Client Stories

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Meet Miodrag Kovacic: Kovacic Truffles Inc.

Miodrag “Mikki” Kovacic turned hardship into hope, building Kovacic Truffles after years of homelessness, addiction, and recovery. With support from Rise, he created a business that reflects resilience, family, and second chances.
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Meet Dawn Kloster: Infinity Wellness Pop-ups

Dawn Kloster built Infinity Wellness Pop-ups to create the kind of healing, community space she once needed herself. With support from Rise, she's turned that vision into a growing business rooted in connection.
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Meet Mariam Oyinloye: Abimbola

As a teen, Mariam Oyinloye founded her eco-friendly menstrual care brand, Abimbola. With support from the Youth Small Business Program, she's built her confidence and her leadership skills and is now building her business.
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Meet Reham Teama: Teama Publishing

With support from the Rise Small Business Lending Program, Reham Teama has not only turned her life story into a book series but also translated it into a successful business in the publishing industry.
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Meet Andria Barrett: The Diversity Agency

Andria Barrett wanted to be a public speaker. In 2016, she founded The Diversity Agency, a speakers bureau specializing in representing BIPOC speakers. With support from Rise, she laid a foundation for growth and success.
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Meet Sylvain Rollin: Wesco Food Society

After years of struggling with addiction, Sylvain Rollin has found peace and purpose as an entrepreneur. As founder of Wesco Food Society, he's on a mission to create a new sustainable food system rooted in local connections.
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Meet Kendra L. d’Eon: KLD Law

Just months after landing her dream job, Kendra L. d’Eon’s life - and career - were irrevocably changed in an instant. During a long journey to recovery, Kendra decided to chart a new path for herself as an entrepreneur.
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Meet James Summers-Gill: Kendyl Farms

There’s nothing better than growing carrots in midair; they’re my favourite,” says James Summers-Gill, who is also partial to heart-shaped cucumbers. Sound impossible? Well, James is no stranger to defying great odds.
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Meet Emily Cole: Meadows Baby and Kids

In the face of tragedy and extreme challenges that impacted her family and her ability to work, Emily Cole found the inspiration to start Meadows Baby and Kids—a business that has empowered her and young families in her community.