Stitching Together Your Summer Moments at Sip and Ship

Diana Naramore • July 21, 2024

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We are incredibly fortunate to work with such vibrant individuals who pour so much of themselves into their roles at Sip and Ship.
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When it's finally time for them to move on to their next milestone, we stand in utter gratitude for our brief but meaningful time together. We smile, knowing we’ve made an indelible impression on each other, and will forever honor their contributions to our business and to us as humans.


Come by and say hi and farewell to one of the greats, Megan, our Ballard cafe lead and Marketing Maven Megan Pavek. Her last day at Sip and Ship is July 29th as she heads back to her hometown in Minnesota to marry and build a life with her wonderful partner, Charlie and their sweet fur baby, Angie.


As we transition into the heart of summer, this season brings with it renewal and growth, echoing the rhythms of our own lives. At Sip and Ship, we're here to be your reliable mainstay, stitching together all the things that keep our lives moving in the right direction—whether it's sending care packages to your campers, notarizing and mailing travel documents for renewal, tying a ribbon on the perfect hostess gift, or adorning new families with cards scripted with your words of excitement and congratulations.


PS - Curious about how you can become more effective in your workplace? My dear friend and colleague, Sara Dean, is hosting her Influence & Ignite Retreat for women and gender minority business owners in person in Seattle on September 26th and 27th. It's a fantastic opportunity to grow and connect!

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