Campus to Commerce

He's energetic, encouraging, and kind. As an industry leader and an instructor in the Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Management programs with Nova Scotia Community College, Garth shares his extensive industry knowledge and expertise with his students to support their development as excellent hospitality professionals. Having grown up in hotels (his childhood was the real-life Suite Life of Zack...

These two are thoughtful, creative, and conscientious! As Co-Founders of Lemonade Co., Emily and Meghan support non-profits and small businesses with branding, marketing, and website design that not only looks good, but feels good! The creative duo helps clients show up online authentically so they can connect meaningfully with their communities.  In our conversation, Emily and Meghan talk about n...

She's a warrior, a leader, and a visionary. As the President and CEO of the IWK Foundation, Jennifer Gillivan is a passionate advocate for the advancement of women's and children's health, from care and access to research and knowledge. She and the IWK Foundation team work to raise funds to support IWK Health, empowering individuals and families in the process. In our conversation, Jennifer tells...

These two are truly sunshine in a bottle! As co-founders of Circle & Wick Candle Co., Brittany Durnford and Courtney Parsons craft candles that their customers can feel a good about burning in their homes! As a health-conscious brand with a focus on sustainability, Circle & Wick candles are phthalate free and made from soy wax, right here in Nova Scotia.  Our conversation follows their experience...

She's kind, creative, and tenacious!  As the Founder & CEO of Celebrate Your Curves, Navdeep (Navi) Parmanand is a leader for inclusive clothing and fashion. Her inclusive clothing company offers made-to-measure pieces to fit all body types and abilities, all while empowering women in her small town in India through meaningful employment.  Our conversation follows the founding story of Celebrate Y...

Natalie is generous, adventurous, and uplifting! As a Business Advisor with the Centre for Women in Business, she focuses on student engagement, start-up level businesses, and leads the Specialized Program in Cooking Entrepreneurship, aka SPICE! Not only does Natalie expertly advise entrepreneurs and students in the CWB programs, but she is a celebrated and award-winning community leader. Natalie...

These two are fiercely passionate, driven, and energetic! As co-founders of Queensberry Rules Boxing Studio in Halifax, Laura MacPhee and Julie Houde are trailblazers for the sport in Nova Scotia. Together with the QRules team, they foster a welcoming, nurturing, accessible environment for fighters of all skill level to enjoy the sport! In addition to being business partners and boxers, Laura and...