Lifestyle Locator Interview: Intrepid Interiors
Enjoy this interview with: Sarah d’Artois, Owner of Intrepid Interiors Website: click here YouTube Channel Interview Link: click here Intrepid Interiors provides – Design Services, FF+E Specifications, furniture, finishes, and equipment specification booklets and pricing for materials, plumbing fixtures, & architectural interior & exterior lighting. They’ll create the required AutoCAD drawings, or work off existing floor plans provided by consultants. Construction Drawings for Building Permits Full construction drawing sets for residential & commercial building & renovation permits in compliance with the current British Columbia Building Codes. Code analysis is the first step of any project, and will determine important safety and fire considerations. Age in Place – Home Renovation Ideas: as Kathy is current Chair of the Whistler 55+ Group, Whistler MAC, felt it was important to encourage you to connect with Sarah about ideas to spend longer in your home with safety & potential government grants too! Phase I – Blackcomb Benchlands ~ Alpine Greens Townhouses: permits unlimited use by owners. Owners can occupy their unit year-round if they choose, or they can rent it out on a nightly or monthly basis. Phase I units are typically found in non-hotel complexes throughout Whistler Village and Blackcomb Benchlands. Remember to obtain legal, accounting advice and other independent professional consultant reports when purchasing property in Whistler and other regional areas of BC. Here are some helpful websites and the book that Sarah recommended: BCIT – Interior Design Course: https://www.bcit.ca/programs/interior-design-diploma-full-time-6220fdipma/ Book – Stolen Focus by Author: Johann Hari https://stolenfocusbook.com/ Also sample children bike & ski chariot review: https://www.twowheelingtots.com/best-bike-trailer-for-kids/ ________________________ Extra Note – Spring / Summer 2022: connect with Kathy White via: kathy.white@evrealestate.com and we schedule a coffee and chat for around 30 minutes to discuss real estate in Whistler or for other regional area of BC / Canada … happy to mail you some delicious Whistler coffee as a thank you gift. _____________________ YKathy White – Your “Lifestyle Locator” Realtor® Advisor / Engel & Völkers – Whistler, BC Kathy has a life-guiding philosophy of: how can I help you? Being the youngest of five kids, her family and friends say she has a caring manner when meeting new people. She finds points of connection while learning about their culture, traditions & life experiences. This naturally leads to her ability to help clients with their journey of discovery, to buy and sell properties in the 2010 Winter Olympic Host Village of Whistler. It’s her goal as their “Lifestyle Locator” to help families and retirees create amazing life-long memories in this world class destination by finding their legacy Resort home or rental investment property. Whistler is a scenic drive north from Vancouver & YVR Airport, along the Sea to Sky Highway. Hope you’ll enjoy the videos to promote businesses in Whistler / Pemberton / Squamish. Call or text: 1-604-616-6933 or email: kathy.white@evrealestate.com Engel & Völkers – Whistler: #36 – 4314 Main Street, Whistler, BC V8E 1A8 Canada Content of Video segments, Websites and Social Media accounts are provided to be helpful, but information cannot guarantee for future outcome of business services nor monetary return on property investments. Your option to unsubscribe – E&OE
Lifestyle Locator Interview: Joey Gibbons
President / CEO of Gibbons Whistler – June, 2022Learn about the company history & Whistler Community business ideas and life tips!As a long time skier at Whistler since early 1970’s I greatly appreciate the vision of Whistler that started with the bid to host the 1968 Winter Olympics: Whistler Museum ArticleJoey’s parents used to come up to Whistler from Vancouver along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway #99 to enjoy the relaxation of nature, skiing and summer activities. Then, there was the ambitious opportunity to be a part of the evolving future of the Whistler Resort.The original Village design documents from Whistler Museum – by Eldon Beck are exciting to revisit the enthusiastic business entrepreneurship. It was through investment and hard work that the Gibbons family faced challenges to find opportunities that has aligned with the ongoing focus of Gibbons Whistler. As a family, while the growth of their businesses build, they also have a strong goal to support the community organizations and