Meet Marquita Evans, the powerhouse behind Intentions. Originally from Seattle, Marquita has spent nearly a decade calling Tacoma home, and in that time, she’s poured her heart into building something special. Her goal? To make healthy living accessible and guilt-free while creating a judgment-free zone where real conversations about health—like tackling diabetes—are welcomed.

“Intentions is about making health easy for our community,” Marquita explains. “It’s a place where you can come in, eat healthy, and not feel guilty about it. We like to think of ourselves as the alternative to fast food.”

In 2021, Marquita took things to the next level, making the menu 100% organic. Her signature drink, "The Melanin," with oat milk, banana, peanut butter, and a cinnamon drizzle, is a fan favorite and just one example of how she’s redefining healthy options.