MEET CHANTAL

I graduated from University with BA (Hons) Psychology — but instead of pursuing this degree, I remained intrigued by the Computer Science courses I had taken which had introduced me to the world of website design… and since then there has been no going back.

Since 2000, I have been actively involved in the design and development of websites. As a freelance designer, I worked subcontract jobs for multiple companies, built my portfolio designing for others and gained valuable experience. In 2003, I began “ink.” – a small design company based on a passion to create modern, beautiful and professional websites.

I am a designer, a mother, a wife, a lover of animals. Creativity, design and entrepreneurship have always been a part of my life. I grew up in a small town in Northwestern Ontario wearing fashion-forward clothes my mum expertly sewed, and my dad drew pictures for me to colour rather than just use a regular colouring book. I married a finance guy whose first passion is art and graffiti; the fences in my yard are splattered with colour as he paints a new “birthday piece” for our girls each year. I also designed and operate our vacation rental –  a top 1% property and Airbnb Superhost status.

I am the co-creator, volunteer event coordinator and designer for the Halfmoon Bay Holiday Market & Kids Craft Fair which teaches kids the business basics and how to take their ideas to build, create and sell. I feel proud to pass this spark of entrepreneurship along to my own children (sewlucy.com and madebytheamazingjade) who both design, create and sell at local Sunshine Coast farmers markets. I aspire to help others build their brand, grow their business, and share their passion.