We are so inspired by the businesses in our community because of how many of them are committed to helping to make the world better than it is today. Check out some great businesses below and how they are helping others.

Rebecca Cuje | Energy & Somatic Coach

My business creates a profound social impact by empowering individuals to trust themselves, use their voice, and step into their fullest expression of truth. Through my coaching, energy healing work, and retreats, I help people reconnect with their intuition and embrace their own version of success, which not only transforms their personal lives but ripples into their relationships, careers, and communities. Read more>>

Lina Shamoon | Artist & Entrepreneur

When I started the business, I was kind of in a bad place. I was working at a job that I was very unhappy at, I was in a relationship that I wasn’t very happy with, I was far away from my family which was hard for me and I just wanted to do something that made me happy. It was kind of like an escape from the real world. I also wanted to make something that spreads joy to whoever saw it or came across one of my pieces in real life. Read more>>

Olivia Yong | Artist

Torus seeks to create a network of heart-centred spiritual creatives and wellness practitioners, whose aim is to develop their artistry within their craft. I’ve found that wellness, spirituality, and art all fall under the same umbrella, which is how I’ve come to the intention of developing Torus as a “heartist hub.” To me, a heartist is someone who engages in some sort of passion-filled endeavour, whether it’s spiritual, artistic, or both, from an authentic place of wanting to share their light with others. Read more>>

Marisa Donnelly | Director & Lead Teacher of Miss Donnelly’s Daily Apple

I’ve been an educator for over a decade, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that my career took a complete pivot. When schools closed, I was faced with an immediate decision—do I watch my dyslexic stepson (ten years old at the time) struggle academically due to school closures, or do I take matters into my own hands? Coming from a background and experience in education, it was a no-brainer. I decided to homeschool my son. . . but one thing led to another, and before I knew it, I had launched a full-time “microschool” and was teaching a group of seven 5th/6th graders out of my two-bedroom home! Read more>>