What’s In, Out, and Next: Top Business Leaders Share Insights for 2025


As we approach 2025, the business world is brimming with change, innovation, and bold predictions. From shifting consumer preferences to pivotal advancements in technology, the landscape is evolving quickly. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve, leave outdated practices behind, or prepare for what’s coming next, these perspectives from some of Canada’s top […]
Doors Open: Kim Kardashian Opens SKIMS Flagship in NYC


SKIMS has officially launched its first-ever flagship store in the heart of New York City, marking a pivotal moment in the brand’s global retail expansion. Situated on Fifth Avenue, this 6,570 sq ft space embodies the innovation and inclusivity SKIMS is celebrated for, offering customers an elevated and immersive shopping experience. A Space Designed to […]
Ask Astrid: How to Navigate Your Holiday Event Calendar


Ask Astrid is a monthly advice column focusing on the modern rules of engagement and aims to help individuals navigate social scenarios with respect and consideration. It’s that time of year again. Holiday party season is in full swing. Love it or loathe it, ‘tis the season of long to-do lists and an overflowing social […]
How Evelyn Chick Turned a Pandemic Pivot Into a $1 Million Hospitality Empire


From a pandemic pivot to a multi-faceted empire, Evelyn Chick’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, creativity, and innovation. What began as a modest project sharing cocktail recipes during lockdown quickly blossomed into Evelyn Chick Projects Inc., an umbrella of ventures redefining the city’s hospitality landscape. From launching her business and generating $1 million in […]
The Glow Getter: How Sasha Plavsic Turned ILIA Beauty into a Clean Beauty Pioneer


When Sasha Plavsic founded ILIA, she didn’t just want to disrupt the beauty industry—she wanted to reinvent it. Born from a collision of personal necessity and professional curiosity, ILIA is the love child of cutting-edge science and eco-conscious ambition. Long before “clean beauty” became the buzzword du jour, Plavsic was deep in the lab, reimagining […]
Ask Astrid: What You Should Know About Dinner Party Etiquette


Ask Astrid is a monthly advice column focusing on the modern rules of engagement and aims to help individuals navigate social scenarios with respect and consideration. ‘Etiquette’ is a loaded word. Does it really matter? Do you really need to care? What really is it, anyway? We are long past the Bridgerton era and the stuffy and archaic ways of thinking […]
Meet Our 2024 Champions of Change


In an era where leadership demands more than ambition, a new generation of women is setting the bar for what it means to be trailblazers. These are not simply power players; they are visionaries, reinventing industries, sparking cultural change, and challenging norms with unflinching commitment. From hospitality mavens preserving culinary tradition and turning their resources […]
How Janet Zuccarini Built One of Today’s Most Enduring Hospitality Groups


As the driving force behind Toronto’s acclaimed Gusto 54 Restaurant Group, Janet Zuccarini is a rare blend of visionary and architect, crafting a culinary empire that pays homage to her Italian heritage while pushing the boundaries of what hospitality can be. Her restaurants, including the beloved Gusto 101 and the pasta-centric Felix Trattoria in Los […]