Glowbal CEO Emad Yacoub is passionate, deliberate and hands-on when it comes to running his highly successful group of restaurants Words Joanne PetersPhotography Lia Crowe It might come as a surprise to some to see Emad Yacoub at Riley’s Fish & Steak, rolling up his …
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Taste of Greece
Vancouver sisters turn to their roots to spice up the seasoning industry Words Joanne Peters X Photography Lia Crowe Sisters Nora Iliakis and Jenny Siormanolakis have shared a love of food for as long as they can remember. When they weren’t cooking by their parents’ sides …
It’s all about the experience
Abdel Karim Awwad is a master of etiquette, protocol and the creation of unrivalled customer experiences Words Lauren KramerPhotography Lia Crowe As sales and marketing manager for Brian Jessel BMW, Abdel Karim Awwad is at the forefront of the customer experience and in …
Brands for Better
Uniting for meaningful change Words Lauren KramerPhotography Lia Crowe Many companies talk the talk when it comes to “giving back,” “working sustainably” and improving the environment around them. While these catch phrases are ubiquitous and well intentioned, they often …
Down to a fine art
Gallerist Jennifer Kostuik reflects on 25 years Words Lauren Kramer X Photography Lia Crowe It’s a thundering, rain-filled day in April, but there’s a peace and calm that hovers over Kostuik Gallery on Vancouver’s Homer Street. In a 3,000-sqaure-foot space filled with …
Full throttle ahead
Aly Jiwani turns a love of cars into top sales and leadership roles Words LAUREN KRAMERPhotography LIA CROWE If there’s one passion driving Aly Jiwani forward, it’s his love for selling cars. The 43-year-old Vancouverite’s career has been on an upward trajectory since …
RISING above the noise – Carrie Barlow
WORDS Lauren Kramer > PHOTOGRAPHY Lia Crowe Founder of Barlow Media, Carrie Barlow is a woman at the helm of an industry where her clients share a singular goal: to rise above the marketplace noise and get their messages heard. Carrie’s specialty is …
Italian Stallions
Riding high in a Ferrari WORDS Lauren Kramer X PHOTOGRAPHY Lia Crowe Nothing says Italian craftsmanship quite like a Ferrari. These spectacular vehicles, known for their combination of speed, sleek design and hefty price tags, never fail to capture attention. Admired and …
Mortgage Matters – Woman of influence Angela Calla
Words Joe Leary X Photography Lia Crowe I learned the concept of saving by using time as my best asset when I was young; plus, I loved real estate. I loved what it did for our family who emigrated here and found it as a bigger sense of security for us.”Angela Calla As an …
