“If you stand for nothing, you fall for everything”

We asked the community to tell us about the values and principles that guide their lives and businesses.

Demetria MzMetchi” Brown | Entrepreneur

My main mission for my business The Blueprint Media Company is to showcase and uplift small businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, creatives and anyone making an impact in the communities they serve. With that being said, a principle that is important to me is “Collaboration over Competition”. There is room for all of us to win! Read more>>

Karina Klimtchuk | Doctor of Integrative Health and Wellness

Something I often say to my patients is, “Come as you are, all of you is welcome here”. What that means is there is a complexity and multifaceted quality to being human – different parts of us that each have their own maturity levels, emotions, perceptions, needs, judgments, contributions and maladaptations. Read more>>

Trey Terpeluk | Founder of Yo Productions

As a filmmaker and creative, one word sticks out to me and our work at Yo Productions – authenticity. Authenticity is a powerful value and principle in the world of art and creativity. It allows for the creation of meaningful and impactful works that resonate with audiences on a deeper level. Authenticity is about being true to oneself and expressing one’s unique perspective and voice in a genuine way. Read more>>