For some, family businesses mean spending more quality time with their families, financial freedom and so much more while for others it feels like a prison sentence. There are so many pros and cons, positives and negatives and so we wanted to create a space for folks who have experiences with family businesses to discuss the pros and cons.

Whitney & Josh Wyss

We started our business in 2021 with the intent for me to have some regular adult interaction when we had kids and I would become a stay-at-home mom. In 2022 we had the pleasure of having our first child. She attended events with us from when she was a few months old, and it has been a lot of fun and work to keep up with in-person events with a baby. Read more>>

Rion Swinton

My name is Rion Swinton, my parents opened up Swinton’s Art Supplies in 1994 and have been running the art store ever since. 4 years ago I left my job as the lead Audio visual technician for the Telus Convention Center in hopes to help out my families business. Read more>>

Sesame Morrison

I absolutely love the idea of having a family business. I believe creating jobs around your family’s needs and desires is a luxury. I have three young daughters whom I would love to share not only my business with but also work alongside the people who mean the most to me. Building an empire that your kids, grandkids and great grandkids can have access to is incredible. Read more>>

Joy Alvarado

Growing up in a family business does not mean you are meant to be in the family business. My father was an immigrant from Mexico who started with nothing (I mean nooooothing) and now has an international million dollar company. There’s tons of pros and cons that come with growing up in an environment where the only direction and option is that business’ success. Read more>>