October 2018 | Urbanicity Hamilton

OCTOBER 2018 | LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD - VOTE OCTOBER 22!

KEEPING ON TOP OF HAMILTON'S MUNICIPAL ELECTION

AN APPETITE FOR AUTUMN

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APPLES AND PUMPKINS AND CORN MAZES, OH MY!

A ROUND-UP OF SOME OF THE BEST FALL FLAVOURS IN THE CITY

5 UNIQUE WAYS TO STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE CANDIDATES AND THEIR PLATFORMS

TWO ENTREPRENEURS COMBINE THEIR LOVE OF HAMILTON, THE ARTS, AND SMALL BUSINESS

C O M P L I M E N TA R Y

MAKE THE MOST OF FALL IN HAMILTON

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Make the Most of Fall in Hamilton Apples and pumpkins and corn mazes, oh my!

The crisp air of October brings back idyllic childhood memories of climbing apple trees, roving through cornfields, and bumping along on hayrides.

Living in downtown Hamilton it can be easy to feel cut off from that world with traffic and people and busy streets. Luckily, one doesn’t have to travel too far to recreate the pastoral lifestyle. Hamilton is filled with fun fall activities, perfect for families, couples, or groups of friends looking to escape the city for a few hours.

One such place is Carluke Orchard, a pick-your-own apple farm located at 2194 Shaver Rd, Ancaster - about a twenty-minute drive from the downtown core. Carluke Orchard is a family-owned apple orchard and bakery that has been in the Hamilton area for over 200 years! The place is quaint and homey with a small shop featuring their homemade baked goods like pies, cookies, and muffins, as well as preserve items like applesauce, jams, jellies, and chutney. You can visit the bakery to pick up artisanal and gourmet food items as well as any fall decorations you may need – gourds, pumpkins, and corn. There are even frozen food items like lasagna and shepherd’s pie.

The apple picking season at Carluke Orchard runs until mid-October so be sure to check their website for which varieties of apples are available. If you prefer not to pick you can of course purchase some prepicked fresh apples as well. Apple picking is a great way to teach your children about where their food comes from, or it can be a

romantic excursion for couples who want to make the most of the outdoors.

Once you pick your apples you can have local fresh fruit, applesauce, and enough apples to make your Thanksgiving pies!

But apple picking isn’t the only fun fall activity that Hamilton offers. Corn mazes are great ways to use both your mind and your body while experiencing the outdoors. The Hanes Corn Maze, located at 1001 #, ON-5, Dundas is an excellent place to bring your whole family. The 20-acre corn maze featuring ten-foot-high corn stalks contains exciting challenges. As you travel through the maze you must look for various checkpoints with a code on them. Once you complete the maze you use the code to figure out this year’s secret phrase.

You will be sure to get plenty of walking in, as the maze takes about two hours to complete. Get lost inside the maze with clear blue skies above your head and rows and rows of corn all around you. Or, you can participate in the corn

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Make the Most of Fall in Hamilton Apples and pumpkins and corn mazes, oh my!

maze after dark, where you need to use your flashlights to find your way and spooky Halloween music plays around you. The corn maze is open every day in October from 10 am to 9 pm.

Hanes Farm also has a bakery where you can purchase homemade pies, scones and other baked goods, as well as soup, chilli, and warm apple cider.

There is ice cream available and burgers, hot dogs, and fries. There is a small petting zoo as well, called Farmland, where you can meet baby animals like miniature ponies, donkeys and goats.

There is even a pumpkin cannon!

Of course, these aren’t the only two apple orchards and corn mazes in the Hamilton region. Lindley’s Farm is a local favourite family-owned farm that has been in the area for over six generations. Lindley’s Farm, 900 Fiddlers Green Rd, Ancaster has a focus on sustainable practices as well as providing fresh, local foods. It features a corn maze, as well as pick-your-own pumpkins on a 20-acre field! With hayrides around the pumpkin field and over 50,000 pumpkins to choose from, you’ll be sure to take home a future jack-olantern or two.

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The Hamilton region also boasts Myers Apple Farm, The Apple Orchard, Bennet’s Apples and Cider, and many more.

