i. I work as an Entrepreneur, Designer, Business Owner – The Sharper Barker. ii. I do this creative work because: It gives me the freedom to create the things I love. I want to make the world a better place and I believe quality goods, eco-friendly materials and some love

i. I work as a: owner, creator at GreenBean Reloved. I’m also a nurse (RN). ii. I do this creative work because: GreenBean is my creative outlet. I always used to make or alter clothing. Working in the hospital can be at times stressful.  This is often a break from the

i. I work as Designer and manager of Serenity West with my mother, and business partner, Sandra McIntyre. We both wear many hats in the business, sharing the creative and business aspects. ii. I do this creative work because: I want to create and promote beautiful, sustainable pieces locally. It’s important to me

i. I work as the founder and designer of Serenity West clothing and home décor with my daughter and partner, Acacia Cresswell. ii. I do this creative work because: It’s a passion. I have always been interested in design of every kind. More recently I have been totally engaged in the

i. I work as a Designer and founder at The SHOOFIE Company. ii. I do this creative work because: The universe somehow pointed me in this direction and I didn’t object. iii. Personal qualities that help me in my work are: The ones I think help me the most would be