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In Her Shoes: Kirsten Alana

In Her Shoes: Kirsten Alana

All aboard: With nearly 200,000 followers on Instagram, we're not the only ones watching travel photographer @KirstenAlana. From NYC to France to Edmonton (she came to visit us in February!), take a walk in Kirsten's (Poppy Barley) shoes.
6-minute read
Pulling Motivation from the Motivated

Pulling Motivation from the Motivated

Looking for motivation in 2016? We asked four highly motivated people to define their "Before", and the moment they decided to chase their "After".
18-minute read
In Her Shoes: Jennifer Wilson

In Her Shoes: Jennifer Wilson

Get ready for some real talk: Poppy Barley co-founder Kendall Barber interviews the founder of VONBON, Jennifer Wilson, tête-à-tête. Here's the transcript.
16-minute read
In His Shoes: Joseph Doucet

In His Shoes: Joseph Doucet

Joseph Doucet tells us what he likes the most about being the Dean of the Alberta School of Business, and what three key attributes one needs to be successful in business. Plus: whose shoes he'd wear if he lived in the 19th century.
3-minute read
In Her Shoes: Sasha McCauley

In Her Shoes: Sasha McCauley

Sasha McCauley talks about her job as a wine + spirits sales rep and certified Sommelier, the Tito's Vodka punch you must try, and the 13 pairs of Poppy Barley shoes in her house.
12-minute read
In His Shoes: Justin Archer

In His Shoes: Justin Archer

Find out how the Berlin Wall inspired Justin Archer's advertising and PR agency, Berlin, his brand building tips, and why "being in the room" is important.
11-minute read
In Her Shoes: Paula Findlay

In Her Shoes: Paula Findlay

If there's anyone out there who encompasses the words "hustle + heart", Canadian Olympic triathlete Paula Findlay is it. Find out her training schedule, her goals for 2016, and whose shoes she'd take a walk (or run) in if she had the chance.
5-minute read
Vol. 2 Series: Moms Who Run Businesses

Vol. 2 Series: Moms Who Run Businesses

Poppy Barley's co-founder, Justine, speaks to five mompreneurs across North America about how they survived owning their businesses and having kids. Find out Justine's takeaways + action plan.
7-minute read
In His Shoes: Chris LaBossiere

In His Shoes: Chris LaBossiere

The co-founder of Yardstick tells us why he'd do anything to be a WWII foot soldier, the best place to fly as a pilot, and why his daughters are his greatest accomplishment.
7-minute read
Moms Who Run Businesses: Giselle, Duchess Bakeshop

Moms Who Run Businesses: Giselle, Duchess Bakeshop

"My biggest piece of advice is to not set yourself up with too many expectations." Giselle Coutreau, owner of Duchess Bakeshop in Edmonton, mother of Benoît and another on the way, has some mom-real talk with us.
6-minute read
Moms Who Run Businesses: Renée, Onboardly

Moms Who Run Businesses: Renée, Onboardly

"What works: scheduling. What doesn't work: electronics as babysitters." New Brunswick's Renée Warren, owner of Onboardly, talks strategy on running an agency and raising two kids.
9-minute read
Moms Who Run Businesses: Jenna, Plum Home + Design

Moms Who Run Businesses: Jenna, Plum Home + Design

"Every day I repeat to myself 'I am doing my best and my son knows how much I love him'." Jenna Pryor, owner of Plum Home + Design in Edmonton, shares advice on being a working (hustling, loving) mom.
6-minute read