A Modern Fairy Tale – Briar Rose Beauty
Aesthetic & Personal Care | Comox, BC
For Sarah Merrill, founder of Briar Rose, beauty has always been about more than appearance, it’s about confidence, connection, and empowerment. Sarah, …
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Where Care Becomes Artistry – Vi Beautify Studio
Bridal Beauty | Nanaimo, BC
Ashley Porter is the founder and owner of Vi Beautify Studio and is Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) from Akwesasne. She moved to Nanaimo before starting school and …
Building Businesses Rooted in Culture and Community – Alissa Assu
Retail | Campbell River, BC
Alissa Assu’s story is rooted in strong cultural identity and family. She was registered to the Nisga’a Nation through her grandfather, with deep ties to …
Bringing Joy and Opportunity to North Island Communities – Michelle Davis
Recreation & Entertainment | Sayward, BC
Born and raised in Campbell River and deeply connected to coastal and Indigenous communities, Michelle balances her role as Community Wellness Manager for …
From Tradition to Runway – Ay Lelum, The Good House of Design
Arts & Culture | Nanaimo, BC
Built on a powerful family legacy, this Coast Salish fashion business traces its roots back to the late1980s, when the founders’ parents launched a …
Building Aerospace Success: Dorian Cota
Areospace & Aviation | Parksville, BC
Dorian Cota, founder and president of COTA Aviation, launched the company in 2012 with a clear vision: build a high-performance aviation business and help …
Building Holistic Reproductive Care Rooted in Community – Andrea Sanders, Lagoon Prenatal
Holistic Reproductive Health Services | Victoria, BC
Andrea Sanders is the founder of Lagoon Prenatal, a holistic health and wellness practice that supports women across all stages of reproductive health, …
Confidence on the Coast – The Marc Peeler Story
Construction, Fishing | Port Hardy, BC
A proud member of the Kwakiutl First Nation and a fourth-generation fisherman, Marc Peeler carries forward a legacy deeply rooted in family, tradition, and …
Bringing Dental Care Home to Port Alberni – Dr. Elliott Vissia
Health & Wellness | Port Alberni, BC
Dr. Elliott Vissia, a proud member of the Hupačasath and Nuu‑chah‑nulth Nations from Port Alberni, comes from a family rooted in community and resilience. …
Building a Legacy of Healing: Linda Pelech and Raven’s River Rest
Accommodations, Health & Wellness | Port Alberni, BC
Linda Pelech is from the Tseshaht First Nation, with deep roots connected to her family and ancestral land. Her grandfather, Rodchester Peters, was a …
Nootka Media: Storytelling Rooted in Culture and Pride
Marketing & Video Production | Victoria, BC
Born in Banff and raised in the Tseshaht community of Port Alberni, Joey Byrne grew up surrounded by strong family values, sports, and the rich traditions …
Island Coast Mobile Welding & Fabrication – Maria Clark
Automotive and Mechanical | Alberni-Clayoquot, BC
Maria Clark a Nuu-chah-nulth woman who embodies strength and leadership, turned her passion for community and entrepreneurship into Island Coast Mobile …