Brilliant Cuts

Betsy & Iya’s profiles of the inspiring people around us.

When she was just 11 years old, Joanne Bland marched on the Selma Bridge...
When she was just 11 years old, Joanne Bland marched on the Selma Bridge that Bloody Sunday. Mrs. Bland has spent her life fighting for freedom and preserving Black milestones in American history.

Sita Symonette provides more than acupuncture; her practice restores access to a medicine made...

Sita Symonette provides more than acupuncture; her practice restores access to a medicine made inaccessible to far too many people, beyond just a particular well-off white community.

Helen Leong helps build community for LGBTQ+ elders by vetting queer-friendly housing and hosting...

Helen Leong helps build community for LGBTQ+ elders by vetting queer-friendly housing and hosting community events like parties, group activities, and socials.
Rebecca Biederman helps people slow down enough to hear what their bodies are telling...
Rebecca Biederman helps people slow down enough to hear what their bodies are telling them. “Self care is a way of communicating with yourself.”

She holds 9 Oregon state weightlifting records, but Mira Kwon Gracia believes that a...

She holds 9 Oregon state weightlifting records, but Mira Kwon Gracia believes that a stronger body is only an added bonus. The real work is what happens internally.

Ciara Pressler launched Pregame after dreaming of a community where business owners would feel...

Ciara Pressler launched Pregame after dreaming of a community where business owners would feel less alone and a place entrepreneurs could get good, sound business advice.

Erin Timmins’ purpose is to build a community of people that are compassionate, creative,...

Erin Timmins’ purpose is to build a community of people that are compassionate, creative, excited to serve others, and excited to serve each other – through coffee.
Meet Jill Kuehler and Molly Troupe of Freeland Sprits, a woman-owned distillery in an...
Meet Jill Kuehler and Molly Troupe of Freeland Sprits, a woman-owned distillery in an industry dominated by men.