Dylan Robinson is a sophomore at Marlborough School, where she and her sister Chloe founded a Canadian Student Club. Their mission, to connect and teach fellow students more about their neighbours to the north. This month, Dylan and her club will be participating in the Terry Fox. If you can't join us in Santa Monica, you can still support her team The Canadian Violets, by sponsoring their run. 

The two of them go way back. Loulou and François both grew up in east Montreal, which is where they met 45 years ago. While François built a career in software sales, music has been his passion since high school. His work eventually brought the couple to Atlanta in 1999, where they raised their family, before they made their way to Southern California in 2016. 

Amanda Kasmira "Kazzy" Cryer is an award-winning filmmaker, impact content creator, global ambassador, and keynote speaker. With over two decades in the film industry and fifteen years in social impact, she works at the intersection of storytelling and systems change. She serves as Chief Global Ambassador for GetBundi, an organization bringing STEM education to marginalized children — especially girls, internally displaced students, and disabled youth — across Africa. She also sits on advisory councils for the National Incarceration Association (NIA) and the Global Youth Forum, and serves as an impact advisor for Footboz.

Ani Kevork's path from Canada to Hollywood was anything but linear. What began as a commerce degree evolved into a global journey — from teaching abroad to working her way up through production, learning the craft from the ground up. That foundation, combined with a willingness to pivot and take risks, ultimately led her to senior leadership.

This March, we’re proud to feature Chloë Bellande, a Montreal-born post-production professional making her mark in Los Angeles. In an industry where women remain underrepresented in leadership roles, Chloë has risen through the ranks, shaping high-end scripted series for Netflix, HBO Max, and Prime Video with precision and storytelling expertise. Beyond her editorial work, she mentors the next generation of post-production professionals through the Warner Bros. training program, inspiring new voices to thrive behind the scenes of film and television.

In a world that often feels rushed and divided, Dom’s Taverna in Santa Barbara offers something quietly radical: warmth, generosity, and genuine connection. Under Raj Nallapothola’s thoughtful leadership, Dom’s has become more than a restaurant — it’s a neighborhood living room, where meals turn into memories and strangers become friends.

Raj’s journey from medical technology to hospitality was guided by a deeper calling to be of service — shaped by childhood meals, global travel, and a belief that feeding people is one of the most human acts there is. A proud Canadian entrepreneur, he brings with him values many of us recognize: humility, collaboration, and leading by listening.

This month we're proud to feature our Canadians of Month Sandro Oliverio and Marcello Cacioppo. Sandro and Marcello were our incredible partners at Attitude Café for the Toronto Blue Jays World Series watch parties and Holiday Party. They have a number of incredible restaurants around Los Angeles you should check out. Read all about them and their culinary offerings below. 

This month, we’re thrilled to feature comedian, actor, writer, and wellness trailblazer Carla Collins, whose uniquely Canadian charm and brilliantly off-kilter comedic lens offer the perfect close to our 2025 series. Here’s our conversation with Carla — a Q&A filled with humour, honesty, and the kind of perspective only she can deliver. 

Steven Hu, from Vancouver, BC, joined the Canadian Forces when he was still in high school at 16 years old after his parents signed a waiver. Steven served in the Intelligence Branch from 2018-2023, and did an overseas deployment in 2022. Nowadays, he works in the content security field in Los Angeles, working with major studios and their vendors to ensure that their intellectual property and sensitive information is protected.

From the rugged landscapes of British Columbia to the vibrant streets of Los Angeles, Elyse Dodge has built a career transforming natural scenery into bold, geometric dreamscapes. A contemporary landscape artist and designer, Elyse reimagines familiar vistas as faceted, prismatic worlds that are at once structured and organic, vibrant and tranquil. Drawing on her Canadian roots and a lifelong immersion in art and craftsmanship, she invites viewers to experience their surroundings through a fresh, captivating lens, turning ordinary spaces into unforgettable destinations.

Festif is hand-crafted by David Bly, a Montreal native whose dedication to crafting cocktails spans nearly two decades in New York and LA’s vibrant bar scenes where he developed a deep appreciation for amaro, often experimenting with the bitter digestifs collecting dust on the back bars. 

Born and raised in Montreal, to Malagasy immigrant parents, Will Raojenina (known as WCMTL) is a multidisciplinary artist whose work delves into the intricacies of human connection. Now based in Los Angeles, he channels his lived experiences into a powerful exploration of emotion and the struggles that shape individuals across all walks of life. Through vibrant pieces, WCMTL invites viewers to look beyond surface differences, fostering empathy and deeper understanding through art. 

Born in Ottawa, Tyler Ham Pong first appeared onstage as Lorenzo in “The Merchant of Venice” at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. He would later move to New York City to further his acting career where he wrote and starred in “Moony Mercury” Off-Off-Broadway. He also wrote and produced “Two Days ’til Dawn” at the Gene Frankel Theatre, NYC. 

Martina Stritesky brings to the table 20 years of creative direction and full-service event production experience to each and every event she touches. Based in Los Angeles, but having produced noteworthy events around the world, Martina is known for her creativity, professionalism, taste in quiet luxury and sophisticated attention to every last detail.

Katrina is a Canadian-born entrepreneur, leadership mentor, and co-founder of MILO Human Care—a personal care brand on a mission to redefine beauty, reduce overconsumption, and help people reconnect with what really matters, to them. With roots in leadership development and culture building, Katrina is passionate about helping people reclaim their autonomy, trust their intuition, and create lives and businesses that create ripples of impact and contribute to a thriving ecosystem.

Like many liberal arts students I had no idea what I wanted to do after I graduated. A career counselor at Western University suggested that since I’d majored in media studies (shout out MIT! Shout out Professor Blackmore!) and loved to yap, I should explore public relations.

In the beginning, there was VHS. Aisles of possibility. Rows of scares, adventure and mystery. A mom-and-pop video rental shop where you could find young Andrew seeking other worlds in rectangular archives.

I moved to Toronto from Sault Ste. Marie when I was 18 and began my Retail career at Holt Renfrew and continued working in the luxury sector for 14 years where I was a Regional Manager for Max Mara. As a result of Covid I was unable to travel in my role and was working from home.

Kristian Bruun was born in Toronto, Canada and has been seen on stages and screens around the world. The classically trained actor was recently seen as a series regular in “The Recruit” (Netflix), as well as “Carter” (Hallmark Channel), “Departure” (Peacock), and “Avocado Toast” (Out TV).