Meet Mandy Paavola. Mandy grew up in PG and in 2010, she decided to make it her home again!
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
My family because they are my world.
What is your favourite local store in Prince George and why?
That’s like asking which is my favourite star 😂
Describe yourself in one word.
Outgoing.
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Disneyland. To see my kid's faces light up would be amazing.
What is your favourite activity in Prince George?
We ski in the winter and bike in the summer.
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
Oh goodness, I’m constantly embarrassing myself. If need more space.
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Being nominated multiple times for chamber of commerce awards. It makes me want to do more in our community.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
Skiing.
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
I am the founder of PG dress dreams. It’s a glamorous recycling program. We take stylish prom dresses and give these to girls in our community who can’t afford a dress for prom.
I also volunteer my time at my kid's school.
And as a makeup artist I’m a part of many charity fundraisers and I give my time and skills as often as I can afford.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
Pollution .. it would be nice if our earth could survive longer.
Where would you sneak away to in Prince George to spend some time alone?
The spa.
Where would you like to see positive change in Prince George and why?
I think there’s a lot of great positive changes already happening.
What do you think makes Prince George great?
The people.
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
Disney land with my kids
Win an Oscar for makeup
Go to Europe
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I’m a pretty open book so I’m not hiding much.
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
All the ways.. once even a singing telegram.
What is the name of your business/organization?
MP Makeup Artistry… and my charity is Prince George Dress Dreams.
Why did you get into/start this business?
Passion, and I saw a need.
What is the goal of your business?
Take over the world mmmaaahahaha. No, really I want to just build a successful business where I can make more while working less.
What has been your biggest struggle either in work or life?
Balance.
If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
Not sure.
What do you always find yourself saying?
I need more time in a day or a clone.
Tell us your best piece of life advice
Try it.. you might fall but you’ll learn from that.. and what if you fly??
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Vie Neil she’s an amazing makeup artist.
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Keeps local economies going.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Winning a Leo and chamber awards.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
Sarah and Richard of Hub city they are amazing.
My choice for the PrinceGeorgeNow In Focus spotlight is:
My business.
Some general comments I would like to share are:
I love glitter and all things makeup.
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