I’ve lived in the Durham Region for over 16 years now and simply love it. It’s home. My husband and I are proud business owners of Redwood Employment Inc. (www.redwoodemployment.com) which located in the heart of downtown Brooklin. I’m a proud mother of my angel Justin (13) who is my reason why I do what I do each and every day! The best kid on the planet and I could not be more proud! I am also a proud advocate within the Autism community and founder of a charity support group called Autism’s Angels (www.autismsangels.com)! We’ve organized an annual Autism Run/Walk since 2014 and have raised over $258,000 for local charities that are best able to support the autism community!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I’ve been married for 16 years to my husband and best friend David and we are proud parents to Justin and our cat Lucy.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
David and I opened our own business, Redwood Employment Inc. back in October 2018 and are proud to say we’re now a team of 14 and growing!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Pickles and Olives, The Greek Tycoon, Bella Notte
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’ve been in Brooklin/Whitby for the past 16 years, worked in Brooklin now for the past 3 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
So many! Anyone who goes for it! Entrepreneurs, volunteers, positive people!
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Any where in Europe!
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Anything sports related
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Follow your passion, life is too short to live with regrets.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Not sure! LOL!
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Tragically Hip
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
n/a
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Oprah! Any of my favorite local restaurants would work!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Small town feel with lots of opportunities!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Growing our business, growing our support services to the autism community, happy!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m super competitive with myself.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Capri, Italy
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Love SUMMER! Christmas and best single day on the calendar is my son’s birthday!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Our Redwood Employment Team! The Autism Community and my son!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My son 100%
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Homemade sauce and campfires!
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Justin, David, Love
