Business and Entrepreneurship

Rosa is a traditional and digital artist who has been drawing for over 15 years. Through her business, Rosa.Sketches, she creates original artwork inspired by pop culture and the natural world including jellyfish, forests, mushrooms, cats, and anything that inspires her creativity.

Chris Smith didn’t intend to start a company. But the creative entrepreneur has excelled in various mediums and industries throughout his varying career, with his continually growing skillset. “I’ve never gone to school for anything I’ve made money from,” he said. Before Jampy, Smith was working full-time in the music industry as a photographer/designer. He taught himself his graphic design skills in the evenings, and when he grew tired of using stock photos, he added photography to his repertoire. In 2003, his self-taught skills brought him to Dartmouth from his hometown, St. John’s. “When...

Discover What Fills Your Cup If you’ve ever felt anxious about booking or attending medical appointments, you’re not alone. For some, anxiety surrounding healthcare is the result of a fear of pain. For others, the fear can be rooted in potential embarrassment experienced during the visit due to social or economic barriers to healthcare. Cheryl Lyons (BScN, MN, NP) runs her clinic with patient mental health and comfortability as the top priority. At Radiant Health Solutions, all patients are met with kindness, Lyons making you feel truly cared for. “I want my patients to feel seen, and...

Maybe the key to keeping a business running throughout three generations lies with who you go along the journey with. Many would shut down the idea of working with, let alone going into business with, their significant other. But when your life partner is also your best friend, there is nothing you’d rather be doing. Maybe the key is learning the ins and outs of the family business from the previous generation. There are always different paths to success, and different keys to unlock them. McKean’s Flowers is a 3rd generation family-owned business that has found their own keys to success....