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Selena Woo
Vice-president, advisory services –
associates & operations, Nicola Wealth
SMALL BIZ
Wilet
LOCATION
Vancouver
"Why do I love Wilet? We all need to prioritize
rest, sleep and attention to self-care in today's
increasingly fast-paced world. Wilet, co-founded
by Vivian McCormick, champions these essentials
through their sleep, bathe and dine collections
that are mindfully manufactured and crafted
ethically around the globe, fostering
relaxation and rejuvenation. They have
built a brand that authentically celebrates
community, with initiatives that include
showcasing other entrepreneurs' products in
their storefront and providing opportunities
for others to use their storefront to host
intimate events that ignite connections
and promote giving back."
Shauna
Harper
CEO, WeBC
SMALL BIZ
Blume
LOCATION
Vancouver
"A B.C. small business
that I love is Blume, for
its lattes and SuperBelly
drinks. I started with
their matcha lattes and
lavender lattes because
they were a healthy
way for me to curb my
coffee addiction. Now,
more recently, I have
been hooked on their
SuperBelly mixes that are great for an energy boost
but also for gut health, digestion and sleep. You
can't miss them at the store with all the beautiful
colours of their branding and packaging."
Carol Liao
Associate professor, Peter A. Allard
School of Law at UBC; UBC Sauder
distinguished fellow
SMALL BIZ
Kidsbooks
LOCATION
Vancouver
"My favourite B.C. small business is
Vancouver Kidsbooks, our neighbourhood
independent bookstore. I love that feeling
when I walk in with my three kids and we all
disperse into the colourful stacks. Kidsbooks often
hosts wonderful author events and is always changing
the decor to celebrate holidays and feature different
themes. It even has free gift-wrapping for those last-
minute presents. Support your local bookstore!"
Anicka
Quin
Editorial director,
Canada Wide Media
SMALL BIZ
Provide
LOCATION
Vancouver
"Provide is one of those stores where,
as soon as I walk into its sweet corner
spot in the Armoury District, I start
fantasizing: if I just had that handmade
Cym Warkov vase, those lovely linen
sheets from Last Light, that adorable
iron bird from Saikai, my home—and
my life—would obviously be perfect.
I love discovering both the local talent
and international design stars that
owner David Keeler curates here, and
the ideal-life fantasies that come with
those discoveries are just a bonus."
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