So start exploring so you can experience the best of the city and the country in Hamilton. Go apple picking, get lost in a corn maze, go for a hike amongst the changing fall leaves, and get a last look at Hamilton’s many waterfalls before the paths become too icy. Don’t let this glorious October pass you by!

BY ABBY SIMONE

Abby Simone is a freelance writer and editor currently residing in Hamilton Ontario.

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An Appetite for Autumn A round-up of some of the best fall flavours in the city HOTTI BISCOTTI 142 JAMES STREET NORTH

Fall has arrived. And with that comes all the sights, smells, and of course, tastes of the season. Inspired by favourite activities like apple picking, pumpkin patches (Halloween!), and crisp mornings, shops and bakeries all over Hamilton have created treats that are sure to put you in the harvest spirit.

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APPLE CINNAMON WALNUT BISCOTTI & PUMPKIN SPICE BISCOTTI - A biscotti is a classic pairing for coffee, and no one does it in Hamilton like Debby at Hotti Biscotti.

This October, spice up your morning coffee with a featured seasonal flavour like Pumpkin Spice or Apple Cinnamon Walnut. Biscotti can often be dry, but these have a consistency perfect for dipping or enjoying on their own. Both have subtle flavours that give a hint of autumn, without feeling like you’ve fallen into the pile of leaves you just finished raking.

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PUMPKIN SCONE - Want to start your day off right? A pumpkin scone is the way to do it, according to The Dessert Room in Westdale. But don’t be fooled by this simple breakfast. With its icing sugar glaze and vanilla bean paste, this scone will put you in a good mood, despite what the rest of the day may bring. The treat has a texture that’s not too hard and not too soft (Goldilocks would approve), and the ideal pumpkin flavour that tastes just like fall.

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PUMPKIN OMG BAR - A take on their beloved OMG bar, the bakers at Cake & Loaf put an autumnal spin on the recipe and added pumpkin into the mix.

It starts with a delicious combination of cheesecake and moist pumpkin cake and is topped with cream cheese icing, caramel drizzle, and candied pecans, all made in-house. Local ingredients are used whenever possible, helping to support neighbouring farms and sustainability in the process of making the most flavourful goods. They’re not lying when they say one taste will make you shout “OMG!”

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PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE & PUMPKIN SPICE CARAMELS - No fall list is complete without the quintessential Pumpkin Spice hot beverage. And while it can be found in plenty of places in the city, none are quite like the homemade latte you’ll find at Cherry Birch General. Owner Lisa, concocted a syrup unique to the café, using simple ingredients like maple syrup, spices, organic cane sugar, and of course, pure, bona fide pumpkin. Also in the shop are pumpkin spice caramels, made exclusively for Cherry Birch by Kitchener company Hugo and Nate Confections.

These make the perfect treat to throw in your bag on the way out and save for a pick-me-up during a hectic day.

APPLE CRISP CHEESECAKE - Need something to bring to your Thanksgiving get-together? Crumbuns has the perfect apple crisp cheesecakes, made in miniature size so that each attendee can have their own. Sort of a cross between a classic apple pie (think local apples, soaked in brown sugar) and a traditional cheesecake with graham cracker crust, these hit the spot when you’re craving a snack and don’t want the guilt (there’s fruit!). If you’re visiting the shop and want a fall sampling, try their pumpkin pie bars, caramel apple cookie sandwiches, and pumpkin spice crumbuns.

BY STEFANI SOLIMAN

Stefani Soliman is a social media marketer and freelance editor. She's an avid supporter of local businesses, Canadian-made goods and fashion. Along with her love of dogs, punctuation, and the ‘90s, Stefani is a keen recycler and instrument collector. Tell her a corny joke and you’ll be friends for life. @ stefsoliman

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Keeping on top of Hamilton's Municipal Election 5 unique ways to stay up-to-date with the candidates and their platforms The 2018 municipal election is coming up on Oct. 22nd and big changes are on the way. As Hamilton experiences challenges with affordable housing, ageing infrastructure, new development, and LRT construction, the opinions of Hamiltonians have been quite polarizing. People are looking for strong leadership to guide the city in the right direction.

advertising and events can increase the chances of success. In early August, he hosted an event with more than 400 attendees who paid $250 a plate for dinner. Keep an eye on social media and in the news to see what other ways candidates are spreading the word about their platform and vision.

