Emilie – Maine Ethics What do you make / sell? Tell us about yo’ self. I am the founder of Maine Ethics, which consists of a blog, consulting and speaking services. My mission is to make ethical easier. Whether that be understanding complicated terminology and concepts, or finding responsibly made products, Maine Ethics is a…
MEET ME MONDAY – INFINITY WEDDINGS & EVENTS
WHAT DO YOU MAKE/SELL? TELL US ABOUT YO’ SELF. Hey! I’m Karina, the bossbabe behind Infinity Weddings & Events! I plan, coordinate and decorate for some of the most funky, rad and out-of-the-box weddings here in YYC (I am far from cookie cutter!). I’m a wife and a mom of 3 (2 tiny humans and 1 fur…
MEET ME MONDAY – TISH JEWELRY
Lateisha – TISH Jewelry What do you make / sell? Tell us about yo’ self. I am a self taught jewelry designer originally from Ontario and I have loved making jewelry for friends and family for as long as I could remember. I moved to Alberta in 2015 and started TISH Jewelry in early 2016.…
MEET ME MONDAY – NATURA SOYLIGHTS
Colleen – Natura Soylights What do you make / sell? Tell us about yo’ self. Hand crafted Soy wax candles made with only pure plant based scents. I run a small production studio in Okotoks (its almost Calgary?!) with a team of 2 other gals. We are working moms so we try to balance…
MEET ME MONDAY – GRETA JANE PAPER CO.
Melanie – Greta Jane Paper Co. What do you make / sell? Tell us about yo’ self. Greta Jane Paper Co. is a one woman operation based out of Calgary, Canada. I sell cards and prints that are fundamentally adorable, but really blur the line between funny and inappropriate. My dream is to take over…
MEET ME MONDAY – SHIFT PSYCHOLOGICAL
Lindsay – Shift Psychological What do you make / sell? Tell us about yo’ self. I am a psychologist working at Shift Psychological, a psychology practice that is focused on reducing stigma and providing the type of therapy that we would want to receive ourselves. Shift was founded by Andrea McTague in Edmonton and…
MEET ME MONDAY – WILDFLOWER WOOL GOODS
Kathryn – Wildflower Wool Goods What do you make / sell? Tell us about yo’ self. I am making and selling knitwear that is cute enough for city living but cozy enough for adventuring in the mountains! How long have you had your business? 2-3 months How did you get started? I always go to…
MEET ME MONDAY – JENUINELY SUGOOD
Jen – Jenuinely Sugood What do you make / sell? Tell us about yo’ self. Treatin’ yo’self to my Asian ingredients inspired, guilt-free energy treats has never been Sugood! How long have you had your business? 1 month How did you get started? I wanted to share, create and make raw,refined sugar free, gluten-free, dairy-free…
WELCOME WEDNESDAY – PARK
Kara & Jessie PARK – Promoting Artists / Redefining Kulture What do you make / sell? Tell us about yo’ self. PARK is a Calgary based, primarily not-for-profit organization that works to promote, educate, and build business for western Canadian creative entrepreneurs, with a focus on fashion designers, but including artists, musicians, and culinary artists…
Avoid These Rookie Social Media Mistakes
Gone are the days of convincing business owners that social media marketing is a good option for them—it’s a given. Your business should have a presence online, but being on social media won’t do your business any good if you’re not doing it right. Here’s some common rookie mistakes to avoid with your company’s social media…