Recognizing a significant market gap in Squamish, I founded The Hive Home + Gift with virtually no prior retail experience.

My foresight anticipated the region's exponential growth and the influx of urban transplants, leading me to curate a retail destination specifically designed to furnish these new residences.

I cultivated a unique shopping experience by introducing fresh brands, sourcing distinctive global finds, and championing local artisans, serving a growing design-savvy community that was previously underserved.

The Hive served as an intensive, real-time MBA, providing invaluable experience in design, branding, buying, and operational management. Its successful sale in 2011, after five years of operation, underscored the power of strong instincts and vision over traditional industry experience.