Summer Days. Endless Possibilities.
Hello,
Summer has a way of reminding us to slow down and soak in life’s simple pleasures. Longer days, golden sunsets, fresh flavours, and meaningful moments invite us to embrace the season with renewed energy and inspiration.
It’s the perfect time to explore new ideas, nurture your well-being, and create opportunities that bring joy and growth. Whether you’re building a business, discovering a new favourite recipe, or making connections that inspire what’s next, summer is a season of possibility.
This edition is filled with:
Business Highlights – Discover businesses, brands, and entrepreneurs making an impact in our growing community.
Talent Spotlight – Meet inspiring professionals who are sharing their expertise, creativity, and passion.
Fresh Hemp Recipes – Wholesome, delicious creations made to nourish and delight all summer long.
Community Connections – Celebrating collaborations, conversations, and opportunities that bring people together.
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Featured This Season
• Embracing balance and well-being
• Celebrating creativity and collaboration
• Building meaningful connections
• Welcoming new opportunities
• Living intentionally and growing with purpose
Summer reminds us that growth doesn’t always happen in grand moments. Sometimes it’s found in quiet mornings, thoughtful conversations, and the courage to take the next step.
Take time to enjoy the sunshine, celebrate your accomplishments, and remain open to the possibilities that await you.
Here’s to bright days, inspired ideas, and a season filled with abundance.
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
Summer Recipe Spotlight
Peach & Vanilla Hemp Protein Smoothie
Sweet, creamy, and bursting with summer flavour.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp hemp protein powder blend
1 ripe peach, sliced (or 1 cup frozen peaches)
1 frozen banana
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Ice cubes, as desired
Instructions:
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a chilled glass and garnish with a fresh peach slice if desired. Enjoy as a nourishing breakfast or refreshing afternoon treat.
Summer Berry Hemp Flour Crumble
Warm berries and a golden hemp crumble make this an effortless summer dessert.
Ingredients:
Filling:
3 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
Crumble Topping:
¾ cup hemp flour
½ cup rolled oats
¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
¼ tsp sea salt
⅓ cup melted butter or coconut oil
½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium baking dish, combine the berries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, mix together the hemp flour, oats, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the berry mixture.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the berries are bubbling and the topping is lightly golden. Serve warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra-special summer treat.
Hemp flour and hemp protein powder bring wholesome nutrition, rich flavour, and plant-based goodness to every summer creation.
Inspirational Note
Summer is a gentle reminder that growth doesn’t have to be rushed.
Take time to celebrate how far you’ve come. Make room for the conversations that inspire you, the opportunities that excite you, and the moments that bring you joy.
Let this season be one of sunshine, gratitude, and possibility.
Bloom boldly. Dream generously. Grow beautifully.
The best chapters are often the ones we never planned.
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!