Sunshine, Momentum & New Beginnings
Hello,
There’s something about this time of year that changes everything.
The days feel lighter. Ideas start flowing again. Plans that sat quietly through winter suddenly begin to move.
This season is about momentum – personally, professionally, and creatively.
Across the website, you’ll discover a mix of inspiration designed to energize your lifestyle and your goals. From wellness-focused recipes to business features, entrepreneurial insights, and talented professionals making an impact, there’s something fresh unfolding in every direction.
Inside this edition:
Business Directory Features: Discover businesses, brands, and entrepreneurs continuing to grow and innovate.
Talent Spotlight: Meet inspiring professionals who bring creativity, expertise, and passion to what they do.
Fresh Hemp Recipes: Clean ingredients, vibrant flavours, and nourishing ideas for the season ahead.
Opportunities to Connect: Explore collaborations, visibility opportunities, and new ways to expand your reach.
This Season we’re embracing:
• Brighter routines
• Cleaner nutrition
• Bigger ideas
• Meaningful connections
• Intentional growth
Join the Directory
If you’re looking to elevate your visibility and connect with a wider audience, our business directory continues to grow with passionate entrepreneurs and innovative companies across multiple industries.
Your business deserves to be seen.
Consulting & Creative Strategy
Whether you’re launching something new, refining your brand, exploring partnerships, or building your next chapter, consulting services are available to help bring clarity, structure, and momentum to your vision.
Reach out through the contact form below to start the conversation.
Thank you for being part of this growing community.
Here’s to fresh inspiration, new opportunities, and making the most of the season ahead.
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
Fresh Seasonal Recipes
Tropical Hemp Protein Smoothie Bowl
Bright, refreshing, and packed with plant-powered goodness.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp hemp protein powder
1 frozen banana
½ cup frozen mango
½ cup frozen pineapple
¾ cup coconut milk or almond milk
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Optional Toppings:
Fresh strawberries
Coconut flakes
Chia seeds
Granola
Instructions:
Blend banana, mango, pineapple, hemp protein powder, and milk until thick and creamy. Pour into a bowl and top with fresh fruit, coconut flakes, chia seeds, or granola for added texture and crunch.
Spring Herb Hemp Flour Crackers
Crisp, savoury, and perfect for spring entertaining.
Ingredients:
1 cup hemp flour
½ cup oat flour or all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp sea salt
1 tsp dried rosemary or Italian herbs
¼ tsp garlic powder
⅓ cup water
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, combine hemp flour, oat flour, salt, herbs, and garlic powder. Stir in olive oil and water until a dough forms.
Roll dough thinly between two sheets of parchment paper. Slice into squares or rustic shapes and place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until crisp and lightly golden. Allow to cool before serving.
Perfect with hummus, soft cheeses, or spring-inspired charcuterie boards.
Hemp ingredients bring plant-based protein, fibre, and rich, earthy flavour to both sweet and savoury creations.
Here’s to fresh inspiration, vibrant kitchens, and nourishing the season ahead.
Inspirational Note
Growth doesn’t always arrive loudly.
Sometimes it begins with a conversation, a decision, a new connection, or the courage to take the next step before you feel completely ready.
This season is about movement:
• Trusting your vision
• Creating with intention
• Building meaningful connections
• Embracing opportunities that align with your future
The energy you invest today becomes the momentum that carries you forward tomorrow.
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!