Meet Aaron! He's a creative individual with a passion for making beautiful videos and photos.
Photo Credit: Aaron Desilva
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kelowna?
Kitchener, ON – 8 years in Kelowna.
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
Roosty.
What is your favourite local store in Kelowna and why?
Green Vanity – I love honest entrepreneurs who live and breathe their business. So kind, progressive and informative. We need more places like this.
Describe yourself in one word.
Creative.
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Tokyo – Feels like outer space.
What is your favourite activity in Kelowna?
Going out for breakfast.
Photo Credit: Aaron Desilva
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Travelling and meeting amazing creatives keeps my mind moving.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
Learning to skateboard – it changed my life
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
Social media direct messages. I talk to so many people about life and offer advice through social media.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
Everyone becomes a vegetarian.
Photo Credit: Aaron Desilva
Where would you sneak away to in Kelowna to spend some time alone?
Bean Scene on Pandosy Street.
Where would you like to see a positive change in Kelowna and why?
Cultural growth and support of the arts. We need more accessible grants for cool tourism, artistic things. We have SO much talent in this city!
What do you think makes Kelowna great?
We have everything we need – anyone who complains needs to move away and think about how good we have it.
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
1. Travel the whole world with work.
2. Meet Gary Vee.
3. Grow to 1 million followers on my new yoga music project.
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I worked at a call centre for a year and sold windows.
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
Instagram: @aaron.desilva
Photo Credit: Aaron Desilva
What is the name of your business/organization?
ADMedia.
Why did you get into this business?
For fun, I loved making videos.
What is the goal of your business?
Change the world, create, encourage people, share the love.
What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Stopping.
If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
The same.
Photo Credit: Aaron Desilva
What do you always find yourself saying?
Don't dwell on things out of your control.
Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Fate is real. Listen to your best friends. Don't set unrealistic expectations. Focus on what you can control. Life is simple. Listen to music.
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Gary Vee.
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
It's usually the best quality and promotes creative growth and substance in our community
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Millions of views on YouTube.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
Barb Frim (my mom). She uprooted, moved to Kelowna, and started a yoga business. She is the strongest individual and makes the most delicious vegan food ever! Her Instagram is @easeandflowyoga
My choice for the KelownaNow In Focus spotlight is:
Barb Frim.
Some general comments I would like to share are:
Life is a beautiful gift.
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