Mad Love Monday - Kaytlyn Beakhouse, Sort & Simple Professional Organizing
Hi there, I’m Kaytlyn! I am the Owner and Lead Organizer of Sort & Simple Professional Organizing. I love transforming people’s lives through simplifying their space.
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Hi there, I’m Kaytlyn!
I am the Owner and Lead Organizer of Sort & Simple Professional Organizing. I love transforming people’s lives through simplifying their space.
Why did you start this business?
Now more than ever, it is VERY easy to accumulate stuff. However, it’s not as easy to get rid of items. Most of us can relate to the feelings of stress, overwhelm and even paralysis that a big ol’ pile of stuff can create. Disorganization can impede our productivity, hinder efficiency, and can even cause feelings of guilt and shame.
This is where Sort & Simple comes in! Through the power of decluttering and the implementation of functional systems, not only can we create a welcoming space, creativity and confidence soar too!
Why do you love being an entrepreneur?
After a decade long career in the healthcare field, I had reached a plateau in my learning and development. I was craving a new challenge!
Owning my own business has filled many of the gaps I had in my previous career - I get to build meaningful, long-term relationships, and utilize my creativity and handy-girl skills. The best part is that I am challenged every day and am constantly learning. I love it!
What are the biggest lessons you’ve learned so far?
When it comes to organizing an important lesson I’ve learned is to be continuously adaptable. Every client has a unique way of using their space and belongings, so I need to keep an open mind to their preferences and find solutions that make sense to them. Often that means using a system very different from what I would want in my home!
As for the business side of things, I have learned that I cannot control everything. When I finally realized that there is a limit to my capacity a huge weight lifted off my chest. By giving myself permission to set work boundaries, delegate tasks, and to be patient with the process I have had more opportunities present themselves and am having a lot more fun along the way. I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Do you want to chat non-stop about the magic of decluttering and organizing?
Let's connect!
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Mad Love Monday - Sharmin Syed, Uniquely You Aesthetics and Wellness
Hello! I’m Sharmin. I am a Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in Mental Health & Addictions, ER, and Medical Aesthetics.
Hello! I’m Sharmin.
I am a Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in Mental Health & Addictions, ER, and Medical Aesthetics.
In March 2022, I opened my own clinic, Uniquely You Aesthetics and Wellness, which has been a long time dream of mine. Having my own practice gives me the independence to work with my patients closely, collaboratively building treatment plans that help my patients achieve their skin goals.
Proudly based in beautiful Edmonton, Alberta, Uniquely You Aesthetics and Wellness was conceptualized in an effort to help bring you closer to your aesthetic and wellness goals. Our fundamental belief is that everyone deserves to look and feel their best no matter their age, gender or background.
We believe in using a holistic approach by treating the mind, body and soul for the best results for our patients. At Uniquely You, we create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve long-lasting results you’ll be proud of. We’re committed to working closely with you to not only determine your skin goals, but the blueprint that will help us get there.
Uniquely You is proud to use the most advanced techniques, proven technologies and the best medical-grade products. Our providers are highly trained medical professionals that treat patients safely, precisely and with the utmost care. The result? The best version of your already beautiful, unique self. Here’s to being Uniquely You!
I am very passionate about educating others so when I am not injecting, I am naturally teaching. I am also a faculty instructor with the Canadian Association of Medical Aesthetics (CAMA), where I proudly educate fellow healthcare practitioners on the art of injecting!
In my free time, you can find me spending quality time with my husband and our two young children. I love traveling and I am also a big foodie, so I always keep my eyes open for local hidden gems. I love nerding out on facial anatomy, and all things mental health and personal development!
We asked Sharmin, What was your first moment of reassurance that you were on the right path?
Seeing my patient’s reactions after a treatment and how satisfied they are, is truly my favourite moment. A patient of mine said to me once “You gave me a new life, I hope you are proud of the work that you do”. We shared a few tears of joy. Then, she went on to sharing the hardships she faced in her life which affected her self- love and confidence. She said “Before coming to see you, I could not look at myself in the mirror but now I cant stop looking at myself”. This was absolutely the highlight of my career. Nothing beats the feeling of helping others.
what is your Favourite Quote?!
“Talk to yourself like someone you love” – Brene Brown
I am looking forward to meeting all the amazing YBB Community members and learning about their story and entrepreneurial journey. Hope to see you all at future YBB events and gatherings.
Submission By: Sharmin Syed
Get in touch hello@uniquelyyouskin.com
Mad Love Monday - Nwando Amobi, Kiddies Vibe
Nwando is a professional fashion designer that is on a mission in changing the trends in the fashion world with her innovative designs, working with the African Ankara fabrics, infused with Western Designs.
Nwando is a professional fashion designer that is on a mission in changing the trends in the fashion world with her innovative designs, working with the African Ankara fabrics, infused with Western Designs.
She holds a Masters degree in Geosciences from University of Alberta. She started her fashion career under the tutelage of her Mom, who has inspired her to express herself through her many designs in dressmaking, a talent that was discovered at an early age of 8 years old. Throughout her over 20-year journey in the industry, she has received numerous compliments for her innovation, creativity and unique designs.
Nwando is a wife and a mother. She and her husband are based in Edmonton, Alberta. They are blessed with two amazing kids, who are always eager to pose for the camera and so are her first models. Her love for dressing up her kids affordably and stylishly and her passion to see kids dressed up beautifully has given birth to Kiddies Vibe, an opportunity for her to extend her design pieces to the world beyond her family and friends.
In her passion for arts and design, Nwando spends her leisure time expressing her love for art and designs on projects promoting Kiddies Vides. Kiddies Vibe have recently featured on a number of events locally including Asake an African Fashion Show, K-Days Maker's Fair, Heritage Festival, Alberta Day, Black Canadian Women (BCW) in Action Expo, Scotia Women Initiative (SWI) Expo and NCAE Nigerian Independence Gala night.
At Kiddies Vibe, we transform fabrics and more into beautiful artistic creations that turn heads around for a second look at you.
Our range of clothing line includes our Kid's clothing category: a range of casual and party outfits for kids. Our family specialty outfits which are focused on spreading the love that binds families together: mummy & daughter, daddy & son outfits, and siblings matching outfits all of which can be ready to wear, made to order or customized to client's preferences ...we love to see those smiles come through.
We help you complete your perfect look with our beautiful Ankara accessories, ranging from head gears, ties, suspenders, bags, and lots more. We equally make birthday props & decoration items created with a touch of the African Ankara fabrics.
We take special care in handcrafting each of our pieces to deliver products of great quality and finishing.
We would love you to be part of our story as you give us a chance to put a smile on your face and that of your children.
Visit us at our website: www.kiddiesvibe.com to learn more!
Submission By: Nwando Amobi