Desiree Dupuis, Voes & Co, Kove Ocean, Vegan, footwear, Luxury fashion, Vancouver, Canada, Helen Siwak, portfolio, yvr

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Desiree Dupuis Has a Passion for Veganizing Food & Fashion

Everyone at Voes & Co shares an unshakeable philosophy: Standing for love and the rethinking of fashion. The company is 100% committed to not using leather, suede, or other animal-based materials in its designs. Through intention, Voes & Co seeks to contribute to creating a world based on love, kindness and compassion for the planet, animals, and all living beings through creativity and...

Kirsten Larsen, art, creative, creator, Vancouver, Canada, Helen Siwak, portfolio, yvr

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Kirsten Larsen Curates Community for Vancouver’s Creatives

BC-born artist and independent curator Kirsten Larsen has forged a powerful path for Vancouver’s emerging artists for over a decade. Somewhat of an enigma, she has helped shape the landscape of Vancouver’s Arts & Culture sector. Having worked with over 250 artists and multiple spaces and organizations, Kirsten has a long-standing track record of transforming...

Jill Sinclair, TedX, Motivator, Vancouver, Canada, Helen Siwak, portfolio, yvr

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Jill Sinclair: From TEDx to Training & Development Specialist

Jill Sinclair is a renowned Training & Development Specialist, author, TEDx and International Keynote Speaker who has helped countless businesses and individuals achieve their goals. With her no-nonsense approach, she crafts messages that speak directly to the needs of her audience, providing tangible, real-life examples that can be implemented to drive positive change. Jill has shared the stage with Ryan Serhant from Million Dollar Listing New...

karin bohn, clove restaurant, vancouver, yvr, bc, interior designer, kate pickering

Part I: Women-Led Interior Design Firms Impacting YVR Spaces

In the vibrant and ever-evolving realm of luxury interior design, the West Coast of Canada is a flourishing hub, nurturing a unit of exceptionally talented female designers whose innovative vision and steadfast commitment to excellence redefine the contours of luxury living. From Vancouver‘s metropolitan allure to Victoria‘s coastal charm, these trailblazing women seamlessly weave together...

cedar and bark, deborah stevenson, portfolioyvr, dog photographer, vancouver, bc, yvr

Deborah Stevenson: Cedar & Bark Photography Captures Moments to Cherish

Cedar & Bark Photography, founded in 2018 by Deborah Stevenson, is a creative photography business specializing in capturing life’s precious moments and providing luxury-level products such as wall art, gallery collections, and fine art prints. With a strong background in dog training and photography, Deborah has created a business that delivers exceptional pet photography services....

Alan Calimbas, dog rescue, real estate, vancouver, Southern California, Canada, Helen Siwak, portfolio

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Alan Calimbas: Real Estate & Rescue

Immersed in a culture where relationships rule all, Alan Calimbas has always emphasized truly connecting with everyone who surrounds him. With many years as a touring musician and in the customer service/hospitality industry, he realized that working with others rather than against them leads you further in life. This true ‘team’ mentality has allowed Alan...

Sean Jordan and Paul Vanderzee, stratapress, AI chatbot assistant, vancouver, Canada, Helen Siwak, portfolio, yvr

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Sean Jordan and Paul Vanderzee: Stratapress

Simple Strata Solutions Inc. & Stratapress founders Sean Jordan and Paul Vanderzee are disrupting the strata management industry with a comprehensive solution that every BC strata owner can use. Strata owners can own their strata corporation data and help maintain the value of their strata property by having all aspects of their strata in compliance...

Jessica liang, nook, Richmond, work space, event space, vancouver, charity, collaborations, businesses, entrepreneurs, Canada, Helen Siwak, portfolio

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Jessica Liang: Nook

When you think of co-working spaces, do you think about sitting in an office with strangers? No one wants or needs that in their life! Jessica Liang of Nook has launched a business venture that is more than a co-working space. It is an ecosystem for creative entrepreneurs where dreams are transformed into reality. With...

Madeleine clerides, numbers cabaret, gay bar, wedgewood hotel and spa, Davie street, vancouver, Canada, Helen Siwak, portfolio

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Madeleine Clerides

Madeleine Clerides is a publicist, writer and event coordinator based in Vancouver, BC. Madeleine started her career in a corporate agency setting, where she familiarized herself with the media landscape and worked with large companies such as Dyson, Molson/Coors, Cirque du Soleil, and President’s Choice. In 2020, she pivoted to freelance work and began to...

Nelson Meggitt, Oak Cultured Tisane, Zen Moment, Canadian, Vancouver, Nanaimo, Helen Siwak

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Nelson Meggitt: Zen Moment

Zen Moment is a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (beverage startup) pioneering a new category, which founder Nelson Meggitt named Wellness-Meets-Luxury™. Zen Moment intends to become a massive force for good in the world by inspiring an enlightened way of living and by bringing a range of highly nutritious and functional fermented beverages out of the...

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PORTFOLIO.YVR: Desiree Dupuis Has a Passion for Veganizing Food & Fashion

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Kirsten Larsen Curates Community for Vancouver’s Creatives

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Jill Sinclair: From TEDx to Training & Development Specialist

Part I: Women-Led Interior Design Firms Impacting YVR Spaces

Deborah Stevenson: Cedar & Bark Photography Captures Moments to Cherish

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Alan Calimbas: Real Estate & Rescue

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Sean Jordan and Paul Vanderzee: Stratapress

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Jessica Liang: Nook

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Madeleine Clerides

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Nelson Meggitt: Zen Moment

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