Meet Joshua, he is originally from Ontario and moved to Kelowna three years ago! He is a creativity mastermind creating artisan products for men, women and puppies. You can find him on a patio somewhere in Kelowna trying to make the world a better place one beard at a time!
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kelowna?
Originally rural eastern Ontario, been here 3 years and change now
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
My life and business partner Liz, and probably the cat. Both confuse the hell out of me and keep me in line at the same time.
What is your favourite local store in Kelowna and why?
I spread the love around, lots of decent shops dotted around Kelowna
Describe yourself in one word.
Banana
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Anywhere new with decent food, I don't care what order I do it in, I want to see it all
What is your favourite activity in Kelowna?
Patio sitting with a cold beverage and watch the world go by…
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
Find me on that patio and I'll tell you, no way I'm putting that on the net.
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Watching various members of my family take risks and start business' to achieve the freedom of self employment
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
Eating schnitzel fingers in the back of my grandparent's deli
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
the world would have bigger cats
Where would you sneak away to in Kelowna to spend some time alone?
Any lake or campsite out of cellphone reach will do.
Where would you like to see positive change in Kelowna and why?
A more vibrant downtown with a reduction in petty crime
What do you think makes Kelowna great?
It's proximity to awesome agriculture and the general outdoors.
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
1. Travel to outer space
2. Visit every country on the planet
3. Eat at the best restaurants in those countries, and outer space if any restaurants exist at that point
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I once ate a bar of soap as a dare, threw up foam for hours, made ten bucks though so a bit of a win win for everyone involved.
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
Facebook, Instagram, and on our website
What is the name of your business/organization?
Civilized Sasquatch Artisan Products
Why did you get into/start this business?
To explore our entrepreneurial ambitions, bring natural, understandable products back to the market, and money, definitely money.
What is the goal of your business?
To supply wicked traditional personal care products for people and puppies.
What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
My annoying need to sleep, and probably bourbon.
If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
Never, success comes by learning from the bad and the good.
What do you always find yourself saying?
Dude, I say dude a lot, even though I've never surfed.
Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Lie on your resume.
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Anthony Bourdain, but the younger version that smoked and went on benders.
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Support the small guy and their families.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
I hope is hasn't happened yet.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
Liz, for putting up with all my crap.
My choice for the KelownaNow In Focus spotlight is:
Joe Slyckerman, Kind Brewing, West Kelowna.
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