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PORTFOLIO.YVR

Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine | West Coast Canada

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Manuel Bernaschek, Showcase Pianos, Stefano Ricci, luxury, vancouver, Canada, Helen Siwak, portfolio, yvr

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Manuel Bernaschek: Showcase Pianos & Stefano Ricci

Having the courage to build the  best life for your family is something that Manuel Bernaschek has experience in. From humble beginnings, he has been willing to do what it took to create a rewarding and purposeful life for his family (wife Judy and daughter Aria). Through hard work and perseverance, he built himself up...

Madeleine clerides, numbers cabaret, gay bar, wedgewood hotel and spa, Davie street, vancouver, Canada, Helen Siwak, portfolio

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Madeleine Clerides

Madeleine Clerides is a publicist, writer and event coordinator based in Vancouver, BC. Madeleine started her career in a corporate agency setting, where she familiarized herself with the media landscape and worked with large companies such as Dyson, Molson/Coors, Cirque du Soleil, and President’s Choice. In 2020, she pivoted to freelance work and began to...

Nelson Meggitt, Oak Cultured Tisane, Zen Moment, Canadian, Vancouver, Nanaimo, Helen Siwak

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Nelson Meggitt: Zen Moment

Zen Moment is a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (beverage startup) pioneering a new category, which founder Nelson Meggitt named Wellness-Meets-Luxury™. Zen Moment intends to become a massive force for good in the world by inspiring an enlightened way of living and by bringing a range of highly nutritious and functional fermented beverages out of the...

Benjamin lumb, art house, BLAH, vancouver, arts, bars, Berlin, London, east vancouver, West Vancouver

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Benjamin Lumb: Benjamin Lumb Art House (BLAH)

Benjamin Lumb is a well-established and practicing artist and founder of Benjamin Lumb Art House (BLAH) – an art gallery working with emerging and established artists focusing on photography, installations, and paintings. Occupying out-of-the-ordinary spaces in the Lower Mainland that have included a storefront, an old warehouse, rotating pop-up locations, and currently two spaces on...

Jason Sarai, style by sarai, sarai bespoke, fashion, menswear, womenswear, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Italy,

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Jason Sarai: Style by Sarai & SARAI Bespoke

Founded by Creative Director and CEO Jason Sarai in 2014, SARAI Bespoke is a boutique lifestyle brand that creates luxury custom garments, renowned lifestyle collaborations, and exclusive soirées for a discerning global clientele. SARAI Bespoke’s sartorial vision effortlessly combines old-world craftsmanship with a distinct modern sensibility to produce clothing that stands the test of time....

helen siwak, editor in chief, portfolioyvr, publisher, vancouver, yvr, bc, ecoluxury

Portfolio.YVR: Helen Siwak, Publisher’s Message

What makes a successful entrepreneur? Think leadership, integrity, self-motivation, creativity, risk-taking, determination, perseverance, adaptability, effective communication, networking, and a willingness to experiment. It all comes back to being able to sell themselves, their products, and/or services. In this issue of PORTFOLIO.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs are ten stories of people who, like yourself, get up in...

will fan, emobily, bugatti, ev, electric vehicles, helen siwak, vancouver, bc, yvr, ecoluxury, luxury lifestyle

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Emobily Founder Will Fan Brings Bugatti EVs to the Ecoluxury Market

Will Fan, founder of Emobily, is a Vancouver-based multi-faceted entrepreneur fascinated with making the world more efficient and less reliant on outdated modes of energy and transportation. Emobily is a sustainable micro-electric vehicle business focused on micro-mobility and charging stations and a technical visionary with almost a decade of experience in private equity. In 2022,...

aylex thunder, aylextv, helen siwak, portfolioyvr, vancouver, bc, yvr, viral video

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Aylex Thunder Building a Digital Empire One Viral Video at a Time

Aylex Thunder is a multi-talented entertainer, athlete, and creative entrepreneur whose mission is to provide accessible education to the world in the most entertaining ways possible. Aylex Thunder’s diverse skill set allows him to connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, whether it’s through his energetic performances, engaging sports commentary, or innovative business ventures....

marianne zakhour, orderbot, women in tech, stem, holt renfrew, louis vuitton, helen siwak, vancouver, bc, ecoluxury

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Tech Entrepreneur Marianne Zakhour & Orderbot

A self-made entrepreneur, Marianne Zakhour started her journey as an immigrant from Lebanon. Her transition from corporate to entrepreneurship highlights her unwavering determination and business skills. After moving to Canada, Zakhour pursued a career in marketing and management, working in various industries to gain experience and skills. Eventually, she took the plunge and started her...

james burke, guy gregory, gregory-burke defenders, helen siwak, portfolioyvr, ecoluxury, range rover, vancouver, bc

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Gregory-Burke Defenders | Visionary Bespoke Offerings

Gregory-Burke Visionary Automotive Ltd. stands proudly as a British-founded and operated firm specializing in the meticulous craft of building bespoke, one-of-a-kind Land Rover Defenders from the heart of Vancouver. Founders Guy Gregory and James Burke acknowledge their passion for the Defender has been a lifelong affair, fueled not only by its timeless appeal as a...