Melanie Coulson

Ottawa Changemakers: Enfematic founder believes natural products are a right, not a privilege

During the upheaval of a global pandemic in 2020, Junique Gooden transformed her Ottawa apartment into a small-scale laboratory that was home to a big dream.

Ottawa Changemakers: Talking Stick lets Indigenous communities discuss shared challenges

With more than 10,000 conversations lasting an average of 23.5 minutes in its first 12 months, TryCycle’s Talking Stick has become the platform that many of Canada’s Indigenous communities turn to for culture-based support.

Ottawa Changemakers: Poptronic uses virtual reality to bring Indigenous experiences to life

Poptronic, an Indigenous-owned virtual reality business, is moving a traditional culture of storytelling into the next generation with immersive technology.

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: Moo Shu Ice Cream celebrates employees, community

Born as a ByWard Market stand in 2015, Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen has flourished to become a permanent downtown fixture known for its inventive flavours.

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: Free Form Fitness doubles down in the core

Transformation stories are nothing new for Free Form Fitness. In fact, helping clients reach their health goals is a large part of the reason why CEO Ashley Lawrie loves running the business.