Last election voter turnout was 34% and with the many issues Hamilton is facing this time around, every vote counts.

Whether you meet a candidate at an event or see their efforts online, there is lots of buzz surrounding this year’s election. Will the new leadership reject LRT and drag on the process? Will they ensure more affordable housing? What does the future hold for Hamilton?

Following the school of thought that you should vote for candidates that fit your values, how much do you know about each of the platforms?

With over 15 candidates running for mayor and more than a handful running in most wards, it may seem difficult to keep up with everyone in the running, especially since not everyone gets equal coverage or has the finances to run a splashy campaign.

Lucky for you, Hamiltonians have multiple ways of staying informed. From community events to a special podcast, there are creative ways for candidates to get their name out.

Let’s take a look at 5 unique ways Hamilton residents can learn about the 2018 municipal election and stay upto-date with the candidates and their platforms.

E LE CTI O N P O DCAS T Joey Coleman, one of Hamilton’s most outspoken and notorious independent journalists set up a podcast series to interview candidates and get to know them. The Public Record’s The 155 Podcast Questions for Hamilton’s Mayoral Candidates asks questions like: 1. Who are you?

2. Why are you running?

3. How have you contributed to your community and our city, and; 4. What are your three top policy platforms to create a better Hamilton, and how will you implement them?

Joey also asks about their thoughts on amalgamation, Hamilton’s Strategic Plan, and thoughts on poverty reduction.

Joey Coleman’s dedicated page on his site called the ‘2018 Hamilton Ontario Municipal Election’ features ward maps, screenshots of nomination papers from different candidates and the podcast episodes.

COVE RAG E ON TH E B IG SC RE E N This year, Cable 14 offered air-time for all candidates running in Hamilton and Haldimand County for this upcoming Municipal Election. Over the month of September, election candidates met in a boardroom to debate topics pertinent to the city.

DE B ATE S At the time of print, there were no debates open to the public scheduled for the mayor candidates. In the past, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce has organized a debate - stay tuned to their channels for more details.

ROB O SURVE Y S Hamilton's 2018 election is not shying away from technology. Residents from across the city report getting calls asking about the issues they want council to prioritize. This is a unique way to learn about some different candidates if you're one of the lucky ones to be selected for a poll.

C REATIVE E NG AG E M E NT OPPORTUNITIE S Like any good politician, many of this year’s candidates are out in the community. Cycle Hamilton has organized ward bike rides to allow residents to engage with candidates about cycling

related issues in their ward. Various candidates have participated in community events and with so much competition this year, candidates need to find creative ways to stick out. For example, Sophie Geffros reports on her website that she is releasing her platform in 4 different languages. Another candidate who is campaigning with an innovative approach is Dan MacIntyre, running for Ward 7. He has active, sponsored campaigns on social media and host events in parks where people can bring their dogs and meet him. Ute SchmidJones makes the cut for a creative campaign. You may recognize Ute’s name.

That’s because she notoriously ‘showered’ Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with seeds during his visit to City Hall in October 2016. She’s active in the community and seems to be at an event each week according to her social media channels. Vito Sgro, running for Mayor was the first candidate to throw a large fundraiser. Running for mayor can be an expensive endeavour -it is estimated that a ‘good campaign’ should cost around $200,000. Paying for a campaign manager, staff, signs,

Vote on October 22, and wait to find out. https://www.hamilton.ca/municipal-election/election-information/ candidate-information

BY LIZ ENRIQUEZ

Liz is an adventurer, researcher, and social media maven. When she isn’t researching Hamilton’s labour market, she’s fixing up her Victorian home, blogging about personal finance and being a millennial, exploring the world or hiking on the beautiful trails the city has to offer. Liz loves Hamilton and recognizes the businesses and citizens of the city on social media under Shoutouts Hamilton. www.shoutoutshamilton.com

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Is Anyone Else Underwhelmed?

Defensive and dusty career politicians are about to get voted in again It’s election time, it’s down to the wire, nose to the grindstone, rollup-your-sleeves, kiss babies, make bold claims of “experience that matters” or “change that counts,” get the vote time.

