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 […]
Sammy Solitario| Coach | Athlete | Entrepreneur Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is still young compared to the ancient lineages of boxing, wrestling, or kung fu, yet its rise has been explosive. Part of that comes from cultural visibility through people like Joe Rogan, Jocko Willink, and Keanu Reeves, but the deeper reason is simpler. BJJ speaks to […]
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