The Economic Current

Women Who Mean Business: The Story Behind The Shopper

MasonEDC Season 1 Episode 3

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Join us for the third episode of The Economic Current—a podcast by the Mason County Economic Development Council—where host Tiana Dunbar sits down with Kelsie Rudnick, owner of The Shopper in Shelton, to talk about what it looks like to run and grow a woman-owned business in Mason County. Kelsey shares how she went from retail management to joining the family print shop and eventually purchasing the business herself, along with how The Shopper evolved from a local newspaper into a full-service printing and promotional company serving businesses across the county and beyond. You’ll also hear about her journey pursuing certification through Washington’s Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE), why women-owned business designations matter for accessing government contracts, and what it takes to balance entrepreneurship, leadership, and motherhood while working in a male-dominated industry. The conversation highlights the importance of supporting local businesses, investing in community, and the persistence it takes to keep growing as both a business owner and a leader. #MasonCountyStrong