Leslie Tam and Derek Chiu are Co-Founders and Directors of UrbanMop, a new affordable and reliable cleaning service business in Ottawa. By combining Leslie’s engineering background and Derek’s business management background, these new graduates started Ottawa’s most affordable and reliable cleaning service. They started their business in the midst of 2020 and have employed 15…
Alex Williams is a health and wellness innovator and Founder and CEO of Holistic Hyperbarics, a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic in Oakland California. Not only is she a true health and wellness innovator, but she is also the first and only Black woman to own an HBOT clinic. Was it a lightbulb moment or gradual…
Bodylicious Couture is an American High Fashion Brand with versatile ready-to-wear pieces, designed effortlessly and that embodies bold, edgy, femininity founded and designed Jennifer Love itself. Jennifer set out to create classic garments that instills confidence in women not afraid to show off their curves. Each garment is made by hand with high quality fabric…
Pure Rosy is a body positive, sustainable period underwear brand. It’s a fashionable underwear you’ll want to wear every day of the month. Their hyper absorbent fabric is perfect no matter what day you’re on and is made from all reused materials for a hygiene friendly wear. Owned and run by Linda Miller, Pure Rosy…
Henry Tse is the founder of Nyssa Jewellery. An ethical fine jewellery line that’s attainable for everyone. Featuring an array of dainty pieces, their collection of fine jewellery makes you feel as good as it looks. Nyssa’s goal is to bring customers pieces that are 100% traceable from mine to jewellery box. All of their…
Joe Stefani is the Co-Founder and President of Desert Cactus, an e-commerce consumer products company on Amazon. Desert Cactus has grown immensely since it was founded in 2012. They are considered as a leading licensee for licensed products on Amazon and is a certified gay owned business. Desert Cactus makes several million in sales per…
The Neon Lace Company uniquely incorporates romantic, whimsical style with bright and bold colors for a one-of-a-kind look when it comes to home decor. Specializing in bespoke table linens and kitchen accessories, this textile and dye company ensures sustainable, high-quality products by sourcing their materials from antique linen suppliers or handmade by artisans. Every piece…
UnderGents is founded by Bill Barba. This brand is seeking to redefine what every man can expect regarding the comfort and function of their underwear. Using CloudSoft, a new, nature-based micro modal fabric, UnderGents is able to provide unbelievable softness that’s cooling, odor free, and moisture wicking while at the same time allowing for breathable…
Karisa Karmali is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA Certified Online Fitness Coach, and NASM Certified Nutrition Coach and founder of Self-Love and Fitness™. It is a B2C and a B2B component. It started off as a B2B fitness equipment retailer, she then added the B2C component for fitness enthusiasts, and then started creating coaching…
Held up by personal story, Teddy Locks was perfectly placed for Kickstarter, where it was 200% funded. Gaining confidence after winning funding at a Santander/Columbia brand contest, Marine Biologist and wildlife TV producer Samantha Tollworthy had raised the necessary capital to launch the world’s most sustainable sock company – Teddy Locks. Teddy Locks are the…