Cristina Mittermeier is an award-winning conservationist photographer whose work has been published in publications like National Geographic, Smithsonian, and Science throughout her epic career. She talks to us about her work with partner Paul Nicklen to protect the ocean.
Courtney Lee, of the Securiguard K9 unit, is tasked with the job of keeping Vancouver International Airport safe. She works with Diesel, a German Shepherd who understands Dutch, German, and English. Together, they patrol the airport looking for explosives and anything suspicious.
Shawn Miller is an officiant and the CEO of Young Hip & Married, a wedding company that gives couples the freedom to express their love for each other in their own unique way. He tells us what it’s like to be in the business of love and how he gives back by offering free weddings around Valentine’s Day in Vancouver’s Robson Square.
Jeremy “JBC” Kennedy, the 25-year-old mixed martial artist, has an undefeated record of 11-0, and is also undefeated in three UFC fights. In a career where you’re relying on your body to provide for yourself, knowing when to train and when to take it easy are part of the challenges. Watch our video to find out how he stays at the top of his game.
Annette Labedzki is an artist that has spent the last 30 years studying colour, painting, and sketching. Annette talks to us about how growing this unintentional Instagram community has pulled her out of isolation as a painter and into the world of performance art and what it means to her to be in front of the camera connecting with her tribe.
Capt. Bree Stotts is a Helijet pilot for the BC Air Ambulance Service, transporting people in dire medical conditions. She puts herself at risk every day 24/7, but helping save lives is what makes her job worth it in every moment.