SO WHY DOES IT SEEM SO SLEEPY? Even 2014’s election period, political energy seemed in abundance. Granted, there may be an involvement bias in that I was personally shoulder-deep on a mayoral campaign team. Nevertheless, discourse in the city, whether at the mayoral or councilor candidate level, offline, online, and across the city’s mainstream media seemed to be buzzing. Why not now?

Back in the winter, I wrote a piece about the need for new faces in our municipal political scene, and the complacency, if not complete stagnation that occurs under the governance of the “longterm 10.” That is, the 10/15 councillors who have been in office each for more than two terms (see list at the end of this piece). Of those 10, nine are officially seeking re-election.

So, perhaps it feels so sleepy because here we are, four more low effort years later, with the same election issues as the last four election cycles. Four more years of “experience” under the belt of those who claim it matters, but under whose governance key decisions and discourse in our city have stagnated.

It’s sleepy because every four years our standards and expectations for political representation in Hamilton are set increasingly lower.

These nine will still make up the majority of council. This means that if all electoral standards remain by the next election, the stats listed in that piece will be updated to reflect a majority city council that will have been in office for a minimum of 12 years, a maximum of a mind-blowing 34 years (two less than Hazel McCallion’s famed, long – and comparatively productive – tenure as Mayor of Mississauga), and a facepalming average of 19 years. That’s a

long time for a city to bear the same collective political vision – or in many cases, lack thereof.

And that’s to say nothing of the chilling effect that long-term incumbency has on fresh leadership stepping forward to challenge. Of those wards running without an incumbent, the average number of candidates is an exciting 11.

Of those wards with one of the “Longterm 9” incumbents running, the average number is a sad four. And even that is only as high as it is because of a happily unexpected number of challenges facing three of the “Long-term 9,” otherwise the mean is a dismal two. This chilling effect doesn’t just discourage fresh leadership, it actively discourages political involvement, conversation, and vision among people in that ward.

Considering the varying levels of experience that many of the “Long-term 9” brought to the table when they first ran, varying levels of apathy and entitlement in the role since, and the absolute inertia on so many key decisions that have now persisted across decades (i.e. LRT), a productive political future with them is grim.

Clearly, “experience that matters,” doesn’t matter. Between the lack of resolution or absence of direction on certain files and the inertia on others, the only experience that seems to matter to them is the knowledge of how to easily get re-elected to discuss the same old issues, ad nauseam. They can continuously kick these key decisions down the road, rather than resolve them, because they know they’ll get reelected, all at our city’s expense – literally and figuratively.

However, where this election period is not sleepy is in the energy and enthusiasm put forth by fresh faces in the non-incumbent wards. Whether it’s those who boldly came out regardless of what they were up against on day one, like Dan MacIntyre (ward 7) and Sophie Geffros (ward 1), or those who’ve entered since, adding unique experience and community involvement to their ward’s political discourse, like Nrinder Nann (ward 3) or Maureen Wilson (also ward 1). Note: not specifically endorsing, just stating.

Here we see fresh energy, outreach, and significant involvement by citizens of these wards, not simply going through the formulaic, and often populous motions necessary to get re-elected.

The greatest hits of the “Long-term 9” includes community newsletters that are conveniently distributed for the first time during the entire term (a mere few months) before the election. Featuring a laundry list of accomplishments across their extended tenure, desperately detailing everything including what shampoo was used that morning and accompanied by vague, passive phrases like “worked to…” and “pushed for… .” As well as the smallest flurry of social media activity, save for at least the one councilor who doesn’t seem to stop courting twitter controversy.

At this very moment, I can click to update my Facebook profile photo and be given the option to add a filter proclaiming my support for Calgary’s Naheed Nenshi. Vigorous online outreach by non-incumbents aside, online communication from any of the “Longterm 9,” beyond defensiveness or hilariously contradictory photos proclaiming, “great turnout at X event,” is scant.

Where is Hamilton on a political digital map?

Simply put, this isn’t 21st-century political governance in Canada’s 9th largest city, this isn’t active and engaging political discourse, this isn’t progressive leadership in one of Canada’s most diverse and growing economies. These are defensive, dusty career politicians verging on parody, governing from the Andy Griffith Show’s Mayberry.

If they want to treat these transformative, aspirational, political leadership opportunities as careers, then we can act as the employers that we indeed are and fire them by voting for fresh faces, voices and experience that this city sorely needs.