events. Joey’s father was originally invested in Stoney’s which is now called: Amsterdam Corner – the central hub of the Village for many years, until the Gibbons family moved forward with investment into the Carlton Lodge building and keeping the economic viability of Whistler and employing local staff members & believing in our future to launch: Longhorn Saloon. Now many years later – the Gibbons Whistler group continues to thrive and adapt through the many years with Joey’s guidance of providing a well rounded investment in Whistler and the community employees, local athletes, artists and other entrepreneurs to work together to keep the unique community magic of residents, employees and tourism visitors inter-connected and provide memorable experiences which keeps bringing everyone back year-roundJoey works hard at his work / life balance and along with the support of his life partner and watching his 4 children grow within the Whistler community (including ski racing, school, travel to a family summer place to relax). A wonderful aspect of Joey’s life is to take some time in the back country with an audio book and continue his key 3 tips of: family life focus; passion of the work you are doing – that it feels less like work and a part of who you are daily; and encourages life long learning … book we discussed is: 365 Course in Miracles Joey explored the world in his teen years via the Canadian National Alpine Ski Team that broaden his life horizons. Then, he attended Bishop’s University to take over the President CEO position at Gibbons Whistler in 2004. You can instantly tell he loves our community and encourages us all to keep the vision to welcome global visitors yearly. Our Canadian friendly style in Whistler creates a unique vibe that brings people back again and again to explore the Sea to Sky Corridor & enjoy our yearly Whistler Resort activities & amenities! Let’s review some excellent articles from the past with Joey’s social media posts:BDC Podcast: B-Corp Effect / Beyond Bars and Business: click here B-Corp Canada is a part of Gibbons Whistler business model for many years: click here Joey has been a part of the Young Presidents Organization, since 2005: click here
Lifestyle Locator Interview: Marc Séguin
Enjoy this interview with: Marc Séguin – Author of: Advocacy in Aging Lifestyle Locator YouTube Channel Interview: click here Your Blueprint For Aging – it’s a fantastic book with great checklists too! The 5 planning pillars: Bringing together fundamental concepts: financial planning, power of attorney, downsizing, health care directives (living will), gradual transitions, and more.Building your team: Preparing for a seamless transition of personal care and estate management. Here are some of the websites & Books recommended: Also, insightful quote shared: We are not creatures of circumstance; we are creators of circumstance.” ~ Benjamin DisraeliThe Wealthy Barber Returns – David ChiltonWilling Wisdom – Tom Deans Ph.D.________________________ Lifestyle Locator / Whistler Homes Real Estate ~ Extra Note – Spring / Summer 2022: Connect with Kathy White via: kathy.white@evrealestate.com and we schedule a coffee and chat for around 30 minutes to discuss real estate in Whistler or for other regional area of BC / Canada … happy to mail you some delicious Whistler coffee as a thank you gift. ———————————-Meet: Kathy White – Your “Lifestyle Locator” Realtor® Advisor / Engel & Völkers – Whistler Kathy has a life-guiding philosophy of: how can I help you? Being the youngest of five kids, her family and friends say she has a caring manner when meeting new people. She finds points of connection while learning about their culture, traditions & life experiences. This naturally leads to her ability to help clients with their journey of discovery, to buy and sell properties in the 2010 Winter Olympic Host Village of Whistler. It’s her goal as their “Lifestyle Locator” to help families and retirees create amazing life-long memories in this world class destination by finding their legacy Resort home or rental investment property. Whistler is a scenic drive north from Vancouver & YVR Airport, along the Sea to Sky Highway. When Kathy is enjoying sports after a workday … you’ll find her and family + friends out exploring cross country bike trails, hiking and skiing! Kathy believes in giving back to our community … currently Chair of Whistler MAC: promoting fun events, community engagement and advocacy on behalf of (55+) members Check other points of connection with Kathy: https://linktr.ee/KathyWhite
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