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Helen Siwak: EIC & Publisher’s Message – Issue #10

Entrepreneurship rarely follows a straight path. It is a journey influenced by timing, courage, circumstance, and a continual willingness to adapt. Some founders are at the very beginning, others are refining what they have built, while many are redefining what success means to them. In this issue of Portfolio.YVR, we honour every phase of that journey, acknowledging that progress looks different for everyone, yet every step forward is intentional.

This issue brings together a compelling group of entrepreneurs whose work reflects the diversity, ambition, and resilience shaping British Columbia’s business community. Brittney Ashley of Creative Dynamics Virtual Services highlights the often-unseen foundation of entrepreneurship, creating systems and operational clarity that support sustainable growth. Ryan Anthony of Outcomes. Not Ideas. reinforces the value of action, reminding founders that ideas only matter when they are executed with purpose.

Craft, identity, and personal expression are woven throughout these pages. Adam Cheung of Bespoke Made Suits continues to elevate contemporary tailoring through precision, trust, and a deeply personalized approach. Angelo Angelou, working with The Sartorial Shop, introduces a refreshed global perspective to a heritage brand, demonstrating how thoughtful alignment can strengthen both creative direction and commercial impact.

Creative entrepreneurship remains a defining theme. Evgeny Demin of Demin Photography and Sameer Rodriguez of Available Light Photography show how technical mastery and human connection intersect to create meaningful visual narratives. Eduardo Ramos, Creative Director and Founder of the Eduardo Ramos fashion line, embodies leadership guided by vision and discipline, building a fashion house anchored in storytelling and creative confidence.

Service-led and impact-driven businesses also feature prominently. Emma Hull of A Life Untethered offers an intimate perspective on entrepreneurship, exploring wellness through self-discovery and personal agency, and redefining success through alignment and autonomy. Ally R. Potel of Flyberry Events brings imagination together with operational expertise, illustrating how careful planning turns ideas into memorable experiences. Sean Jordan of StrataPress represents innovation rooted in responsibility, advancing an essential industry through transparency, technology, and trust.

Each story holds its own strength, yet together they underscore that entrepreneurship is not about comparison. It is about commitment, adaptability, and the courage to keep moving forward, even as the path continues to take shape.

Thank you for spending time with this issue of Portfolio.YVR. I invite you to share these journey stories with others in your circles who may be inspired to begin, or continue, their own entrepreneurial journey.

Author Profile

Helen Siwak, Collaborator: This story is created in collaboration between Helen Siwak and the featured subject. As the founder and publisher of Portfolio.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine, Helen works closely with entrepreneurs to share their paths of innovation, resilience, and growth. Each story in this series is co-developed through interviews and first-person insights, blending authentic voices with Helen’s editorial expertise to highlight the remarkable individuals shaping British Columbia’s business landscape.