Buttercup Co. - Maxine

Buttercup Co. - Maxine

Guest User
Arts & Crafts, Retail

“From the moment I designed that first card in 2016, I wasn’t creating something to give to friends and family for fun, I already had this idea of selling them on Etsy, at the very least. I was accepted in my very first craft market that same summer and I was scared out of my mind. Working really hard on something is one thing – but working really hard on something and then getting people to pay actual money for it, that’s another ball game. My goal was to sell enough to pay for my vendor fees and I DID”

Sunday On The Run - Alexandra

Sunday On The Run - Alexandra

Guest User
Arts & Crafts, Retail

“I would LOVE to embroider an album cover for Portugal. the Man. They have been my favourite band since about Grade 11 so I think that would be really cool. I enjoy how each album has a different vibe/sound so you can always find something for whatever mood you are in and they were one of the best artists I've seen play live ever (and I've seen a loooot of concerts!).”

Spark Lifecare - Bradley

Spark Lifecare - Bradley

Guest User
Community, Consulting, Health

“We don’t really believe in traditional mission statements, etc. Our mantra is: Believe in a different story. For our caregivers, clients, friends and family we want people to challenge the status quo. To not let our diagnoses, social or economic status or any mental/physical barriers get in the way of us realizing our dreams and believing that we have so much to offer the world.”

Ottawa Free Tours - André LaFlamme

Ottawa Free Tours - André LaFlamme

Guest User
Community, Education, Events, Food & Drink, Politics, Pub, Restaurant, Tourism

“Ottawa has a surprisingly seedy and colourful history.  Many people look at it today as a clean, safe city to raise a family, but back in the day Ottawa (or Bytown as it was known) was considered one of the more drunken, violent and seedy cities in North America. It was mostly settled by hard-nosed lumberjacks and heavy drinking canal workers, none of whom ever really got along.“

Blue Whale Communications - Nikki Gillingham

Blue Whale Communications - Nikki Gillingham

Guest User
Communication, Consulting

“ When I was graduating high school, I didn’t really know what I wanted to be when I grew up, but was still writing a lot, so Journalism seemed like the natural course. Over the next couple years I transitioned from Journalism to Communications and Public Relations, and that’s when I really found my calling. The rest, as they say, is history! “

Oaktree Health - Martin & Emilie

Oaktree Health - Martin & Emilie

Guest User
Health

“Ottawa has been a great place for an acupuncture and chiropractic business.  We have found the people to be very receptive to our services.  It’s trendy being healthy and we’re happy to see more people jumping on that wagon.”

The Momo Spot

The Momo Spot

Guest User
Community, Events, Food & Drink, Tourism

“The Momo Spot are a group of friends that met at University. Some of us grew up here and others came here more recently for school. We are passionate about sharing our culture and food and in 2015, we took the opportunity to help Nepal after the devastating earthquake and held a fund raiser.”

Ania Hejnar

Ania Hejnar

Guest User
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment

“My point of disbelief never stops, because I am so lucky to get work, and with some incredible musicians out there.  But I would say my biggest moment of disbelief happened when I performed with L'orchestre Metropolitain from Montreal.”

David Gourlay

David Gourlay

Guest User
Community, Education, Entertainment, Sport

“I am a born and raised Kanata North kid and chose to stay here as I love the community we have become to raise a family. My Father was a career Diplomat and taught me the value of public service, giving back and the importance of self-respect and being a champion to educate others about our community….”

Escape Manor - Neil, Billy, Steve & Chris

Escape Manor - Neil, Billy, Steve & Chris

Guest User
Entertainment, Tourism

“Escape Manor was created to add a dash of fun to Ottawa, and help our fair capital city break out of the nap room that everyone thinks we live in! You know exactly what we mean! We wanted to create a business that would get people excited, get them off their chairs and into the mix. There are more and more digital connectors out there, but our escape rooms force you to engage with real people, in real life ways, but in some very heightened scenarios.”

Spade Social Strategy - Robbin

Spade Social Strategy - Robbin

Guest User
Communication, Consulting

“I'm a true prairie girl born and raised in Saskatoon, SK - and my career has taken me all across this beautiful country chasing my dreams in public media & marketing. In March of 2018, I started a new gig here in Ottawa with Rogers Media to host a daytime radio show called 'The Robbin & Ryan Show' on KiSS 105.3 FM Ottawa, and it is an absolute blast!”

Concept Medical - Sam

Concept Medical - Sam

Guest User
Beauty, Consulting, Health

“I grew up in Oakville, Ontario and came to Ottawa for university. After 4 years here, I did a Masters degree in Kingston, follow by medical school at the University of Toronto, and then residency in family medicine at the University of Ottawa. Since 12 years of post-secondary education wasn’t quite enough schooling, I did a family medicine fellowship in dermatology following my residency training.“

Wolfe & Co. - Theresia

Wolfe & Co. - Theresia

Guest User
Consulting, Communication

“Most people would describe me as an extreme extrovert. I will strike up a conversation with just about anyone who will listen. I think it’s my love for connecting with people and listening to their unique stories and getting a glimpse inside their world that intrigues me about people and businesses.”

123 Petits Pas - Amy

123 Petits Pas - Amy

Guest User
Education

“First and foremost I am the proud maman of my beautiful boy Jude. I am a French teacher, new business owner of 123 Petits Pas, and am soon to be married to Jude’s Dada (this summer). I have lived in Ottawa for 8+ years and absolutely adore this city.”

Takaki Automotive

Takaki Automotive

Guest User

“Takaki Automotive actually started in the late 70's. Kunio started the business with a modified ice cream truck in '76.  He then purchased this garage in '81.  The location wasn't the safest at the time, but has since flourished.  We have seen the community around us grow and change, and being in this location for over 40 years has been great.  "Mechanicsville" as it's called, housed many repair shops.”

Biscotti & Cie - Manu

Biscotti & Cie - Manu

Guest User
Bakery, Food & Drink, Restaurant, Retail

“Actually, it's been a long time dream... then an opportunity came up and I seized it. I wanted to created a small café where my two daugthers could have their first little job. I had read a book (fiction) about the life of a family growing up in Italy in 1950 or so. One of the character's name was Biscotti... I thought it sounded nice for a café :) ”

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