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For this TO photographer, the best part of the job is: “The satisfaction of being able to capture things how I see them”

Becca Lemire is a Toronto-based photographer who has a vast resumé. When she’s not freelancing for major companies and brands, … More

Becca Lemire, Canadian business owners, Canadian Photographers, female entrepreneurs, female leadership, Toronto, Toronto Photographers, Toronto photography community, YYZ

Life after The X Factor brings Tim Olstad success, serendipity and strength

You might remember Tim Olstad, the humble young man from Minnesota who finished in ninth place on season three of … More

Brooklyn Basement Records, music, music industry, The X Factor, The X Factor USA, Tim Olstad, X Factor

Calgary-born photographer brings life to hidden BC beauty in Revelstoke

After returning from my very first trip to Whistler, BC, my love for mountain views grew substantially. I didn’t think … More

BC, BC entrepreneurs, British Columbia, Calgary, Canadian Entrepreneurs, Canadian Photographers, Canadian Travel Photography, female entrepreneurs, landscape photography, Revelstoke, Vancouver, Zoya Lynch

Winnipeg photographer shares best of the city using Insta-brand Everyday Winnipeg

Trevor Hagan was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB and now, he’s a professional photojournalist in that city. With his … More

Canadian Photographers, EverydayWinnipeg, Trevor Hagan, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg photography

Canadian yoga teacher combines her practice with love of writing to inspire world-wide change

Ashley McEachern is a yoga teacher, but she never knew she would be. The Toronto traveller, business owner, writer, explorer … More

Ashley Holly, Ashley McEachern, Canadian Entrepreneurs, Canadian yoga teachers, change the world, community, female entrepreneurs, Toronto, Toronto entrepreneurs, writing, yoga, Yoga and writing, yoga stories, YYOGA

Regina freelance photographer on his craft, “a balance between both art and science”

Dustin Veitch was born in the United States, but was brought up in Regina, SK., where he now lives and … More

believe in film, Canadian Entrepreneurs, Canadian Photographers, career advice, Dustin Veitch, freelance advice, freelance photography, from here and away, inspiration, Instagram, Regina, Saskatchewan

When Fear Does Flourish: A woman’s story of loss, love and pressing the limits

Erika Haigh moved to Canada from Japan on her own to pursue post-secondary school. Since graduation, she’s endured hundreds of … More

career development, Erika Haigh, Montreal, personal development, personal stories, provoking change, Toronto, young professionals

Candid creator Sarah Brown talks freckles, ice cream and the death of adult colouring books

Sarah Brown is a Canadian writer and illustrator originally from Victoria who loves to visit Montreal, story-tell, draw and learn … More

Canadian creators, Canadian writers, female entrepreneurs, female leadership, Freelancing, Montreal, Sarah Brown, Toronto, Victoria, west end

Plentea Tea Bar More Than Qualitea: Toronto owners talk community, health and space

Anyone who knows me, knows I am in l-o-v-e with tea, so when a coworker suggested I try this new … More

Entrepreneurship, Plentea, tea, Torono tea bar, Toronto, Toronto entrepreneurs

Cystic fibrosis survivor breathes life into Hattitude Jewellery

Six years ago, Hattie Dunstan, now 28, underwent a double lung transplant that saved her life. “I was born with Cystic … More

Canadian business owners, female entrepreneurs, Hattie Dunstan, Hattitude Jewellery, Toronto entrepreneurs, vintage jewellery, Women in Business

Anne T. Donahue shares her journey to freelance writing success and social media royalty

Anne T. Donahue is a Canadian writer, feminist, comedian and pop-culture enthusiast living in Cambridge, Ont. Anne works with MTV … More

advice for writers, Anne T. Donahue, Beyonce, Cambridge, Canadian comedians, Canadian writers, career advice, feminist writing, how to make it as a writer, MTV Canada, Toronto, Toronto Writers

Cheers TO Foodies! Instagram brand grows as founder shares the cream of the crop

Danielle Finestone is the Founder and Community Manager of TO Foodies, a Toronto-based Instagram account and blog that launched on … More

#tofoodies, advice for writers, career inspiration, Danielle Finestone, female entrepreneurs, food in Toronto, Instagram, TO Foodies, Toronto entrepreneurs

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