I met Alvia Giash shortly after moving into my west-end Toronto condo. We spotted one another a few times on … More
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Human Sightings: A personal desire to create space-themed comics turned into an international art brand, impacting global audiences
Evelyn Basch of Bristol, UK started Human Sightings in 2017. It’s an independent art platform that stems from Evelyn’s experiences with … More
So Fresh and So Green: Vancouver’s Crack Pots brings puns and plants to communities across Canada
In November 2017, Vancouver’s Mel Donnett, Abi Avery and Richie Donnett started Crack Pots, a small business that sells punny … More
Gracie Klutz, CEO of Klutz Mega Korp., shares insights on celebrating the individual through targeted, personalized fashion
In late 2015, we met Gracie Klutz, CEO and Designer of Klutz Mega Korp., at a flea market in Toronto’s … More
Serenity Now Candles ignites eternal calmness with affordable handmade soy products
Lighting a candle has always been one of the most exciting (and easy) ways for me to freshen up my … More
The Son of a Woodcutter brings the English countryside to Toronto’s east-end
Jack Fouracre is the Son of a Woodcutter and in 2012, he launched the brand that would soon become notorious … More
Wapta Knitting Co. celebrates handmade goods and connections to Cree history
A long-time passion for knitting has Wapta Knitting Co. owner Alexis Poirier seeing success in Calgary and across Canada. Spearheading … More
Toronto’s House of Cat redefines “cat lady” and brings homemade pet products into organic market
One of my favourite things to do is to re-watch Friends while my cat sits behind me and nuzzles her … More
Toronto woman brings quali-tea to the online world with First Edition Tea Co.
Stephanie Sandercock is the owner and operator of First Edition Tea Co., a Toronto-based company that produces fun and unique … More
Femmebroidery: Bad ass female leadership meets art, social justice, pop culture and pets
Maria Arseniuk has two graduate degrees, one in Women’s Studies and another in Public Affairs and Political Science, and she … More
Keep Calm and Fold On: Gavin Canning shares handmade origami jewelry as FoldIT Creations
Gavin Canning has been all over the world. He is originally from Newfoundland, he studied in Quebec, he taught in … More
Becky Caulford, eco-fashionista, CEO and new mom, talks success and following her heart
Becky Caulford is the CEO and front-person of Honeybea Designhive, a Toronto-based company that sells a collection of wildly bohemian and … More