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Fiona Forbes: Building Confidence, Connection, and Credibility Through Television, Storytelling, and Media Training

Fiona Forbes is a Canadian TV host, producer, and content creator whose career has been shaped by curiosity, clear communication, and a natural ability to connect with people. She earned her Bachelor of Arts at the University of British Columbia before studying broadcasting at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, a combination that laid the...

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Marko Sarunac: Innovating Digital Security with QRBolt and the Power of Practical Insight

You see a QR code. A pixelated square promising a gateway to information, a special offer, or a convenient menu. You point your phone at it. Instead of going straight to the business, it redirects through a shortened URL from an unfamiliar service. Do you trust it? Do you risk it? Now imagine being on...

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From Governance to Growth: Mary Carmichael’s Approach to Cybersecurity Leadership

Mary Carmichael is a strategic advisor and entrepreneur working at the intersection of cybersecurity, risk, and innovation. Mary is the founder of Momentum Technology, a boutique consultancy that helps organizations turn technology risk into trusted, business-aligned strategy. She works with executive leaders to connect technical realities with business priorities—bringing clarity to complexity, and helping organizations...

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Shawn Miller: Redefining Modern Wedding Ceremonies Through Young Hip & Married

For more than fourteen years, Shawn Miller has served as a dedicated wedding officiant, performing more than 1,600 ceremonies for couples seeking a meaningful and personal start to their marriage. He founded Young Hip & Married with the intention of helping couples create ceremonies that feel honest, grounded, and reflective of their story. His work...

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Rebecca Biernacki: Redefining Compassionate In-Home Care with EverKind Home Support

Rebecca Biernacki was born in Newfoundland and spent her early years on Canada’s East Coast before moving to Victoria at the age of thirteen. After nearly three decades on Vancouver Island, her approach to care and community remains deeply shaped by family life. With her parents nearby, her sister and brother-in-law raising their three boys...

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Jess Singh: A Novelist Exploring Ambition, Identity, and Self-Belief

Jess Singh is an emerging voice in contemporary Canadian literature, recognized for her emotionally resonant storytelling and her nuanced exploration of identity, love, and reinvention. Her work reflects the experience of an Indian heart navigating a Western world, weaving cultural duality, vulnerability, and resilience into narratives that feel both intimate and universal. She is the...

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Toby Tannas: Cultivating Confidence, Ritual, and Everyday Glow Through LIV Lifestyle

Toby Tannas is a longtime media personality, creative entrepreneur, and the founder of LIV Lifestyle, a modern Okanagan brand focused on glow for both your face and your space. With more than 30 years in radio, television, and print, Toby has built her career on connection, storytelling, and an authentic presence that has made her...

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Jordan Eaton: Scaling Small Businesses Without Burnout Through BOSS Assistants

Jordan Eaton is the founder and CEO of BOSS Assistants, a marketing and administrative support agency serving entrepreneurs across North America. As a single parent navigating ongoing health challenges, Jordan built BOSS Assistants out of necessity — creating a business model that proves you do not have to choose between professional success and quality of...

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Sandra Nomoto: Guiding Authors to Impact & Authority Through Publishing & Storytelling

Sandra Nomoto (née Garcia) is a book whisperer for authors with impact and writer for the popular podcast, A Little Bit Culty. She’s always had a passion for language, and as a typical millennial, cares deeply about social and environmental justice. She graduated from the University of British Columbia in English Literature and Film Studies,...

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Jessy Savage: Building Purpose-Driven Digital Growth Through Victoria Digital Media

Jessy Savage is a Canadian entrepreneur, community builder, and founder of Victoria Digital Marketing (VDM), one of Vancouver Island’s emerging full-service digital marketing agencies. Jessy began her career by earning early leadership roles in national franchises before launching her own business during the 2020 pandemic. What began as a solo freelancing venture has grown into...

Marko Sarunac: Advancing Trust, Compliance, and Digital Resilience Through IncudoLABS

As a cybersecurity advocate, founder, and technology leader, Marko Sarunac’s career is a story of continuous evolution, driven by a passion for innovation and community contribution. His journey began with hands-on technical roles, from pulling wires and managing systems at TELUS to architecting foundational B2B e-commerce platforms. This deep-seated technical expertise forms the bedrock of...

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Vina Tsai: Advancing Inclusive Growth and Strategic Capital Through VT Consulting

Vina Tsai is an entrepreneur and strategic business leader. As the Founder and Principal of VT Consulting Group, she provides expertise in business consulting, strategic development, venture capital, investor relations, and commercial real estate investment support. Under her leadership, the firm has supported over 50 companies globally and advised on more than $10 million in...

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Fiona Forbes: Building Confidence, Connection, and Credibility Through Television, Storytelling, and Media Training

Marko Sarunac: Innovating Digital Security with QRBolt and the Power of Practical Insight

From Governance to Growth: Mary Carmichael’s Approach to Cybersecurity Leadership

Shawn Miller: Redefining Modern Wedding Ceremonies Through Young Hip & Married

Rebecca Biernacki: Redefining Compassionate In-Home Care with EverKind Home Support

Jess Singh: A Novelist Exploring Ambition, Identity, and Self-Belief

Toby Tannas: Cultivating Confidence, Ritual, and Everyday Glow Through LIV Lifestyle

Jordan Eaton: Scaling Small Businesses Without Burnout Through BOSS Assistants

Sandra Nomoto: Guiding Authors to Impact & Authority Through Publishing & Storytelling

Jessy Savage: Building Purpose-Driven Digital Growth Through Victoria Digital Media

Marko Sarunac: Advancing Trust, Compliance, and Digital Resilience Through IncudoLABS

Vina Tsai: Advancing Inclusive Growth and Strategic Capital Through VT Consulting

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