The Read
Raise Her Up: Nancy MacDonald
5-minute read
Raise Her Up: Kendall & Justine Barber
3-minute read
Raise Her Up: Kendall & Justine Barber
In 2012, Kendall and Justine took a leap of faith by quitting their career jobs to start Poppy Barley. More than learning how to run a successful and nationally recognized business, they have learned how to listen to themselves.
Raise Her Up: Jill Griffiths
6-minute read
Raise Her Up: Jill Griffiths
Jill has worked as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist in Edmonton since 2006, and currently practices at the Pacific Center for Reproductive Medicine. In addition to her day job, she is a mom of four children aged 5-11 and an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University...
Raise Her Up: Robyn Eeson
3-minute read
Raise Her Up: Robyn Eeson
With nearly two decades of experience in her field, Robyn is dominating in her career as a partner at KPMG, a fiercely competitive athlete, caring mother, and an active board member for some of the city’s most notable charitable organizations.
8 Responsible Fashion Changemakers you Need to Know About
7-minute read
8 Responsible Fashion Changemakers you Need to Know About
Instead of choosing convenience, we’re choosing to be thoughtful about the products we purchase and the impact they have. Learn about some of our most-loved responsible fashion brands and how they’re transforming the industry.
Progress, Not Perfection
3-minute read
Progress, Not Perfection
Progress, not perfection. We live by these words at Poppy Barley. Perfection is paralyzing; progress is encouraging. In the past few months, we’ve reached some incredible milestones on our journey and are more motivated than ever to boldly impact our communities, people, customers and the environment.
In Her Shoes: Marielle Elizabeth
6-minute read
In Her Shoes: Marielle Elizabeth
A voice for slow fashion and size inclusivity, Marielle advocates for brands to take responsibility of their business practices. We sat down with Marielle to discuss why slow fashion begins with you, the consumer.
We're a B Corp! Cheers to a Sustainable Milestone
3-minute read
We're a B Corp! Cheers to a Sustainable Milestone
Our founder, Justine, announces our new Benefit Corporation Certification and shares the inspiration behind reaching this sustainable milestone. She digs deeper into what the title really means for the environment, community and our customers.
In His Shoes: Jereme
4-minute read
In His Shoes: Jereme
Jereme is breaking stereotypes with his family of quickly-growing salons. We caught a glimpse of his top motivators and entrepreneurial wisdom when we put him in the hot seat.
In His Shoes: Jared Smith
11-minute read
In His Shoes: Jared Smith
We sat down with Edmonton’s Jared Smith. Former co-founder of INCITE Marketing, he is now making moves in the luxury vacation rental industry. We get a snapshot of his highlights and his lowlights.
In His Shoes: Andrew Ference
5-minute read
In His Shoes: Andrew Ference
Andrew Ference rose to notoriety during his career as an NHL defenceman, but this business-minded Edmontonian is anything but a stereotypical jock. We sat down with Andrew to ask him about what keeps him motivated & life after hockey.
Seasons Change, and So Do We
3-minute read
