As readers are finding out with our Canada’s Ocean Playground Series Nova Sco - tia offers discovery and adventure around every turn of its rugged Atlantic shoreline as natural wonders and attractions are tucked away on side roads or in scenic coves and harbours, just waiting for you to find and explore. So, whether you seek solitude or adventure the South Shore can satisfy whatever you crave on and off the water during your visit. Brenna MacNeil owner of missbrenna may not have always been sure about her path to entrepreneurship, but she always knew where she came from. As a proud Cape Bretoner who values community. With a lot of questions and a gracious amount of support, her hard work and curiosity led her back to her roots in the most unexpected way. We chat with Brenna about how she is able to support other local artists while feeding her own creativity and giving her daughter the beautiful Island life she grew up with. As a young child, Mark Gabrieau developed a passion for cooking by being in the kitchen with his mother and grandmother. As a first-generation immigrant who fell in love with rural Nova Scotia and carried his food culture with him throughout his journey to owning Gabrieau’s Bistro alongside his wife Karen, as they explore new business opportunities in and out of the kitchen, while always keeping in mind what is beneficial to the community they love. From performing arts to culinary excellence, Kim Magistro takes on every new challenge with perseverance. With the ability to create connections wherever she goes, Kim took every opportunity to expand her career paths. But when all paths led to the beautiful mountain range of the Cape Breton Highlands, Kim left the big New York city life she knew behind to create a new beginning in rural Nova Scotia as the owner of Castle Rock Country Inn. Also following their own restaurateur dream, Nicole Broussard and Alexandre Cal - estagne had an original idea with their Belgian waffle creations that are unique and made from scratch right in their very own brick and mortar or mobile kitchens with the Waffle Bus Stop. Together, they have overcome the challenges of being entrepreneurs and growing their business while working day jobs and raising a young family. Seafood is not the only export that is in high demand from Nova Scotia, as we had the opportunity to sit down with Shelburne’s very own Natalie Lynn, whom most of you may know as the frontwoman and powerhouse of alternative indie rock band, LOVIET to chat about her personal and artistic journey as she establishes herself as one of Canada’s brightest up-and-coming Canadian artists to watch on the world music stage. As always, my team and I want to thank everyone that made this issue possible, and we look forward to sharing more stories about growing industries, successful businesses, and brands, while spotlighting the people behind and in front of mak - Editor’s Spotlight
MANAGING DIRECTOR Rod Gregg EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Lee Ann Atwater ACCOUNTS & ADMIN Calli Gregg COMMUNICATION, RESEARCH & ADMIN Tristyn Gaudette EDITORIAL & PROJECT MANAGER Gabrielle Gamblin CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Shannon Ferguson Deborah Jaremko Ceiledh Monk Dan Monk Ryan Myson Teresa Siqueira James Snell Elizabeth Spencer WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT Joe Uttaro GRAPHIC DESIGN Brittany Pickrem Syeda Sukaina SOCIAL MEDIA Troy Gregg Publisher AIDACA Media
ing it all happen. Lee Ann Atwater Editor
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