April Awakening
Fresh Energy. Fresh Possibilities.
Happy April!
Everything feels alive again.
April is where Spring truly settles in, with longer days, brighter mornings, and a renewed sense of clarity. It’s a time to reset your rhythm, refine your focus, and move forward with intention across every part of your life.
This month is about expansion, in wellness, in business, and in the everyday moments that bring everything together.
As the season shifts, so do our habits.
We’re leaning into lighter, brighter nourishment – meals that energize, routines that inspire, and ingredients that support strength and balance.
It’s not about doing more.
It’s about choosing better.
This month, our newsletter is packed with:
Business Highlights – Entries from our growing business directory.
Talent Spotlight – Meet two outstanding professionals sharing their expertise with you.
Tasty Hemp Recipes – Wellness that feels good.
Join the Directory:
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Consulting Services:
Whether you’re growing a business, exploring new opportunities, or seeking guidance for your personal projects, I offer consulting services tailored to help you thrive. From business strategy to personalized insights, I can help you move forward with confidence. Get in touch through the contact form below.
Talent Spotlight:
This month, we’re thrilled to feature two professionals:
Katarina Polonska – Executive Relationship Strategist
Julia Kondakova – Results-driven Business Development and Procurement Sales Support professional
Love, Connie XOXO
“I’m an Executive Relationship Strategist who’s spent the last two decades studying human behavior.
Professionally, I am the founder of Successfully in Love® — a science-based methodology specializing in executive relationship strategy for high performers who are navigating their most critical relational decisions.
I have studied and trained alongside leading experts in gender dynamics, attachment theory, relational psychology, subconscious mind and somatic work. I have supported some of the most accomplished professionals in the world — founders, executives, senior partners — in the one domain where their precision and capability had stopped working: their intimate relationships.
Personally, this work found me.
I was an executive — Fortune 500 consultant, Regional Vice President — succeeding by every external measure while circling the same relational questions for years. Whether to stay or go, whether my needs were the problem, whether what I had was genuinely good enough…or whether I was sabotaging something I should have been grateful for.
I spent 15+ years in therapy and couples counseling — committed, earnest, but going in circles. I read everything, I tried everything. The progress was…okay, but slow, and the core question never fully resolved.
What shifted everything was a lesser-known branch of relational psychology — the Behavioral Science of Attraction — which gave me access to the subconscious systems beneath the patterns I couldn’t think my way out of. Discovering this methodology helped me actually change my wiring.
The result was I got answers — and deep peace.
Now, I’m in a marriage in which I feel genuinely secure, safe, loved, and chosen — because I finally addressed the subconscious patterns driving the disconnection at the root.
From that personal transformation — combined with rigorous academic study and over fifteen years of work in this space — I built the Successfully in Love® Method. It has since guided hundreds of high-performing individuals through the same crossroads, in a fraction of the time and without the decade of circling I endured.
My clients’ transformations remain my most significant professional achievement.
Based out of Vancouver, Canada, I work with a small number of private clients globally — across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia — virtually and through in-person intensives and retreats. Sessions range from 60 minutes to private day-long intensives and multi-day group workshops.
If you are exceptional at everything except your relationship, this is the work I do.”
Katarina Polonska
Visit Katarina’s website to learn more and book a call – https://www.katarinapolonska.com
JULIA KONDAKOVA
Vancouver, BC
778-681-2031 | uliakondakova@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/juliakondakovavancouverbc
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Business Development and Procurement Sales Support professional with 10+ years of experience building client relationships, purchasing and logistics coordination operations in international business environments. Skilled in prospect communication, relationship management, negotiation support, and solution-oriented problem solving. Known for professionalism, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while driving customer satisfaction and business outcomes.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Procurement
• Logistics
• Lead Generation & Client Outreach
• Relationship Building
• Sales Support & Coordination
• Customer Needs Assessment
• Proposal & Quote Support
• Negotiation Assistance
• Data Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Strategic Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Coast Fraser – Business Development Coordinator (2025-2025)
• Assisted BDM in planning for new markets, projects, and business opportunities.
• Contributed to proposal development and strategic presentations.
• Researched and compiled data on new markets, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
• Coordinated BD team efforts with other departments (e.g., Operations, Marketing, Finance).
• Facilitated meetings and ensured alignment of project goals.
• Supported BDRs with materials, updates, and feedback loops.
TAKRAF Canada Inc. — Aftermarket Sales & Procurement Administrator (2013 – 2025)
• Supported sales and business development teams by coordinating client requests, quotations, and commercial documentation.
• Acted as a key point of contact between internal teams, suppliers, and clients to ensure smooth communication and timely follow-ups.
• Assisted in preparing proposals, pricing information, and service solutions aligned with client needs.
• Built and maintained long-term relationships with international partners through professional communication and reliability.
• Negotiated terms with external vendors, contributing to cost optimization and value delivery.
• Managed multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ensured compliance with company policies, contracts, and operational procedures.
• Identified process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
Sandman Hotels Group — Reservations Agent (2012 – 2013)
• Delivered customer-focused service and sales support in a high-volume hospitality environment.
• Assisted clients with bookings, inquiries, and service solutions while promoting available offerings.
• Applied persuasive communication techniques to maximize occupancy and revenue.
• Resolved customer concerns promptly to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
• Maintained accurate records and followed service standards and procedures.
EDUCATION
• Diploma — Business Administration (Travel & Tourism), Eton College, Vancouver
• Master’s Degree — Management & Organization, Herzen State University
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Experience working with international clients and stakeholders
• High level of professionalism and discretion
• Adaptable and quick to learn new systems and processes
Spring In The Kitchen
Strawberry Hemp Protein Smoothie
Bright, refreshing, and made for sunny days.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp hemp protein powder
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
½ banana
1 cup almond milk
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Ice as desired
Instructions:
Blend until smooth and creamy. Serve chilled and enjoy immediately.
Lemon Hemp Flour Pancakes
Light, fluffy, and perfect for slow spring mornings.
Ingredients:
1 cup hemp flour
½ cup all-purpose or oat flour
1½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp sea salt
2 eggs
¾ cup almond milk
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:
Whisk dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. Combine gently until smooth. Cook on a lightly oiled pan over medium heat, flipping when bubbles form. Serve warm with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Hemp flour adds plant-based protein, fibre, and a beautiful earthy depth that pairs perfectly with bright spring flavours.
Here’s to lighter days, vibrant kitchens, and embracing your Spring Fever.
Inspirational Note
April is a powerful month for building.
Behind the scenes, new opportunities are taking shape, from product expansion to strategic partnerships and retail growth.
This is the season to:
• Follow up
• Reach out
• Say yes to aligned opportunities
• Step confidently into what’s next
Momentum is no longer building. It’s here.
Stay inspired and connected! Each month, we bring you hemp recipes, business highlights, consulting insights, and featured professionals, so you can grow, create, and thrive. Don’t miss out on next month’s issue!