Testimonials

Portland cookshop | Testimonials

In the heart of Southeast Portland, a unique cooking school caters to both young cooks and adults of all ages. The Portland Cookshop aims to foster friendships through the shared experience of learning to make authentic food. This project involved creating a series of video testimonials to showcase the activities and atmosphere of the school.

Wine Entrepeneur | DeAnna Ornelas

DeAnna Ornelas, accustomed to embracing challenges, encountered a void in community and Latin culture upon relocating from Wichita, Kansas to Portland, Oregon. Notably absent was representation in the wine industry for Mexican Americans like herself. Instead of lamenting, DeAnna sought avenues to empower her community utilizing her skills and knowledge. Among her initiatives fostering inclusivity within the food and hospitality sector is her pop-up series. This brief vignette delves into DeAnna Ornelas's aspiration to celebrate her culture through the mediums of food and wine.

Rose city rec room |Coach Story

Coach Tay discovered her passion for coaching as a way to express herself. Now coaching at Rose City Rec Room in Portland, Oregon, she has created an inclusive and supportive space where individuals of all body types can feel comfortable and empowered on their fitness journey.

City of Beaverton: Building Improvement Program

Hapa Pizza

The City of Beaverton’s Building Improvement Program works with small businesses throughout the Beaverton area providing grants & business assistance. The grant program provides new restaurant owners grants of up to $75,000 in building improvement projects. Hapa Pizza is a grantee of this program! From an old paint shop to now a popular pizzeria in Downtown Beaverton, Aaron & Natalie’s dream of owning a restaurant wouldn’t have been possible without the city’s assistance.