The Read

Community, Profiles

The Art of Comfort with Tamara "Solem" Al-Issa

4-minute read

Ceramic artist Tamara Solem Al-Issa approaches her work with a deep sensitivity to material and form. Based in Toronto, she creates hand-built pieces that explore...

Community, Profiles

The Art of Movement with Amy Dixon

7-minute read

Movement is a big part of how artist Amy Dixon works and lives. Based in Edmonton, Amy’s work explores the feeling of home through bold,...

Community, Profiles

Beyond the Ice: Closing the Girl Gap with Kristen Campbell and Dr. Toogood

14-minute read

How sport, mindset, and mental wellbeing are changing the game for the next generation of girls Poppy Barley has pledged $100,000 over three years through...

Community, Profiles

You Do It All. Your Shoes Should, Too.

3-minute read

Fashion Stylist, Julianne Costigan, talks personal style and the importance of footwear that not only looks beautiful but keeps up with your busy lifestyle. Her...

Community, Profiles

Future Fund Ambassador: Kayla Alexander

17-minute read

Professional basketball player and Olympian, Kayla Alexander, found her confidence on the court. Off the court, she is committed to helping girls and women find...

Community, Profiles

Future Fund Ambassador: Janine Rogan

7-minute read

Janine is an author and financial expert empowering women to build wealth through financial literacy. When girls are empowered with financial knowledge, they have the...

Community, Profiles

Future Fund Ambassador: Mallory Rowan

6-minute read

Mallory knows what it takes to build a thriving business—three of them, in fact. As a serial entrepreneur, personal development content creator, and business coach,...

Community, Profiles

Future Fund Ambassador: Laura Stacey

6-minute read

Laura Stacey is a two-time Olympian and a member of the Canadian women’s national ice hockey team. She comes from a lineage of accomplished hockey...

Community, Profiles

Future Fund Ambassador: Larissa Franklin

6-minute read

Larissa Franklin started as a young aspiring athlete and became a professional softball player and Olympian. Between practices, Larissa is completing her Master’s in Management...

Behind the Business, Profiles

A Day in the Life: Director of Technology, Daelan

6-minute read

Meet Daelan, Poppy Barley’s Director of Technology, otherwise known as the man behind the website (and so much more)! Read on to discover how Daelan’s...

Behind the Business, Profiles

A Day in the Life: Store Manager and Retail Training Lead, Sunny

4-minute read

Meet Sunny, Poppy Barley’s Retail Training Lead and Calgary-based Store Manager! Discover how she pivoted from working full time in the fitness industry to training...

Behind the Business, Profiles

A Day in the Life: Product Designer, Kalie

5-minute read Follow along with Poppy Barley's product designer, Kalie, as she takes you through her role in designing footwear and accessories. Discover the path that led...