Press

Pithitude has been featured in newspapers, magazines, and on-air interviews.

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Newspapers and print

• Curry Coastal Pilot (July 16, 2025): “From Grief to Giggles: Pithitude’s Tamara Bissell Sweeps Curry County Pitch Night, Teases New Comic Strip” – Read (PDF)
• Curry Coastal Pilot (Nov 19, 2025): “Women in Business” (photo/caption mention) – Read (PDF)
• The Curry Pilot (July 14, 2017): “A Plethora of Pithitudes” (repost) – Read

Magazines

• Insider of Southern Oregon (Dec 2025 issue): editorial mention (p. 28) – Dec. 2025 Issue, page 28.
• Insider of Southern Oregon (Apr 2025 issue): publisher note mention (collaboration shoutout) – Read (PDF)
• Visalia Lifestyle Magazine (Aug 10, 2021): “Travel: Vacationing Closer to Home” (includes a Pithitude mention) – Read
• Love of Crochet Magazine (Winter 2018): “Fun Finds” – View page image

Online coverage

• The Oregonian/Oregon Live (Feb 2, 2026) "Ready for adventure? Explore the Oregon coast this winter" Read
• The Daily Cartoonist (July 28, 2025): “Misc. Monday Memoranda – Comic Strip Department” (includes “Tamara Bissell Teases New Comic Strip” about Donna Lake) – Read

Awards + recognition

• Selected for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, National Cohort 26
  Chosen from a competitive pool of finalists to participate in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses national program, an intensive business education and growth program culminating in graduation at Goldman Sachs headquarters in New York City in May 2027.
• FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab
  Selected for the 2026 Beginners’ Cohort, a four-month ecommerce growth program presented by FedEx, Accion Opportunity Fund, and 37 Oaks, with a $5,000 business grant awarded upon successful completion.
• Graduate, Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator
  Selected to participate in the Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator through Accion Opportunity Fund. Completed the program in June 2026, including expert guidance, a personalized digital assessment and roadmap, peer learning, and a $10,000 business grant.
• Curry County Pitch Night (June 18, 2025): 1st Place + Audience Choice – Read recap | View Facebook post

Radio and podcasts

• KCIW Curry Coast Community Radio, Joyously Free! (Dec 22, 2025): “Joy in the Moment! Laughter, Healing, and Pithitude” – Listen | Apple Podcasts

Travel and visitor guides

• Travel Oregon: Pithitude Gift Shop listing – View
• Visit The Oregon Coast: Pithitude Gift Shop listing – View
• Visit The Oregon Coast (June 29, 2021): “5 Reasons Brookings Should Top Your Oregon Coast Bucket List” (mentions Pithitude Gift Shop) – Read

Press inquiries

For press, collaborations, or interview requests, email: tamara@pithitude.com