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Homegrown Business: Julia Church of Nettle’s Tale

May 12, 2025 Bronwyn Lewis

Meet Julia Church of Nettle’s Tale, the Vancouver-based brand known for their effortlessly stylish, ethically produced swimwear and apparel. In 2014, Nettle’s Tale first launched with six swimsuit designs via crowd-funded campaign. Based on the […]

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Homegrown Business: Susan Nishimura and Michael Rooney of OSUSO

May 5, 2025 Emilea Semancik

OSUSO, a Vancouver-based clothing brand founded by designers Susan Nishimura and Michael Rooney, brings a fresh take on timeless fashion with limited-edition women’s printed silk tops, scarves, and fleece pieces for both men and women. […]

Phase Entertainment Group
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Homegrown Business: Jeff Ojeda of Phase Entertainment Group

April 28, 2025 Demian Vernieri

Jeff Ojeda is transforming the music industry with Phase Entertainment Group, a Vancouver-based company offering tailored artist development services, including career management, agency, sync licensing, and label support. Unlike traditional management, Ojeda leverages over 15 […]

Mandala Blooms Creative
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Homegrown Business: Carolyn Trotter of Mandala Blooms Creative

April 21, 2025 Lauren Kannwischer

Carolyn Trotter, the artist and owner of Mandala Blooms Creative, is at the heart of this unique initiative dedicated to merging art, personal health, and mindfulness. Mandala Blooms Creative offers meticulously designed mandala meditation mats, […]

Coldwell Creations
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Homegrown Business: Jeanette Schisler of Coldwell Creations

April 14, 2025 Lauren Kannwischer

Jeanette Schisler, the owner and woodworker behind Coldwell Creations, crafts handcrafted woodworking pieces using reclaimed and repurposed materials. Her business ethos is rooted in keeping waste out of landfills and celebrating the unique characteristics of […]

Freesia Soap Company
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Homegrown Business: Andrea Sinclair of Freesia Soap Company

April 7, 2025 Lauren Kannwischer

Meet Andrea Sinclair of Freesia Soap Company. Andrea Sinclair is the owner, founder, and soap artisan behind Freesia Soap Company, a brand dedicated to creating luxurious natural soap bars for the face and body. Inspired […]

Homegrown Business: April Knoll of Tree-D Canvas
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Homegrown Business: April Knoll of Tree-D Canvas

March 31, 2025 Lauren Kannwischer

Meet April Knoll, the visionary founder and working artist behind Tree-D Canvas. As the creative force of the business, April is dedicated to transforming indoor spaces with her unique moss art creations. Tree-D Canvas was […]

Pinyon Products
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Homegrown Business: Pinyon Products

March 24, 2025 Lauren Kannwischer

Karen Pinyon is the dynamic founder, owner, and operator of Pinyon Products. Pinyon Products is dedicated to manufacturing cloth reusable coffee filters, tea bags, and nut milk bags, all designed to reduce waste and promote […]

Suna Wellness
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Homegrown Business: Michelle Cheung of Suna Wellness

March 17, 2025 Bronwyn Lewis

Suna Wellness is a brand new, Vancouver-based wellness brand that is launching a series of collagen-enriched Tea Latte Protein blends. Suna was co-developed with Paragon Tea Room, which is why customers can trust that these […]

Creative Creations 604
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Homegrown Business: Gurinder Sarai of Creative Creations 604

March 10, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Gurinder Sarai, founder of Creative Creations 604, is turning events into unforgettable experiences. Based in Vancouver and Richmond, her business specializes in custom party favours—everything from candies and chips to drinks and signage—designed to elevate […]

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