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Powell's City of Books is no mere bookstore; it's an institution, community, and treasure for bibliophiles. This literary haven offers new, used, and rare finds that beckon readers from every corner of the globe. Store Manager Bry Hoag helped Powell's flourish into a cultural icon with its unique blend of history, sustainability, and unwavering commitment to the written word. Yelp Elite reviewer Chelsea G. also shares the magic that makes Powell’s a cornerstone of Portland's vibrant community.

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Bonnie Mauldin has been hustling since she was a kid. At eight years old, she was knocking on doors offering to shovel driveways. After graduation, she entered the medical field, but quickly discovered it was not for her. Now, Bonnie owns two successful businesses, The Mauldin Group and Mauldin Production Company. Having learned a lot along the way, Bonnie shares her tips on changing careers, side hustles, and running multiple businesses.
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Erica Spitzley and Cassie Tucker are crazy about two things: marketing and happy hour. So when one happy hour turned into a four-hour conversation about the best and brightest marketing ideas, they knew they had to build a bigger table, so to speak. They created the Marketing Happy Hour podcast, where they have built a community of some of the best minds in marketing to share insights and strategies for businesses of all sizes. In this episode they chat with Behind the Review host Emily.

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Chef Priyanka Naik took a very non-traditional route to success as a Food Network Champion. When culinary school didn’t align with her vegetarian upbringing, she didn’t let that stop her from pursuing her dreams of cooking on TV. Instead, she took a tech job to support her while working on becoming the best vegan chef she could. Her tireless self-promotion and not taking no for an answer landed her a dream chance on the Food Network, a cookbook, and so much more.

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Alessandro Farruggio and his family, owners of Il Canale in Washington D.C., are experts in the pizza business. Since Alessandro’s father immigrated from Italy in the 1970s, the family has been serving authentic Italian recipes in the D.C. area. Their delicious food, consistent customer engagement, and knack for adaptability has earned them recognition on three Yelp Top 100 lists since 2022. Reviewer Sydney G. shares how the restaurant became one of her go-to dinner spots.

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Tea and Milk owner Mathew Wong has gone to great lengths to create the best bubble tea possible, traveling as far as Japan to research and source his tea. He uses only the highest quality ingredients in all of his products, but found that they weren’t always popular with customers, who had grown used to inferior ingredients. In order to expand, Wong first had to educate himself, his team, and his customers on the intricacies of tea making.
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