I met Alvia Giash shortly after moving into my west-end Toronto condo. We spotted one another a few times on … More
Category: DIY
Usha Rajpal Cheddi on cravings for creative curation and redefining a “work in progress” brand voice
Usha Rajpal Cheddi is a hand lettering artist in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), curating an online hub where diverse … More
Creative Intersections and Collective Crossroads: Philadelphia’s Ashley Burk manages full-time work and evening freelancing, all while investigating how to better manage pressures to keep connected
Ashley Burk is the Founder and CEO of Steady Hand Creative Co., an organization that sells one-of-a-kind plant hangers and … More
Romana Kassam: A Toronto multimedia artist using visual storytelling to commemorate South Asian history and experiences
Romana Kassam is a self-taught artist and storyteller, creating visual art, installations and sound and light experiences. Her vision is … More
Heartbreak, Self-Marriage, Unique Abilities and Healing: Danette Relic’s journey to Founder of Radical Creative Sanctuary, Artist and Personal Life Coach
Danette Relic is a personal life coach, artist and writer in Toronto, who works with her clients on surviving breakups, … More
Queen Books embraces and propels inclusive storytelling, while building Toronto’s Leslieville community through writing, reading and events
In the spring of 2017, Queen Books opened its doors in Toronto’s Leslieville community. Since day one, co-owners and first … More
Justine Abigail Yu: On Living Hyphen magazine and on living in the in between
The first issue of Living Hyphen, Entrances and Exists, launched on October 12, 2018. The print magazine is an intimate … More
Ebbs and Flows: Podcast host Amanda Laird on professional development, #periodtalk and smashing the patriarchy
In September 2017, Amanda Laird launched Heavy Flow, a podcast about menstruation and reproductive health. A writer, Registered Holistic Nutritionist … More
Perky Athletics teams freelance fitness instructors with local participants for workouts in unconventional community spaces
Rebecca Perkins is the owner of Perky Athletics, an app and website where fitness freelance instructors post their available Toronto … More
The Meraki Sole: One Toronto woman’s mission to commemorate a traditional South Asian shoe
Eman Bachani is the Founder of Meraki Design House, a globally inspired fashion and lifestyle e-commerce brand that launched on … More
Burnt Toast Collective unites Toronto and strengthens the city’s artistic community
Christina Angelopoulos and Katie Wasserman are Co-Founders of Burnt Toast Collective, an organization that launched in October 2016 with the … More
A Zine-Maker and a Therapist: Lucy White practices mindfulness and self-care through writing, while working with survivors of trauma
Lucy White is a 29-year-old writer and therapist who lives in Chattanooga, TN. For two years, Lucy has been making … More
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