From the cold lakes of Quebec to the sunlit waves of California, Carolyn Day has spent her life chasing adventure, building community, and breaking barriers.

Originally from Pierrefonds, Quebec, Carolyn’s journey to the U.S. began in 1999 when she joined Cheval Theatre, a traveling show created by members of Cirque du Soleil. There, she became the first woman ever to perform a back handspring on a galloping horse and served as the company’s media spokesperson. By 2003, she had settled in California, pursuing a career as a stuntwoman and building a life deeply rooted in both performance and the ocean.

For Los Angeles-based painter Sylvain Latendresse, art has always been more than a career; it’s a way of being. Born in Jonquiere and raised in Lévis, Québec, Sylvain credits his early connection to nature and light to the Canadian artists who first inspired him: Jean-Paul Riopelle, Paul-Émile Borduas, and the Group of Seven. Their influence laid the groundwork for a lifelong journey of visual exploration.

Okay, somebody said something to me recently that I haven’t stopped thinking about.

We were having a conversation about raising capital and building regeneratively, two things I have been thinking about and informing my life lately—and they said,

“Oh, love that you’re Canadian. You already think more regeneratively.”

At first, I laughed. And then I paused. Because… huh?

Moving from Toronto to Los Angeles wasn’t just about swapping snow boots for sandals. It meant rethinking almost everything I knew about daily life. One week I was bundling up for preschool drop-off in a parka, and the next I was Googling the best sunscreen options for the February sun.

This Women’s History Month, let’s celebrate these inspiring Canadian trailblazers, who are proving that success knows no borders!

This Women’s History Month, let’s celebrate these inspiring Canadian trailblazers, who are proving that success knows no borders!

Candace Frazee, originally from Port Credit/Mississauga, Ontario, found her way to Pasadena, California, after marrying Steve Lubanski. What began as a heartfelt exchange between the couple—calling each other “Honey Bunny” and gifting bunny-themed treasures daily—blossomed into a remarkable collection. Together, they brought to life The Bunny Museum, a charming and enchanting haven dedicated entirely to rabbits, which first welcomed visitors in 1998.