It’s pretty amazing what can happen in just 365 days. We spent 24 incredible hours in Cali, ate pizza with Diddy in NYC, après skied in Whistler, worked beachside in Nicaragua, hit Fashion Week like divas, made TIFF our BFF, ate and drank at some of this city’s most spectacular new restaurants and bars, and spoke with celebrities, chefs, movie stars, racecar drivers, authors, and influential people from all over the world. So ya, 2013 wasn’t too shabby. And since it deserves a proper farewell, we’ve rounded up the Best of Notable 2013 for you to have a look back at the year that was. Don’t linger in the past too long, though, ‘cause we can’t wait to start turning 2014 into our most memorable year yet! And we hope you’ll be right there with us making it happen.
Interviews
We chatted with some of Canada’s most influential figures in business, literature, fashion and entertainment this year, some of whom shared their success stories and others who offered advice on everything from careers and relationships to how to properly party. Here are our best interviews of 2013…
The Kevin O’Leary You Don’t Know
We caught up with CBC’s Dragons’ Den’s Kevin O’Leary at the launch of his first-ever photo exhibit, Kevin O’Leary: 40 Years of Photography, at First Canadian Place in Toronto, where we took the opportunity to chat with him about business, entrepreneurship, and even marriage…
Douglas Coupland Offers Advice for Artists at IDS
We chatted with iconic Canadian novelist, Douglas Coupland at the IDS Opening Gala, where he discussed everything from his new furniture collection to choosing between the corporate and arts world, why 26 is the worst age, and what the future looks like for the artist…
Jeanne Beker Talks Fashion Bloggers and Success
We caught up with Canada’s fashion icon Jeanne Beker after the Sparks Sessions fashion blogger conference, and she shared some of her thoughts on fashion blogging, what it takes to be an influential blogger, and on success…
Ray Civello Talks Shop at Aveda’s Born to Style Contest
Ray Civello’s beloved Civello chain of Aveda lifestyle salons is a go-to for Toronto young professionals (YPs) for any noteworthy occasion…or for no occasion at all. We caught up with Civello to discuss everything from success as an entrepreneur to the changing nature of the hairdressing profession…
TIFF 2013: Party Tips From The Pros
The TIFF parties are all part of the job for those in the entertainment industry, and, although they are there to have fun and celebrate, there is strategy involved. We chatted with some homegrown red carpet and TIFF party pros at The Producers Ball for some inside advice on doing a party properly…
Montreal Grand Prix Exclusive Interview: David Coulthard on Success
When it comes to Formula One racing, it’s hard not to be familiar with one of the sport’s most recognized faces and personalities, the recently retired 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard. We caught up with Coulthard for an exclusive interview at Montreal Grand Prix 2013….
A Chat With the Creator of The World’s Greatest Tasting Vodka
This fall, we ventured to New York City to hear the untold story of Grey Goose vodka as part of the brand’s global, multi-platform Fly Beyond campaign, where we had a chance to sit down with François Thibault, the man who created the coveted recipe behind the beloved vodka of choice for young professionals (YPs) around the world…
Sarah Gadon Talks Judging Film, Cronenberg and Favourite Spots in TO
Perhaps the most sought-after young Canadian actress at the moment, Sarah Gadon became known for her roles in David Cronenberg’s A Dangerous Method and Cosmopolis alongside Robert Pattinson. When we caught up with Gadon, she offered insight on the short film, life as a Canadian entertainer, and working with David Cronenberg…
Startup Success: A Look at the Making of Gilt.com
From a small startup in a tiny, dingy office on West 19th street to a game-changer in online retail in just years, Gilt.com is currently valued at more than $1 billion. We sat down with Gilt.com co-founder Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, who gave us a few pointers on everything from challenges and fears when starting a business, to simultaneously managing her thriving career with family…
Toronto Fashion Week Travis Taddeo
We were at World MasterCard Fashion Week in Toronto back in March, video camera on hand, where we interviewed fashion designer Travis Taddeo about his new collection and what advice he has for other young professionals…
Cover image of Jeanne Beker by: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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