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THE INFLUENCERS
THE INFLUENCERS Meet some of Central Vancouver Island’s top entrepreneurs as they discuss their success, vision and … superpowers. Bam! Boulevard presents: The Infl uencers
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photos by Lia Crowe & Don Denton words by Sean McIntyre production assistant Vellar Chou A special thank you to Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit for hosting the Boulevard team.
LAUREN CARTMEL Owner/Chef Ma Maison
CONFIDENCE is my superpower. I work well under pressure, having learned a lot from my years of working in very tough kitchens. I’m grateful for that experience because it taught me how to take the heat of a kitchen. laurencartmel.com 250-732-6096
MILES ANDERSON Owner/Operator Outlooks Menswear Duncan Ltd My superpower is the ENERGY and profound pleasure I take in making sure every customer who visits Outlooks Duncan leaves the store with his purchases looking and feeling like a new man. This means providing the absolute best level of customer service to build a customer base that will keep clients engaged and continuing to shop at Outlooks whenever they need wardrobe additions or other enhancements for formal or business-casual situations. outlooksformen.com 250-597-2848
KYLA DECKER Clinical Director Renu Laser & Skin Care Centre
With a collection of superpower-like technology in our hands, we can SLOW DOWN THE AGING PROCESS and, in some cases, even reverse it. Our goal is to make clients feel more confident about themselves and look the age they feel. — Kyla Decker renulaserandskin.com 250-743-7546
ROBERT DECKER, MD Medical Director
Working in an aesthetic industry means meeting and interacting with so many different personalities. It’s my job to listen to the wants of each client and bring their VISION TO REALITY. I offer my calm demeanour to help them feel comfortable with the process. — Robert Decker
JOHN SURTEES Real Estate Advisor Surtees Real Estate Group & eXp Realty One of my superpowers is HEARING PEOPLE — and that’s not because I wear a hearing aid in one ear. During a conversation, I’m not only listening to someone’s words, but I’m listening to understand. This type of hearing enables me to have authentic connections with others. — John Surtees johnsurtees.exprealty.com 250-713-7253
SUE ROE Real Estate Advisor
My superpower is having an innate sense of our CLIENTS’ TRUE NEEDS when we are discussing properties. I love to work with clients to guide them competently through the selling or buying process. — Sue Roe movingproperties.ca 250-618-3986
What fuels my joy is HELPING CLIENTS find their fashion statement. Fit, feel and aesthetic quality are important to me. We offer clothes with attitude. Feeling sassy or serious? Complete your look with the perfect accessory: footwear, jewellery, handbags or scarves. For a quick refresh or whole new look, let us help you put it all together. Personal wardrobing available. Wear It’s At Boutique Inc. 250-743-8914
PATRICIA BERRY Owner/Operator, Berry Music Company Ltd. Operations Manager/Marketing Executive, Osborne Bay Pub My superpower is TRANSFORMATION and growth. I have a natural aptitude to see possibilities where others see difficulties. By embracing challenges in life, I can turn any situation into a positive. This invaluable tool has led me to flourish personally and professionally while assisting others to do the same. osbornebaypub.com 250-709-1928
STEPHANIE BROWN Partner Lise Brown Cosmetics
My superpower is found in MY CREATIVITY. To be an artist is also to be a technician. The artist alone has the ability to create a desired aesthetic, but it is with the deeper understanding of structure that it leaves a lasting impression. lisebrowncosmetics.com 250-597-0404
CHRIS TURYK Marketing Director Unsworth Vineyards
Not doing anything normally and speaking poorly about myself is somewhat unseemly, considering I’m in marketing for my family’s winery. When it comes to wine and the BS often associated with its production, I’m reminded of the Ace Ventura quote: “FICTION CAN BE FUN, but I find the reference section much more enlightening.” Bottoms up. unsworthvineyards.com 250-929-2292
SCOTT SPEAKMAN Manager, Sales and Community Relations, Nanaimo-Mid-Island ANNIE HAYWARD Lead Agent, Client Relations, Nanaimo Helijet International Inc.
POSITIVITY is my superpower. Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” Starting off with a positive perspective on the day, the task, the effort and everything ahead gives me that extra superpower that enables the ability to see the possibilities and opportunities that lead to success. — Scott Speakman
My superpower is an ABILITY TO STAY CALM in stressful situations. I push myself to stay positive, communicate with others and choose the best resolution. — Annie Hayward helijet.com 1-800-665-4354 Scott Speakman 250-616-1505
PATRICIA JEFFS Owner Patryka Designs
When I think of superpowers, the word MODESTY comes to mind. When you work in the ever-changing world of fashion, it’s important to stay teachable and humble, no matter how many years you’ve been in business. It’s more about being a student than a master. patrykadesigns.com 250-743-3531
LEON DRZEWIECKI Owner NYLA Fresh Thread
Having an optimistic, POSITIVE MINDSET is my superpower. I believe less is more. Optimism is a lifestyle choice that cultivates gratitude, simplicity and balance in business and everyday life. nylafreshthread.com 250-716-3331
MELODY RHIND Stylist
Woodgrove Centre
My superpower is the ABILITY TO TEACH women and men how to dress for their body type. As our bodies change, it’s hard to know what works and what doesn’t. Showing clients simple dressing techniques that they can take with them after their session is the main goal. I help clients with basic knowledge on fit, fabric and overall style, in hopes they can go out and shop with confidence on their own. — Melody Rhind
KATHERINE SUNA Stylist
My superpower is the ABILITY TO CONNECT with clients and help them feel confident during their style session. Shopping for clothes can be intimidating, so I like to focus on having fun, and slowly peeling away those layers we all have when learning about what personal style means. I want clients to leave their session beaming with confidence and excited to play with fashion again. — Katherine Suna WoodgroveCentre.com 250-390-2721
