Expressions: An Exploration of Gender & Style was born from a need expressed by Transgender and Gender Diverse youth seeking guidance within the areas of Fashion, Style, Makeup, Hair. It is the objective of the program to empower youth to face the world boldly within their style choices, and feel confident that within those choices…
Hi everyone! My name is Janelle Saccucci and I’m so excited to join the YYC Girl Gang community as I just moved to Calgary from Vancouver two weeks ago with my fiancé! In Vancouver, I was the marketing director for a large coffee franchise and I launched my own biz helping local entrepreneurs elevate their…
Today’s community and culture post is courtesy of Missnicelife.com and has been reposted here with permission. I have always looked at craft beer as a cultural experience with every sip telling a story about how the brewery was founded. I believe a successful brewery showcases themselves through quality, choice, and innovation of their brews rather…
YYC: A unique + beautiful city tucked in beside the Rocky Mountains that provides creatives + entrepreneurs with the space, communities, platforms, etc. to learn + flourish. Sprinkled with local shops, micro-breweries, + an endless amount of ways to connect with neighbours + the city itself, YYC is constantly amazing its occupants with its spirit…
We all know it’s no secret that life is busy. So often we find ourselves at the end of the week completely drained from work and extra circular commitments, that all we want to do is blob on the couch with a glass of wine. Sure, we socialize—drinks with co-workers after work, or a…
2016 was my first ever market season as a vendor, and honestly it was a bumpy road with a lot more disappointments than I was anticipating. However, it was good experience, as well as great (although I loathe the word it’s true in this case) exposure. I handed out all of my business cards over the 4…
Shopping local is such a great way to support your community and find unique gifts for friends and family! Here are some of my favorites from Calgary, my city! Geo Triple Peak Alpine Necklace ($28, Lace Brick Design). This necklace was designed to symbolize the geometric landscapes of the Canadian Rockies. Although it makes…
This post was originally published on Logee Photography on February 5, 2016. It has been re-posted here with permission. With this year comes a big realization for me: I’m a workaholic and I like it that way. I love being busy, making things, and just generally having my days full. Without a long list ahead…
Our thinking and thoughts are central to how we perceive our everyday life. Out of our thoughts come action — or inaction. Out of action comes hope, change, and even revolution. Even a slight change in an entrepreneur’s thinking can free them from stagnation, cleanly move them through transitional periods, and satiate their yearning for…
At the beginning of the summer I got this crazy idea to do a family ice cream crawl. I thought my husband was going to say I was nuts (especially since I’m lactose intolerant) but instead he was completely on board. Next thing I knew we were making a list of all the ice cream…
