The routines, doubts, and small victories that keep me writing I’ll admit it: the past two years of writing have been hard. The constant thinking, the pressure to create something new every week, and the quiet tug-of-war between nonfiction and my urge to write fiction, it all adds up. I’m at a point where I sometimes want […]
Author: Xergius
Reps, Roots, and Reinvention
Jayen Villarosa | Barber | Artist | Entrepreneur We weren’t in a studio. No backdrop, no soundproof walls, no polished set. We were in a meeting room at a café. Chairs and a giant table separate us, some background noise, and an interview turned into a conversation. It felt too quick, too real. Across from me sat Jayen Villarosa, barber, artist, and the mind […]
Stephen Shim| Registered Massage Therapist | Entrepreneur Stephen didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming an RMT. Matter of fact, he is like a lot of us, confused, always looking for something more. Juggling three jobs at once, he drifted from role to role, chasing the feeling of a fulfilling career, always grinding and carrying injuries. Broken shoulders, back and neck issues stacked faster than he could recover. But […]
Anton Lin | Founder | Strength Coach Competition sits at the core of every athlete. That drive, the hunger to push, refine, and rise, is what fuels so many toward elite performance. But behind the hours of practice, the repetition, and the grind are the programs and coaches that athletes trust with their growth. Anton’s story goes beyond […]
Alex Vasilyev | Founder | Leader | Entrepreneur As the founder of Active Vancouver and BizBridge, Alex operates where businesses, consumers and the city collide, creating platforms that spotlight people, activities and local businesses shaping Vancouver’s evolving identity. His path to entrepreneurship was not linear. It was unpredictable and one that forced him to grow. After nearly five years in the tech sector, a […]