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On this week's episode we sit down with Joel Muise. Originally from just outside Yarmouth, Joel made his way to Halifax for university where he attained a degree in Finance. He began work as a stock analyst and trader but after some time realized he wasn't truly happy doing that type of work and his daily habits had begun to suffer greatly. Joel decided to leave the finance world and pursue something with more meaning to him. He identified a need for better access and support for mental health related issues and out of that, Tranquility Online was born. Join us as Joel takes us through growing up and getting a start-up off the ground!

On this week's episode we sit down with Belle DeMont. Belle grew up in central Halifax and from a young age has always had an interest in drawing and artwork. She attended NSCAD and not long after graduation had two children's books published! One in which she did the illustrations and the other she wrote. Since then she has created several projects including original portraits as well as the Perogie Kids: Belle's adorable illustrations of the little kid in all of us. Looking towards the future, Belle has big plans for the Perogie Kids and is also in school to become an Art Teacher. Listen in as we go through it all.

On this week's episode we sit down with Sean Fitzpatrick. Originally from Souris, PEI, Sean worked as a fisherman from a young age with his family but in high school began coming up with an idea to create a brand/company for himself. He decided to attend university for business and during those years he honed in on what he wanted the brand to represent and how it would manifest itself. From there, the brand 6 Zero was born and Sean's first venture would be in watches. Now, in his final year of university and after a recent collaboration with East Coast Lifestyle, Sean is excited for the future and where he can take 6 Zero next! Listen in as we go through it all.

On today's episode we sit down with Natalie Toombs. Natalie currently lives in Halifax and is originally from Charlottetown. Although now a photographer and content creator, she wasn't sure what direction she wanted her life to go until a camera was given to her when she was 20. That camera gave her an initial outlet to discover what she was passionate about and after pit stops in Banff and Toronto, Natalie has honed in on what makes her tick. She has since created a photography project called LVSTFVL and has plans to attend NSCC for Marketing in the near future! Listen in as we hear Natalie's story.

On this week's episode we sit down with Matthew Burton. Originally from Cold Lake, Alberta, Matthew moved to Dartmouth at a young age and has been on the East Coast ever since. After high school, he decided to enlist in the RCN but after 5 years as a Naval Weapons Engineering Technician, Matthew realized he wasn't content with his career and he left the Armed Forces. Matthew then spent two years at NSCC to attain a business diploma with a concentration in Finance. However, after a brief stint with a local hedge fund, he began realizing this wasn't for him either. Now, Matthew has monetized his love for photography and videography and is currently planning the launch for his media company Loud Media. Listen in as Matt takes us through it all!

On today's episode we sit down with fellow Haligonian Warren Dietrich. An early interest in mathemathics led Warren to Memorial University where he took Civil Engineering. However, during his third co-op he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and had to leave the program to begin treatment. It was during this time Warren began working with Hemp Wholesale Canada and saw the opportunity to start his own company. About four months ago, he founded VIS Foods, a vegan health food company that has products already on shelves in many health food locations. Now almost two years since being diagnosed and recovering well, Warren has high hopes for his company and future going forward, listen in as we go through it all!

On this week's episode we're joined by Tim Foster. Tim is originally from Flin Flon, Manitoba but growing up his family moved to many different places including a brief stop in England, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and then finally back to Nova Scotia. Tim has been doing graphic design since the age of 19 and has been working in that world ever since. He's now ½ of Dose Media, a web design and branding company he founded with a former colleague. Listen in as Tim tells his story!

On today's episode we sit down with DeRico Symonds. DeRico grew up in the west end of Halifax, and from a young age has always had an interest in helping families and communities. After graduating university he worked with Phoenix (a non-profit community based organization) for five years. He is now manager of the Youth Advocate Program for the city of Halifax and is also a part-time black student support coordinator for the Mount Saint Vincent University. DeRico has some exciting plans for which path his career will take in the near future! Listen in as we go through it all.

On this week's episode we sit down with Erica Fraser. Originally from Cape Breton, Erica is now one of the brewers at Good Robot Brewing in Halifax. She has a degree in biology, has travelled and worked in a few corners of the earth, and has a strong interest in food security and food justice. It would be hard to find someone who's had a busier 2018 than Erica, from working at an espresso bar...to being a project coordinator at a community garden…to being a quality assurance manager for a start-up producer of cannabis, there wasn't much down time! Listen in as we go through it all.

On this week's episode, we sit down with fashion designer and entrepreneur Peter Hemsworth. A creative from the beginning, Peter has always had an interest in the art and fashion world. After attaining a degree in business, he decided to pursue his MBA but upon finishing turned his focus to creating his own business and fashion brand known as BZLY. Two years later Peter has since had his clothing appear in several fashion shows and has big plans for 2019 and beyond! Listen in as we go through it all.