The Read

 
You Do It All. Your Shoes Should, Too.

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...

Future Fund Ambassador: Kayla Alexander

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...

Future Fund Ambassador: Janine Rogan

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...

Future Fund Ambassador: Mallory Rowan

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,...

Future Fund Ambassador: Laura Stacey

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...

Future Fund Ambassador: Larissa Franklin

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...

A Day in the Life: Director of Technology, Daelan

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...

Jet Set Go: Travel Essentials to Add to Your Packing List

Jet Set Go: Travel Essentials to Add to Your Packing List

3-minute read

The three pillars of travel essentials: a convenient and safe place for your belongings, comfort and ease (from navigating the airport to exploring your destination),...

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

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...

Designing Our Vancouver Store: Creating a Unique Retail Experience

Designing Our Vancouver Store: Creating a Unique Retail Experience

6-minute read

On May 5, 2023, we opened the doors to our first (highly anticipated!) store in Vancouver! Read on to learn about how we applied our...

Picking Poppy Barley's Vancouver Store Location: A Guide to Finding the Perfect Retail Space

Picking Poppy Barley's Vancouver Store Location: A Guide to Finding the Perfect Retail Space

4-minute read

On May 5, 2023, we opened the doors to our first (highly anticipated!) store in Vancouver. Picking the perfect location for our YVR store was...

How to Style Mary Jane Flats (and Pull Off the Balletcore Trend)

How to Style Mary Jane Flats (and Pull Off the Balletcore Trend)

2-minute read

Mary Jane flats have taken the fashion world by storm in recent years, winning over women everywhere with their timeless design and unbeatable comfort. 2023...