Defining Vancouver Life & Luxury
Michelle Webber says it was a passionate need for a clean and 100 per cent cruelty-free deodorant and a gaping hole in the beauty industry that spurred her to create her latest business. Founder and owner of SONDR, Michelle was working double time as a wedding planner and at …
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WORDS ANGELA COWANPHOTOGRAPHY Kevin clark At just 18 years old, pianist and composer Martin Mayer took out a $35,000 loan to produce his dream debut concert, and in the 20-plus years since, that determination and willingness to bet on himself and his passion has built Martin …
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Words Chloe SjubergPhotography Lia Crowe With her trademark sense of humour and boundless enthusiasm, Irene Barlas-Rimar has forged a path to success in not one but two traditionally male-dominated industries. She is the president of COIT Cleaning and Restoration Services BC, …
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WORDS Angela Cowan PHOTOGRAPHY Lia Crowe Bronwyn Bertles has used her strong entrepreneurial roots, her determination and her natural ease with people to build a successful career in real estate over the last decade. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Bronwyn received a …
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WORDS Angela Cowan PHOTOGRAPHY Lia Crowe A third-generation Vancouverite, Faith Wilson has spent the last 30 years carving out a spot at the top of the real estate industry in her home community and beyond, always leading with her heart. “I think certain people thought I …
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WORDS Chloe SjubergPHOTOGRAPHY Lia Crowe Entertainment and lifestyle reporter Natalie Langston has always thrived on a sense of achievement. Growing up in the suburbs of Vancouver, she took part in just about every sport and activity imaginable, including starting dance at …
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WORDS ANGELA COWAN X PHOTOGRAPHY LIA CROWE Spend five minutes chatting with Tara Armstrong and you’ll not only find yourself instantly at ease, but also likely in awe of her energy and enthusiasm, both of which serve her well in her role as co-owner of Vancouver public …
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WORDS ANGELA COWANPHOTOGRAPHY LIA CROWE Donna Verlaan has worked in the design industry for more than 20 years both as a designer and in senior management positions, and recently she combined her greatest strengths and her love of people into a private consulting firm that …
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Words: Angela Cowan > Photography Lia Crowe Listen to Kamelia Rahmatzadeh talk about design or art, or even just creativity in general, and two things quickly become apparent: she’s utterly passionate about what she does and she’s instantly likeable. She founded …
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words ANGELA COWANphotography DON DENTON With Hollywood-style long blonde hair and a killer smile, Lindsay Holt isn’t exactly the stereotypical picture of a lifelong accountant, but the mom of two got into the numbers business straight out of high school, and has been regional …
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