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Homegrown Business: Alisha of Glam by Alisha

April 1, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Alisha, a makeup artist, esthetician, and owner of Glam by Alisha, brings her passion for beauty to life in Calgary. Offering a variety of services from makeup application to lash lifts, Alisha’s mission is to […]

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Homegrown Business: Tricia of Blush and Tales

March 25, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Meet Tricia, the owner of Blush and Tales, a business dedicated to creating timeless keepsakes and meaningful home decor. Tricia’s passion lies in transforming spaces with unique, handmade pieces that blend timeless elegance and contemporary […]

Milk Jar Candle
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Homegrown Business: Holly Singer of Milk Jar Candle Co.

March 18, 2024 Demian Vernieri

Holly Singer had two goals in mind when founding Milk Jar Candle Co. Provide people with clean-burning candles and have a vehicle to give back. In the years since she has been able to do […]

Those Chocolates
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Homegrown Business: Nicole Buckton of Those Chocolates

March 11, 2024 Demian Vernieri

Nicole is a local pastry chef and small business owner here in Calgary. Her love for her family and chocolate experience led her to create a business that holds space for both. “Those Chocolates” focuses […]

ME Project
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Homegrown Business: The ME Project

March 4, 2024 Anasthasia Fallorin

The ME Project creates premium quality concrete home goods and luxury self-care items, intending to empower individuals to prioritize personal growth. We spoke with Margoe, Erika, Mikee and Carmel, founders and co-founders of The ME […]

Y NOT TODAY
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Homegrown Business: Zet Le of Y NOT TODAY

February 26, 2024 Demian Vernieri

Y NOT TODAY, owned by Zet Le, is an interactive ice cream-bubble tea shop that offers a unique experience for customers. With free intellectual puzzles and delicious desserts, Y NOT TODAY is a welcoming space […]

Matsu Kaze Tea
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Homegrown Business: Michiko Ono of Matsu Kaze Tea

February 19, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Located in Calgary, Matsu Kaze Tea sources authentic Japanese tea and tea ware for online shoppers and wholesalers as well as for a number of festivals and events. Blending traditional and modern Japanese tea culture […]

Fratello Coffee Roasters
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Homegrown Business: Russ Prefontaine of Fratello Coffee Roasters

February 12, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Introducing Fratello Coffee Roasters, a coffee haven nestled in the heart of Calgary. With a passion for excellence, this local gem roasts and brews exceptional coffee that captivates the senses. From carefully sourced beans to […]

Article Apparels
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Homegrown Business: Anna Ho of Article Apparels

February 5, 2024 Emilea Semancik

We met with the Owner of Article Apparels, a Calgary-based fashion spot, Anna Ho. Anna’s storefront specializes in curated women’s consigned clothing in like-new condition at fair prices. But that’s not all – they also […]

Atelier Artista
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Homegrown Business: Brian “Bunny” Batista of Atelier Artista

January 29, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Welcome to Atelier Artista, the fine art school in Calgary that’s all about hands-on skills. In our interview with Brian “Bunny” Batista, the brains behind Atelier Artista, he shares how the school teaches representational drawing […]

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