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  • A woman stands outside a cafe in Victoria, BC.
    Food

    In Conversation with Hayley // Nourish Kitchen & Café

    March 31, 2021 /

    "Nourish is, at its very core, a creative expression and celebration of the cycles of the seasons and the edible bounty produced. I never set out to create a restaurant — it was simply the manifestation of what I knew and the way I could contribute my beliefs. There are so many more dreams I have for the company and more ways in which I wish to support our community in being well-fed with foods that in turn nourish our worlds."

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    The restaurant owner at Chorizo & Co in Victoria BC.

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  • A woman stands in front of her wares in an art shop.
    Art + Design,  Lifestyle

    In Conversation with Jill // Side Street Studio

    March 24, 2021 /

    "Side Street Studio has represented almost 600 artists in 37 years. All the artists are from British Columbia, primarily Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver. It is hard to summarize so many amazing personalities and their work, but you can feel it in the store. As every piece is handmade, it reflects the heart of the artist that made it."

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    Owners of an Indigenous art gallery in Victoria, BC.

    In Conversation with Mark & Mary // Alcheringa Gallery

    March 17, 2021
    A woman poses in her shop in Victoria, BC.

    In Conversation with Katrina // Market Collective

    March 10, 2021
    Michelle & Metka outside Public Mercantile

    In Conversation with Michelle & Metka // Public Mercantile

    November 9, 2023
  • Owners of an Indigenous art gallery in Victoria, BC.
    Art + Design

    In Conversation with Mark & Mary // Alcheringa Gallery

    March 17, 2021 /

    "What guides our choices is putting our artists and their communities first. We believe our business is built on respect and care for indigenous culture and all of our choices are made with this in mind. As non-indigenous directors of an indigenous gallery, our goal is to uphold indigenous rights always, and to promote and support the artists in every way possible. This means listening and responding and working closely at all times. This also means operating our business the right way, including inviting elders for openings and special events, as well as always recognizing traditional territories and being constantly grateful to represent indigenous culture."

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    July 22, 2020
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    In Conversation with Katrina // Market Collective

    March 10, 2021
  • A woman poses in her shop in Victoria, BC.
    Art + Design,  Lifestyle

    In Conversation with Katrina // Market Collective

    March 10, 2021 /

    "Be vigilant about what really matters. Remember to ask yourself: what is the heart of what you are doing in your business? Is it just about money … or does it have a deeper meaning and intention behind it, whether that be supporting local artists or simply providing something of beauty, however that may be defined? A business with heart is what our community needs. The village is what matters in the end."

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    July 15, 2020
  • The owner of a barre studio stands and smiles at her desk in Victoria, BC.
    Lifestyle

    In Conversation with Katharine // barreMADE

    March 3, 2021 /

    "Be prepared to work harder than you can imagine and accept that the unexpected can and will happen. At times, it will be a roller coaster ride. Through it all, don’t lose focus on why you are pursuing this. There will be days you want to give up, but focus on the positive, turn to your support people and be willing to adapt. Things may not work out at first, but instead of giving up, try again. Keep going. There is nothing more rewarding than pursuing your passion."

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    In Conversation with Melissa // Quantum Yoga Club

    July 26, 2021
    A woman stands in front of her wares in an art shop.

    In Conversation with Jill // Side Street Studio

    March 24, 2021
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