The past year has left many re-evaluating their passions and purpose while at a career crossroads. Vancouver’s own Lilian Umurungi-Jung, owner of nut butter brand MUMGRY, knows this career quandary well. We had the pleasure of chatting with Lilian all about the takeaways from her experience working in hotels, the power of community and how to balance it all as a working mom.

This past year has left many of us hungry for something to sniff about. That yummy smell you experience, when you enter a hotel or restaurant is typically crafted with a thoughtful approach. We spoke with Melody Lim, owner and creator of Mala candles, to gain insight on how to create a home sanctuary and maximize the benefits of scent.

Networking, schnetworking. Quite frankly, I did not even understand what that daunting term meant until I was knee-deep in my corporate career in luxury hotels. For many of us the mere word ‘networking’ leads to instant fear and dread. It’s easy to find excuses not to network, such as not having anything to wear, being stuck in a lockdown, not sure what you even want to ‘do’ with your life, shall I go on? There is always an excuse but almost everyone has the ability to open their eyes and get their head out of the screen.