by True Calling | Aug 5, 2019 | Business, CEO, Entrepreneur, Feature Video, Indigenous, Travel
Teara Fraser is the first Indigenous woman to launch an airline in Canada, Iskwew Air.
Teara was a single mother with two kids, working various jobs to provide for her family. At age 30, on a trip to Africa she took her first flight in a small plane and fell in love with flying. Teara pursued her new passion with fervor and dedication and within the year, she earned her commercial pilot’s license.
“I started my own airline because I wanted a place where I belonged. I wanted to place where my kind of leadership was embraced and respected: matriarchal leadership. Our values are love and adventure, the warrior spirit, reclamation and reciprocity.”
by True Calling | Jun 6, 2019 | Business, Entrepreneur, Fashion, Feature Video, Video
Donut and bubble tea baby teethers? Taco and avocado infant swaddles? Meet Loulou Lollipop, and the twin sister team responsible for all this cuteness.
When the company Eleanor Lee was working for went bankrupt, she thought of making teething jewelry after her daughter broke a few of her necklaces. Her sister, Angel Kho quit her own job and joined Eleanor.
Their hard work has brought their products from Etsy, all the way to major retailers such as Antropologie, Crate & Barrel, Nordstrom, and to hundreds of stores internationally. Here’s how they did it.
by True Calling | May 28, 2019 | Business, Entrepreneur, Feature Video, Food, Indigenous, Video
Heat Laliberte is sharing his passion for charcuterie and his Indigenous culture through his artisan bacon business, One Arrow Meats. He takes pride in his naturally smoked bacon, made in small batches with local ingredients, and loves selling at Vancouver’s Farmers Markets where he can really connect with his customers and share his story.
by True Calling | Dec 17, 2018 | Business, TC Originals, Video
Roya picked up a part-time job as a receptionist at an auto body shop to help support herself while she was in school, but it wasn’t long until she realized that she was already where she wanted to be.
by True Calling | Dec 5, 2018 | Business, TC Originals, Video
As Director of Talent at an auto dealership, Karen helps others create their own story.
by True Calling | Sep 18, 2018 | Entrepreneur, TC Originals, Video
No one else touches the guitars made by Yusuke Kawakami—he makes them all on his own by hand. It takes three to six months to complete a custom guitar, but you’ll need to get in line—there’s a four year wait list.
