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About Emilea Semancik
Emilea Semancik was born in North Vancouver. Emilea has always always wanted to work as a freelance writer and currently writes for the Vancouver Guardian. Taking influence from journalism culture surrounding the great and late Anthony Bourdain, she is a recipe author working towards publishing her own series of books. You can find her food blog on Instagram:
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Alberta Bike Swap
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Charitable Choices: Laura Grant of Alberta Bike Swap

December 17, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Alberta Bike Swap is a nonprofit organization revolutionizing how Calgarians and Edmontonians buy, sell, and donate bicycles. Co-founded by Laura and her husband Chris Grant in 2010 after a serendipitous moment of inspiration following a […]

Inclusive Concepts
Local Business

Homegrown Business: Inez Ashworth of Inclusive Concepts Inc.

December 16, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Led by Inez Ashworth, Founder and Inclusion Lead, Inclusive Concepts Inc. is on a mission to revolutionize workplace culture across Canada. Based in Alberta, this consulting firm specializes in inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging […]

Mandy Stobo
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Visual Artist Mandy Stobo

December 11, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Wherever it may hang, a piece of art by Mandy Stobo shifts the energy of the space to love. She moves through the world at a frequency that can only be described as sunlight. I […]

Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society
Charity

Charitable Choices: Vicki Van Chau of Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society

December 10, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Vicki Van Chau, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS), shares her passion for media arts and her vision for the future of the organization. With a mission to […]

Calgary Surge
Local Business

Homegrown Business: Jason Ribeiro of the Calgary Surge

December 9, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Jason Ribeiro, Vice-Chairman and President of the Calgary Surge, leads a very dynamic entertainment venture: a professional basketball team competing in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Since its inaugural season in May 2023, the […]

AV & The Inner City
Funk / Soul / RnB

Five Minutes With: R&B Band AV & The Inner City

December 6, 2024 Emilea Semancik

AV & The Inner City is a six-piece, all-female vocal group from Edmonton, blending Soul, Roots, and Blues influences into a signature sound that merges R&B and non-religious Gospel styles. Known for their powerful harmonies […]

Steven Owad
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Author Steven Owad

December 4, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Steven Owad (more affectionately known to me as my dad) has been writing novels and stories for as long as I can remember. Some of my fondest early memories include him reading Scooby Doo to […]

Karen Horte Interiors
Local Business

Homegrown Business: Karen Horte of Karen Horte Interiors

December 2, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Karen Horte, the creative force behind Horte Interiors, is redefining the design+build experience in Calgary and surrounding areas. Karen personally manages every aspect of her projects—from interior design and cabinetry to décor and furniture—ensuring a […]

Cheyanne Summer
Country

Five Minutes With: Calgary Country Artist Cheyanne Summer

November 29, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Cheyanne Summer is a performer seasoned in the motifs of her roots. Country, rock, and blues come naturally, and her forays into the music world thus far have embraced those traits and woven them into […]

Recipe for Cold-brewed Sparkling Purple Sencha Tea
Food & Drink

Recipe for Cold-brewed Sparkling Purple Sencha Tea by MATSU KAZE TEA

November 24, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Michiko Ono – President /Co-Founder of MATSU KAZE TEA wants to share with us this unique yet refreshing Japanese sencha tea mocktail for the holiday season. This is an easy-to-make cold-brewed tea steeped with sparkling […]

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