Consider voting new, at this point, their “experience that matters” of the “Longterm 9” is the experience that holds us back from the Hamilton we deserve.

Jason Farr Ward 2, first elected 2010, two terms, eight years, 12 if re-elected.

Sam Merulla Ward 4, first elected 2000, five terms, 18 years, 22 if re-elected Chad Collins Ward 5, first elected 1994, seven terms, 24 years, 28 if re-elected.

Tom Jackson Ward 6, first elected 1988, nine terms, 30 years, 34 if re-elected.

Terry Whitehead Ward 8, first elected 2003, four terms, 15 years, 19 if re-elected.

Maria Pearson Ward 10, first elected 2003, four terms, 15 years, 19 if re-elected.

Brenda Johnson Ward 11, first elected 2010, two terms, eight years, 12 if re-elected.

Lloyd Ferguson Ward 12, first elected 2006, three terms, 12 years, 16 if re-elected.

Judi Partridge Ward 15, first elected 2010, two terms, eight years, 12 if re-elected.

BY RYAN MORAN

Ryan is a proud Hamilton native, interested in style, travel, adventure, arts and culture and always trying to be better. In other lives Ryan is an MBA, a Senior Manager of Marketing for Niagara Parks, and a Co-Founder/Owner of CoMotion On King. In his rare spare time, he enjoys writing and photography. @ RPMoran

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Co-Create / Co-Found / Co-Work Two entrepreneurs combine their love of Hamilton, the arts, and small business

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With the rise of coworking, more spaces for communal offices have been popping up all over the city. Partners in life and in work, Jennifer Donaldson and Nadine Ubl collaborated in 2016 to open Hamilton’s first creative coworking space, Steel City Studio. With 4000 sq. ft, they have the ability to offer a unique space for entrepreneurs and small businesses in need of a spot to call their own, whether for the day or a permanent office. With access to artistic tools, such as pottery wheels and kiln, drafting tables, and sewing machines, a variety of disciplines can find a place to get started. Both Jennifer and Nadine are serial entrepreneurs who value community and are happy to have established a place for like-minded people in Hamilton.

Q: How long have you owned your business? Why did you choose that specific industry?

NADINE: Steel City Studio has been in operation for 2 years. It's by far not my first business, but it is the one that has rooted us in Hamilton. We didn't really choose the coworking industry, it kinda chose us. It has provided the platform for a perfect marriage of passion for small business, admiration for the arts, and firm belief in the sharing economy.

BY STEFANI SOLIMAN

Stefani Soliman is a social media marketer and freelance editor. She's an avid supporter of local businesses, Canadian-made goods and fashion. Along with her love of dogs, punctuation, and the ‘90s, Stefani is a keen recycler and instrument collector. Tell her a corny joke and you’ll be friends for life. @ stefsoliman

JENN: I am actually a bit of a serial entrepreneur. I own three businesses, the longest running one involves sidehustling transcription services for writers for 10-years now.

The second (and better known) is Steel City Studio coworking space for creative-based businesses which we

(Nadine and I) started in December 2016. We actually got into the coworking industry a bit by accident. We found the space first and fell in love and decided to take it on to pursue our own creative passions. After a while, we found the space too big and wanted to share it. We were familiar with the sharing economy and did a bit of research and fell upon this coworking concept and thought it was a great fit, and then the studio was born.

The most recent venture is Holistic Design Solutions, an interior design firm I started 6 months ago. I have always been interested in the arts but went to school for business. After climbing the corporate ladder I found something was missing but I couldn’t figure out what was wrong. While working full-time I decided to take a course in interior design to explore the field and absolutely fell in love. I finally decided to take the leap into the

industry when I was laid off in September 2017.

Q: Is entrepreneurship what you thought it would be? Is having a business partner better, or just a different set of advantages and challenges?

N: Entrepreneurship is even more of a crazy roller coaster than I could have ever imagined, but it is also more rewarding than I could have ever dreamed (and not necessarily financially). Having a business partner vs going at it alone does have a different set of challenges. You need a support system either way, so if you can manage to find some of that support in a partner, that's great. Not everyone can make a partnership work and that's ok. But they say you shouldn't go into business with friends or family (that includes spouses especially!)… I’m not really good at following directions.

