The Bad Academy is a community-driven learning space where women and gender non-conforming folks come together to try new skills, embrace being “bad” at them, and discover the magic of doing it all together. We sat down with Founder Amanda Kao to talk about the origins of The Bad Academy, what community means to her, and her excitement for an upcoming collaboration with She Summits and Two Rivers Meats.

We’ve teamed up with Myo on everything from a community workshop to our Hike & Happy Hour series with their North Shore and Park Royal teams. At the center of it all? People like Gretchen McLennan, Clinical Director, former national gymnast, and champion of whole-person wellness. Gretchen shares what community means to her and why real-life connection still matters most.

Meet Emily Shimwell, Co-Founder of Graze Wilder Charcuterie and Founder of Dine Wilder, two businesses rooted in creativity, connection, and community. We’re spotlighting inspiring women like Emily who are building meaningful spaces for others to connect, share, and thrive. We’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Emily through her work with our client, Two Rivers Meats, and continue to be inspired by the ways she brings people together.

We’re thrilled to be featured in VITA Magazine. Joy isn’t just a feeling - it’s the must-have accessory this season. Small “micro-acts” of joy can boost our wellbeing by 25% in just one week. Check out the article for 5 simple ways to tap into joy in under 5 minutes – because a little joy goes a long way.