My name is Angelica Kahn, the youngest of five, born and raised in Bremerton, Washington. My parents moved to Washington in 1983 in pursuit of an opportunity at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. We were a family of seven living in a modest three-bedroom, one-bathroom home in Port Orchard, supported by a single income while my father worked his way through the shipyard’s apprenticeship program. Despite the challenges, my parents always made sure we had what we needed. One of the greatest lessons they taught me was the value of hard work and earning an honest living—something that’s shaped every part of my life. At 19, I began my career in the banking industry, where I developed a deep appreciation for small business and the entrepreneurs behind them. I loved helping others become their own bosses, guiding them through financial decisions, and connecting them with key players in our community. In 2021, I made a bold decision: to become my own boss. I wanted to show my two daughters firs