SSENSE art director and former Hypebeast editor Ashleigh Kim has a brilliant spirit and inherent instinct for what looks good and is emerging in culture, fashion, and beyond.

There isn’t anything Mikey Scott can’t do. The marketing and branding powerhouse has had a successful career in action sports and fashion & lifestyle brands, from being a professional snowboarder to running the global marketing at Herschel Supply for over six years. 

Pearl Lam has an enviable depth of smarts about the world around her. The entrepreneur & creative is co-founder of a number of businesses and projects, from popular food brand Dicky’s Dumps to Vancouver guide District Local to community event series Sanbo Worldwide.

Darya Kosilova has an allure about her that you can’t quite put your finger on, but it makes you want to hear more of what she has to say. The model (for Aritzia, Reigning Champ, Kit and Ace, Mavi), artist, creative director & founder of rapidly-growing ecomm vintage retailer Cherish has lived many, many lives in her life.

Mauvey is someone whose spirit just cannot be denied. The musician, songwriter, artist and creator - who recently signed a major deal with 604 Records - is on the precipice of the world getting to know and hear his music.

Childhood friends & co-founders of The Juice Truck, Ryan Slater and Zach Berman have been in each other's lives since they were eleven. Their friendship has taken them from school days & high school days to a trip around the world, before starting their successful Juice Truck brand together.

Walrus co-founder Caroline Boquist has a warm, intuitive way of connecting with everyone she meets. Her entrepreneurial journey to opening the beloved retail shop in 2009 with business partner Daniel Kozlowski is an unconventional, tenacious one.

New York-based Apolla Echino is a natural storyteller. It’s hard not to be enthralled, listening to this filmmaker speak and watching her videos for clients like lululemon, CIBC, Samsung, 23andme, and The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada.

Jackie Kai Ellis and Joe Chan have a gentle, beautiful cadence together as a couple. An author, entrepreneur, advice columnist & creator, Jackie founded Beaucoup Bakery, The Paris Tours, APT La Fayette, and penned a national best-selling memoir. A partner at Vancouver’s oldest law firm, Joe co-founded the late food blog Vancouver Slop and serves on the board of directors for the Dr Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

Designer Jamie Collins is an old soul, through and through. Co-founder of Analog Design and co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer of self-care brand Before, he’s been creating beautiful branding for more than two decades and looks at the world with a reflectiveness that’s rare these days.

Interior designer and co-host of Netflix show Restaurants on the Edge, Karin Bohn is one of those people you can’t take your eyes off, her presence and energy is that magnetic. Her design studio House of Bohn has won numerous awards since opening in 2009, with her team working on residential and commercial projects across North America.

Malania Dela Cruz is the kind of human everyone hopes to have in their life. The long-time publicist began her career in television production before transitioning into the PR world, running her agency Dela Cruz PR for a decade, before going in-house as west coast director for Toronto-based Faulhaber Communications and, now, as VP for Nine Point Agency.

Juno Kim is a man with a deep, deep soul. He became a household name among the food and creative worlds after launching Juno Kim Catering, marking his successful run in the culinary space, despite any formal training.

Mark Brand is a human always in service to others. The restauranteur has been behind Boneta, Sea Monstr Sushi, The Diamond, Persephone Brewing, and iconic downtown eastside diner Save on Meats but is well-known for his global work as a social entrepreneur. 

Beth Richards is one powerful female force. The designer has a long list of accomplishments, cutting her fashion teeth at brands like Roots, Aritzia, John Fluevog, Sugoi, and Kit and Ace before launching her namesake swimwear label in 2011.

Michael Leckie is a renaissance man - this thoughtful architect has a vast range of talents and passions. Everything that he does is intentional, with great care for detail and with his curious nature. 

Maurice Li is one of the most widely respected content creators out there, with a soul and eye unlike any other. He’s also co-founder and creative services director for Stay & Wander, a powerhouse content studio and creator network. 

There is no one quite like Kenny MacIntyre. The former national culture manager for Red Bull Canada and founder of Red Bull Thre3Style, the world’s largest DJ competition, he is a mine of creative ideas, and always in perpetual motion.

Steve Thorp has an energy about him that lifts everyone up. The serial entrepreneur has accomplished much in his young life, from a long career in action sports to a rewarding chapter in the hospitality industry.

Gelareh Darabi is a multi-platform journalist, documentary filmmaker, and international correspondent that has worked with National Geographic, Al Jazeera English, and more, focusing on science and the environment.