In Focus is our gift to the community. A way for us to help show our recognition for the people, businesses and organizations that help make our city great. The team at KelownaNow.com is passionate about this community and the people that make it amazing. We want to show our friends, neighbours, family and colleagues that we notice them and the fabulous things that they do.
What is your name?
Ty Fortin
What do you always find yourself saying?
Cool/deadly
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Leonardo DiCaprio
If you were to receive any existing public award, what award would you like to win?
Anything to do with youth less fortunate.
If you could spend a day with any historical figure, who would you choose and why?
Patrick Roy. Growing up in a French-Canadian family we were die-hard Montreal Canadiens fans. He was always my hero.
Who inspires you?
Cristiano Ronaldo, he's always helping children in need.
What are three things on your bucket list?
Travel Portugal
Live on the water
Be genuinely happy with my accomplishments
If you had an enormous yacht, what would you name it?
Life's a beach!
If you could foresee a single day of your future in its entirety, what date would you select?
One day I hope to buy my mother a house so she can retire and not have to worry about anything ever again.
What are you passionate about?
I'm passionate about my profession, I take hair styling very seriously. We as stylists are capable of making people entirely happy with themselves which in turn causes them to be happier. I love to help people and to do anything in my power to make their day that much better.
What has been your favourite day of your life, up to this point?
It's hard to say, my mom is my best friend, so anyway she is proud of me or I can see her happy is the best day for me.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
I opened my own salon when I was 24-years-old after years of hard work and dedication. It was a very proud moment. I have since closed the business and moved to Kelowna, but that is a memory I will always treasure. I have also won several Allies Beauty Association Awards all over Canada, but that is hopefully just the beginning this far.
Where is your favourite place to dine in Kelowna? What do you like about it?
The Fixx! I love the atmosphere and the fresh cooked dishes. By far my favourite place I frequent.
What is your favourite activity or event in Kelowna? Why?
I love the summers, anything in and around the water makes me content.
What is the name of your business/organization?
Loyal Hair Therapy
What does your business/organization do?
Hair stylists
Where can people find you or your business online?
www.loyalhairtherapy.ca
Where can people find your business on Facebook?
Loyal Hair Therapy
Where can people find your business on Twitter?
@loyalhair
What is your mission?
I love what I do, and that translates into my work. I love to socialize with clients and I love to see people love what I do.
If you could achieve one thing within your field, what would it be?
Win the North American Hairstyling Awards.
Where do you want your business/organization to be in five years?
I want to see the people around me continue to grow and to be happy in the field in which we work. We truly have the best job and I just want to continue to grow with my co-workers because I love them all.
Who do you consider to be a forerunner within your field?
Damien Carney/ Charlie Price
What three qualities do you feel that your business/organization exemplifies?
Every salon has to offer exceptional customer service or clients won't continue to come. I believe Loyal Hair Therapy's ongoing commitment to education, customer service and pushing the industry boundaries continues to make our salon a leader in the beauty industry in Kelowna, BC.
What would you like to say to your employees/volunteers?
Loyal Wooldridge's vision is impeccable, our team is great and you couldn't find a greater group of talented and enthusiastic people in this field or any other.
How does your business/organization impact the community?
Loyal has a commitment to working with the community. We volunteer for many community events throughout the year as well as Loyal has created its own charity campaign "I am me" with all the proceeds going towards Canadian Mental Health Association.
If you were trapped in an elevator with several wealthy investors from any field, which field would you want them to be experts in? What would say to them/talk about?
Ha ha oh my! Real Estate. I love Real Estate and love to talk to knowledgeable people in that field.
If I could change one thing about Kelowna, it would be:
Nothing! I love this city! I moved here from Ontario last year and truly am in love with this city!
What do you think makes Kelowna great?
The outdoors and the downtown area, it's so lively in the summer it's like no other place in the world.
My nomination for the In Focus spotlight is:
Loyal Wooldridge
Some general comments I would like to share are:
I am just happy to be here living in Kelowna, the people are amazing and I love my clients. Going to work every day is a pleasure for me. I have landed in a great salon with an amazing bunch of co-workers who are truly a family to me. Thank all of you for making me feel at home.
We encourage you to leave your comments and words of support below, and submit your own nomination by clicking HERE. You are also welcome to submit a form of your own by clicking HERE. Thank you, Kelowna!
