Meet the Team

Amy Larson

Amy is the owner of Matriarch, a gift and book store featuring woman-owned businesses in Newport, RI as well as the founder of Overseasoned, a culinary retail brand. Her businesses represent her combined passion for food and intersectional feminism. 

She has been designing and selling apparel and kitchen accessories through her Overseasoned brand since 2017. Merchandise with signature slogans like Smash the Garlic and the Patriarchy and I Scream for Reproductive Rights both empower and give back to the community through nonprofit contributions. They are cult favorites in the foodie world and have been worn by celebrity chefs and home cooks alike!

Amy opened Matriarch in May 2023 as the flagship brick and mortar store for Overseasoned. In addition to her own Overseasoned products, she also sells jewelry, accessories, art, books and uniquely fun gifts made primarily by woman-owned businesses at Matriarch. The shop is also a space for community and creativity, hosting workshops like crafting classes and wellness events. 

Liliana Moore

Liliana is Matriarch’s graphic designer & digital marketer! A graduate from the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. of Fashion Merchandising and Design, Liliana assists in all things creative at Matriarch! From advertising and marketing to graphic design and even to helping out in the store, she does a little bit of everything.