Ashley Forsey, founder of Dipped Cafe in Grand Bank, Newfoundland, shares the story behind building her Canadian Choice Award-winning cafe from a small home kitchen dream. From chocolate-dipped strawberries to a thriving community hub, Ashley reflects on entrepreneurship, creativity, and the importance of supporting local while creating a welcoming space rooted in kindness, resilience, and Canadian pride.

Michelle Tran, founder of Meraki Beauty Bar in Burnaby, BC, shares her journey from working in finance to building a beauty business rooted in confidence, creativity, and community. In this Comets Crew feature, she reflects on the meaning behind Meraki, the emotional impact beauty services can have on clients, and how her work continues to support both personal transformation and professional growth within the Canadian beauty industry.