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J: Entrepreneurship is absolutely not what I thought it would be, I thought of entrepreneurship as having all this flexibility and free time and that’s why everyone did it, which is partially true but it’s not quite that easy. I’ll admit, I get a ton of flexibility but I also work my butt off to get it. What you don’t see are the late nights and early mornings which afford me the afternoon off or extra long weekend. But at the same time, it really doesn’t feel like “work.”

I’m not chained to a desk, I can wear whatever I want and roll into work whenever I feel like it, but you bet I’ll be staying late if I come in late.

Both having a business partner and going at it alone have their advantages and disadvantages, and I really can’t say that I favour one over the other. Having a business partner is great because you share the workload and you’re constantly coming up with ideas together on how to improve.

Going at it on your own it’s just you, you are all of the things, but then you look back on what you’ve accomplished and know that it was all you, all the grit and all the glory.

Q: What has been the most rewarding part of owning your own business?

N: In general: Freedom. I hate the idea of being told what to do, what time to do it, what to wear while I’m doing it and when I can take a break from it. When you're the boss you can take the credit when things go right, but you're also accountable when things go wrong. It's not for the faint of heart, but I love the challenge and the freedom.

For Steel City: Having the opportunity to give back to the incredible community that supports us. We've been able to impact the small business landscape in Hamilton in a way that creates a possibility for people just like us who have a dream or a passion to share. Helping to remove barriers for people who are trying to make their way in the small business world is gratifying in a way that is hard to express.

J: The most rewarding thing about owning a business has been to help other people on a very large scale.

At Steel City Studio I’m afforded an amazing privilege of helping other entrepreneurs grow, it is truly fulfilling knowing the space that you’ve created and the community we are able to foster has such a positive and lasting impact on an individual and even their family.

With the Holistic Design Solutions, I absolutely adore watching a client’s face light up and often the tears of joy when they see the finished space.

Knowing that something I created is going to have the lasting effect on an individual, family, community, it makes everything so worth it.

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Q: What's your favourite way to spend time off?

Q: What skills do you think are necessary to become a successful entrepreneur?

N: Time off? My Opa used to say, “Why spend 40 hours working for someone else when you can work 80 for yourself?” Time off is limited but so necessary! I love to get out and explore this great city. Take in a show, check out a new restaurant, hike a trail, or visit with family or some of the many friends I’ve made since moving to Hamilton five years ago. I love this city and I’m so grateful to call it home.

N: Perseverance and self-reflection.

You need to be able to have the door slammed in your face a thousand times and still be willing to put yourself out there. And afterwards, you need to be able to honestly reflect on what you've done and determine what needs to change to keep moving forward.

J: The skill of being able to think on your feet and roll with the punches. If anything is certain of entrepreneurship it’s that nothing goes as planned, and most often that happens right in front of your client/customer/potential customer. You’ll need to be able to navigate the unfamiliar or unclear territory, be ok with being uncomfortable and respond to inquiries or questions you weren’t expecting all while having a smile on your face because you are your business.

J: We plan a camping trip once a year where we totally disconnect - no phone, no email, no electricity, just us, the dog, a forest and if we’re lucky near water... absolute heaven.

Find Steel City Studio at 327 King Street East Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @SteelCStudio Facebook/Instagram: @hollisticdesignsolutions

Q: Most surprising or most helpful lesson you've learned so far?

N: Top 3 tips: 1. You have to work to get paid, just like any other job. If you treat it like a hobby, it will pay you like one.

2. Don't take advice from broke unhappy people. There are always going to be critics. Don't listen. Those who speak the loudest often have the least to say.

3. The fear of success can be just as debilitating as the fear of failure. Learn to recognize your avoidance behaviours and make a conscious effort to not dwell on “what ifs."

J: So, so many lessons through both success and failures.

One of the most impactful lessons I’ve learned is to just say yes, then figure it out. I find a lot of the time I’m faced with challenges or questions I don’t always know the answer to, but I do know that I will figure out a way. I’ve stopped looking at those moments as obstacles and viewing them as opportunities for growth. If I don’t know the answer I can find someone who does know the answer. I never hold myself back from an opportunity just because it’s something new, or something I’m

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