de Mamá is growing more than a bakery — they’re growing confidence, clarity, and a business built on culture.

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Xcelerate's 2025 Impact Report is here

A look at the year behind our work and the women owned businesses at the center of it.

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Meet Coach Viridiana Ponce

Viridiana coaches owners in capital readiness and food/beverage/CPG

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Meet Coach Glitter Gloria

Glitter Gloria coaches owners in admin & operations, strategy & mindset, consumer products & retail, and cannabis, health & wellness

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Meet Iliana Maura

Iliana is the Founder/CEO of Iliana Maura Divinely Dairy-Free Butter

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Meet Kathryn Madison

Kathryn is the Founder/CEO of Dye Candy

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Meet La Vang

La is the Chief Hmong Food Innovator at La Vang Foods

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Meet Jordan Mishra Johnson

Jordan is the Founder, Game Designer, and Illustrator at Drawn Hungry

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Meet Shafia Monroe

Shafia is the President of Birthing Change

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Meet Ly Thuy Mai

Ly Thuy is the Founder/Marketing Strategist at 7Thirty Creative

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Meet Tara Sonali Miller

Tara is the Co-Owner of The Bhakti Yoga Movement Center

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Meet Gaia Giladi

Gaia is the Founder of Kinship Studio

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Our 2025 Impact Report Featured Business Owners

Meet the eight women defining growth and success on their own terms.

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Inside Xcelerate Women’s 2026 Celebration of Impact

On International Women’s Day, a vibrant community gathered at Freeland Spirits to celebrate the women business owners featured in Xcelerate Women’s 2025 Impact Report.